Estol M. Roach

Estol M. Roach went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Beloved wife of Roy Roach, who preceded her in death after 53 years of marriage.

Estol was born at home in Lawrence County, Ohio on January 5, 1918 the daughter of Edith M. (Burcham) Dillon and Walter C. Dillon Sr. She was a sister to Denver, William, Alvin, and Lehman who have all preceded her in death.

She is survived by sisters Vergie Crabtree, Nellie Hayes and brother Walter Dillon Jr., as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Estol was a faithful member of Rockway Lutheran Church for fifty nine years where she and Roy served in youth ministry and aided in many other projects. She was a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center for eighteen years and was a loving caregiver for both of her parents and for her husband Roy. She also found time to be a Girl Scout Leader, treasured friend and neighbor. Estol touched the lives of many and was an example to all.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Wendell Hakala officiating. Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow in Vale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rockway Lutheran Church.