Lillian E. Roach

Lillian E. Roach, 86, of Ohioville, passed away at home, with her family at her side, Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Born May 27, 1939 in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Melba DeLaney Kohler. A resident of Ohioville most of her life, Lillian graduated from East Liverpool High School, going on to graduate from Kent State University. She retired following a long career as a first-grade teacher, having taught mostly in the Western Beaver and Midland School Districts. A faithful member of the First Church of Christ Disciples, East Liverpool, Lillian taught Sunday School and led the children’s ministry.

In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband of 46-years, Donald E. Roach in 2010; son, Major Vincent Roach in 2016; sister, Dorothy Ludwig; and brother, Samuel Kohler.

She will be greatly missed by her son, Patrick (Carla) Roach, Ohioville; daughter, Dawn (Dale) Hammon, Calcutta, OH; daughter-in-law, Vanessa Roach, TX; grandchildren, Vincent Roach, Jr., Sean Roach, Sydney (Josh) McCoy, Meghan Roach and Andie Cox; along with her great-granddaughter, Charlotte McCoy.

Friends will be received Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Ave., Midland, where a funeral service will take place Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Calcutta United Presbyterian Church, Cemetery, Calcutta, OH. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lillian’s name may be made to the First Church of Christ Disciples, East Liverpool, OH.

The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice, and caregivers, Misty and Katie, for the exceptional loving care given to Lillian.