Dennis B. Roth

Mr. Dennis B. Roth, 77, of River Street, Salamanca, NY, died late Thursday evening, December 12, 2019 at Olean General Hospital, following a long illness.

Born April 2, 1942 in Warren, PA, he was the son of the late Bruce and Muriel Pangborn Owens. Mr. Roth was married November 9, 1963 to the former Kathleen McStraw, who survives.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany.

Mr. Roth had been employed as a turbine tester at Dresser Rand in Olean, NY for over 30 years retiring in 1986.

He was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Salamanca, NY. He enjoyed spending time with his family and the outdoors.

Surviving besides his wife are: a daughter, Diane (Raymond) Bartlett, Salamanca, NY; three sons Dennis J. Roth, Salamanca, NY Timothy Roth, Salamanca, NY, Michael (Carriann) Roth; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Lonnie Owens, FL; two brothers, Dean (Natalie) Roth, FL, Steven (Lynn) Roth, Olean, NY; several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Free Methodist Church, Salamanca, on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.