Warren O. Roll, 88, of 554 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020, surrounded by his wife, and two children by his side.
Born November 5, 1931 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Frank O. and Sarah M. (Parker) Roll.
Warren was a 1950 graduate of Bradford High School and attended Penn State University. He enlisted in the United States Army on October 20, 1952. He served in Korea for one year and three months and was honorably a discharged October 19, 1955.
Warren returned from the service and worked at Owens-Illinois, Nekoosa, and retired from Georgia Pacific as Purchasing Agent after 35 years.
On May 18, 1957 at Nebo Church in Mt. Jewett, he married Janet C. (Wilcox) Roll who survives.
Warren was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Evangelical Church, a member of Masonic Lodge 334 F&AM, Coudersport Consistory, Zem Zem Shrine of Erie, member and past President of McKean County Shrine, member and past Monarch of Orak Grotto. In 1980 he received his Professional Purchasers Agent Certificate and he was past President of the Purchasing Management Association of Northwest Pennsylvania. He served on the Professional Relations Board and Auditor for Foster Township.
He was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Penn State Football, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf.
Surviving in addition to his wife Jan of 62 years is one daughter, Julie B. Pitts (Danny Wood) of Austin TX, one son, Daniel O. (Carol) Roll, of Ormond Beach FL, three grandchildren, Kipp O. T. Roll, Dr. Carley R. Pitts, and Keegan B. Pitts, one sister-in-law, Ethel Roll, one nephew, Donald Roll, and one niece, Brenda Beagle.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard F. Roll.
There will be no public visitation at this time. Friends will be invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Warren at a later date and time to be announced.
A private graveside service will be held for immediate family with Rev. Thomas Pierotti, Pastor, officiating, followed by Military Honor's in Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Mt Jewett.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to Shriners Hospital 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie PA 16505, or Emanuel Lutheran Church 152 Seaward Avenue, Bradford PA 16701, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com