Bradley W. Roach

Bradley W. “Brad” Roach,79, passed on Saturday, March 22 after a brave and valiant battle of various health concerns. Preceded in death by his parents Wilmer and Dorothy Roach, brother Daniel Roach, and, just last February, his son Jason Roach.

Brad was born in Cleveland and grew up in the Solon area, attending Solon schools and graduating from Kenston High School in 1963. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University and his Masters degree from the University of Akron. After teaching a year in Chardon and a year with Akron Public Schools, Mr. Roach began teaching in Woodridge Local School where he taught until his retirement. His varied career included Social Studies and Reading Specialist. As the role of computers in education began to expand, Brad became dedicated to instructing and assisting teachers in their use and utilizing computers in the classroom with the students.

Brad met Suzanne (Lauck), his wife of 56 years, on a blind date at Bowling Green State University. Their lives were filled with love, joy, pride, and laughter enriched by the births of their children Tamara (Urasek) and Jason and later their grandchildren Julia and Tyler Urasek.

Brad was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ where he participated in the golf league and Bethany Buckeyes. An avid reader, he often read a book in a day. He enjoyed bicycle riding and completed several long distance rides. Spring and summer were spent taking care of his yard and reading about, practicing and playing golf.. A quiet, but keen and droll sense of humor was his trademark.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Suzanne, daughter and son-in-law Tamara and Tim Urasek, grandchildren Julia and Tyler Urasek, sister Dotty Sawyer, brother Tim Roach, and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be held at Bethany United Church of Christ (1235 Broad Boulevard, Cuyahoga Falls) on Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a social time. where family will welcome attendees, Donations may be made to Bethany United Church of Christ.