Deborah Kay Roehm Obituary
We bid farewell to Deborah Kay Roehm of Ohio City, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2026 at the age of 72. Deborah touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Kay Roehm to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Purkeypile and Sylvia Purkeypile (Hammack); and her brothers, Richard "Allen" Purkeypile and Gary Purkeypile. She is survived by: her husband Michael Carl Roehm; her sons, Joseph Roehm (Tara Schleeter) of Middle Point, James Roehm (Elizabeth Zartman) of Ohio City and Joshua Roehm of Urbana; her grandchildren, Courtney Jeffords, Abbi Stegaman (Jonathon), Chloe Lautzenheiser (Jared), America Carnahan (Austin), Kathy Roehm, Jenny Roehm, Addison Roehm, Janessa Fair, Thayer Zartman, Rileigh Roehm, Natalie Zartman and Natalie Roehm; her great grandchildren, Avrey, Gabe, Emryn and Havyn; her siblings, Montie Hasch (Terry) and Ron Purkeypile; her niece Chris Buckner; and her nephew Andy Wreath.
Preferred memorials are to the American Diabetes Association (https://ad.doubleclick.net$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com.
