Deborah Ruth Roche Obituary
We announce the death of Deborah Ruth Roche in Steubenville, Ohio, who passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 72. Deborah will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah Ruth Roche to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Patrick Maurice Roche; her parents, Kenneth Harrell and Edna Ruth Harrell; and her pet Debbie. She is survived by: her children, Sean Patrick Roche (Chrissy) and Heather Michelle Roche (Robin); her stepdaughters, Lorrie Pecchia, Sheri Yates and Tammy Rankin; her grandchildren, Jesse Roche (Jocelyn), Gia Roche, Kylie Roche, Zach Rankin, Brandon Rankin, Ryan Lingle, TJ Yates, Robbie Yates and Jennifer Yates; her great grandchild Luca Roche; and her nieces and nephews, Melanie (Adam), Mikaela, Hailee and Andrew.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that those wishing to express their condolences consider making a memorial donation to Sweetwhiskers Rescue https://www.facebook.com, a cause that was especially meaningful to Debbie.
