Obituary of Roland William Donath

Hertford, NC Roland William Donath, age 83, of 143 Lazy West Lane, Hertford, NC, died at his residence on Saturday, March 22, 2003. He was a native of Bronx, New York, son of the late William Donath and Elizabeth Becker Donath, and husband of Elsie Engber Donath of the residence. He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, and retired from Grumman Aircraft where he was a tool and dye maker. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force during WWII. Besides his wife, Mr. Donath is survived by: one daughter, Carol Dillon of Elizabeth City, NC; one son, Robert Donath of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Eleanor Holochuck of Flushing, NY, and Gertrude Aguirre of Holly Hills, FL; six grandsons; and one great granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at 2:00pm in the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery with military honors. The family will greet friends and relatives immediately following the funeral services in the church social hall and at all other times at their residence. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. Anyone wishing to sign the online register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.