Richard L. Rolls, 74, of Russell, PA., died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, PA. He was born February 12, 1945 in Punxsutawney, PA., and son of the late Silas Alvin and Sara Luellen Armstrong Rolls. He was a Russell area resident, since 1976. Richard was a 1963 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and earned his Bachelors’ of Science degree from Mansfield University and his Masters’ degree from Edinboro University. He was a school teacher with Eisenhower High School for 20 years, retiring from teaching in 1986. He then was instrumental in bringing the Subway Sandwiches Franchise to the Jamestown, N.Y., area. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Jamestown, N.Y. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Richard will always be remembered for being a good friend and a kind “dude.” He especially loved being a grandfather and enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He was sealed to his wife, Jean, for all time and eternity in the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Washington Temple on June 17, 1975.
Richard is survived by his wife, Jean Elizabeth Duncan Rolls whom he married July 5, 1969 in Spring Township, Perry County, PA., 3 Children – Daniel Richard Rolls and his wife, Jennifer of Littleton, Co., and their children, Hadley, Emmerson and Pilar Rolls, Priscilla Jean Newbold and husband, Gregory of Charlotte, N.C. and their children, Elliot, Xander, Lincoln, and Drake Newbold,
Olivia Lynne Cramer of Russell, PA., and her children, Wesley and Treva Cramer.
2 Brothers – Eugene Rolls and wife, Gail of Littlestown, PA., John Rolls and wife, Priscilla of Wake Forest, N.C., 1 Sister – Janet Miller and husband, Culver of Forest, VA., several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Brother – James A. Rolls, 2 Sisters – Marian Stamler, E. Joan James.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 6 to 8 P.M. and on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 851 Forest Avenue, Jamestown, N.Y. from 9:00 to 10:00. A.M. followed by a funeral service at 10:00 A.M.
Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Rossiter, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Missionary or Humanitarian fund of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Richard was a wonderful man I enjoyed our conversations and I enjoyed learning from him while he was one of my home teachers when I first joined the Warren Ward he will be sadly missed by everyone God bless
My heart hurts. He was an amazing man. Always thinking of others and just oh so sweet.
I remember Richard always smiling and uplifting. Loved talking and learning from him. Prayers to Jean and the family.
I’m sorry for your loss! Brother Rolls was a truly great man! He was always making me smile when I saw him!
Olivia, feel free to call me anytime if you wanna talk!
Richard was a kind and loving man. I especially loved that last time we attended the temple together. A man of faith, for sure. We all look forward to seeing you again, my friend.
I love the Rolls. I knew him as brother Rolls at church. I often wondered how he could keep his kind demeanor at all times. He is sadly missed. I neverheard him utter not one complaint was always there to serve others with a smile.
I didn’t know him a lot but you made me laugh a lot when I was at church there’s a good fellow and a member Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints love brother Daniel Chadwick
Mr. Rolls was an amazing teacher & had so much patience with us in class, I really enjoyed learning from him… My heart is with the family, he will be greatly missed!!!
We moved to Lander in 1987. From then on he has been a close friend. As a home teacher he blessed our family in a way that I will never forget. We still reap the blessing from a blessing that he gave me upon my request. I look forward to a reunion with him when I pass through the vail.
My condolences goes out to the family. I’m sorry for your lost .