Edward E. Roth, 89, of Salisbury Township, died Nov. 24, 2023, in his home. He was the husband of the late Sally L. (Esser) Roth who died in February 2022. Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Earl J. and Grace (Mohrey) Roth.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Kutztown State College and his master’s degree from Lehigh University. He was an elementary school principal in the Parkland School District for 19 years and was with the Parkland School District for more than 26 years, retiring in 1993. Previously, he was an elementary school teacher in the Allentown School District for nine years.

He was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus, for more than 50 years.

After retirement, he went to culinary school, volunteered at several nursing homes and assisted with high school student tours throughout the NE USA.

He played for the Allentown Patriots Old Timers for many years, retiring from the team at age 82. He loved to attend all of his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.

He is survived by sons, Christopher L. and his wife, Anne, of Bethlehem, Michael S., of Raleigh, N.C., Timothy P. and his wife, Jennifer, of Center Valley, Douglas E., of Allentown; grandchildren, Matthew, Michelle Cox and her husband, Nicholas, Emily, Paul and his wife, Samantha, Thomas, Nicholas; great-grandson, Leighton; sister, Dorothy M. Eriksen, of Bradenton, Fla. He was predeceased by a brother, Gerald J.

Services will be held 3 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus, with a visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 30 in the church. Arrangements were made by the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.