Few remember the early days of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, but there were certain key individuals who were critical to it’s eventual success and growth into the respected institution it is today. One of these key people was Bob Roe. The people of the Wyoming Valley are indebted to him.

I extend my sincere condolences to his entire family, and especially to his soulmate Nancy. Goodbye Bob, and thank you.


 Dear Kate, Amy, Mrs. Roe and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My heart is heavy thinking about all of you.  Sending you all much love and peaceful thoughts during this challenging time.  xo


I am so sorry  for your loss . Dr. Roe was the best of the best . Dr. Roe  use to tell me  I had the prettiest baby in the whole nursery and I said to him I bet you say that to all the ladies “ he laughed but I believed he was not lying and that is truly how he felt. I will follow that up with the fact that Dr. Roe delivered my daughters and he did not always like the names I have chosen , so he would come into my hospital room and ask Are you sure this is the name you are keeping ? I would be like what you don’t like that name either? We would laugh and I say you are going to have to get use to it ! Lol. What a terrific man. I consider myself very fortunate to have  such a great doctor for my birthing years . I hope this story I am sharing gives the family comfort knowing they where just as fortunate  as I was. Sincerely Stacey Werner-Hoffman

When Dr. Roe came to Wilkes-Barre to lead and grow the OB program at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, it was like we got this man from central casting. An excellent and caring doctor, he did everything I asked him to do to market and promote our obstetrics department and we more than doubled the number of deliveries. And personally, I was privileged to call him my friend. I’ll always remember great times golfing, going to Woodloch, and the day he delivered my son, Dylan. He was a tremendous person and we are all better for having known him. Prayers for his family and many friends. 

Dear Roe family,

My name is Carol Messing, and I was Dr. Roe’s patient in Midland.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences,

I was blessed to have Dr. Roe’s care for a very difficult pregnancy.
During this time, his compassionate, competent care helped me to survive this difficult challenge.  The baby that he delivered is now   a dermatologist.

May Dr. Roe’s memory be a blessing for all who and loved him.




So sad to hear of Bob’s passing,  Bob and I were friends since before we  were old enough to remember.  The Roes and the Days shared holidays and special occasions together.  Labor Day camping trip to Neebish Island was an annual end of summer event.  When Bob wanted to get out of town he came to Dunbar - when I wanted to get to town I stayed with the Roes. So many memories,  fishing, Soo High, Central Methodist Church and on and on.
 Norman Day
Soo High ‘57
Knoxville TN

Condolences to Nancy and the family upon the death of Bob.
I knew Bob very well in Midland, Mich where he mentored me in my residency training and then as a peer in private medical practice. Although we did not agree on the annual Ohio State-Mich football game, his friendship was cherished.
I'll always remember when we flew together from Midland to Rockford, Illinois to a medical meeting. He decided to fly over Lake Michigan coming home. He became very quiet and diaphoretic at one point. He then shared with me that we just passed a point where if the engine went out he could land the plane on the Michigan side!
Fond memories of Bob  will help all through the grieving process.


So sorry for your loss.  I worked in the office of Shriner, Roe & Moon from January  of 1982 until September of 1986.  I loved working there, he was a great Dr. and person.  I can't believe all three of them have passed away.   God's blessings to you and your family.

Dear Nancy, 
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will always hold a special place in my heart as he delivered two of our children. It was a n honor to have him as my doctor and  friend. May you draw strength from your many years of marriage to this wonderful man. 
Mary Ann Folk

Uncle Bob was such a special man. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that he lived a good life and brought love, compassion, and joy to many many people in his life on earth. Aunt Nancy, Amy, and Kate, sending thoughts, prayers, and hugs to you and yours. Love, Elisabeth Ladd  Heacock. 

So sorry to hear of Your Dad’s passing I have been trying to contact him for our 65th class reunion at Sault High this summer  I went to Washington School ,  Sault High & Albion College with him  I was also at U of M for Dentistry when he was in Medical School there  Wish we could have made contact with him but lost contact when he moved from Oldsmar Fl Our condolences are with You and your family
                                   Tom & Harriette Robinson
                                     Sault Ste. Marie, Mi

I am so very sorry to hear about Bob.  He was a very special man and a friend to so many.
Daddy's Grill breakfast group was never the same without him


Marti Raiche - Oldsmar, FL.

A caring friend and mentor who taught me by example following my years of residency on what it took to be a compassionate, empathetic and understanding physician. The world is an emptier place without him. He will be missed.
Marcel Favetta

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Robert Everett Roe

December 4, 1939 – June 12, 2023

Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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