Hanover Mourns Fire Commissioner James A. Roth
Hanover Borough Police Department honors the memory of Fire Commissioner James A. Roth, a devoted public servant and Navy veteran.
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Hanover Borough Police Department extended condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Fire Commissioner James A. Roth. The department described Roth as a loyal, selfless public servant who provided leadership, mentorship and steadfast support for the Borough of Hanover and its emergency responders; they noted he was a proud Navy veteran and wished him "fair winds and following seas." For obituary details, see https://www.panebakerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/james-roth.