Hanover Mourns Fire Commissioner James A. Roth
The Hanover Borough Police Department offers condolences to family, friends and colleagues following the death of longtime Fire Commissioner and community leader James A. Roth.
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Hanover Borough Police Department extended its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Fire Commissioner James A. Roth, calling him one of the community's most loyal and selfless public servants. A proud Navy veteran, Roth was praised for his leadership, mentorship, and steadfast support of emergency services and first responders; the department closed its tribute with the farewell, "fair winds and following seas." Obituary: https://www.panebakerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/james-roth