Roland Francis Sanders, Sr.

On Monday February 23, 2026 Roland Francis Sanders, Sr. passed away peacefully at the Gardens of Gettysburg Nursing Home in Gettysburg, PA. Born on September 28, 1947 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Regis and Nadine Sanders. He was the loving husband of Donna Irene Sanders nee Wiles. They spent 56 years together in marriage.

Roland was a very proud fire police for many years at the Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg and worked for St. Joseph’s Ministries. His joys of life included hunting deer and fishing.

He is survived by his children Roland “June” Sanders, Jr. and wife Terri of Fairfield, PA, Raymond Sanders of Emmitsburg, MD, Deborah Cordell (Sanders) and husband Kent of Chambersburg, PA and granddaughter Alexis of Chambersburg, PA and Jackie Sanders of Thurmont, MD; his sisters Kathleen Lawson and husband Mike of Rocky Ridge, MD and Bonnie Rexroth and husband Walter of Emmitsburg, MD, and Marie Ohler of Shippensburg, PA; and his sister in law Nancy Sanders. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, his is preceded in death by his siblings Sterling Sanders and Harold Sanders.

A Funeral Mass will be said on Friday February 27, 2026 at 10:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Emmitsburg, MD. Interment will be at Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, P.A. Online condolences may be made to www.myersdurborawfh.com.