Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Roy “Bud” Rosskilley Jr.
By Deborah Larsen Roy “Bud” Rosskilley Jr. Roy “Bud” Rosskilley Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 12, 1920, the son of Roy and Annie Savala Rosskilley. Bud’s family moved to Avon Township when he was a small child. In October 1942, Bud entered the U.S....
Meet Our Honor Roll: Roy Littlefair
By Deborah Larsen Roy Littlefair Roy Littlefair was born in Center Line, Michigan, on August 17, 1925, the son of Thomas and Doris Clark Littlefair. The Littlefair family moved to Avon Township when Roy was a child. In March 1943, Roy entered the U.S. Navy. After...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Robert Monroe “Bob” King
By Deborah Larsen Robert Monroe “Bob” King Robert Monroe “Bob” King was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on May 17, 1925, and was adopted by Annie C. King of Rochester, Michigan. Bob attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1943. In September 1943,...