Long-time Roanoke Developer, Philanthropist Maury Strauss dies Alex Torres June 26, 2024 1 minute read Maury Strauss (second from left) at the ribbon cutting of Good Samaritan Hospice on Cove Rd., named after his late wife, Sheila Strauss. Photo Credit: Gene Marrano A long-time Roanoke developer has died at 99. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: A pivot for VMT’s Star City Motor Madness; artists in residence at Link MuseumNext: Record-breaking travel expected for July 4th, per AAA Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026
