Long-time Roanoke Developer, Philanthropist Maury Strauss dies Alex Torres June 26, 2024 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025