Bryon E Roshong D.M.D.

Bryon E. Roshong, D.M.D, 81, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, with his wife and three of his daughters by his side. Bryon was born on June 4, 1944 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to Ernest and Anna Roshong (nee Scholl) and was raised in Salfordville, PA. Bryon is a graduate of Souderton High School Class of 1962, The United States Military Academy at West Point Class of 1966, and Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry Class of 1974. He is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam era. After graduating dental school he opened up his dental practice in Dumont, NJ. Bryon dedicated 46 years to his practice, caring for his patients with skill and kindness. He was a well-respected and valued member in the dental community. Serving as an adjunct clinical professor in the dental hygiene program at Bergen Community College for 20 years, fellow of the American College of Dentists (2016), president and past president of the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA), alternate trustee to the NJDA, former chair of the NJDA Council on Governmental and Public Affairs, member and past president of the Bergen County Dental Society, and dental consultant to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services’ Children’s Dental Grant program. Bryon also served on the Board of Directors at Bergen Pines County Hospital and on the Board of Governance at Bergen Regional Medical Center. Bryon was a devoted and faithful member of the Church of the Atonement in Tenafly, where his commitment to his church family was evident in both word and deed. Over the years, he served with dedication as a confirmation and church school teacher, warden, chair of the personnel committee, deputy to the Diocesan Convention, lector, usher, and member of the altar guild, among many other roles. Bryon is survived by the love of his life and best friend, his wife Roberta Hennig-Roshong. His children, Brooke Dynes (Jerry), Vanessa Roshong-Moore (Donald), Kathryn Roshong-Texidor (Joshua), Blythe Baskette (Phil), Bryn Roshong (Wes), and Brett Roshong. Loving grandfather of Morgan (Ian), Griffin, Justin, Madison, Emilisa, Bryson, James, Evelyn, Tory, and Ellie. Dear brother of Richard Roshong and dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Bryon will be dearly missed by everyone who has met him. Visitation hours will take place on Friday, March 6th from 4-8 PM at Barrett Leber Funeral Home, Tenafly, NJ. Memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 7th at 11 AM at the Church of the Atonement, Tenafly, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the CACNA1A Foundation (https://www.cacna1a.org) or the Church of the Atonement in Tenafly, NJ (https://www.atonement-tenafly.org).