Eva B. Roberts of 233 S. Kerrwood Dr. Hermitage, PA passed away at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at her residence. She was 81.
Mrs. Roberts was born in Clearfield, PA. on January 31, 1928, a daughter of James Williams.
After graduating high school, she worked as a press operator for Stafford and People Dry Cleaners.
Eva was a great cook and a good friend to some many people they are to numerous to mention. She was considered the mother of the west hill. Her and her husband where very giving to anyone in need, and never expected anything in return.
Her husband Melvin Roberts, whom she married in 1951, passed away on June 30, 2008.
She is survived by: a son, James M. and his wife Bev Roberts of Pulaski; a sister, Dorothy Lamb of AZ; she is also survived by 8 boys and 3 girls she considered her children from the west hill neighborhood, John 'Fuji' Rohrdanz, Bruce 'Bowie McNeelege, Gordy 'Bus' Cowan, Rodney 'Dude' Pope, Lenny 'Len Boy' Logan, John 'Emmy' Emshwiller, Dave Sharley who is deceased, and late to the gang Jeff Rozniata, her daughter in law Bev Roberts, Terry Pope, and Karen Rohrdanz; She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a special nephew Jimmy Williams. Eva was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 brothers, Ellsworth and Leslie Williams.
At Eva's request, there will be no calling hours or service. Cremations will take place at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon, PA 16146.
Also a special thank you to her care givers, Ruth McConnell, Mae Norris, and Megan Murphy.
In lieu of flowers her son requests that you remember her laugh and how she made you laugh; the times she made your day, and most importantly, how she made you think.
Friends and family may send condolences on-line at www.mcgoniglefuneralhomeandcrematory.com