Violet Roberts
Violet Roberts, 90, of California, Pa., died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. She was born Dec. 22, 1914, in Elco, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Piontka) Carson.
Mrs. Roberts was a member of the California United Methodist Church. She was a devoted mother and loved her church and playing Bingo.
In addition to her parents, “Vi” was preceded in death by a son, Larry “Elco” Roberts in 1984, and three sisters.
Left to cherish her memory are five children: daughter, Sheila Chambers of California, Pa.; a son, John Roberts and companion, Bonnie, of both California, Pa., and Wildwood, N.J.; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Mary Louise Roberts of Newark, Del., and Richard and Michelle Roberts of Avon Park, Fla., and daughter, Shelly Roberts of California, Pa. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., on Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., when Funeral Services will be held, with the Rev. Cris Decious officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the California United Methodist Church, PO Box 426, California PA, the California Public Library, 100 Wood St., California, PA, or the California Volunteer Fire Department, Wood Street, California, PA 15419.