Obituary of Richard R. Roberts

ROBERTS - Richard R., "Dick", 76 of Vintondale, passed away Nov. 2, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 19, 1930 in Johnstown, son of the late Roy and Cora (Bracken) Roberts. Preceded in death by brother William Roberts, Sr, aunt Ruth (Roberts) Anderson and niece Kendra (Roberts) Wysocki. Survived by wife of 49 years, Nancy (Bell) Roberts and children, David and wife Sherry Roberts, of Vintondale; Susan and husband Larry Colangelo, Twin Rocks; Kimberly and husband Malcolm Crittenden of Davidsville. 9 Grandchildren , 3 Great Grandchildren and aunt, Margie Plowman of Vintondale RD. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends. Member of First Baptist Church of Vintondale. Army veteran having served occupation during WWII, then later joining the Marine Corps Reserves. Retired after 35 years in the insurance business. Member of Summit Lodge 312, F. & A. M., Ebensburg. Dick enjoyed good friends, good laughs and loved his family and friends. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Sunday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Nanty Glo where funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday the Rev. Rich Stock, officiating, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Dicks memory may be made to First Baptist Church of Vintondale.