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Darlene Elizabeth Roberts

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 29, 2021

Darlene Elizabeth Roberts, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born July 4, 1935 in Elizabeth Township and was the daughter of the late Grant and Bessie (Breegle) Holmes. She was the wife of the late Robert Gilbert Roberts, Sr, who passed away February 18, 1992. Darlene was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Township Seniors and Life Span, She was a 1953 graduate of the former Elizabeth High School.

She is survived by her son, Robert Gilbert (Sandra) Roberts, Jr., of McKeesport, daughter, Faith Darlene (Vernon) Ringbloom of Elizabeth Township, sister, Helen "Elaine" McClure of Ohio, grandchildren, Angela Roberts, Valerie Roberts, Chad (Stephanie) Ringbloom, Vernon Ringbloom, Jr, and Kelly Ann (Brian) O'Connell, great-grandchildren, Allison Strawn, Amber Roberts, Gavin Roberts, Abby Roberts, Jayla Ringbloom, Brian O'Connell, III, Gabriella Darlene O'Connell, Peter Ringbloom, Joshua Ringbloom, and Nathan Maurice O'Connell. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Roberts, sister, Arta Lynn and a brother, Robert Holmes. Friends are welcome Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1 pm. The Rev, Stephen Morse will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published January 29, 2021.

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