Roberta Jacqueline Felcher passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on January 17, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, she later made her home in Livingston, New Jersey, where she lived for 65 years and became a steady, cherished presence in the community.
A graduate of Hunter College, NY, Roberta devoted her professional life to education, teaching in the Fairfield, NJ school district for 35 years. Through decades of service, she brought quiet dedication and enduring purpose to her work, retiring in 1996 with a legacy shaped by constancy, care, and respect for learning.
Roberta was the beloved wife of the late William M. Felcher for 56 years. She was a loving mother of Howard B. Felcher (Terri S.) and Scott A. Felcher (Therese B.), and a cherished grandmother of Craig (Danielle), Eric (Sara), Lindsey (Troy), and Melissa (Jacob). She was also a devoted great grandmother of Bryce, Shay, Remi, Albie, and Ben.
The family receiving guests at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, 68 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, New Jersey 07039, on April 26, 2026, from 8:15 am to 8:45 am followed by a funeral service at 9:00 am, with livestream available at https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/121842.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/.
