Roberta Fisher

Roberta Roe Fisher, age 61, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 28, 2013. She was the loving wife of John Fisher and devoted mother of Tom Fisher and Cyndi Peters. Born in Middletown, Roberta was the only child of Charles and Lois Roe. She was a 1970 graduate of Monroe High School. Roberta worked 31 years for Middletown City Schools and retired in 2011 as the financial secretary at Middletown High School. She served many years as a board member and treasurer of Middletown Area Schools Credit Union. At the age of 18, Roberta became one of the youngest women to bowl a 600 series 608 in the city at that time. It was the first of many 600 series with her high series of 661 bowled in the state tournament. Roberta served as a board member and treasurer of the Middletown Women's Bowling Association for many years. In recognition of her meritorious service, she was inducted into the Miami Valley Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2009. In the mid 1980's, Roberta was a Girl Scout Troop Leader for several years. She also enjoyed many activities with her family, especially camping, amusement parks and travel. Her favorite destinations were Hawaii, Las Vegas and Myrtle Beach. She pleased her family and others with some of their favorite food items such as her own chili recipe, pina colada cake and her Christmas cookie creations. As a skilled seamstress, she made many costumes, stuffed animals and other items for her family and others. Her kindness, helpfulness and wisdom will be missed by her family and friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks and gratitude to Penny Hampton for her love and attention in providing experienced care for Roberta since mid-September of 2012. We also want to thank Dr. Mark Frazer and Dr. Robb Snider for their professional care, all the employees of Middletown City Schools who have been so supportive and all the friends, neighbors and others who were ready to help when needed. The family appreciates the continued comfort and support offered by Reverend Claude Robold and his wife Janice during this difficult time. Roberta is survived by her husband of 40 years, John, her son Tom Tricia Nenni Fisher, Jr. and daughter Cyndi Josh Peters; granddaughters Alexis, Haley and Noelle; grandsons Noah, Caleb and Thomas and her mother Lois Roe. Other survivors include uncles Larry Million, Richard Linda Steele, Maxwell Beverly Roe, Roy Frank Eunice Roe and Kenneth Eula Roe and aunts Judy Spencer and Evelyn Taylor. She is also survived by brothers-in-law James Ruby Fisher and D.O. Evalee Fisher III; sisters-in-law Penny Hampton and Judy Gentry and many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Charles Roe, uncles Rex Roe and Marvin Stahley and cousin Carl Roe. Visitation will be from 2 pm to 4 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, January 31st at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 1st at 11 am at the funeral home with Reverend Claude Robold officiating. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery following the services.