Beatrice “Bea” Roby, 90, of Economy Borough, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born June 1, 1928 in Grafton, WV, daughter of the late Leslie M. and Alma G. (Mick) Perry. Known affectionately as Bea by her family and friends, she was a faithful and active member of Concord Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder, Deacon and Trustee. Years ago she also assisted her husband with custodial care of the church. Bea was a member of the Sewing Circle at church where she fostered many dear friendships. In her leisure, she was an avid reader who enjoyed a variety of books.
In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her husband John in August of 2008; her son: John Roby, Jr.; her brother: Hayward and sister: Louverna.
Bea is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law: David H. Roby, Amarillo, TX; Ronald L. (Regina) Roby, New Brighton; her daughter: Suzanne Lesack and John Bauer, Clinton, PA; six grandchildren: Amanda Roby; Megan (Jeff) Wessel; Kimberly (Andrew) Morgan; Erin Roby and Andrew Pinkham; Kayla Lesack and fiancé Jaron Martin; and Joshua Lesack; also her great grandson: Raymond.
Friends will be received on Monday, April 15, 2019 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68, Rochester (adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Additional visitation will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the CONCORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2832 Conway Wallrose Road, Baden, PA 15005. The funeral service to remember, honor and celebrate her life will be held immediately following the visitation at church. Private interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
If desired, memorial contributions may be directed to the church in her loving memory. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com
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