Roberta Herman

Roberta Herman of Montague, NJ, passed away peacefully at Newton Memorial Hospital. She was 86 years old.

She was born Roberta Gourley, the seventh of eight children in Kearny, NJ in 1922. She married Beryle Herman in 1942 and lived the rest of her life in Montague, NJ.

She dedicated her life to her family and community. She was so beloved that nearly everyone who knew her called her "Mom". She was active for many years in what was then known as the "Parent-Teacher Club" of Montague, NJ, as well as the 4H, and Minisink Reformed Church Youth Fellowship & Sunday School. She was active in many community events, recently receiving a commendation from the town for "a lifetime of community service". She remained involved with the Montague Historical Society for most of her life.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Bette Woodruff; daughter, Jean Herman; sons, Larry Herman, Keith Herman and Paul Herman. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Beryle Herman, Sr.; son, Beryle Herman, Jr.; daughters, Roberta Kolberg and Sherri Barnes; son, Frank Herman, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, PA on Friday, October 10, at 10 a.m. Rev. Angelo Forleo will officiate.

Friends may call at Stroyan Funeral Home on Thursday, October 9 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Burial will take place in the Minisink Reformed Church Cemetery, Montague, NJ.

Arrangements by Stroyan Funeral Home, Inc.; 570-296-6811.