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Roberta Gardner Obituary
Born in Orange, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nellie Dymond Eaton.
She was a graduate of the former Westmoreland High School. For many years, she was owner and operator of the Gardner Grocery Store of Orange. She was a member of the Orange United Methodist Church and its various groups and was the church organist for 78 years.
She was also a member of the Franklin Township Fire Department's Ladies Auxilary and the Order of Eastern Star Tunkhannock, Chapter 74.
Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Samuel, who passed away in 1995.
Surviving are her son; Robert, and his wife, Judith, West Nanticoke; grandaughter, Nicole Gardner; three great-grandchildren; sister, Janet Zarno, Franklin Township; brother, Everal Eaton, Franklin Township; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with Leslie Halchak, pastor of Orange United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Eaton Cemetery, Franklin Township. Friends may call Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Orange United Methodist Church, 1633 W. Eighth St., Wyoming, PA 18644.
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for Roberta Gardner
Judy Kelley
July 5, 2008
My Thoughts & Prayers are with you all.We lost a great person. Roberta was one of the best.As a kid, I always enjoyed going to the store to spend my allowence on Pop & candy.Bob and family,you are in our thoughts.Judy Kelley (Welsh)
Barbara Bonning-Riegel
July 4, 2008
My condolences to you and your family, life time of memories are now at hand. My prayers 'n thoughts are with you and your family.
Tom Schollenberger
July 3, 2008
My condolences to you and your family, Bob. Your Mom and Dad were two of the most wonderful people I ever knew, and growing up with them and you and with my Mom working for you was just the best. My love and prayers are with you.
Nelson Dymond
July 3, 2008
When I was last in Pennsylvania, Roberta was one of the first people I talked to. It was wonderful to hear her voice and see her face after so many years. I will miss her as I am sure her many friends will also. Take care Bob.
Dan & Carol Comoroski
July 3, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank Smith
July 3, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I remember how your Mother & Father were two of the nicest people I ever met.
barbara brace miller
July 3, 2008
To all the family, my thoughts are with you at this time. I have many nice memories of good times with Roberta. Give my regards to Janet and Everal.
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