Dorothy A. Roberts

1923 - 2016

Dorothy A. Roberts (nee Ace) age 93 passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2016. Dear daughter of the late Dr. Percy H. and Dorothy A. Ace. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Lawrence Roberts; loving mother of the late Kenneth A. Roberts; grandmother of the late William K. Roberts; sister of the late John H. Ace and Sue Ace Topfer. Dorothy received her Registered Nurse’s degree from the Jefferson Medical College Hospital of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pa. and her B.A. degree from Our Lady of Angels College in Aston, Pa. (now known as Neumann University). She worked as a registered nurse for many years and as a Supervising Nurse at both Riddle Memorial Hospital and Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Middletown and Lima Pa. She retired from nursing in 1988 and went on to spend time with her grandchildren and then great grandchildren. Dorothy was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a lifelong resident of Lima Pa until her decision to relocate to Riddle Village in her later years. She is survived by her sons John L. Roberts and Charles H. Roberts; her daughter Lisa Roberts Cadorette; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; her sister Elizabeth Ace Gibson and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Riddle Village Lifecare Retirement Community and Monticello House for the loving care and kindness given to Dorothy through the years. Interment private. Those wishing may donate to a charity of their choice in Dorothy’s name. Condolences may be made at www.cavanaghfuneralhome.com