Amy Beth Roberts

Amy Beth Roberts (nee Glickel), took flight on January 16, 2024, ending her tremendous battle with cancer. 

Amy was delivered at Nyack Hospital (New York) on April 18, 1975, to Candy and Richard Glickel, and was joyfully spoiled by her grandparents. Growing up in Congers, Amy led a carefree childhood, playing outside until sunset with countless friends. She attended Clarkstown public schools from K-12, graduating Clarkstown High School North in 1993. Throughout the years there were family vacations to Disney or Hilton Head S.C., and always summers on Long Beach Island. Teenage summers included lifeguarding at the town pools and following the Grateful Dead whenever and wherever possible. 

Amy received her degree in early education at the University of Montana (Missoula), where Bill Roberts would sweep her off her feet. Amy and Bill married over 20 years ago, and remained in Cincinnati (his hometown) where she was a devoted mother to their daughter and true light of her life, Quinn Elinor (11). Throughout this time Amy would begin her commitment to education and her tenure within the Cincinnati Public School system. It’s no surprise that “Mrs. Roberts” was a most beloved teacher at Hyde Park Elementary School where – with humor and love – she made learning fun and memorable. The school community is no doubt missing Amy’s sparkling smile, kind nature and snarky sense of humor. 

Amy loved reading and cooking and Rottweiler dogs (Zues, Cali & Gus). She treasured visiting her nieces Ali and Regan (Maye), her sister, Heather, and brother-in-law, Danny over holiday visits to New City and summer vacations on the beach at Cape May Point, NJ. But more than anything, she loved being Quinn’s mom. 

Amy would not go gently. She summoned her warrior’s heart to spend Thanksgiving at home and guide the decoration of a last Christmas tree. She did see another New Year. Amy will be remembered fondly for her passion, sharp (but honest) tongue, generosity, love and that glorious smile. She will be missed terribly. 

Visitation will be held at Geo. H. Rohde & Son Funeral Home in Mt. Lookout Square, Cincinnati on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 3-6:30 PM with service immediately following at 6:30 PM. Donations in Amy’s memory may be sent to the Blue Ash Inpatient Hospice Care Center, 4310 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.