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1934
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2019
Roberta Farrell Obituary
Born April 11, 1934, in Warren, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Hazel Bowen Miller. She was a 1952 graduate of Bradford High School.
On Aug. 18, 1956, in Bradford, she married Gerald "Jerry" Farrell, who preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1996.
Bobby, along with her husband, owned and operated Jerry's Meat Shop.
She was a member of Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, the Silver Circle, and was treasurer of the Christian Women's Group.
Bobby was a talented seamstress, handcrafting clothing for her children and grandchildren. She loved quilting and for a number of years participated in the Quilting Group at the First United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed bird watching and wildlife viewing. She also enjoyed outings with family and friends. What she treasured most of all was her family.
Surviving are two daughters, Brenda S. (Michael) Roberts of Bellefonte and Judy L. (Thomas) Krott of Cuba N.Y.; four sons, Charles M. (Tammy) Farrell of Fruitland Park, Fla., Gerald "Scott" (Janell) Farrell of Bradford, John S. (Connie) Farrell of Nunda, N.Y., and David R. Farrell of Bradford; one brother, Charles C. Miller of Bradford; six grandchildren, Carrie (Michael) Aniello, Tara Lambert, Brian Krott, Sarah (Wesley) Sytsma, Jake Farrell and Jane Farrell; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Karen Farrell; and one son, Paul E. Farrell; and one brother, Stephen Miller.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Hill Memorial United Methodist Church with a funeral service to follow with the Rev. Jay Tennies officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 44 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701; or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Ellen Bunnell
May 14, 2025
We loved your mom. Smiling, involved, friend from the moment we met.
Linda Marzucco
May 14, 2020
JUDY AND BRENDA, GBU. MUCH LOVE AND COMFORT, BE YOURS, DON'T CRY OR BE SAD, YOUR MOM IS NOW YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL, AND WANTS YOU TO REMEMBER THE LAUGHTER, JOY AND HAPPINESS THAT YOU ALL ONCE SHARED, SO GLAD YOU HONOR HER MEMORY, LOVE YOU FOREVER, LINDA MARZUCCO
Pastor Dave & Ellen Bunnell
June 13, 2019
We loved your mom. She was our Hill Shepherd at the end of her life and always prayed for us and sent great cards and messages. Every church retreat I led, Bobby was there to laugh and have fun. Every church event, she encouraged us with her calm smile! We will miss her very much.
Linda Marzucco
June 2, 2019
Judy and Brenda, your mother was some kind of special lady, raising You two girls. What a wonderful person, God bless you at this time of missing your mother. Judy you were my dearest friend when we were thirteen. I remember coming to your house, and how hard your parents worked. You and Brenda such beautiful girls, a tribute to your mother and father. So blessed that you got to have your mother this long... Thinking of you praying for you, Linda and John Marzucco.
Betty Farrell
May 21, 2019
Condolence to Family and Friend, they have lost a beautiful and caring person. Thankful God allowed me to be with her.You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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