Roberta J. Derr

Roberta J. Derr obituary

Roberta J. Derr

Roberta Derr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaw Funeral Home, Inc. - Milton on Sep. 9, 2025.

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Roberta J. Derr, 81, of Watsontown passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

Born in Chester, PA on February 18, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Florence (Roller) Felix.

Roberta was a 1962 graduate of Warrior Run High School and was a seamstress working for several local factories and for Kramm Nursing Home for 17 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crafts, Bingo, and playing dominoes.

She is survived by three daughters Janney Flora of Turbotville, Angela Flora of Milton and Holly Baney and her husband James of Mill Hall, a son Brian Derr and his wife Shannon of Milton, three grandchildren Marley Derr, Paxton Derr, and Joshua Flora, a great grandson Andrew Flora and his wife Brooke, and two sisters Gail Bieber of Moon Twp. And Carol May of Clarkstown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson Matthew Flora, and two brothers Richard Felix and George Felix.

Following Roberta's wishes there will be no services.

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