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Roberta E. Richards
1940 - 2022
Roberta E. Richards
1940 - 2022
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1940
DIED
2022
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Roberta worked at the Wadsworth Public Library, including traveling the city on the Bookmobile, and was a volunteer with the Medina County Parks. She was a creative artist with paint, calligraphy, and Halloween costumes. Roberta enjoyed being in nature, bird watching and gardening, and also fostered dogs and cats. It was noted, "She was one of the kindest people I have ever known."
Preceded in death by her husband, Dan; and son, Scott, Roberta is survived by her sister, Gina Ann Buckey; daughters, Karen Richards, Tracy (Tom) Penrose; son, Eric Richards; grandchildren, Gina Marie (Bjarke), Anthony and Madelyn; and great-grandson, Viggo.
Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, February 23rd, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St. in Wadsworth, where a Memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. with Rev. Donald Ebert officiating. Facial coverings are required at all services. Donations may be made to the Robert Ernest, Virginia Woltjen Buckey and Scott Buckey Richards Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund through the Licking County Foundation.
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Elaine Walker
February 18, 2022
So sad to hear of Roberta's passing. She was my
neighbor on Devonwood Drive in Wadsworth for a
few years. Praying for the family in this time of grief.
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Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home Inc.
February 14, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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