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1930
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Roberta Vensel Obituary
Roberta was born in Greenville, Mercer County, on Dec. 3, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Sarah E. Armagost Campbell. She was married on March 8, 1954, to Richard R. "Dick" Vensel Sr. Mr. Vensel preceded her in death on March 29, 1993.
Roberta was a devoted homemaker and in her earlier years had been employed by GC Murphy Co., Magnetics, Bobbie Brooks and Karns City Area School District. She attended Calvary Church of Lancaster and the Chicora Alliance Church.
Roberta enjoyed traveling, camping, golfing, bowling, playing games and most especially, spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Robin Nice and her husband, Dennis, of Lititz; six grandchildren, Tyler Nice, Courtney Lenko, Brittany Pfautz, Andrew Vensel, Abigail Vensel and Rebekah Vensel; five great-grandchildren, Elijah, Ethan, Oliver, Colter and Wyatt; her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Vensel; and a sister, Joan Snyder Garing; her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Marjorie Campbell and Sara and Lee Schnell; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard R. Vensel Jr.; her brothers, David, Frank, Amos, Fred and Wayne; her sisters, Margaret Rankin Hornberger and Jane Rodgers; as well as a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
VENSEL - A graveside service followed by interment will be held for Roberta A. Vensel, who died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia with Roberta's nephew, Michael Campbell, officiating.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Vensel's name may be made to the Chicora Alliance Church, P.O. Box 251, Chicora, PA 16025 or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)
Arrangements have been entrusted to HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.
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Gary E Frye
June 27, 2025
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Linda christie
June 27, 2025
A dear friend that I enjoyed golfing so sorry for you loss
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