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2015
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ROBERTA WILCOX Obituary
She was the wife of Paul E. Wilcox, whom she married on July 5, 1958. Roberta was born on July 19, 1939, in Blossburg, the daughter of the late Douglas and Marion (Munson) Holliday.
She graduated from Wellsboro High School with the Class of 1958. She was a homemaker, who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Roberta attended Church of The New Covenant, Mansfield.
Surviving are her husband, Paul E. Wilcox of Lawrenceville; son, Richard Wilcox of Elmira, N.Y.; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Carol Wilcox of Lawrenceville; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild; brother, Laverne Holliday of Wellsboro; brother and sister-in-law, Milford and Lorraine Holliday of New Underwood, S.D.; one sister, Wanda Holliday of Hughesville; daughter-in-law, Laura Bryant of Lawrenceville. In addition to her parents, Roberta was preceded in death by her son, David Wilcox and three sisters, Kathryn Cook, Betty Bachman, and Ruth Hosterman.
Friends and family are invited to Roberta's Life Celebration on Wednesday, April 8. The visitation hours are from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, "A Life Celebration Home," 139 Main St., Wellsboro. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Laverne Holliday and Pastor Mark Schfidi officiating. Burial will take place at the Tioga County Memorial Gardens.
Contributions can be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
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April 8, 2015
Uncle Paul, Daniel and Richard I'm so sorry I could not be there for the services but know that our visit on Friday was very special to me, aunt Roberta was a very special aunt, she was very caring even when though she was handed a plate full. Love and prayers to your families you all have those memories. Love Vickie
George & Lucille Wagner
April 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss. She is our loss also. We have many fond memories of times spent together with you and her and the boys.
George & Lucille Wagner
April 5, 2015
Paul. George and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a great friend also a great help when I was expecting Scott. We will always remember her for her kindness. God bless your and may He be your strength.
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