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Roberta Scratchard Obituary

Roberta F. Scratchard, 71, of New Kensington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in her home, with family by her side. She was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Pittsburgh, to the late James and Virginia (Davidson) Garvey. She was the loving mother of Paul Scratchard and Debbie Scratchard, who she lived with and was under 24-hour care these last few months. Roberta was a proud grandmother of three grandkids. She is also survived by her sister, Loretta List; and her ex-husband Walter, who she still loved dearly.
Private arrangements were handled by RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE,1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington, 724-335-0100.
www.rjslater.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Jan. 13, 2019.

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Donna Benco

January 13, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace Sam!

Patricia D'Angelo

January 13, 2019

My deepest Sympathy. Sorry for your loss.

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