March 9, 1931 - September 18, 2016 Burial Date: September 23, 2016 |
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Betty P. Roberts, 85, of Honesdale, died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl “Orangie” Roberts on August 27, 2010. Born on March 9, 1931 in Honesdale, she was the daughter and last surviving member of the Myron and Myra Keesler Cottell family. Betty was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Honesdale. A homemaker, Betty enjoyed raising her children, grandchildren and taking care of her nieces and nephews. Surviving are her daughters Carla J. Morgan and husband Mike of Cullowhee, NC and Linda J. Hanf and husband Michael of Hawley; grandchildren Michael and Stephen Morgan, Ashley and Landon Roberts, Christopher and Kimberly Hanf; a great grandson Joshua Morgan; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sons Michael Patrick and Rick Roberts; her brother Francis Cottell; sisters Virginia Young, Lois Miller and Versal Henderson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 23rd at Grace Episcopal Church at noon, with Fr. Edward Erb, rector officiating. Interment will follow in Indian Orchard Cemetery. The family will receive friends in church, 11 to service time. Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090 or at www.alz.org. |