William Roberts
William Roberts, 91, of Canonsburg, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg.
He was born March 18, 1929, in Greensburg.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a utility worker for Industrial Gasket & Shim, in Meadow Lands.
He was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Canonsburg. Mr. Roberts was a lifelong resident of the Muse and Canonsburg area. He was a member of the Slovene National Benefit Society 138 in Strabane.
Surviving are his loving wife, Loretta Casper Roberts; his son, William “Randy” (Debra) Roberts of Cecil; his daughter, Barbara Ann (Eric) Garrett of Grove City; his brothers, Thomas (Ruth) Roberts Jr. of Greensburg, Robert “Handle” (Lucy) Roberts of Muse, Joseph (Kathy) Roberts of Bethel Park; his grandchildren, Brendan Roberts of Cecil and Lindsay Leigh (Tyler) Roberts, of Scott Township; great-grandchildren, Lily and Landon Roberts; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew, and Melvyn Roberts; and his sister-in-law, Fran Roberts.
Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, 724-746-1000. In the continued interest of public safety, everyone is asked to wear facial coverings and maintain social distancing.
Panachida service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Departing prayers will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, followed by Liturgy in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Canonsburg, with Father Joseph Raptosh, officiating.
Interment will follow in the St. Michael’s Cemetery, Canonsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Michael’s Cemetery, Canonsburg, in William Roberts’ name.
Please visit www.sollon.com to leave online condolences.