Obituary of Eugene R. Roberts

Eugene R. "Gene" Roberts, age 77, of Parkside, PA, died suddenly on Monday, August 1, 2016. Gene was a graduate of Media High School, Class of 1957. He was a team manager employed with DuPont for 25 years, until retiring in 2001. Gene proudly served in the Marine Corp Reserves, for 7 years. Gene enjoyed the outdoors and nature. He loved spending time camping. Gene was a member of Delco Field and Stream Association and enjoyed shooting at the range, as well as in the mountains. Most importantly, Gene was devoted to his family and cherished spending time together. Son of the late Benjamin and Geneva "Elsie" Swank Roberts; father of the late Debra Roberts and brother of the late Larry Roberts and Rhoda Green. Survivors: Wife of 40 years: Jo-Ann (Butler) Roberts Son: Paul Roberts of New Castle, DE Daughters: Susan Roberts Bersheim (Michael) of Brookhaven, PA, Karen Lyons (Daniel) of Unionville, PA and Kimberly Moore (Allan) of S. Philadelphia, PA. Brothers: Wesley (Thea) Roberts and Bob (Susie) Roberts Grandchildren: James (Annie) Bersheim, Caitlin Bersheim, Daniel Lyons, Zachary Lyons, Nicholas Moore and Stephen Moore. Great-Grandchildren: Tyler Bersheim and Zachary Bersheim Also survived by nieces and nephews Memorial Service: Monday, August 8th at 6:00PM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte. #352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063. Visitation: Monday, August 8th from 4:00-6:00PM at the funeral home. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Gene to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.