William L. Roberts

William L. “Bill” Roberts, 102, of Coudersport passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Sweden Valley Manor.   He was born September 18, 1914 in Parsons, PA., a son of William A. and Mae Grant Roberts.   Bill graduated from Plains Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre.

He married the former Letha Crosby November 20, 1937 in Coudersport.  She preceded him in death December 25, 2004.  Bill was associated with Barnett Brother’s Headwater Potatoes of Ulysses for over 60 years.

In 1980he received his Associates degree from Penn State.  In 1983 he received his Bachelors degree in Philosophy and in 1988 received his Masters of Arts in Anthropology from Penn State University.

He was a member of the Park United Methodist Church of Coudersport.  He served in various Masonic bodies in Coudersport and was a member of both the Society for Pennsylvania Archeology and the Potter County Historical Society.  He enjoyed  making copper weather vanes, iron railings, multiple woodshop items and donating his wood creation to non-profit locations.  He built his own house.

Bill’s survivors include his daughter Lynne Dale of Cumberland, MD along with 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

Bills Celebration of life will begin with a visitation from 1 – 2 PM at the Fickinger Funeral Home 210 N. East St followed by services at 2PM., Coudersport, PA with services to follow at 2PM with his Pastor Rev. Scott Ogden officiating.  Burial will be in Homer Cemetery.

Contributions in Bill’s name may be made to the Coudersport Public Library 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915.

To leave your condolences please visit www.fickinger@tributesoflife.com

William L. “Bill” Roberts, 102, of Coudersport passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Sweden Valley Manor.   He was born September 18, 1914 in Parsons, PA., a son of William A. and Mae Grant Roberts.   Bill graduated from Plains Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre.

He married the former Letha Crosby November 20, 1937 in Coudersport.  She preceded him in death December 25, 2004.  Bill was associated with Barnett Brother’s Headwater Potatoes of Ulysses for over 60 years.

In 1980he received his Associates degree from Penn State.  In 1983 he received his Bachelors degree in Philosophy and in 1988 received his Masters of Arts in Anthropology from Penn State University.

He was a member of the Park United Methodist Church of Coudersport.  He served in various Masonic bodies in Coudersport and was a member of both the Society for Pennsylvania Archeology and the Potter County Historical Society.  He enjoyed  making copper weather vanes, iron railings, multiple woodshop items and donating his wood creation to non-profit locations.  He built his own house.

Bill’s survivors include his daughter Lynne Dale of Cumberland, MD along with 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

Bills Celebration of life will begin with a visitation from 1 – 2 PM at the Fickinger Funeral Home 210 N. East St followed by services at 2PM., Coudersport, PA with services to follow at 2PM with his Pastor Rev. Scott Ogden officiating.  Burial will be in Homer Cemetery.

Contributions in Bill’s name may be made to the Coudersport Public Library 502 Park Ave., Coudersport, PA 16915.

To leave your condolences please visit www.fickinger@tributesoflife.com