David A. Roberts Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David A. Roberts, 59, of Long Branch, died peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born November 26, 1954, in Brownsville, a son of Jack J. Roberts of West Newton and Rose M. (Swarrow) Roberts of Long Branch. After graduating from high school, David worked as a coal miner for a short time. He was a friend of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township, PA. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. David’s greatest pleasure was telling stories and talking with others. He was a special person that was loved by everyone who knew him. Besides his parents, David is survived by two sisters, Jackie Roberts of Charleroi, and Brenda Roberts of McKeesport; one brother, Charlie Roberts and his wife, Christine of Elco; one niece, Francie Smith of Wheeling, WV; three nephews, Shawn Ackinclose of Belle Vernon, Charles Roberts of Elco, Johnny Gudel of Charleroi; three great nephews, Charles Roberts, Jr. of Elco, Seth Smith, David’s Godson, of Wheeling, WV, and Nathan Stallard-Gudel, of Charleroi; two great nieces, Hannah and Leah Ackinclose of Belle Vernon. Friends will be received Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 2 PM to 8 PM in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300 www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A church service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA with Rev. William Heaton officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Long Branch.

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David A. Roberts

November 26, 1954 - February 23, 2014