Donald Roberts, 92, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 7, 2018 at the Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born May 2, 1925 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Charles E. Roberts and the late Bessie J. (Sturm) Roberts.
Donald attended Charleston High School, Purdue University for his Bachelors Degree, and George Washington University for his Masters Degree and his Doctorate Degree. He worked for Marymount University, Hong Kong Telephone, and C & P Telephone . He was a Seaman 1c in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Donald was a member of the Capital Hill Club in Washington, DC and the National American Glass Club, Pittsburgh Chapter. He enjoyed playing golf and collecting early glass and antiques.
Donald is survived by two daughters, Amy L. (Ronald) Uram of Butler, PA and Claire (Dirk) Langford of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Michael (Michelle) Uram of Coppell, TX, Katherine (Joel) Caracciolo of Cranberry Twp, PA, and David (Jessica) Uram of Slippery Rock, PA; three great-grandchildren, Connor Joel Caracciolo, Luca Michael Uram, and Willabea Rose Uram.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen A. Roberts whom he married on September 29, 1951 and who passed away on March 24, 2017; one daughter, Katherine Roberts; and one brother, Charles E. Roberts Jr..
Friends will be received on Monday, March 12th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Merry Melloy, officiating.
Officers and Members of the American Legion Post #117 of Butler, American Legion Post #778 of Lyndora, and VFW Post #249 of Butler will conduct military honors at the church.
Private burial will take place in the North Side Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew’s United Presbyterian Church, 201 East Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.