Roberta Jean Moyer

January 12, 1938 - October 11, 2018

Roberta Jean Moyer, age 80 years, a resident of Akron, OH passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 12, 1938 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Ruby N. Hedrick and Arthur Evans. She married the love of her life Alton Leon Moyer on April 27, 1958 who preceded her in death February 27, 1997. She is survived by two sons, Timothy Moyer of Clarksburg, WV, Thomas Moyer of Akron, OH, two grandsons, Andrew Moyer of Akron, OH and Cody Moyer of Clarksburg, WV, one sister, Rebecca Lucas and husband Michael of Barberton, OH. Also surviving are her brothers, Joseph Billett and wife Barbara of Beverly and John Loughry of Barberton, OH, two great granddaughters, Abby and Summer Schlagenhauser and one sister-in-law, Mary Anger of Elkins. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. Also preceding her in death in addition to her parents and husband, were one sister, Susan Swisher and granddaughter Lana Rose Schlagenhauser. She had attended South High School in Akron, OH and was a 1956 graduate of Barberton High School. Soon after her marriage, Roberta began attending Davis Memorial Hospital Practical School of Nursing in West Virginia and graduated in 1961. While residing at Elkins, West Virginia she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Memorial General Hospital in Elkins. After moving back to Ohio, she worked at Little Forrest Nursing Home and other nursing homes in the area prior to her retirement from Akron General Hospital. She had been a member of John Hart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Cuyahoga Portage DAR, and the Society of the Ark and the Dove. She will be remembered for her kindness and concern for her family and was a very caring person, never failing to send birthday and holiday greetings. She was loved by all who knew her. Friends will be received from 12 noon until 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Peter A. Vial officiating. Interment will follow in the Elkins Memorial Gardens on the Airport Road in Elkins. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Roberta Jean Moyer. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.