Catherine E. “Cathy” Roberts
Catherine E. “Cathy” Roberts, 63, of Philipsburg, and formerly of Madera and Georgia, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at her residence.
Catherine was born on February 23, 1956, in Madera, a daughter of the late George B. Root, Sr. and Alice F. (Stonebraker) Root.
Cathy was married to Gary C. Roberts who preceded her in death on October 5, 1999.
She was employed as a security guard during the period of her career that she lived in Georgia.
She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg. She had served as a board member, choir member and custodian for the church.
Cathy was an avid reader and she maintained a very extensive collection of books.
Cathy is survived by two daughters, Angelique S. Gardner and her husband, Ernest, of Carlisle and Kimberly K. Bratton and her husband, Jason, of Philipsburg; five grandchildren: Cameron McKinney and his wife, Savannah, Brittany McKinney, Aaron Dotts, Olyvia Bratton and Zachary Bratton; four sisters: Donna Jean Aylward and her husband, Jim, of Bradford, Daisy M. Mosley, of Houtzdale, Frances Elaine Owens and her husband, Mike, Detroit, Michigan, and Pamela Hull, of Clearfield; four brothers: George Root and his wife, Rene, of Burleson, Texas, Howard Root and his wife, Paula, of Osceola Mills, David Root, of Brisbin and Jeff Root and his wife, June, of Bradford; and numerous other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra “Sandy” McDonald; one brother, Mark A. Root; and infant sister, Cindy; and an infant brother, Randy; in addition to her parents and husband.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 11 am, at the Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine Street, Philipsburg, with Rev. Michelle Bodle, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church from 10 am until the time of the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made in Cathy’s memory to Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine Street, Philipsburg, Pa 16866, in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg.
