Obituary for Roberta Jean McGeary
Roberta ‘Jean’ McGeary
Aug. 16, 1931 – Dec. 25, 2020
Roberta "Jean" McGeary, 89, of Globe Run Road, Petersburg, passed away Friday at her home surrounded by family. She was born in West Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Ewing) Sager.
On Dec. 22, 1954, she was united in marriage to Harvey McGeary; he preceded her in death on May 6, 1978.
She is survived by children: Louise Houck and her husband, Jerry of Petersburg, Minnie "Suz" Showalter and her husband, Ken of Williamsburg, Patricia David of Huntingdon, Kathy Collins of Alexandria, Edward McGeary and his wife, Dixie of Petersburg and David McGeary of Petersburg; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nine great- great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings; and sons-in-law, Donald and Elbert.
Jean drove a school van for the Juniata Valley School District for fifty years. She retired from Penn State University after fifteen years of service.
She enjoyed camping and liked to watch and feed her many hummingbirds. Jean always had a huge vegetable garden and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jean was of the Protestant faith.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park.
If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jean to the UPMC Family Hospice, Suite 1, 9492 Wm, Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA 16652; the Twin Creeks Ambulance, 4814 Shavers Creek Road, Petersburg, PA 16669; or Shavers Creek Fire Co., PO Box 263, Petersburg, PA 16669.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com
Aug. 16, 1931 – Dec. 25, 2020
Roberta "Jean" McGeary, 89, of Globe Run Road, Petersburg, passed away Friday at her home surrounded by family. She was born in West Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Ewing) Sager.
On Dec. 22, 1954, she was united in marriage to Harvey McGeary; he preceded her in death on May 6, 1978.
She is survived by children: Louise Houck and her husband, Jerry of Petersburg, Minnie "Suz" Showalter and her husband, Ken of Williamsburg, Patricia David of Huntingdon, Kathy Collins of Alexandria, Edward McGeary and his wife, Dixie of Petersburg and David McGeary of Petersburg; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nine great- great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by all of her siblings; and sons-in-law, Donald and Elbert.
Jean drove a school van for the Juniata Valley School District for fifty years. She retired from Penn State University after fifteen years of service.
She enjoyed camping and liked to watch and feed her many hummingbirds. Jean always had a huge vegetable garden and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jean was of the Protestant faith.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park.
If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jean to the UPMC Family Hospice, Suite 1, 9492 Wm, Penn Highway, Huntingdon, PA 16652; the Twin Creeks Ambulance, 4814 Shavers Creek Road, Petersburg, PA 16669; or Shavers Creek Fire Co., PO Box 263, Petersburg, PA 16669.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.thegoodfuneralhomeinc.com