Donald Allen Roberts

Donald Allen Roberts, 78, passed away May 23, 2025 unexpectedly.

Born to parents John and Freda Roberts on January 6, 1947 in Wellsboro, PA. He is the oldest of 4 siblings, Jean(deceased), Joan and Dale.

He graduated from Wellsboro Senior High in 1966. After graduating from High school, he enlisted into the Navy. He served his country in the Vietnam War on the USS John Hancock. He would guide the planes on and off the flight deck. He was honorably discharged on June 26, 1970. After coming home from the Navy, he earned his CDL. Then, he drove all over the Midwest and East coast delivering goods. He later joined the Teamsters Union and started driving locally.

He met Mary Lynn Evans in the spring of 1972, and they got married on November 13, 1976. They had two children, Kimberly and Keith. Kimberly is married to Daryl Lahodny, and they have a daughter, Kara.

Don was a member of the Orange Springs Community Church.

Don enjoyed being outside and working in the yard and the lake. He liked working with the sickle to clean the weeds out of the lake. He also loved visiting his daughter and granddaughter in Texas.

Don will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and loving and giving heart.

He is preceded in death by John Roberts, Freda Roberts, Jean Roberts, Keith Roberts.

He is Survived by Mary Lynn Roberts of Ft. McCoy FL, Kimberly (Daryl Lahodny) Kara (Granddaughter) of Houston, TX, Joan Roberts of Asheville, NC, Dale Roberts (Rita) Jacksonville, FL.

The family will receive friends at 10:00am on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Orange Springs Community Church and funeral services will begin at 11:00am with George Scott officiating. Burial at Jacksonville National Cemetery will be at a later date.