Obituary of Roberta M. Burleigh

Roberta M. Burleigh, 85, of 10170 Oil Creek Rd. Grand Valley, died Friday morning June 15, 2012 at the Titusville Area Hospital. Roberta was born on December 6, 1926 at Grand Valley, PA, a daughter of the late Arley and Mabel Anderson Vroman. She was married to Arthur H. Burleigh who preceded her in death on April 24, 2003. She was a graduate of Colestock High School, class of 1943. Roberta was owner with her husband of the family dairy farm, and also of Burleigh Drilling, both of which she was very active with her husband. She is survived by two children, Barbara See of Centerville, and Howard Burleigh and his wife Susan of Grand Valley; six grandchildren, Tammy J. See of Titusville, William S. See and his wife Terri of Centerville, Lori Paladino and her husband Joe of Pittsburgh, Arthur Burleigh and his wife Katey of Titusville, Leigh Ann Burleigh and companion Kevin Hasbrouck of Townville, and Douglas Burleigh and companion Jill Beightol of Titusville; five great grandchildren, Eric S. See, Todd J. See and companion Kayla Hackett, Aric, Ashton, and Addison Burleigh; two great great grandchildren, Erin and Hailey See; a half-brother, Grant Vroman of Buffalo, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Roger and Gary James Burleigh; and a great grandchild, Alec Burleigh. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Sunday from 7 to 9 PM. Further visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Vroman-Excelsior Church at which time the funeral service will be conducted. Interment will be in Vroman-Excelsior Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to Vroman-Excelsior Church c/o Connie Tenney 2795 Ongley Hill Rd. Grand Valley, PA 16420. FLOWERS