Roberta Jean "Jitters" Blackwood
April 08, 1941 - January 12, 2025
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Roberta Jean "Jitters" Blackwood
April 08, 1941 - January 12, 2025
Obituary
Roberta Jean “Jitters” Blackwood, 83, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Franciscan Manor. Born April 8, 1941, in Beaver Falls to the late Robert and Dorothy (Koehler) Scranton, Roberta lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
Affectionately known as “Jitters” for her boundless energy and vibrant personality, Roberta was celebrated for her quick wit and clever comebacks, bringing laughter to every situation. Her humor was matched only by her kindness and resilience, making her an unforgettable presence in the lives of those who knew her. A woman of deep faith, she was a devoted member of the Chippewa United Presbyterian Church and took comfort in the promise of being reunited with her loved ones and her Heavenly Father.
Roberta was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School (‘59) and later attended the Community College of Beaver County, where she studied accounting and bookkeeping and was employed in that regard with various companies in the area
Roberta had a flair for decorating and a keen eye for antiques, hobbies that brought her great joy. She also enjoyed vacationing in Florida and, in recent years, wintering in Las Vegas alongside her late companion, David Reda.
She is survived by her sons, Richard Blackwood and Michael (Shelley) Blackwood; grandchildren, Zinnia Blackwood, Dahlia Blackwood, Brett (Heather) Blackwood, and Abigail (Derek) Kenniston; and great-grandchildren, Gianrocco Santucci, Giovanna Santucci, Olive Blackwood, Karter Kenniston, and Layton Kenniston. Roberta also leaves behind her brother, Robert (Gaye) Scranton; sisters, Lila (Wayne) Bober and Robin (Tim) McGraw; sisters-in-law, Sandra Scranton and Cheryl Scranton; her dear and lifelong friend Kathy Topper and the father of her sons, W. Richard Blackwood.
In addition to her parents, Roberta was preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Michael Scranton and Patrick Scranton, who remained forever in her heart.
Roberta’s family will remember her for her unwavering tenacity, infectious laughter, and the joy she brought to their lives. In honor of her wishes, no formal services will be held. A Celebration of Life will take place at a future date.
The Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., located at 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA, was honored to assist Roberta’s family during this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness in Roberta’s memory, celebrating the compassion and warmth she shared with everyone she met.
1 responses to Roberta Jean "Jitters" Blackwood
Sandy Scranton says:
January 18, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss We live Jitters and she made a huge impact on my son Taylors’ life He speaks of her often and will be greatly missed