Roberta Jean Davis Barr, 79, of Pittston, PA., and formerly of Carbondale, PA., died Monday morning, April 25, 2011 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Raymond Archibald and William Toms.
Born October 14, 1931 in Union Dale, PA., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Eleanor (Harris) Davis.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clarks Summit, PA., and enjoyed listening to country music and collecting angels.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Osprey Ridge Nursing Home and Marian Community Hospital for the care given to Roberta Jean.
She is survived by seven children: Karen King and husband Ronald of Pittston, PA., Patricia Thomas of Scranton, PA., Mitzi Archibald of Scranton, PA., Mickey Archibald of Carbondale, PA., Tammy Brent and husband Eddie of Scranton, PA., Betty Hricenak and fiance Paul Petrilak of Carbondale, PA. and Art Toms of Scranton, PA.; one brother: Russell Davis of Union Dale, PA.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four children: Billie Janet Archibald, Christina Pelukonis, Donald and Billy Toms, one grandson: Jason Thomas; seven brothers and sisters.
The funeral was held Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clarks Summit, PA. Cremation followed the service.
Friends called Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the church.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA.