Robert C. Roth

Sunbury – Robert C. Roth, 95, of 545 Line Street, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, and passed in his home on January 16, 2024.

Born in Shamokin on September 15, 1928 to the late Robert L. and Alma E. Roth. He graduated from Shamokin High School, and then served in the United States Army in the Korean War where he was later discharged with the rank of Sergeant. After the Army, he was employed by Wise Jewelers, and Millers Furniture. Later, he was employed by Hershey Creamery Co. where he retired in 1990. After retiring he helped his wife run the kitchen at the Sunbury Social Club until her passing.

He married Irene T. Gronski, and they were married for 43 years. She preceded him in death on January 1, 1997.

In 1998 he joined the Foster Grandparent Program. He was known as ‘Pap’ by all and touched many hearts during his 20 years at Oaklyn Elementary. He loved the kids, and staff and enjoyed going there daily. During his time in the program, he met Mary Brown who was also a foster grandparent. They became companions and spent 17 years together. Mary preceded him in death July 2015.

Robert was a beloved father, and grandfather. He was Southern Columbia football’s biggest fan. He never missed a game and when his body became too weak to go his daughter would play the game for him on the radio and listen together. He enjoyed attending the grandchildren’s events, walking, sitting on his porch listening to Neil Diamond, his favorite Bible hymns, and talking to people as they passed by. He also enjoyed volunteering his time at the Kiwanis, and Oppenheimer playgrounds during the summertime.

Over the years he attended Stonington Baptist Church and Higher Hope.

Robert is survived by; two sons, James Roth and his wife, Kenda of Elysburg, and Robert Roth of Harrisburg; a daughter, Mary Brunner of Sunbury; a grandson, Kale Roth; four granddaughters, Tysha Hallman and her husband, Micah, Kami Traugh and her husband, Brandon, Kyleigh Roth, and Cheyenne Zellers and her husband, Russell; six great grandsons, Chase Hallman, Cael Hallman, Landon Traugh, Luke Traugh, Lincoln Traugh, and Wilder Zellers; five great granddaughters, McKenna Zellers, Athena Zellers, Kennedy Roth, Arlo Hallman, and Selah Zellers; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Robert was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Mary Gronski; two brothers, Paul Roth and his wife, Mildred, and Raymond Roth; two sisters-in-law, Jennett Boyle and her husband, Jack, Harriett Huxta and her husband, Lenard; and a brother-in-law, Iggy Gronski and his wife, Olga.

Celebration of life will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2024 at 11:00 am with Pastor Nathan Clark at Gotlob-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Service, 539 Race Street, Sunbury, PA, James R. Gotlob, Supervisor.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Burial will follow the service at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township.

Please join us for a time of food and fellowship at the Midtown Bistro on Market Street in Sunbury.