Roberta Claire Hughes died peacefully at SpiriTrust Gettysburg on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Survived by her 10 children, 25 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and one brother. She was predeceased by her husband Richard.
Born April 13, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, to Bob and Claire Ernst. She graduated from James Madison HS and Hackensack Hospital School of Nursing and received her Master’s degree from Jersey City College of Nursing. Roberta worked in all aspects of nursing, retiring as Vice President of Nursing Services at South Amboy Hospital.
She and her husband Richard enjoyed traveling through Europe, beach days at LBI and time with their large family. She was especially fond of taking the grandchildren for mint chocolate chip ice cream! Roberta enjoyed her many years at Concordia SpiriTrust with many treasured friendships.
A memorial service for family and friends will take place at Concordia SpiriTrust, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA on Sunday, November 22 at 11:30 following the Sunday service.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Adam’s County SPCA. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.