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Fred A. (Bo) Roberts
OLEAN, NY - Fred A. "Bo" Roberts of 1620 Avenue A passed away Wednesday (June 2, 2010) at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo.
He was born on Sept. 17, 1926, in Whitesville to Fred A. and Bessie Graves Roberts. Fred was married to Marion McCarthy, who predeceased him.
Fred served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from the former Clark Bros. in Olean after 28 years of service.
He was a member of the VFW in Cuba, was a member of the American Legion in Allegany, and liked to hunt and camp.
Survivors include two sons, Fred A. Roberts Jr. of Wellsville and Donald White of Portville; a stepson, Frank (Dawn) White of Scio; three daughters, Patricia Roberts of Titusville, FL, Nancy (Bill) Bostley and Kay (Bob) Babbitt, both of Wellsville; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Fred was predeceased by a brother, Lon Roberts; and four sisters, Arvilla Knapp, Voilet Knapp, Phyllis Hess and Edra Ellis.
Friends may call Saturday (June 5, 2010) at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville from noon until 2 p.m., at which time a funeral service will begin. The Rev. Richard Helms will preside. Burial with full miitary honors will be in Stannards Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Southern Tier Youth for Christ or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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