Roberta White-Prentice

In loving memory of Roberta White-Prentice (1952-2024), a cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt. She peacefully passed away in her sleep on Feb. 8th, 2024, surrounded by her family's love.

She is survived by, her husband & soulmate, Gary Prentice, children: Marcus (Joy) Spade, Lesley (Spade) Farkas (Matt), Michael (Julie) Prentice, Brian (Sarah) Prentice, Tracy Prentice (fiancee' Dave), Steven (Cara) Prentice. Grandchildren: Farren Fawley Bryce, Brenna, Sierra, and Logan Spade, Joe (Emma), Gina, Daniel, Tommy & Jake, Grace & Claire Prentice. Siblings: William (Fran) White, Tom (Connie) White, Jim (Carole) White, Carol Jansto, Pat (Rhonda) White, sister-in-law, Kim White.  She was a caring Aunt to numerous special nieces and nephews, which includes God child, Arianna Jansto.  Roberta was a loyal sister of God to of her Holy Family Parish friends.

She is preceded in death by: Son Keith “Sam” Spade, Daughter Jenifer Spade, parents Joseph & Alberta White, brother Joseph White Jr, and brother Michael White.

Loved by all, Roberta could warm your heart with just a smile, her happiness and joy contagiously filled any room, no matter the size. Roberta was naturally a leader and deeply rooted in community involvement throughout all stages of her life. Among numerous accolades, Roberta's educational journey included degrees from CCBC, Geneva College and a master's in Rehab Counseling from Pitt University. Recently retired from her position as Assistant District Administrator at OVR, New Castle. She made significant contributions to the world of adaptive rowing, and she was involved with the Three Rivers Rowing Association and Founder of the Beaver Valley Rowing Association.

She found solace and purpose in her active involvement with Holy Family (Our Lady of the Valley), where she shared her melodious voice in the choir and imparted her wisdom as a CCD teacher. She devoted her entire life helping others. Her selflessness and compassion continue to inspire us all. May her soul find eternal peace and heaven renew her body as her legacy of love and kindness live on.

Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.  Prayers will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Holy Family,

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Family requests no live flowers due to allergies. Artificial flowers will be accepted.