Leslie Joseph Roberts – Allenport

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Leslie Joseph Roberts, 78, of Allenport, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Greenery in Canonsburg. Born in Roscoe on June 29, 1944, he was the son of Joseph and Irene Roberts. Leslie was retired from the former Corning Glass after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Roscoe Slovak Club, Allenport Gun Club and a social member of the Roscoe American Legion. Leslie is survived by his wife, Carol Hyatt Roberts; two daughters, Dawn Renee Hughes of Charleroi and Tracy Lynn Roberts of Washington; a sister, Marjorie Obade of Belle Vernon; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jo Anderson and Lynn Roberts. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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