Florence R. Roka, of Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by Stephen Roka, her husband of 64 years. Born on the Bolton family farm in Holtwood, PA she was the daughter of the late Leslie Isaac and Mary Catherine Scott Bolton. Florence graduated from Grove City College, PA as a history major. Following graduation, she was a primary school teacher for 29 years, teaching in both the Oxford School District (PA) and the Montgomery County Public Schools (MD). Florence was a lifetime member of Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon. She quilted with the Kings Daughters of Lancaster, PA. She enjoyed, knitting, going to the beach, reading, and was an avid Baltimore Orioles baseball fan. Surviving her are three children, Susan (John) Kalbach of Clarksville, MD, Stephen (Debra) Roka, II of Columbus, OH, Fritz (Cynthia) Roka of Ft. Myers, FL; 7 grandchildren, Leslie Roka, Heather Roka, Michael Roka, Stephanie Roka , Lyndsey Mitchel, Willem Kalbach and Mitchell Kalbach.
She was preceded in death by 2 siblings, Sara M. Wissler and Wilmer P. Bolton. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:00AM at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church, 1068 Chestnut Level Road, Quarryville, PA. Interment will following in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Florence’s memory to Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church, 1068 Chestnut Level Road, Quarryville, PA 17566. Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville, PA. To send an online note of condolence, please visit our website at reynoldsfuneralhome.net Comments are closed.
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