Roberta Ann Hodgeman

Roberta Ann Hodgeman (Gill), aged 87, passed away on July 21, 2024, in Bear Creek, North Carolina, where she had resided since moving from Kent, Ohio in 1984. 

Born on July 6, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Winifred (Shupp) and Robert Gill. Roberta graduated from Randolph High School in 1955 and later from Bohecker’s Business College. A skilled seamstress, she cherished sewing and even crafted her daughter-in-law’s wedding dress. Her hobbies also included crocheting and knitting. Roberta dedicated many years of her career to the medical field, working for Dr. Kousai in Ohio. After relocating to North Carolina, she continued her vocation at Chatham Hospital ER and business office with Dr. Thomas (podiatrist) and later with Dr. Roscoe (optometrist) before her retirement.

Along with her parents, Roberta was preceded in death by her sister, Judith and her brother, Russell. Roberta is survived by her husband of 40 years, James; her children, Greg Laubert (Debra), Doug Laubert, James Hodgeman II (Marilyn) and Kathryn Hodgeman; grandchildren, Jaclyn (John), Jon (Susan), Holly (Scott), Amber, Eric (Beth), Bryan (Elizabeth), and Rebecca; along with 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Roberta’s life was marked by her profound dedication to her family and her passion for her hobbies and career. Her legacy of love and craftmanship will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Graveside Services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Randolph, OH.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Liberty Home Care and Hospice.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Boys Town of Omaha, Nebraska or Flat Rock Orphanage in Flat Rock Ohio.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home and Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home are serving the Hodgeman family.