Jean M. Roberta, of Wyoming, passed away November 9, 2022, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Elvira (Genoble) Biscotti Roberta.
Jean was a graduate of Hughestown High School and Lackawanna College, Scranton. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Wilkes-Barre.
Jean was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a daily communicant.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Mary A. Biscotti and a brother, Frank N. Biscotti who was killed serving his county.
Surviving are cousins who always referred to her as Aunt Jeannie, Joseph Novak, of Mountaintop, and children, Nadia, Milan, and Joseph; John and Donna Novak, of Taylor, and children, Paul, John, and Ana.
The family will receive friends and relatives Monday, November 14, 2022, from 5pm-7pm in Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 9:30am in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William Street, Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to church. Entombment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.