Eldred- Roberta A. Freer, 84, of Eldred, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) at UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh, after a short illness.  She was surrounded by her children as she left this world to enter the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.

She was born October 10, 1941 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of William and Margaret (Tenz) Propster. On May 9, 1980, she married Russell Freer, who preceded her in death on January 20, 2015.

 She was a devoted and nurturing mother, exceptional grandmother, and devout Christian.

Mrs. Freer was a graduate of Ellicottville High School Class of 1956. Roberta worked in home health care as a caregiver for many years. She also had worked at Olean Tile for a period of time, and ultimately, at Graham’s Greenhouse in Bradford.  She was in the process of becoming a Master Gardener through the Penn State Agricultural Program.

She was a member of the McKean County Historical Society, Smethport, and Friends of Allegany State Park.  

Roberta is survived by: One daughter: Tina (Chuck) Lunn of Tega Cay, SC

Two sons: Todd Freer of Greenville, SC, and William Freer of Eldred, PA

Three grandchildren: Amelia, Elizabeth and Quint Lunn

Two sisters: Barbara (Roger) McLean and Charmaine (Earl) Leach of Chetek, WI

One brother: Joshua Propster of Cincinnati, OH

And several nieces and nephews 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Nannette Plaisted. 

In keeping with Roberta’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. 

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Allegany State Park, 2373 ASP, US-1, Salamanca, NY 14779. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Alle