From the TIMES-TRIBUNE, Scranton, PA, Friday, 23 January 2009:

Elizabeth Roman

Elizabeth "Libbe" Theresa Vabolis Roman, 91, of Clarks Summit, died Wednesday in St. Martha's Manor, Downingtown. Her husband of 49 years, the late John S. Roman, died Nov. 23, 1990.

Born July 18, 1917, in Scranton, daughter of the late Peter and Helen Zvirbils Vabolis, she had resided in Clarks Summit since 1960 and graduated from Scranton Technical High School. Before retirement, she was employed in the credit department at Sears in the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City. She was a member of St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church, Clarks Green. Active in the community, she was a former member of the Abington Women's Club and area pinochle card clubs. She and her late husband, John, enjoyed dancing with the Abington Alamanders Square Dancing Club. A faithful woman, she was an active volunteer at St. Gabriel Retreat Center and was a member of its retreat league.

Libbe was always smiling and happy with a great sense of humor. She shared her happiness with those around her and her many friends. She was enthusiastic about the places throughout the world that she had visited with her husband. A fun person, it was a pleasure talking with her. Her smile and her laughter will be sadly missed.

Surviving are two sons, David J. Roman, West Bloomfield, Mich.; and Allen J. Roman and wife, Maureen, West Chester; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Peter, Joseph, William, Albert and Anthony Vabolis; and four sisters, Alice Van Slavich, Mary Wasko, Helen Nutt and an infant.

The funeral will be Monday with Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Summit, to be celebrated by Monsignor John H. Louis. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. For more information, directions, or to send an online condolence, visit www.jen ningscalvey.com.