Roberta Sinclair

Roberta Sinclair, 80, of Hidden Valley, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born September 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Edna M. (Thearle) Sinclair. Roberta graduated high school from Divine Redeemer Academy in 1961. She received her BS in Education and Mathematics from Duquesne University in 1970 and her master’s in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1978.  She attended continuing education at both Duquesne and Chatham College participating in the Women in Science Program. Roberta taught at Divine Redeemer Academy from 1965-1970, Mon Yough Catholic 1970-1972 and Serra Catholic 1972-1991.  She also taught for the University of Pittsburgh in their College in High School Program from 1981-1991.  She also worked at Mobay Chemical in their Professional Engineering Program. She taught mainly Mathematics and Chemistry curriculums but also held many other titles and positions while working at Serra HS.  These include Dean of Studies, Chairman of Academic Council, Chairman of Middle States Steering Committee and member of Admissions Board. She judged many science fairs in the Pittsburgh area for the Junior Academy of Science as well as mentoring numerous students with their projects. She received many awards for teaching excellence over the years including the Women in Engineering Mentorship Educator Award from Penn State University.  Her greatest awards and rewards however came from her former students who credited her for their successes in life. In retirement she loved doing crosswords, sudoku and playing pinochle-she was queen no one could beat her. When asked what her hobbies were, one can only say that she spent her time helping others with whatever they needed. She helped family, friends and strangers alike. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her sisters, Suzanne (Jesse) Mauricio of San Antonio, TX., Martha Sovari of North Versailles, and Mary Sinclair of Level Green, brother, Philip Sinclair of Hidden Valley, sister-in-laws, Carol Sinclair of Fl., and Lois Sinclair of Somerset, brother-in-law, David Marzaloes of Irwin, and over 30 nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Sinclair and Paula Marzaloes, brothers, Joseph Sinclair and Charles Sinclair, brother-in-law, Steve Sovari, and sister-in-law, Judy Sinclair. There is no visitation. Please join us for the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 10 am at the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer 999 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth Township. The Rev. Kevin Dominik will be officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tuition Assistance Program at Serra Catholic High School 200Hershey Drive, McKeesport 15132 (412) -751-2020 or Jubilee Association PO Box 43251. Pgh, Pa. 15203 (A soup kitchen for the needy)(412) 261-5417. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director, Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com