Bertha “Bert” (Roberson) Farls, 98, of Brighton Township, passed away on November 22nd, 2025 at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born on June 18th, 1927, in her family’s farmhouse in White Oak near Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Thomas W. Roberson and Bertha Mary Roberson and the youngest of nine children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Dr. Robert J. Farls, her brother-in-law, Dr. J.F. (Jack) Farls, all eight of her siblings and many special lifelong friends.
She is survived by her loving children, son James (Barb) Farls of Sebastian, Florida, and her daughter, Jill (Dennis) Lynch of Aiken, South Carolina and by her cherished grandchildren: Adam (Carrie) Kaneski of Nashville, Tennessee, Katie (Jason) Sica of Wilmington, Delaware, Ashleigh Kaneski of Nashville, Tennessee, Emily (Mike) Tolliver of Beaver, Bob (Nicole) Farls of Beaver, and Kara (Dillon) Pearson of North Augusta, South Carolina; as well as her precious great-grandchildren include: Kylie and Naomi Sica; Stella, Mila, Lilyana and Asher Kaneski, Levi and Eliana Tolliver and Peyton and Dex Pearson, two sisters-in-law, Kay Farls Baumann of Sebring, Ohio and Darlene Farls of Baden, along with many special nieces and nephews.
Bertha graduated from Falmouth High School in Virginia in 1945, where she was a cheerleader and active in the drama club and chorus. She attended Mary Washington College and, in 1949, was crowned runner-up in the Miss Fredericksburg, Virginia, contest. In November of 1951, on a blind date, she met her future husband, Dr. Robert Farls. They celebrated their love story for 64 years until his passing in 2015. She and her husband made their home in Brighton Township beginning in 1962. For 20 winters, they spent the season in Key West, Boca Raton, and their final home Vero Beach, Florida. She always felt blessed to escape the cold winter months and encouraged family and friends to visit and enjoy the sunshine. She joined The Medical Center Auxiliary, now known as Beaver Heritage, in 1968 and served until 2015. She was also a member of the Women’s Lioness Club and several card clubs, where she formed lifelong friendships. An avid reader, she loved crocheting afghans and scarves for family and friends throughout the years. As she grew older, she also enjoyed coloring, a hobby introduced to her by a dear friend. She was a member of Four Mile Presbyterian Church in Beaver and she was active in Sunday school, youth group, and the United Presbyterian Women’s Organization, before later becoming a member of Chapel Presbyterian (PCA) in Brighton Township. Above all, her greatest role and deepest source of pride was being a loving and devoted wife, mother, Nanny, and Great Nan. She poured her heart and soul into her family. Her devotion, wisdom, generosity, and warmth will be profoundly missed.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 28th from 2 p.m. until the time of a short service following at 4 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrnagements. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the American Heart Association.