Roberta M Gelle

Roberta Mae Gelle of Elyria, passed away at UH Elyria surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, May 3, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born May 25, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to Elyria as a child. She attended EC. Worked at Kroger's in Elyria for 16 years. She was an accomplished seamstress and did custom embroidery. For most of her life she has battled Crohn's disease and mentored and inspired others in similar situations. Bert loved cooking and baking for family and friends and was always trying new recipes. One memorable "favorite" was chocolate tomato soup cake. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren here and in Florida.

Roberta is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Stanley Gelle; daughters, Kimberly Foglyano Szymanel (Ed) of Elyria and Katherine Foglyano Holder ( Tony) of Venice, Florida; grandchildren Bryce Holder, Kandra (Fabio ) Rossi, and Rory Szymanel; great-grandchildren, Evan and Ryan; niece, Laurie Flynn; step-daughters, Nancy Gelle (deceased) and Kim Thompson (Shane); step-grandson, Michael Thompson (Brittany); and step-great-grandchildren, Braxton and Ryleigh.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Maxine Dickinson, and siblings, Gary and Renee.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 8 at Wyers-Bollinger Funeral Chapel, 2900 N. Ridge Road, Elyria from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.