Zoe Seator Roble of Bethlehem, PA formerly of Easton, PA died Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Moravian Village. She was 101 years old, and until shortly before her death had her usual keen intellect, energy and resourcefulness. Born August 31, 1918 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Gordon T. and Wilhelmina (Dalrymple) Seator. Her husband of 63 years, Edwin J. Roble, died in 2006. She attended New Mexico State College during the Depression and was a graduate of East Stroudsburg State University. She was a supervisor at Northampton County Area Agency on Aging for many years where she was responsible for establishing and operating eleven Senior Centers throughout the County before retiring in 1983. She recently received a proclamation from the County Executive acknowledging her years of service.
A very active community member and gracious hostess, Zoe had been a member of the League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women Easton Branch, Northampton County Planned Parenthood, Forks of the Delaware Club, Fortnightly Club of Easton, UR Welcome Club of Easton, Proof of the Pudding Dinner Club, College Hill Presbyterian Church and several committees at Moravian Village. She enjoyed swimming, hiking, and cross-country skiing. She and her husband traveled extensively. Her hobbies were reading, knitting, bridge and gardening.
She is survived by two sons: Timothy D. (wife Beverly) of Denver, CO, Daniel T. (wife Donna) of Medfield, MA; five grandchildren: Gordon, William, Benjamin, Elizabeth and Jane; and six great-grandchildren: Mia, Olivia, Jaden, Cayla, Charlotte and Caroline.
A Celebration of her Life will be held in the Spring with timing to be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA. Interment will be private in Nisky Hill Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Contributions in her memory may be made to JDFR (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) at www.jdrf.org
Vivian Noblett
March 11, 2020 at 11:21 am
All who knew Zoe and were friends were privileged indeed! What a lovely lady full of a fun nature and intelligence.
Vivian Noblett
Froy (Mrs Richard) Thompson
March 11, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Zoe was an incredible lady who wasn,t afraid to involve herself in almost everything. Dick and I were friends for many years; enjoying hiking, swimming, golfing social times with both Ed and Zoe and although Ed and Dick are gone, we expected Zoe to stay forever. She stayed engaged in everything, carried her weight , kept entertaining and made and kept more friends than anyone else I knew. I will really miss her. My condolences to you, Tim and Dan and all your family members. Froy Thompson
Mary Lee Coffin
March 11, 2020 at 5:01 pm
We will all miss Zoe. We were in garden club together and also played
Al Sagazio
March 11, 2020 at 5:48 pm
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Roble’s passing. I worked at B&H where Mr. Roble was general manager. He treated everyone with respect. I didn’t personally know Zoe but seen her a few times, a friendly Lady!
William Hughes
March 12, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Deepest condolences to the Roble family.
We were former employees from Bell and Howell Company where Mr Roble was manager. Wonderful family. God Bless.
Bill & Georgene Hughes
Jeanette (Jan) Seaman
March 13, 2020 at 1:25 pm
My husband, Bill, and I got to know Zoe when we moved to Moravian Village. We shared an interest in justice issues especially promoting fair voting districts. Zoe and I worked together for the Village New 2 You Shoppe where all of us appreciated her positive outlook on life, her enthusiasm and friendship.
Our condolences to Tim and Daniel and their families.
Harriet Moyer Dufton
March 14, 2020 at 8:29 am
Sincere condolences to Dan and family: I became friends with your mother when she joined College Hill Presbyterian Church. Zoe brought her special enthusiasm and charm to all aspects of church life. Years later, after moving to Bethlehem, we would see each other at various cultural events and she always made me feel like she was glad to see me. I have always said that Zoe Roble was my role model for aging graciously.
Patricia Christie
May 10, 2020 at 1:16 pm
Sadly, I just learned of Zoe’s death. What an amazingly cheerful and gracious woman. I always found her to be pleasant, very bright and very cordial. I will miss her.
My condolences to her family at their loss.
Sincerely,
Patricia Tully Christie