Roberta Jean Ford Obituary
In loving memory of Roberta Jean Ford of Newark, Ohio, who departed this world on August 17, 2025 at the age of 97. Roberta leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Shull and Hattie Shull Sr. (Tschantz); her husband Ralph D. Ford of Newark; her siblings, Thomas Ayers, Robert Shull Jr., Virginia Jamison, Evelyn Ditto, Arlene Stanton and Shirley Shull; her children, Jaunita Jo Rippel, Patricia Ford, Stanley Rippel, Steve Ford and Douglas Ford; her daughter-in-law Lisa Ford; and her granddaughter Marsha Ann Rippel.
She is survived by: her children, Janet Hughes (Daneil) of Newark, Marsha Pfeifer (Robert) of Newark, David Ford of St. Louisville, Kris Ford (Carrie) of Thornville and Juanita. She is also survived by cousins, numerous nieces, nephews; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Roberta's memory may be made to the Salvation Army of Newark, to be used specifically to purchase Christmas gifts for the children of Licking County.
