Roberta Iliene "Diddy Cole" Smith's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Wellsburg, West Virginia

Roberta Iliene "Diddy Cole" Smith

August 25, 1937 - June 9, 2025 (87 years old)

Wellsburg, West Virginia

Roberta Iliene "Diddy Cole" Smith's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2025 in Wellsburg, West Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chambers and James Funeral Homes

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Roberta Iliene "Diddy Cole" Smith

August 25, 1937 - June 9, 2025 (87 years old)

Wellsburg, West Virginia

Roberta Iliene Smith Obituary

The passing of Roberta Iliene Smith of Wellsburg, West Virginia, born in Wheeling, West Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 9, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Roberta Iliene Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles L. Cole and Maggie Adaline Cole (Minnis). She is survived by: her husband Daniel "Danny" R. Smith; her children, Bridgette Jo Skiba (Smith) and Dominic "Nick" Smith; her grandchildren, Daniel Thomas and Maggie Ann Hinchee; her siblings, Eleanor Ray Cole, Evelyn Marguerite Cole, Donald Cole Sr., Charles Cole, Margaret, Alice Mae Walker, Dale Sr. and Thomas Cole; her sister-in-law Victoria "Sis" (Gene Mercer); her daughter DeeAnn Schwertfeger (Mark) of Follansbee, WV; her son-in-law Robert Skiba of Colliers, WV; her grandchildren, Jesse DiBattista (Nick), Jake Schwertfeger (Kaylie Molanick), Rick and Rob Thomas; her great grandchildren, Harper, Luca and DiBattista; and her sister-in-law Regina Cole. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the James Funeral Home (1245 Main St, Follansbee, WV 26037). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chambers and James Funeral Homes



Wed

June 11

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

James Funeral Home
1245 Main St, Follansbee, WV 26037

Wed

June 11

Funeral service

7:00 PM

James Funeral Home
1245 Main St, Follansbee, WV 26037

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