Roberta Mays

     Roberta Mays, age 60 of Knox, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

     Born October 26, 1964 in Clarion, she was a daughter of Jane Beck George of Clarion and the late Norman Mays.

    She graduated from Keystone High School in 1982 and had worked various jobs: waitress/bartender, school bus driver and attendant at Tri County Animal Rescue Center.

     Birdee was a loving daughter, devoted mom and free-spirited sister. She enjoyed motorcycles, going to the beach and traveling to Florida. 

     She had a deep affection for her special kitties, Humphey and Princess.

     Everyone knew her laugh and Birdee would help anyone that was in need.

     Survivors include her mother, Jane George; son, Zachary Peters of Knox; brother, Carl Mays (Lisa Mays) of Warner Robins, Georgia, and three sisters: Cindy Stephens (Kevin Stephens) of St. Petersburg, Norma Mays (Molly Friend) of Clarion and Georgia George (Jack DiPolito) of Eustis, Florida.

    In addition to her father, Birdee was preceded in death by her step dad, Harold George.

    Family and friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc., 430 Mendenhall Avenue, Knox.

    Funeral services will immediately follow in the funeral home at 4 p.m. with friend of the family, John Kiger, sharing a remembrance of Birdee.

     Memorial contributions may be made to Jane George at 406 Grand Avenue Ext., Apt. 7, Clarion, PA 16214, to help defray her daughter’s final expenses.

      Online condolences may be sent to Birdee’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com

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