Donald L. Roberts

 
 

Donald L. Roberts, 60, a lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Don was the husband of Angela L “Angie” Shultz Roberts with whom he celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on April 16, 2025. He was born in Columbia, son of the late Harry E. “Flop”, III and Mary Catherine Donley Roberts. Don was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1984. He was a supervisor/driver worked for Red Rose Access for 15 years and was also a taxi driver. Donnie was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Surviving in addition to his wife, his stepchildren: Wayne (companion of Keri) Nissley, Jr., Hellam, Amy (Casey) Sheehan, Wrightsville and Justin (Amber) Nissley, Yorkana. Three grandchildren: Bradyn Nissley; Zander Nissley and Nova Nissley. Three brothers: Jeffery “Scott” Roberts; Bruce Roberts (Fiancé of Billy Jo Powers) and Brian (Melanie) Roberts, all from Columbia. Nieces: Marybeth (Matt) Rose, Columbia and Erica Roberts, Elizabethtown. Nephews: Jeffery (Dana) Roberts, Harry E. Roberts, V and Brian (Linda) Roberts, II. Numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Raymond N. and Evelyn R. Donley, one brother: Harry E. Roberts, IV and one sister: Kim Roberts Beaston.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the American Legion, Post #372, 329 Chestnut Street, Columbia on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to: the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Donnie’s memory. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.