Roberta Loebenberg, 98

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Roberta (Barron) Loebenberg passed away on April 13 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was born in Boston to Ann (Sheppy) Barron and Hiram Barron. Roberta was an avid and celebrated knitter, knitting a good portion of her wardrobe over the years. She was a long-time member of both Temple Beth-El and Ledgemont Country Club. She was an active volunteer for The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, where she served as secretary, Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood, and the National Council of Jewish Women. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Stanley T. Loebenberg, and her son, Stuart J. Aaronson. Roberta is survived by her sister, Janet (Barron) Winer, of Waban, Mass.; her niece and nephews, Fred, Mark and Barbara Winer; her granddaughter, Rachel (Aaronson) Auslander and her husband, James, of Arlington, Va.; and her adored great-grandson, Joshua. 

Contributions in Roberta’s memory can be made to The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, 164 Summit Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906.