Roberta A. (Pera) LaRusch, 78, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret 'Peggy' (Benson) Hurley. Roberta was employed as an inspector at American Pharmaceutical Partners on Grand Island, NY and retired after 25 years of service.

Roberta is survived by her two children, Donna A. (Stephen) Imerese of Ransomville, NY and Michael A. (Katie) Pera of Bergholz, NY; eight grandchildren, John (Sarah) Coyle, Patrick (Kelly) Coyle, Stephanie (Patrick) Moss, Jason (Stephanie) Imerese, Anthony (Ellie) Pera, Adriana (Steven Sherts) Pera, Adina Pera (Ryan Delmar) and Nunzio Pera; three great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by one sister, Vonnie (late Milton) LaPoint.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will be held on Monday, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston. Flowers are graciously declined. Memorial offerings may be made to Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co., 2470 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094.