Reta P. Robey, 90, of Oldtown, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family May 29, 2026 at UPMC Western Maryland.

She was born May 6, 1936 in Cumberland, MD to the late Edward and Evelyn (Farris) Peer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "Joe" Kirk Robey; a granddaughter, Amber L. Wilson; all three of her siblings, Vivian, Hester, and Eloise; and son-in-law, Randy Shaffer.

Reta graduated from Fort Hill High School, and then began very full life of taking care of her loved ones. After her mother passed in 1986 she took over ownership and operation of Peer's Tavern in Oldtown which also served as her family's home place. She loved her flowers, hummingbirds, and crocheting.

She is survived by her six children, Mark E. Robey and wife Terry, Donna Shaffer, Rebecca Covey and husband Tom, Joseph Robey Sr., Eva Mae Wilson, and Danny Robey; ten grandchildren, Angie Knight (Jeff), Sarah Dolan, Robert Wilson, Larry Hook, Katelyn Brashear (Jared), Sierra Covey, Terri Robey (Chris), Joseph "JR" Robey Jr (Ashley), Michael Robey, and Timothy Robey; sixteen great-grandchildren; a very large extended family; and her beloved dog, Sammy.

Visitation will be Monday, June 1st from 11am to 1pm at Scarpelli Funeral Home, PA 108 Virginia Ave, Cumberland. A funeral service will begin at 1pm with Rev. Charles Riggleman officiating.

Interment will be with her husband in Mount Tabor Cemetery, Spring Gap, MD.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of high level care at UPMC Western Maryland, they could not have been any nicer.