Jill Roberts Sarantschin, of Doylestown, lost her valiant battle with cancer on Friday, July 28th surrounded by her family. She was 54 years old.

Born in Allentown, she is survived by her daughters, Elisa and Emily; her parents, Marilyn and William Roberts, her sister, Lynne Appleman, husband, Jim, and nephews, Alex and Will Appleman, as well as numerous other family.

She was a graduate of George School, Denison University and received her Master’s Degree from Antioch University. She taught at Doyle Elementary School for the last 12 years.

Her primary passion was nature and she spread this love to her family and friends through many years of volunteering at Peace Valley Nature Center, visits to her parents in southwest Florida, a lifetime of summers at Buck Hill Falls in the Poconos and most recently on a safari with her daughters to Tanzania.

We will best remember Jill for her strength, empathy, generosity, and selflessness. Jill has left an everlasting impression on everyone she’s met, and she will be missed dearly and thought of often.

Relatives and friends are invited to a service of remembrance at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 5 at Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 127 East Court Street, Doylestown where the family will receive guests from 10 a.m., until the time of the service. Interment will be private in the Memorial Garden of Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jill’s name may be made to: Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 North Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 or to: Doylestown Hospital, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.