SHARPSVILLE, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Jaime Lynne Roberts, 66 of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, following a two-year battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Jim; her daughters, Kali Roberts (John Cross) and Kristy Roberts; her mother, Nancy Reynolds (Harold); her brother, Jay Scot McCabe; her sister-in-law, Kathleen Roberts and her very dear lifelong friend, Charlene Middleton.

Born on January 11, 1960, to Nancy (Zani) and Jay F. McCabe in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, Jaime was a graduate of Ringgold High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University.

Nearly 40 years ago, she married her high school sweetheart and best friend, Harry “Jimmy” Roberts, and together they built a beautiful life and family. Jaime dedicated over 30 years to the Sharpsville Area School District, where she served as Business Manager until her retirement.

To know Jaime was to know patience, support, compassion and above all — love. Her conscientious spirit and infectious warmth could be felt in the simplest of gestures, always offered with effortless sincerity. For she was one “..who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best she had; whose life was an inspiration and whose memory is a benediction.”

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.shermanfuneralhome.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home & Crematory.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jaime Lynne (McCabe) Roberts, please visit our floral store.

A television tribute will air Sunday, April 12 at the following approximate times: 8:58 a.m. on WKBN and 7:58 p.m. on FOX. Video will be posted here the day of airing.

Mandatory sentences for second-degree murder may no longer be constitutional in Pennsylvania, but some attorneys say the state’s highest court hasn’t given much clarity for nearly 1,100 people already serving those punishments.

Court ruling forces legislative action

Cory Fahnestock, an attorney with the McShane Group, said they’re left wondering what’s going to happen next, with no mechanism currently in place to handle those cases.

“They’re left in the air of, ‘What’s going to happen to me next?’ There’s no mechanism to handle those,” Fahnestock said.

Retroactivity remains unresolved

Cory Miller, also an attorney, said the question of retroactivity is not automatic for those already serving sentences for second-degree murder.

“The question of retroactivity is not automatic,” he said.

Proposed bill would allow parole eligibility

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Tim Briggs has a bill that would propose an opportunity for parole for second-degree murder if someone has served 25 years of their sentence.

But he acknowledges more conversations need to be had, especially about what to do with those already serving a life sentence.

“How do we not? It’s unconstitutional,” Briggs said. “How are they going to continue serving those sentences? They need an opportunity to make their case, have their culpability reviewed.”

Briggs’ Republican counterpart agreed that more time is needed to discuss the issue.

Bipartisan agreement on need for more discussion

Rep. Rob Kauffman said, “We can have a comprehensive solution that addresses the concerns of the victims, but also attempts to being compassionate, looking forward for those who really weren’t involved in these crimes.”

As the deadline approaches, lawmakers face pressure to create a sentencing structure that complies with the court ruling while balancing public safety, fairness and the interests of victims’ families.

For event professionals designing immersive experiences, the venue matters as much as the program. Increasingly, planners are looking for destinations that combine scale with innovation, and the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia is stepping up to meet that challenge.

Located in the heart of Center City, the Pennsylvania Convention Center offers planners the infrastructure of a large-scale convention facility with the accessibility of a walkable urban destination. Spanning one million square feet, with seven exhibit halls, 82 meeting rooms, and one of the largest ballrooms in the Northeast, it delivers the flexibility needed for complex, multilayered events. A new strategic alliance between the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau further streamlines the planning process, offering a more connected experience from sourcing through execution.

^{A new facility-wide network of 150+ striking digital screens allows organizers to incorporate vibrant, engaging, and high-impact visuals during events. Photo: Courtesy of PHLCVB}

Recent investments are reshaping how events come to life inside the Center. A new 150-screen digital network allows planners to integrate branding, wayfinding, and real-time messaging throughout the venue, creating a cohesive attendee journey from arrival to breakout sessions. Further expanding program possibilities, the Center has unveiled a new executive boardroom. Designed for leadership meetings, VIP briefings, and high-level sessions, the space enables meeting organizers to seamlessly incorporate elevated, executive experiences within larger events.

Equally important is the team behind the experience. Philadelphia’s hospitality community, from convention center staff to local partners and hospitality providers, operates as a coordinated extension of the planner’s team. This collaborative approach was on full display at the start of 2026 when Philadelphia hosted PCMA Convening Leaders, one of the industry’s most influential events. The annual meeting served as a strong example of Philadelphia’s ability to execute large-scale, high-profile meetings to the thousands of event organizers in attendance.

^{The Pennsylvania Convention Center’s Grand Hall is a dramatic, one-of-a-kind space crowned by a majestic arched ceiling. Photo: Courtesy of PHLCVB}

Beyond the venue, Philadelphia enhances the attendee experience. More than 14,000 hotel rooms are conveniently located in Center City, and the city has been named the “Most Walkable City to Visit in the U.S.” for three consecutive years. The city’s walkability factor unlocks a range of possibilities for hosting off-site events, from historic venues and cultural institutions to a dining scene gaining national recognition, supplemented with recent Michelin acknowledgement. In Philadelphia, the city itself becomes more than just a venue—it is an extension of the event.

Anchored by the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia’s connectivity translates into something more powerful: a destination where big ideas are easy to execute, experiences feel more connected, and every element, from venue to city, works together to elevate the event.

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