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1935 - 2023

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

ROBYN SILVERBERG Obituary

SILVERBERG--Robyn Horne. Robyn Horne Silverberg, aged 87, of Paradise Valley, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, after a long illness. Robyn was born in 1935 to Jack Horne and Gina Sokoloff (Horne) in Brooklyn, New York. After graduation from Jamaica High School in 1953, Robyn attended Syracuse and Adelphi Universities. She met Robert I. Silverberg through brother Elliot and they wed December 18, 1955 going on to welcome son Kenneth and daughter Jane to the family. The family relocated to Paradise Valley, Arizona from King's Point, N.Y. in 1975 and were soon joined by Elliot and Joan Horne and their family, Gina, Michael, and Karyn, and eventually by Laura Horne Schwartz. Robyn participated in family business endeavors in the Scottsdale area, but her passion was theater and communication. She began working for Child's Play Theater Group as an Audience Outreach Director for 25 years before retiring, and even performed on one occasion. Robyn loved animals and service. She read for the blind and did volunteer work for both animals and people. She was an avid collector of fine Copenhagen figurines and Native American art and jewelry with her husband Bob. The research and stories behind each piece were as important as the collection itself. She loved collating the family history with her brother to allow the family a better understanding of their culture and heritage. All who encountered Robyn were touched by her larger-than-life personality and amazing, quick wit. She was a great source of strength and a listening ear for so many throughout her lifetime. Robyn was predeceased by Elliot Horne (brother) in 2002, Joan Horne (sister-in-law) in 2004, and Laura Horne Schwartz (stepmother) in 2015. She is survived by her loving husband Robert of 67 years, son Kenneth, and daughter Jane and her husband David. A graveside service was held on January 11, 2023 at Green Acres Cemetery. In accordance with the way she lived her life, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to Coalition of All Breed Rescue Arizona (CABRA) Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue. A LIFE WELL LIVED!

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 22, 2023.

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Lester and Millie Willner

January 23, 2023

It was a pleasure knowing Robyn, she was a wonderful person. Lester and Millie Willner

Kenneth Silverberg

January 22, 2023

Really miss you mom!!
K

Barbara Federgreen Anderson

January 22, 2023

I saw Robyn's obit in the NYT and remembered her from Jamaica HS, class if '53. While we did not stay in contact after graduation, Her name was still in my memory bank. I found her picture in our yearbook and now remember her even more clearly. My condolences to your family. I'm sure Robyn became a wonderful woman. I wish we could have remained friends. Barbara Anderson

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