Obituary
Queensbury, NY - Roberta E. Oborne, 84, formerly of Westbury, Long Island, passed away on September 29, 2017 at Mary's Haven in Saratoga Springs.
An Anglophile, committed feminist, and lover of the arts and astronomy, Roberta was a community activist for decades, working with the Greater Westbury Arts Council, the Westbury Library Board, and Westbury Neighborhood House. She was also a founding member of the Washington, D.C. National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Roberta, who was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, leaves behind her children, Wendy (Patrick Nilon), Keith (Shannon), and Roberta J. DiBisceglie (Charles); grandchildren Molly Roth (Brian) and great-granddaughter Kali, Eliza and Miles Oborne, Megan, Rick, Johanna, and Mark Nilon, in addition to many loving friends.
A memorial service will be held privately with family.
Donations may be made to Mary's Haven, 35 New Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To honor Roberta's memory, we ask that you read a good book, maintain an open mind, and always keep your elbows off the table.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
An Anglophile, committed feminist, and lover of the arts and astronomy, Roberta was a community activist for decades, working with the Greater Westbury Arts Council, the Westbury Library Board, and Westbury Neighborhood House. She was also a founding member of the Washington, D.C. National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Roberta, who was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, leaves behind her children, Wendy (Patrick Nilon), Keith (Shannon), and Roberta J. DiBisceglie (Charles); grandchildren Molly Roth (Brian) and great-granddaughter Kali, Eliza and Miles Oborne, Megan, Rick, Johanna, and Mark Nilon, in addition to many loving friends.
A memorial service will be held privately with family.
Donations may be made to Mary's Haven, 35 New Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To honor Roberta's memory, we ask that you read a good book, maintain an open mind, and always keep your elbows off the table.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Roberta E. Oborne, please visit our flower store.
Services
Private
Roberta E. Oborne's Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors