Robert T. Silverberg Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Robert T. Silverberg in Akron, Ohio. Robert, born on May 23, 1942 in Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on June 22, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Robert for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Robert’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his mother Hilda Ferguson; and his sisters, Beverly Steinat, Carol Lawrence Grabel and Joyce Nantz. He is survived by: his father Arne Silverberg; his wife Barbara A. Silverberg; his daughters, Heather Smith (Mark) of Cleveland and Amy Silverberg (Karen Bomar) of Denver, Colorado; his brother Arne Silverberg (Dailene) of Grants Pass, Oregon; and his nephew James Williams (Kelly) of Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish to honor Bob's memory do so by making a donation to curepsp (psp.org) or by extending a helping hand to someone in need, sharing a laugh, and offering kindness to others, just as Bob did throughout his life.
