1938 - 2026
Born on September 18, 1938, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Roberta spent her school years in Los Angeles, California, graduating in June 1956. She later married Norris Nathanson, with whom she shared three children and a life centered around family and encouragement.
Roberta had a vibrant spirit and a love for life’s simple joys. She enjoyed dancing, shopping, movies, and spending time playing games like Scrabble, Rummikub, Canasta, and Mahjong. Above all, she was a devoted and inspiring mother who encouraged her children to pursue excellence in everything they did.
She was predeceased by her spouse, Norris Nathanson; her son, Mitchell Nathanson; John Daniele, Gabriella’s father; her parents, Benjamin and Frances Sisneros; her brother, Benjamin E. Sisneros; and her beloved partner, Horst A. Ehrhardt.
She is survived by her daughters, Monique Kawalek and her husband Wayne of Cleveland, Ohio, and Cheryl Daniele of Northborough; her grandchildren, Spencer Kawalek, Joshua Apple, and Gabriella Daniele; and her siblings, Veronica Almanza and her husband David of Whittier, California, Barbara Burton and her husband Richard of Saulsbury, Tennessee, and Sylvia Anderson of Sun City, Arizona. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Roberta will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and the lasting impact she had on all who knew and loved her.
Her family extends heartfelt thanks to the hospice team, including Mark, Katie, Mary, and Maggie, her Visiting Angel Sue, and Nancy from the Northborough Senior Center for their extraordinary care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Northborough Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532.
