Schenectady - Sylvia A. Robison, 82, of Schenectady, passed away on January 1, 2023 after a brief illness. Sylvia was born on October 13, 1940 alongside her late twin brother Ralph. Sylvia was married to the late Robert L. Robison Sr., with whom she shared three step children, Robert Jr., Robin and Barbara. After Sylvia retired from the New York State Department of Probation, she moved to Florida, Missouri and North Carolina before coming back home to New York. Sylvia was known for her sharp tongue and brutal honesty. More importantly though, she was known for the love she had for her family. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Effie Fuller Eldred, and her brothers, Thomas Eldred and Ralph Eldred. She leaves behind nieces, Kelly Johnson (William), Heidi Eldred, Doris Garcia (Mark), Terri Overton (Jessie), Paula Eldred (Tom) as well as 9 great nieces, 6 great nephews and many others who loved her. Funeral services will be private.