Judith (Dember) Schneider

Judith (Dember) Schneider, 81, of Norwich Ave., Colchester, widow of her best friend David Schneider, died Thursday, June 12, 2008. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dora (Fromberg) Dember. A former secretary, she owned and operated several businesses with her late husband, Dave. A member of Congregation Ahavath Achim, she was also a life member of Hadassah and an avid mah jongg player for over 50 years. She leaves her son, Louis Schneider and his wife Cathy of Pittsford, NY; two daughters: Phyllis Winkler and her husband Michael of Vernon, and Henrietta Morgenstein and her husband Steven of Cottonwood, AZ; five grandchildren: Amy, and Laura Schneider, Melanie and Joanna Winkler, and Jamie Morgenstein-Courtney. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Congregation Ahavath Achim, 84 Lebanon Ave., Colchester with Rabbi Kenneth Alter officiating. Interment will follow in the Colchester Jewish Aid Society Cemetery, Colchester. A shiva (memorial period) will be observed at her home, 564 Norwich Ave., Unit A, Colchester, Sunday night , Monday night, and Tuesday night, 6-9 PM. Shiva will be observed for the remainder of the period at her children’s respective homes. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., P. O. Box 1004, Meriden 06450. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to share memories of Judith with her family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.