Obituaries

Adam M. Levin, 25 years of age, of Southington passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, (June 25, 2013). Born in Waterbury, he was the son of Howard and Sharon (Levenson) Levin of Southington. Besides his parents he leaves his sister Alyssa Levin, his brother Andrew Levin, both of Southington; his maternal grandparents, Peter and Eileen Levenson of Hyannis, MA; his paternal grandparents,...

Seymour S. Lappen, 88, of Avon, formerly of West Hartford, died Monday, (November 17, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Harry and Bessie (Giber) Lappen. He graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford and from Boston University. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served as a Staff...

ROME, Sylvia (Kaye) Sylvia (Kaye) Rome, of Abrahms Blvd, West Hartford, widow of David Rome, died Saturday (Jan. 6, 2007). She is survived by a son, Kenneth Rome of West Hartford. Funeral services will be Monday, 1 p.m. at the Beth Hillel Synagogue Cemetery, East Granby. A private period of mourning will be observed by her son. Memorial contributions may...

Audrey Blume Myers, 84 years of age, widow of Robert L. Myers, of West Hartford, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2012. Audrey was raised in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late Brownie and Bert Blume. Audrey lived her life on her own terms and leaves many wonderful friends, who...

Laurie Ellen Jaffe, age 72, of Scotia, NY, died on Friday August 20, 2010 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Her husband Sam and her daughters Susan and Amy were at her side. She was born in Bronx, NY. After taking herself by train to Albany Teachers college, she met Sam, the love of her life and moved to the Schenectady...

Roslyn Z.P. Montlick, “Tibby”, 89, of Guilford passed away on Saturday, (August 18, 2012). Tibby was born in Hartford, daughter of the late George and Gussie Pessin. Tibby was a graduate of UCONN Law School in 1946. She started her private general practice in New Haven and retired in 1985 after 39 years. Tibby was one of the first female...

Dr. Herbert Lederer, formerly of Storrs, CT, died peacefully at the age of 86 on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. A scholar, educator and author for more than 40 years, Dr. Lederer served on the faculties of the University of Connecticut, Queens College (CUNY), Ohio University, Wabash College, and the summer language institute at Middlebury College. He was married for more...

Ruth (Silverman) Katz, 91, of Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield, died Monday, February 8, 2010. Born in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Sarah (Fox) Silverman. She was the widow of Jack L. Katz. She leaves a son, Stephen N. Katz and his wife Marilyn of Plano, TX, three grandchildren: Randy Katz and his wife Belinda, Gary...

Bernice (Parade) Pattison, 82, of Starkle Rd, West Hartford, died Tuesday, (February 27, 2007) in Trumbull with her family by her side. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Rae (Giber) Parade as well as the wife of over 40 years to the late Morris Pattison. She was a graduate of Weaver High School in...

Walter Amson Schloss, MD, passed away on August 24th, 2014 at the age of 99, just 6 weeks short of his 100th birthday. He was married to Ruth Schloss for 72 years. Walter was born in New York City on October 15th, 1914, son of the late Irving and Martha Schloss. Growing up in Flushing, NY, Walter took pride in...

Stanley M. Kahn, 84 years of age, of Commack, NY, died Friday (April 20, 2012). Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Herman and Hattie (Kantor) Kahn. Stanley was a US Navy veteran of World War II. He was an electrician for the MTA prior to retirement. He also ran his own photography business. He leaves...

Helen (Solomon) Rashall died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Delray Beach, FL. She was 93 years old. Helen was the widow of Bernard Rashall. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Isadore and Libby (Yunowitz) Solomon. She was a former member of Congregation B’nai Israel of Rockville, CT and a member of Anshei Emuna Synagogue...

JACOBSON, Bernice (Fierberg) Jacobson, 90, of West Hartford died Saturday, July 28, 2007. She was the widow of Abraham Jacobson. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Fannie (Matchton) Fierberg. Bernice and her late husband owned and operated Fierberg?s Costume Shop in Hartford for many years, a business founded by her late father. She was...

MORSE, Frances B. Morse, 99, retired Elementary school teacher died peacefully at her home in Haverford, Pennsylvania on September 16h. She is survived by her son Jonathan, daughters Eileen and Samantha, one grandchild Leah, as well as many friends and relatives. Born in 1907 in New Britain, she was the youngest of nine children born to immigrant parents who believed...

Leonard Saffir, 85, of Wellington, Florida, formerly of West Hartford, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 23, 2014. He had just returned home from Pennsylvania where he joyously participated in the celebration weekend of his granddaughter, Lauren’s, wedding, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Biddeford, Maine, he was the son of the late George A. and...

Beatrice E. Kent, 92, died Thursday December 24, 2009 at Sholom Home, Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by son Jeffrey. Survived by son Robert and family. Interment Wednesday December 30, 10:00 Beth Hillel Memorial Park, Wolcott Rd, East Granby. Shiva following, home of Gerald Kent 7 Regency #6, Bloomfield. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions,...

Audrey Lois Kaplan passed away suddenly at the age of 91 on April 19, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob, to whom she was married for almost 70 years. She is survived by her son, John Kaplan, and his wife, Colleen; daughter, Lynn Kulzak and her husband, Tom; grandchildren Hannah Kaplan-Risbridger and her husband, Mark Risbridger, Brenna Kaplan,...

Mania (Goldapel) Lejfer, 89 years of age, of Manalapan, NJ, formerly of Colchester, CT passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was the widow of Berl Lejfer. A Holocaust survivor, she was born in Krylow, Poland, the daughter of the late David and Chaya (Einhorn) Goldapel. She was a member of Congregation Ahavath Achim of Colchester, CT. She leaves three...

Bernard Lieberman, 91 years of age, of Norwood Rd., West Hartford, died Sunday, March 13, 2011. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Lesser) Lieberman. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn (Levine) Lieberman in 2006. He was a member of Beth El Temple of West Hartford, and Tumble Brook Country Club, Bloomfield. He...

Theodore (Ted) Heinz Pisk, 98, of West Hartford, died peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2007. Born on January 31, 1909 in Linz, Austria he was the oldest, and last surviving child of Alfred and Hilda (Englmann) Pisk. As a young adult he was active in the Zionist Youth Movement in Vienna and social justice became a life-long passion. Ted met...