Obituaries

Zena Littman Bokoff, 76 of Norwich, and Boca Raton, FL died at home surrounded by her children on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013. Zena was born in New London on February 18, 1937, the daughter of Sidney and Stelle (Gruskin) Littman. She attended Harbor School and was a member of the first graduating class of New London High School in 1955....

Gilbert E. Greenspon, 83, of Tampa, FL, formerly of West Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Greenspon, his parents, Eva and Louis Greenspon and his brother, Bernard Greenspon. He is survived by his children: Erma and Steven Ruffkess of Tampa, FL and Jeffrey and Anne Gomez Greenspon of Geneva,...

Stephen Gray, 77, of Avon, died peacefully at his home on October 27, 2012. Father of Jeffrey and Lowell; grandfather of Rebecca, Samantha, Josephine, and Alexandra; brother of Frances Archipenko Gray; beloved partner of Laura Harris. Stephen was born in Manhattan and graduated from Stuyvesant High School and Syracuse University. After serving in the Army, he lived in New York...

Everett Allan Goldberg, 68, of West Hartford, born October 4, 1943,died peacefully with his family by his side on November 7, 2011. He was the predeceased by his father Jacob Goldberg and mother Dorothy Lampkin Goldberg and his brother Irwin “Bob” Goldberg. Everett leaves four wonderful children whom he cherished, Pamela Goldberg-Urso and her husband Bruce of Unionville; David R....

Armin Gelb of West Hartford passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at age 99. He had lived a fulfilled life. Born in Czechoslovakia April 15, 1911, he immigrated to the United States in 1939. A US Army veteran of World War II, he served as Staff Sergeant in Australia and New Guinea and received letters of commendation from General...

Sylvia L. (Seger) Bickerstaff, 90, died peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Stafford Springs. Born on March 25, 1919 in Colchester, Sylvia was the 7th and last surviving child of Samuel and Mary (Drexler) Seger. She was predeceased by her husband Don J Bickerstaff. Sylvia graduated from Bacon Academy Class of 1937 and graduated Baypath...

GORDON, Shirley (Factor) Gordon, 87 years of age, of South Windsor, formerly of Winter Park, FL, died Sunday, August 15, 2010. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Max and Sarah (Block) Factor. Shirley was a bookkeeper with the former Lipman Motors in Hartford until she retired. She was an avid Bingo player. She leaves her husband...

Theodore B. Epstein, 74, of Avon, died Monday, April 3, 2006 after a brief illness. Born in Hartford on September 20, 1931, he was the son of the late Samuel and Rose (Solomon) Epstein. He graduated from Weaver High School, Hartford and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Boston University; graduated from Columbia University Law School where he had...

Jerome Goldfield of West Hartford went to his rest on December 13, 2010 at the age of 86. He was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Hartford, the son of Benjamin and Anna Weinstock Goldfield. He was a highly decorated US Army war veteran having received the Bronze Star three times, Purple Heart, and numerous campaign ribbons during his...

Harold M. Brodsky of New Britain, CT died on Friday, June 17, 2011 surrounded by his devoted family. A native of Lawrence, Mass., he was born on October 20, 1923 to Sam and Belle (Belford) Brodsky. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Judith (Rosenbaum), and his children Mark and Sima Brodsky of West Hartford, CT and Sharon...

FLEIT, Adam S. Fleit, 44, of Enfield, died Sunday, April 15, 2007. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Jerome and Doris (Katz) Fleit. He was a paramedic for several years, recently with L & M in Hartford. He also owned a hobby shop, Trains, Trolleys & Planes, in East Windsor. Recently he was the lead...

Frost, Cecile H. (Bornstein) Of West Hartford, CT, formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA. Ceci was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Eliot J. Frost. Devoted mother of Denise Winokur and her husband Andrew, Andrea Young and her husband Stuart, Cynthia Frost, and Jonathan Frost. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren David, Deborah, Jessica, and Benjamin, and great grandchildren...

Florence Rose (Abelowitz) Gould, 88, of West Hartford, CT, formerly of Elmont, NY, beloved wife of Sheldon Gould, died peacefully on Thursday (October 13, 2011), listening to the opera she loved, surrounded by her family. She was born in New York City on March 18, 1923, the daughter of Sarah and Max Abelowitz, recent immigrants from Eastern Europe. She attended...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin Gross, of Avon, on May 24, 2024. A consummate gentleman, he was respected and loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He shared his life with his wife, Renee, for 69 years and had a beautiful marriage filled with romance and companionship. They met at...

Merwin Alfred Adelberg passed away on Saturday morning, (June 8, 2013) at the age of 85. He was born in Hartford, son of Estelle and Benjamin Adelberg. He was a graduate of Weaver High School and the University of Connecticut. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Korea. Mr. Adelberg was co-owner of the Harris-Adelberg Insurance Agency in...

Sylvia (Nerlinger) Finkelstein, 90 years of age, of West Hartford, formerly of Portland, ME and Manchester, died Thursday, February 18, 2010. She was the widow of Louis Finkelstein. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Freida (Dupler) Nerlinger. She was retired from Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. She was a member of...

Eugene “Gene” J. Goodman, died Wednesday, (April 19, 2006) at his home in Bloomfield. He was born June 6, 1928, in The Bronx, NY, the son of the late Isidore and Esther Blagman Goodman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Bennigsen Goodman; son Russell J. Goodman; step children Thomas...

Rita (Krim) Heimann, 80, of Manchester, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, art educator and noted collector of American Art, died on Saturday, March 10, 2012, after a valiant battle with a formidable illness. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1932 to Myer and Bess (nee Solomon) Krim. She received a degree in Nutrition and Diet Therapy in 1954 from...

Mildred (Press) Apter died Saturday May 28 at Saint Mary Home in West Hartford, where she had resided since 2004. A life-long resident of Hartford, Millie was a shining example of a woman who lived life to its fullest. For 96 years her zest and indomitable spirit inspired everyone who was lucky enough to have their lives touched by this...

Shirley M. Boxer, 96, of South Windsor, CT passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015 with her daughters at her side. She was predeceased (2001) by her husband of 60 years, Louis Boxer. Shirley was born in Hartford, daughter of Jacob and Gussie (Jacobson) Fierberg. Shirley graduated from Weaver High (’37) and Bryant College (’39) before marrying in 1941. After...