Frederick Guthart
May 17, 2019
Frederick Guthart of Farmington, beloved husband of the late Diane (Eisenstein) Guthart, passed away on Friday (May 17, 2019). He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Abraham and Alyce Guthart. Fred and his identical twin brother, Leonard, were co-owner’s of Guthart’s Wallpaper and Paint Company, a Hartford landmark for over 70 years which they took...
Jay (S.) Horenstein
May 17, 2019
Jay S. Horenstein, age 89, of Bloomfield, CT, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. Born and raised in NYC, he was the son of the late Syd (Hefter) and the late Louis Horenstein. After attending City College in NYC, Jay served in the Army. A natural salesman, he then opened a retail wine and liquor business in Manhattan,...
David Cohen
May 16, 2019
David Elliott Cohen died on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at Hartford Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 15th, 1944 in South Windsor, CT, to Harry and Ethel Cohen. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Gail Cohen. He was a lifetime resident of South Windsor and lived on the Old Main Street...
Sandra (Ganezer) Bloom
May 7, 2019
Sandra C. (Ganezer) Bloom, 86 years of age, of Simsbury, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She was the widow of Marvin S. Bloom. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Faye (Levine) Ganezer. She leaves her daughters, Karen Wyckoff of West Hartford, and Lisa Lubka and her husband Mark of Simsbury; her sister Marlene...
Edith (H. (Novarr)) Katzman
May 1, 2019
Edith “Edie” Katzman, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, she was born in Hartford, on August 27, 1925 to Benjamin and Minnie Novarr. She was the fourth of five children. She was raised in Hartford’s North End on Westbourne Parkway from where she established lifelong friendships and experienced cherished...
Gilbert Flaum
May 1, 2019
Gilbert Ronald Flaum, age 92, of Manchester, CT, passed away on May 1, 2019. Born July 18, 1926 in The Bronx, NY, son of Soloman and Bella Flaum. He later settled in Willimantic, CT after serving in the armed forces. Gil, aka “Papa”, was predeceased by his parents and brother Alfred Flaum. He is survived by his wife, Estelle...
Barry (E.) Greenspon
Apr 30, 2019
Barry E. Greenspon, 79 years of age, of Bristol, CT, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Charlene (Dulberg) Greenspon. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph and Janet (Salzberg) Greenspon. Barry graduated from Weaver High School and the University of Hartford. He owned Stately Floors...
Marilyn (R.) Stern
Apr 29, 2019
Marilyn (Yalen) Stern, 90 years of age, of formerly of Bloomfield, CT died Monday, April 29, 2019 in Vancouver, WA where she was recently residing. She was the wife of Elliott Stern who predeceased her in 2007. Born in Hartford, CT July 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Betty (Kaminsky) Yalen. Marilyn graduated from...
Stephen (M.) Silverman
Apr 28, 2019
Stephen M. Silverman of West Hartford, beloved husband of Amy Lynn Silverman, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 after a long and valiant struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. His kindness, gentleness and sense of humor helped him through the difficult years. Son of the late Irwin N. and Madeleine (Bob) Silverman, Steve was born May...
Alvin Goldstein
Apr 24, 2019
Alvin Goldstein, 82 year of age, of Avon died Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Herbert D. and Rose (Glazier) Goldstein. Alvin met his soulmate of more than 60 years while attending Weaver High School. A successful businessman, Alvin was the owner and President of A. Goldstein Sheet Metal. Alvin...
Gene ((Shulman)) Ferstenberg
Apr 22, 2019
Gene Ferstenberg, widow of Leo Ferstenberg, passed on April 22nd. She was 92, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved the theater, books, stuffed animal toys, and life.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 25 at 1 pm at the State Veterans Cemetery (Jewish section). Weinstein Mortuary has charge of arrangements.
Ruth ((Lipman)) Goldfarb
Apr 20, 2019
Ruth Lipman Goldfarb, 96, of Bloomfield, formerly of Windsor Locks, passed Saturday, April 20, 2019.
Born in Hartford, she lived in Crystal Lake and then Hartford, before moving to the “country” in Windsor Locks. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Celia Lipman. Ruth graduated from Rockville High School and worked as a secretary at...
Joan G. ("Joanie") Baron
Apr 17, 2019
Joan G. Baron, 87, formerly of Bloomfield, wife of Melvin (Mike) J. Baron, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2019. She was born on September 5, 1931 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Benjamin & Hazel (Novak) Gordon. In 1949, she met the love of her life, Mike, and they were married in 1952 enjoying a life together of good times and...
Albert (N.) Spaien
Apr 14, 2019
“Don’t worry, everything will work out”, words frequently uttered by Albert “Al” Spaien, a wise, kind man, phenomenal father and husband. Al, 91, died on Sunday April 14, 2019, his daughters, Eve Kennedy-Spaien and Gail Spaien at his bedside. Al touched thousands in his lifetime. Born in Hartford, the son of the late Hyman and Tillie (Rosen) Spaien. He...
Dorothy (E.) Kelmenson Bieler
Apr 13, 2019
Dorothy E. Kelmenson Bieler, 91, of Hollywood, FL, formerly of West Hartford, CT, died Saturday, April 13, 2019. She was the widow of Morris A. Bieler. Born in Hartford, CT, Dorothy was the daughter of Morris Kelmenson and Sophie (Zamost) Kelmenson Levine. Dorothy was an attorney, practicing law from 1950 – 1997. She was a partner in the firm...
Claudia (Bokor) Garcia
Apr 7, 2019
Claudia (Bokor) Garcia, of Newington, CT, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Emil Garcia. Born in Tampa, FL, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mildred (Green) Bokor.Claudia was a loving mother, adored friend, phenomenal baker and master teacher. Her professional career spanned over 40 years, the vast majority teaching...
Joan ((Blumenthal)) Harris
Apr 5, 2019
Joan Blumenthal Harris of Avon, CT recently passed away on April 5, 2019. Joan was born on April 24, 1928 at Mt. Sinai hospital in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Harry and Emma Blumenthal. She attended Beech Park elementary school and Plant junior high school in West Hartford, and then boarded at Dana Hall School in Massachusetts. In 1945...
