Obituaries

Jan 1, 1970

Dennis Hersh, prominent Hartford attorney, passed away Wednesday morning, April 29, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Dennis loved life and embraced it to the fullest. He touched many with his kindness and vibrant sense of humor. He was also a zealous...

Jan 1, 1970

Born in Mt. Vernon, NY and late of Manhattan and New Marlborough, MA, Ira, age 77, passed away on May 16, 2018 after a sudden brief illness. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Shirley Friedman, who he believed “hung the moon”, son, Matt, daughter, Beth, daughter-in- law, Honey, son-in-law, Justin, adored grandchildren, Jasmine and Simon,...

Jan 1, 1970

Rosalind Rolly’ Weinberg, 100 years of age, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of West Hartford, CT, died Monday, February 27, 2017. She was the widow of Leo Weinberg. Born in Hartford, CT, November 9, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie (Kone) Gold. Rolly grew up in West Hartford, attending the West Hartford Public...

Jan 1, 1970

Miriam Selman, a long-time resident of Bloomfield, CT, died Friday, the 17th of June at Saint Mary Home in West Hartford, CT. She was married to the late Leonard Selman for 34 years. Born in 1931 in New York City, Miriam received a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University and Master’s degree from the University of Saint...

Jan 1, 1970

Ellen Lerman, 80, of West Hartford CT passed away June 22, 2018 after a 3-year valiant battle with colon cancer. She was lovingly cared for by her husband Robert (Bob) of 60 years and daughter Joanne who were at her side. She passed easily and quietly. Ellen was known for devotion, compassion and complete love for all of her...

Jan 1, 1970

Elinor Wilensky Tannenbaum was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1919 and died in her Duncaster Apartment in Bloomfield CT on September 2nd 2015. Elinor’s life was truly remarkable and she is remembered by her loving friends and family, including her son Lewis and daughters Ruth and Susan. She grew up in Brooklyn, the daughter of immigrant parents Simon and...

Jan 1, 1970

Rose (Sweedlow ) Solomon passed away on February 15 at the age of 98. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Morris. She is survived by her daughters, Robin and her husband Moe of Manchester, and Bonnie and her husband, Gerry of Enfield. She also leaves her niece Felicia, and her husband Mark of West Hartford.

Rose retired...

Jan 1, 1970

Jason Matthew Schulman, 42, son of Myron and Shelley (Tager) Schulman, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 11, 2018.

Jason is survived by his loving parents, Myron and Shelley; his brother, Michael and his wife, Rebecca and son, Noah, and his brother, Jonathan, and his wife, Jamie, and their three sons, Parker, Tristan and Beckham. His nephews...

Jan 1, 1970

Blanche (Gold) Koppelman, 90 years of age, of Avon, CT and formerly of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died Sunday December 11, 2016 peacefully at her home. Born in Bridgeport CT, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Chernoff) Gold. Blanche attended both the University of Connecticut and the University of Miami. After raising her family in West Hartford,...

Jan 1, 1970

Danielle J. Rothstein, 26 years of age of Avon, CT, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the beloved daughter of Lance and Andrea (Baggish) Rothstein and cherished sister to Rebecca. Danielle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Miami. She was a gifted writer and...

Jan 1, 1970

Norman Lazerow, age 92, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, in Avon, CT. He was the loving son of Rubin and Mollie (Kaplan) Lazerow. Born and raised in Hartford’s North End, he loved to tell stories about growing up in the “old neighborhood.” Norman was a graduate of Weaver High School, actually graduating a semester early to serve his...

Jan 1, 1970

Friday at 3:18 pm Mildred Grossman Lapp devoted Mother, and wife passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Predeceased by her husband Barney of nearly 66 years Mildred leaves behind three devoted sons, David, Jonathan, and Daniel, a brother Eddy Grossman, two grandchildren, a great grandson, a devoted niece Andrea Tardif and many friends. Milly,...

Jan 1, 1970

Minnie (Novack) Goldenberg, 94, of West Hartford, CT died peacefully Tuesday, March 8, four days before her 95th birthday. Born in Kiev, Ukraine she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Brucha (Becky) (Gershman) Novack. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of more than 56 years, Benjamin L. Goldenberg. Minnie is survived by her 5 children who...

Jan 1, 1970

Henry Seltzer, 105 years old of Madison, CT, formerly of West Hartford, CT, beloved husband of Shirley Cohan Seltzer passed away on October, 4, 2016. Born in Philadelphia on May 25, 1911 to Rebecca and Harry Seltzer he was predeceased by 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

Henry was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather....

Jan 1, 1970

Sandy Sobel, 75, of West Hartford CT passed naturally Thursday morning surrounded by friends and family. Sandy is survived by her soulmate, Stan Kerry of West Hartford, her daughter, Wendy Dougan of Davenport, Florida, her son, Darren Sobel and Cheryl MacDonald of Wethersfield, and her three grandchildren, Amanda, Rachel and Emily. Sandy was known for her loving and devoting...

Jan 1, 1970

David Edward Baker, 53, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2018. David was born on October 22nd, 1964 in Lansing, MI, to Steven Baker and Phyllis Ebeling, who raised him with love alongside his older siblings, Mark and Amy in St. Louis, MO. David was known from the earliest age for his huge heart, easy charm, tireless work ethic...

Jan 1, 1970

Thelma R. Shenkman (Resnick) of Granby, CT., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. “Temmy ” was born to Philip and Diana Resnick in Portland, Maine on Dec. 16, 1927. Growing up in the Munjoy Hill area with her brother, Bernie and sister, Anne, she graduated from Gorham State Teachers College (now USM). After graduation, she taught elementary grades...

Jan 1, 1970

Harold F. Leibman, 95, of Avon CT died May 22, 2015 at his winter home in California. Served in the U.S. Army, ETO, from 1942-46 achieving the rank of LT. After discharge he finished college and graduated from the U of Miami. President of LCI Ford Middletown CT from 1949-92. Survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Robina....

Jan 1, 1970

Robert Barenbaum, 81 years of age, of Delray Beach FL, formally of Windsor Locks, CT passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was the beloved husband for 58 yrs of Arlene (Shoopilsky) Barenbaum. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Jacob and Esther (Goldstein) Barenbaum. He was a steamfitter with the Local Union 777...

Jan 1, 1970

Melvin (Mike) Jack Baron, husband of Joan (Gordon) Baron passed away Sunday Octo Service Date: 01/01/1970