Obituaries

Dr. Bernard Passman of West Hartford, CT, beloved husband of Marlene (Ganezer) Passman for 48 years, has passed away, Friday, December 25, 2009, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Passman was a prominent physician in Obstetrics and Gynocology in the greater Hartford area. Born in Portland, Maine, he was the son of the late Abraham and...

Jeanette (Frankel) Leshner, 95 years of age, of West Hartford, passed away Wednesday (December 12, 2012). She was the widow of Simon Leshner, who she was married to for 52 years. Jeanette was born in Gadsen, AL, the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha (Seidel) Frankel, and the sister of the both late Ruth Frankel and Sylvia Kurtz. She...

Howard L. Horenbein, D.D.S., 69, of Bloomfield, died Wednesday, (December 21, 2005). Born in Waterbury, he was the son of the late Harry and Ida (Marion) Horenbein. He practiced dentisty in Meriden before he retired. He leaves his wife, Marilyn (Ganezer) Horenbein; a son Alan J. Horenbein and his wife Fana of Edison, NJ; a daughter Cheryl Ziebka and her...

RICHBERG, Molly Kim (Styron) Richberg, 55, of Manchester, died Friday, March 28, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Styron and Sally (Diamond) Styron Goodstine. She was a member of Temple Beth Sholom of Manchester. She leaves a son, Sam Richberg and his wife Nadya of Silver Spring, MD. Funeral services will be held...

Paul Scheinblum, 62 of Bloomfield, formally of Manchester, husband of Marilyn (Klein) Scheinblum, died November 27, 2006. He was the son of the late Marie and Robert Scheinblum. Paul attended Hartford schools including Weaver High School class of 62 and graduated Central Connecticut State University. Paul worked for many years as an accountant in Vernon, was an Army veteran, a...

Rywka Lejfer Lew, born September 1, 1923 in Nemenchine, Poland, died July 10, 2005 in Chesterfield, MO. Beloved wife of the late Israel Lew. Loving and devoted mother of Dr. Judel (Dr. Susan) Lew and the late Johanan Lew. Devoted grandmother of Jason Lew, Jeffrey Lew, Dr. Jenna Lew-Feit (Corey), Sara and Lisa Frieberger. Sister of the late Beryl (Mania)...

Bessie (Butler) Hammer, of West Hartford, formerly of East Hartford, died Monday, October 17, 2011. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Rose (Vine) Butler. She leaves her son, Arthur Koffinke and her daughter, Doris Bunce both of Las Vegas, NV; her sister Edith Kraimer of West Hartford; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was...

Gilda (Lebon) Lerner, 76 years of age, of Tabor Circle, West Hartford, wife of Robert Lerner, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Frieda (Missal) Lebon. Gilda was a member of Beth El Temple of West Hartford and its Sisterhood; a member of Hadassah; and attained status as a Life...

Betsy Ruth (Lebowitz) Kosovsky, of West Hartford died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, January 13, 2011 after a brief illness. Born March 21, 1930 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Etta (Dunn) Lebowitz. Betsy devoted her life to family, friends and numerous community causes. She was a beautiful, graceful and intelligent woman...

Paula Mignon Later Polivy was born in Hartford, Connecticut on November 5th, 1921, died April 13, 2015 and was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Anne Later. Paula graduated from Weaver High School, attended Hartford College for Women and earned a bachelor’s degree in French and English from Connecticut College for Women in 1943. While in college, Paula...

Sidney Lieb, 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 with his daughter by his side. He was born February 18, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 42 years, Martha. Sidney, who lived in Avon, CT for the last 18 years, is survived by his devoted and caring daughter Susan (son in-law Steven Gladstone)...

Harold Liebman, 87 years of age, of Exeter Road, Lebanon, died Sunday, November 28, 2010. Born in Willimantic, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Bella (Dworetsky) Liebman. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan, and received his Masters of Science Degree at Yale University. Harold was a poultry farmer, and member of the Central Connecticut...

HOLDEN, Martin P. Holden, 85, of West Maxwell Dr., West Hartford died Saturday, July 15, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center. Born in Velbert, Germany, he was the son of the late Paul and Therese (Neuhoff) Heineberg. Martin served in the US Army during World War II in China, Burma and India, and received a commendation for his...

Evelyn (Dressler) Lassow, 83, of Viets St., New London, formerly of West Hartford, widow of Raymond Lassow, died Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Dresser) and Joseph Dressler. She leaves two sons: Lewis J. Lassow and his wife Anna of Glastonbury, and Richard B. Lassow of Hampton, NH; two daughters: Barbara...

MOORE, Hyman L. Moore, 80, of Avon and Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of New Britain died Saturday, October 8, 2005 at New Britain General Hospital. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Louis and Yetta (Honeyman) Moore. He served in the US Merchant Marines during World War II. Mr. Moore was the retired owner of Moore...

Jacqueline Roth Kane, a life-long resident of West Hartford, died Tuesday, (March 18, 2008) after a courageous battle with multiple myloma (amyloidosis). She was the daughter of the late Dr. Frank E. and Alice (Shoor) Roth and is survived by her husband Edward and children Patricia Kane Gibeley of Simsbury, James Kane of Needham; and her brother Dr. Malcolm S....

Emily Claire Morgan, 45, of South Windsor, passed away on January 4, 2014, of pneumonia after contracting influenza. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, James P. Morgan, her sister Cara E. Taback and brother-in-law Alex Feinstein. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Dorinne and Edward Taback. Emily was born in Hartford, CT. She received a...

Dr. David S. Papermaster of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was 86 years old and lived a long and wonderful life. He was a true Midwesterner - nice to everyone and always positive. He was the son of Dr. Aaron Papermaster and Celia (nee Solomon) Papermaster. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota and grew up...

M. Fred Jacobs, 91, of West Hartford. After having saved many lives at the risk of his own during the Holocaust, and surviving the Nazi death camps, Fred Jacobs emigrated to the United States with his bride, Regina. He settled in Hartford, and studied English, obtained a GED, and worked three jobs to support his young family. He obtained an...

Michael “Miki” Neumann, 64 years of age, of Auburn Rd., West Hartford, died suddenly Thursday, April 21, 2011. Born in Jerusalem, he was the son of the late Jehuda and Chava (Beregi) Neumann. He leaves his beloved wife, Helen (MacGowan) Neumann, a son, Joseph M. Neumann and his wife Rachel of Baltimore, MD; a daughter, Rachel M. Neumann and her...