Obituaries

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...

Louis J. Illions, 90, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Wednesday (August 22, 2007) at his daughter¼s home in West Hartford. Louis was born in Brooklyn, NY, the fourth child and eldest son of Charles and Emma Illions. Louis was a veteran of WWII, where he served in the United States Army in North Africa...

David Rosenblatt, 93, of West Hartford died Thursday, July 6, 2006. Born in Hartford, he was a life long resident of this area. He graduated from Weaver High School, class of 1930. He was a retired furniture salesman and was formerly associated with Nassau Furniture Stores. He was a Life Member of John Hay Lodge No. 61, Knights of Pythias,...

LAPIN, Max Lapin, 71 years of age, of East Maxwell Dr., West Hartford died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Belarus, he was the son of the late Abraham and Sofia Lapin. Max was a civil engineer managing major construction projects for the Soviet Union. He emigrated with his family to the US in 1989 and became...

Jacobson, Alan M. Jacobson, 59 of Richmond Lane, West Hartford, died Friday, (July 11, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Charleston, WV, he was the son of Bernard Jacobosn of Aventura, FL and the late Muriel (Israel) Jacobson. Alan was a sales representative for Pfizer Pharmaceutical. Besides his father he leaves his beloved wife, Sharon (Lefkin) Jacobson; his son, Adam...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Marna Witkin Kaye, 88 beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marna passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on August 10, 2024 after a short illness. Marna leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years, Daniel Kaye. Her son Dov Kaye, daughters Robin Neron and Rebecca Falvey. She was...

Sally (Yaffa) Krantz, 92, of Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield, wife of the late Mac Krantz, died Friday, June 9, 2006. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Anna (Chesick) Yaffa. She leaves a son, Howard Feivou and his wife Melinda of Niantic; a daughter, Toba Aldrich of Torrington; three brothers: Irv Yaffa of Newington, and Louis...