Edith Tabansky, of Karen Road, West Hartford,, widow of Morris Tabansky, died Thursday, July 28, 2005. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Max and Sarah (Tabansky) Friedman. She was a member of Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford. She leaves a daughter, Joan Schwartz and her husband Dr. Lester Schwartz of Simsbury, and two granddaughters: Laura and Julie Schwartz. She was predeceased by her daughter Linda Tabansky Weinstein and two brothers, Emanuel and Harry Tabansky. A graveside funeral service will be held today (Friday, July 29th) at 2:30 PM in the Beth Israel Cemetery, Avon. A memorial period will be observed at the home of her daughter, 3 Tallwood Lane, Weatogue through Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to The Berman-Gund Laboratory for the Study of Retinal Degenerations (including macular degeneration); checks payable to “Foundation of the MEEI, Inc.” can be mailed to Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary Development Office, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to share memories of Mrs. Tabansky with her family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.