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Selma

(Levine)

Zorn

Obituary

Selma (Levine) Zorn, 89 years of age, of West Hartford, CT, died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1923, daughter of Phillip F. and Henrietta Alperin Levine, sister of Harry Levine (dec.). She was the loving wife of Bruce J. Zorn (dec.) for 62 years, mother of Francine Zorn Trachtenberg and her husband Stephen Joel Trachtenberg of Washington, DC, and Jonathan Zorn and his wife Jill B. Zorn of Columbia, CT. She was the loving grandmother of Adam Trachtenberg and his wife Beth Hondl, Ben Trachtenberg and his wife Joanna L. W. Trachtenberg, Abigail Zorn and Hannah Zorn; and proud great-grandmother of Akiva, Isaac, and Shoshana Trachtenberg. A graduate of Erasmus Hall High School, she was raised and lived in her beloved Brooklyn for over sixty years. An inventive weaver, seamstress and ceramicist, Selma was happiest working with her hands each day. She reached out to those who were sick and in need, often using her crafting skills to help others. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford. Interment will follow immediately at the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, Wethersfield. The family will receive visitors at the home of Selma Zorn in West Hartford on Sunday from noon to 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Selma, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Muriel L. Quintin

From Montreal, Que

Posted On: September 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Zorn and Trachtenberg families. I loved Bruce and Selma as if they were members of my family. This sad earth is poorer for the loss of this remarkable couple. I have grand memories of both of them and I hope you will find comfort in your own memories of your parents/grandparents.

Muriel L. Quintin
Director (Ret)
English Langauge Institute
University of Hartford

From: Nancy Castleman

From Olivebridge, NY

Posted On: September 15, 2012

Selma! She was a wonderful friend to my mother, Anita (aka Blondie), for over 70 years, and for as long as I remember, like a second mother to my sister, Janet, and me.

One memory I have as clear as a bell is of a bunch of us kids sitting around a table doing things with string and paint on paper (and no doubt on the table, ourselves, the floor,etc.). Jon and Franny were there, and so was Janet and maybe Gloria. My folks were sitting with Bruce in the living room, and Selma was in the kitchen cooking – when she wasn’t running up and down the stairs doing who-knows-what for her parents, getting something for my dad, or commenting on our artwork.

You would have thought there was nothing else going on, the way she kvelled about each of our masterpieces. I loved the way Selma talked to us, and how every time I saw her, she raved about whatever her kids were doing. It was always terrific. They were always fantastic. How lucky we all were to have someone in our lives who gave us so much unconditional love.

Among her many weaving projects were over a dozen magnificent ties that she made for my dad. Every time he wore one, he showed the “Hand Woven by Selma Zorn” label to pretty much everyone he saw. I’ve inherited the ties, and plan to use them as a window valance, so I’ll get to look at them every day. It’ll be a “two-fer,” full of wonderful memories of my dad and Selma (aka Ketsl / little cat – anyone know why she was called that?).

From: Mark A. Vining

From Columbia, CT

Posted On: September 16, 2012

To the Trachtenberg and Zorn families, my thoughts are with you in your time of loss. Although I didn't know Selma, I have seen espoused in Francine and Jonathan the attributes noted in her obituary. May you continually cherish your good memories of her.

From: Martha Crane

From West Hartford, Ct

Posted On: September 14, 2012

The instructors at the ELI of the University of Hartford have fond memories of Selma. She was a great lady and was always quick with a joke. It was an honor to know her. My sympathies to her family.

From: Laura Kramer

From Brooklyn, NY

Posted On: September 14, 2012

Oh, Selma, I always envied Jon! You were a lady of great humor, substance,kindness,love, and possessed of some of the sharpest eyes in the world. Hanging out with your son had the huge benefit of yakking with you in the kitchen in Brooklyn.Thank you for all of it, always.....with love from Laurie

From: Lola Elliott-Hugh

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 13, 2012

Jill, Jon and family: I wish your family peace of mind and spirit as you mourn the loss of this wonderful, warm and talented woman.Her legacy is well represented in her special family. fondly, Lola

From: Glenn & Ann Zorn

From Stamford, CT

Posted On: September 13, 2012

We all have the fond childhood memories of driving to NY to visit Bruce and Selma, going to the zoo, having a great meal, and walking around the corner to get the best rolls at the local bakery. (Always took a couple dozen home with us) Our best wishes to the everyone.

From: Carol

From Northbrook, IL

Posted On: September 13, 2012

I will always remember Aunt Selma for her kindness, love and spunk. And for her big loom and dolls she made and the lunches we ate when we visited the family in Brooklyn when we were kids. I am sure that Uncle Bruce is glad to have her with him in heaven.

From: Lenore Papier

From Ormond Beach, FL

Posted On: September 13, 2012

We were saddened to learn of Selma's passing. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you.

(Cousins) Lenore and Don Papier

From: Joan Glazier

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 13, 2012

Francene:

Our deepest sympathy. May your memories comfort you and know we are thinking of you.

From: Terri L, James G and Dane R Scantling

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: September 14, 2012

Dear Trachtenberg and Zorn Families,
We so wish we could be there today to support you. Mrs. Zorn left a remarkable legacy of love, support, nurturing, education and a family whose talents and contributions to society are legend. She will be missed.
Love, The Scantling Family

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