Jerrold Goodman
Jul 2, 2025
Jerrold William Goodman, Ph.D., 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 4, 1941 to Thomas Robert Goodman and Ruth Legum Goodman. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Judy Ann Lipkin Goodman, and his children: Tracy and Scott Gladstone and their children, Benjamin (Raizel), Sarah (Sam) and Joshua,...
Phyllis Siegal
Jun 24, 2025
Phyllis Portman Siegal, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born in Boston to Bill and Goldie (Alperin) Portman, Phyllis was a lifelong learner and dedicated educator. She graduated from Hebrew Teachers College and Boston University before earning her Master’s Degree in Special Education from the...
Sandra Rome
Jun 24, 2025
Sandra Schwartz Rome, 90, of West Hartford and Old Saybrook, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, due to complications from congestive heart failure and ovarian cancer.
In her earlier years, Sandra was a beloved nursery school teacher at Temple Emanuel, where she left a lasting impact on her students. Even after retiring, she was fondly remembered by many. However, her...
David P. Ward
Jun 21, 2025
David P. Ward, born April 6, 1939, in Hartford, CT to Samuel I. Ward and Jeanette Ward, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
A graduate of Conard High School, he attended Boston University before enlisting in the U.S. Army.While In Boston he met Cindy Dannin, the love of his life whom he married in 1965 and had 56 years together...
Peter Elinsky
Jun 21, 2025
Peter Elinsky, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 in Virginia. He was 81 years old.
Peter is survived by the love of his life, Elaine (Lainie), and their two daughters Lauren, married to Bob Meek, and Rachel, married to Dan Ambrosio. Peter was a proud and loving grandfather to Noah and Ari Ambrosio, who...
Robert "Bob" S. Goodman
Jun 12, 2025
Robert "Bob" Goodman passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 with his family by his side. He had a wonderful personality, an incredible singing voice and a smile that lit up the room. He devoted his life to family, who loved him very much, and had a special unbreakable bond with his grandchildren (his Benjamin and Matty). He was also...
Charlotte A. Farber
Jun 8, 2025
Sadly we mourn the passing of Charlotte A. Farber of Aventura, FL formerly of Hamden, CT and Ocean City, NJ. Born October 5, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Lillian and Saul Stone.Born in Brooklyn, NY she grew up in Miami Beach, FL, moving back to Florida after the passing of her husband, Burton in 2000. She was...
David Stankoski
Jun 3, 2025
David C. Stankoski 78, of Berlin Ct died peacefully at home with family at his side on June 3, 2025. Born in Luzerne Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Joseph Stankoski and Audrey( Gerlach) Stankoski. He was predeceased by his wife Lynne J. ( Gorman) Stankoski; in-laws Max Gorman and Rose (Goldberg) Gorman; his sister Martha (Stankoski) Grimshaw;...
Stephen Mendelsohn
Jun 1, 2025
Stephen Mendelsohn, 63, of New Britain, passed away suddenly on June 1, 2025. Dedicated to tikkun olam (repairing the world), Stephen was an invaluable resource for disability rights, Judaism, and the humane treatment of animals. He was widely known for his unparalleled research skills, intense focus, and ability to get information out quickly. This was especially helpful in his jobs...
Estelle Sherry
May 29, 2025
Estelle M. Sherry of West Hartford passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, just six weeks shy of her 98th birthday. Born in Pittsburgh, she was raised by her mother, Rose Mattes, alongside her siblings Ryna Mattes and Lt. Herschel Mattes. The family faced profound tragedy when Herschel died in action during World War II while Estelle was still a...
Lawrence H Rustin
May 27, 2025
Lawrence Rustin, 97, was born on March 11, 1928 and passed peacefully surrounded by his family on May 27, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida. A longtime Hartford area resident, he graduated from Weaver High School and Rider University. Larry was a CPA and astute businessman, and a managing partner at Blum, Shapiro and Co., PC. He enjoyed a second career,...
Lynne J. Stankoski
May 14, 2025
Lynne J. (Gorman) Stankoski 74, of Berlin Ct died unexpectedly on May 14, 2025. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Goldberg) and Max Gorman. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her sister Diane Pearsall; in laws Audrey and Joseph Stankoski; and her aunt Rebecca Myerowitz. “Lilly” was a beloved and devoted...
Ina L. Smernoff
May 8, 2025
The world lost a true angel as Ina L. Smernoff, 78, of Bloomfield, formerly of West Hartford, died May 8 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was the wife of Marvin Smernoff for 46 years prior to his passing. She was the daughter of Philip and Sylvia Kaplan. She was a graduate of UCONN School of Education and excelled as...
Emily J. Moskowitz
May 8, 2025
Emily’s smile was always the first thing you noticed. Wherever she went, her smile lit up the room. That smile was extinguished on May 8, 2025 at the age of 80.
Emily J Moskowitz lived a rich life. Emily started her professional life as a caseworker in New York. She became a teacher at all levels and spent the last 40...
George Levine
May 7, 2025
George Levine, of Avon, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Born on May 12, 1938, the son of I. Oscar Levine and Selma K. Levine, he graduated from West Hartford Public Schools, Yale College and Columbia Law School. He practiced law in Hartford from 1963 until 1994, when he became a Superior Court judge. He was active in community affairs,...
Adelle Gersten
Apr 28, 2025
Adelle Gersten, 89, of Las Vegas, NV and previously of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, April 28, 2025. Her husband of 31 years, Harold Gersten and her life partner of 25 years, Donald Bean both predeceased her. She is survived by her loving children: Samuel “Sam” Gersten and his wife Alison...
Robert Lesser
Apr 28, 2025
Robert “BOB” Lesser
Born Yirachmeal Lazofski to Josef and Chaya Gittel Halpern Lazofski in Belitza, Poland (Belarus) passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Bob, a Holocaust Survivor, escaped death many times over while enduring the brutal attacks of the Nazis. They murdered his beloved grandfather, Yisrael Halpern, his mother Chaya Gittel Halpern Lazofski,...
Iris N. Meltzer
Apr 25, 2025
Iris N Meltzer of Peabody, MA passed on Friday April 25th at 91. She was surrounded by family through Thursday evening and Friday morning with other family visiting and calling in the days prior. She was the daughter of the late Rose and Joseph Nemeroff.
Iris was born and raised in Brooklyn. She raised a family first in Hartford and then...
Frederick Stein
Apr 22, 2025
Frederick Stein, 90, of Lantana, Florida, passed away on April 22. Born in Hartford, CT, on February 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Michael and Sadie Stein. Fred graduated from Weaver High School and was a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut. He married his beloved late wife Shirley in 1959, sharing 58 wonderful years...
Laura Seaman
Apr 8, 2025
Laura Seaman, 97, beloved and exemplary wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1927 to the late Benjamin and Ida Mogil, Laura moved with her parents and her late sisters, Florence and Irma, to Hartford, CT. She graduated from...
