Obituaries

Mar 5, 2026

Phyllis Joan Krechevsky, 95, a longtime resident of West Hartford, died peacefully at home on March 5, 2026, with her loving family and caretakers by her side. Born on April 4, 1930, Phyllis was the only child of Reuben and Sylvia Swirin, of New York City. Phyllis grew up in New York City, and moved to West Hartford after marrying...

Mar 5, 2026

Bernd J. Selig, devoted husband, father and grandfather, distinguished mechanical engineer, business and community leader, passed away March 5, 2026. Born September 16, 1935, in Miltenberg, Germany, Bernie immigrated to America, where he built a life of remarkable achievement. Bernie’s youth was spent in Brooklyn, NY, where he worked his way through college, earning a degree in engineering and was...

Mar 3, 2026

Gilda "Jill" (Sheketoff) Brock, passed away on March 3, 2026 at age 92, loving Mom of Nancy Brock (Scott Goldman) of Buffalo, NY and William J. (Jill) Brock. Longtime devoted partner of Robert M. Fechtor of West Hartford. Daughter of Charles J. and Sade Bloom Sheketoff. 

We wish you peace, Mom, which you so truly deserve. You're in our heart always. 

Feb 28, 2026

Lawrence Keith Schwartz (Larry) passed away on February 28th under hospice care at home. He was born in Hartford May 15, 1934 to Philip Schwartz and Hilda Laschever Schwartz. He graduated from Weaver High School in 1952 & Yale University – School of Engineering in 1956. He married Merle Weitzman in December 1956 and lived in New Haven while working...

Feb 26, 2026

Evelyn Harris, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacfully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the age of 86. Evelyn was born in Boston to Henry and Dorothy Perlmuter. She graduated from Boston Girls' Latin School, Boston University and Hebrew Teachers College. Evelyn was a longtime real estate agent in the Hartford area, most recently with Re/Max Realty....

Feb 25, 2026

Adam Blum, 36, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2026. Adam was a loving son, brother, cousin, and uncle. As one of quadruplets with Arielle, Alana, and Daniel, he shared a unique and special bond with his siblings.

He is survived by his parents, Richard and Rose Blum; his stepmother, Shoshana Blum; and his siblings, Arielle & Binyamin, Daniel & Marissa,...

Feb 24, 2026

Marilyn Pet, born in 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, lived a life defined by humility, intellect, creativity, and quiet strength.

She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Pet, after completing a year of study at Barnard College. Together they began building their life and family while Donald pursued his medical education. As the devoted mother of three sons, Marilyn balanced the demands...

Feb 20, 2026

Matthew P. Allen, 105, of Ellington, CT and Palm Beach, FL died on February 20, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida of natural causes. He is survived by his son Steven Allen of West Hartford, CT, adored granddaughter Rebecca Allen of Los Angeles, CA and sister Natalie Mandell of Boca Raton, FL. He was predeceased by his wife Marge Allen,...

Feb 19, 2026

KATZ, Miriam (Miriam Kaufman) 102, passed away on Febuary 19, 2026 in Amherst, MA. She was born on December 16, 1923 in Hartford CT. Her loving husband David, of 63 years, predeceased her. Miriam (Mim) is survived by her sons Stuart and Jonathan (wife Dale).

Mim was a very strong person and in her teens took care of her sick mother...

Feb 17, 2026

Edward M. Vipler passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in South Windsor. Born in Albany, he was the son of Samuel and Faye (Gaies) Vipler. Ed graduated from Union College with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and later earned his MBA from Western New England University. He proudly served in the US Army Reserve.

After graduating, Ed moved...

Feb 15, 2026

WARNER, Marion (Marianne Buchheim) 99, passed on February 15, 2026 in Farmington, CT. She was born on March 13, 1926 in Wohra, Germany – the daughter of Albert & Betti (Katten) Buchheim.

When Marion was 12 her mom passed away in early November 1938. Soon after, on Kristallnacht, she & her father hid from the Nazis in a cemetery. Days later...

Feb 15, 2026

It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Arthur Gershenbaum, 83, of Bloomfield, CT, who left us peacefully after a brief and courageous battle with ALS surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New York City on October 29, 1942, son of Nathan & Sophie (Feinman) Gershenbaum he graduated from City College of New York with a degree...

Feb 5, 2026

Betty Lebedinsky passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home in West Hartford, CT on the morning of Thursday, February 5. She was 88 years old. Betty was born in Moscow, Russia to parents Aaron and Elizabeth (Krant) Gershman. She grew up in Russia, and in 1975 she and her husband Nahum emigrated from Russia to the United...

Jan 30, 2026

Frederick Corwin, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born on May 3, 1930, in Brookline, Massachusetts, Fred lived a long and meaningful life marked by deep love, intellectual curiosity, and quiet accomplishments.

Fred was married for over 50 years to his first wife, Sylvia, who predeceased him. Their partnership was one of great devotion, mutual respect, and love....

Jan 27, 2026

Judith (Judi) Ann Kupperstein Krevolin, 93, of Delray Beach FL and West Hartford CT passed away peacefully on Jan 27, 2026 in Delray Beach FL. She was the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Shipman) Kupperstein, and beloved wife of Milton Krevolin. Judi was born on May 3, 1932, was raised in Bristol and resided in West Hartford for 70 years.

Judi...

Jan 26, 2026

Milton A. Rosenbloom, 100 years of age, of Bloomfield, CT and formally of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty (Cohen) Rosenbloom. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Louis Rosenbloom and Rose (Rosenberg) Rosenbloom.

Milton proudly served his country as a World War...

Jan 22, 2026

Lewis Roberts, formerly of West Hartford, Connecticut and Westerville, Ohio, died on January 22, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann Roberts and is survived by his son William (Billy) Roberts and his sister Deena Mathog. Lewis will be laid to rest in the Beth El Cemetery in Avon, CT at 10 AM on Friday, January 30,...

Jan 21, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

Joel Rosen, of West Hartford, CT., died on January 20th after a struggle with Parkinson’s disease that had lasted more than fifteen years. He died in his bed, at home, surrounded by the people he loved, and who now find it difficult to imagine a life without him.

He grew up poor on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The neighborhood...

Jan 16, 2026

Steven Arthur Schuster, born September 30, 1944, passed away on January 16th following a long struggle with Dementia. Steven did not journey alone in that he was always surrounded by and supported by his loving family. His journey ended with Roz, his loving wife of 52 years and family by his side.

Steven was known for his love for family and...