Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Ruth (Rogers formerly Rosenberg) Elblonk, 94, of West Hartford, Connecticut, passed away on November 23, 2021 in West Hartford, Connecticut. She was born to Harry Bertram Rogers and Lillian (Rabinowitz) Rogers on February 15,1927 in Flushing, Queens, New York. Ruth graduated from the University of Wisconsin, taught and tutored in a school for many years. She married Samuel Elblonk...

Nov 23, 2021

Oscar Birman of West Hartford Connecticut, and Toms River, New Jersey wonderful dad to Herbert and Zeyda (grandfather) to Norbert, Michal and Josef passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 23, 2021 at Brandywine Living of Toms River, New Jersey. He was born on October 12, 1927, the son of Ruhla and Josef Birman and was a survivor of the...

Nov 16, 2021

On Tuesday, November 16th, the Broder family suffered a profound loss with the unexpected passing of Joseph Arnold Broder, 82. Joe’s death has left his family, friends, and all those that had the blessing and good fortune of knowing him in a state of absolute shock and sadness. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Andrea;...

Nov 5, 2021

Esther Spector Bonelli, formerly of Glastonbury, CT passed away in New York City on November 5th at the age of 98. The daughter of David and Rebecca (Chotiner) Spector, Esther spent most of her life in Glastonbury, a town which she loved. She was a founding member of the Glastonbury Jewish Community Group, and later helped to found Congregation...

Nov 1, 2021

Miriam Rosen Gerber, 75, of Tampa, FL, died Monday November 1, 2021 at Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation in Live Oak, FL. Born at Hartford Hospital, she was the daughter of the late David P. and Doris (Manheim) Rosen. She grew up on Mansfield Street, Warrenton Avenue and then Colebrook Street in Hartford before moving to West Hartford in 1959....

Oct 31, 2021

Jay Brian Greenblatt, 50 passed away on October 31, 2021 at home in Danbury, CT. Jay was born on September 30,1971 in Hartford, Connecticut. He graduated from Newington High School in 1990 and went on to graduate from Newbury College. Jay was the loving son of Cynthia and David Greenblatt of Clinton, CT. He will be truly missed by...

Oct 31, 2021

Judith M. Murray, 78 years of age of West Hartford, CT, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Judy was the beloved wife of James Hamilton Murray. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Evelyn Morris of Philadelphia, PA. Judy excelled in the arts as a young woman, receiving musical-scholarship funds for...

Oct 28, 2021

Pamela Gayle Feigenbaum passed away peacefully at home in Chesterfield MO on October 28, 2021. She was born Sept. 20, 1962, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Morris and Sylvia (Kotkin) Feigenbaum. As Pam was so much younger than her two oldest sisters, she was fondly referred to as the “baby sister” throughout her life. She attended public...

Oct 28, 2021

Dr. Stuart Falk, 91, of Farmington, CT, passed away quietly on October 28, 2021, with his family by his side. Stu was born on April 9, 1930 to the late Louis and Julia (Levin) Falk. He graduated from Forest Hills High School, Harvard College, and NYU School of Medicine. Stu married the love of his life, Viv, in 1953...

Oct 25, 2021

Janice Barbara Felson (Lieberman), widow of Charles, died Monday, October 25 in Scarborough, Maine. She was born to Samuel and Martha Lieberman in Brooklyn, NY and lived for more than 40 years in West Hartford Connecticut before a wonderful retirement in Quechee, VT for 18 years and later to Maine. She attended Adelphi Academy and Adelphi College. She taught...

Oct 19, 2021

Edythe Leichman Sussman died peacefully in New Britain, Connecticut on October 19, 2021 at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family. Edie, as she was known to her family and friends, or “Nana” as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was born in Farrell, Pennsylvania, the third daughter of Abraham and Molly Leichman, and lived...

Oct 15, 2021

Elaine Feuer Bursack, born July 2, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, passed peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021. She lived in West Hartford, Connecticut, for over 50 years, where she raised her family and was a top producing real estate agent. Elaine was an active member of Beth El Temple. She was passionate about travel, art, and playing bridge....

Oct 15, 2021

Irene Dorothy (Godgart) Starr passed away on October 16, 2021 at age 96. Irene was the daughter of Jennie and Harry Godgart. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Irving S. Starr. Irene was pre-deceased by her cherished son, Jay M. Starr and her beloved brother, Martin Godgart. She leaves her sons, Richard M. Starr and Lawrence...

Oct 12, 2021

Jerome W Seigel, 93 years of age, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of West Hartford, CT, died Tuesday, October 12. He was married 68 years to the late Ann (Weinstein) Seigel. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward and Kathrine (Bloom) Seigel. He leaves behind his sons, Paul Seigel of New Haven, CT, David Seigel...

Oct 12, 2021

Dorothy Posner Sussman, 98, passed peacefully in Boca Raton, Florida surrounded by family on October 12, 2021. She was a born in Hartford, CT to Samuel and Fanny Posner and was a longtime resident of New Britain, CT. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Harold M. Sussman who owned Sussman Giant Food with his brothers, the...

Oct 11, 2021

JANET OBITUARY Janet Linda Bialeck, born November 16, 1939, passed away on October 11, 2021, a little over month before her 82nd birthday. She was predeceased by her parents, Sophie and Ray Bialeck and is survived by her brothers Richard and Alan Bialeck, her sister in law, Margery Bialeck and her nephew, Hal J. Bialeck and her niece, Alison...

Oct 9, 2021

Beverly Ames French (Gold), age 86, passed away on October 9, 2021 in Hendersonville, NC. Born in Hartford, CT, Beverly was the daughter of Harry Gold and Ida Chorches Gold. She sang with her father, whom she adored, on WTIC Radio in Hartford in the late 1940s and early 1950s. She graduated from Weaver High School and sang in...

Oct 4, 2021

Sep 21, 2021

Marilyn D. Every, of West Hartford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 21st at the age of 84. She was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts to parents Harry and Helen Daniels. Her life was struck early by tragedy when both her parents were killed in a car accident at the age of 8. She and her brother,...

Sep 20, 2021

Patricia Lucille Passehl Mag, 79, of New Britain, CT passed away unexpectedly on September 20th at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 4, 1942. She was a nurse, an accomplished artist, and a member of the League of Women Voters, the Avon Art League, and several book clubs. Patricia is survived by her sons, Gregory...