Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin Gross, of Avon, on May 24, 2024. A consummate gentleman, he was respected and loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He shared his life with his wife, Renee, for 69 years and had a beautiful marriage filled with romance and companionship. They met at...

Merwin Alfred Adelberg passed away on Saturday morning, (June 8, 2013) at the age of 85. He was born in Hartford, son of Estelle and Benjamin Adelberg. He was a graduate of Weaver High School and the University of Connecticut. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Korea. Mr. Adelberg was co-owner of the Harris-Adelberg Insurance Agency in...

Sylvia (Nerlinger) Finkelstein, 90 years of age, of West Hartford, formerly of Portland, ME and Manchester, died Thursday, February 18, 2010. She was the widow of Louis Finkelstein. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Freida (Dupler) Nerlinger. She was retired from Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. She was a member of...

Eugene “Gene” J. Goodman, died Wednesday, (April 19, 2006) at his home in Bloomfield. He was born June 6, 1928, in The Bronx, NY, the son of the late Isidore and Esther Blagman Goodman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Bennigsen Goodman; son Russell J. Goodman; step children Thomas...

Rita (Krim) Heimann, 80, of Manchester, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, art educator and noted collector of American Art, died on Saturday, March 10, 2012, after a valiant battle with a formidable illness. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1932 to Myer and Bess (nee Solomon) Krim. She received a degree in Nutrition and Diet Therapy in 1954 from...

Mildred (Press) Apter died Saturday May 28 at Saint Mary Home in West Hartford, where she had resided since 2004. A life-long resident of Hartford, Millie was a shining example of a woman who lived life to its fullest. For 96 years her zest and indomitable spirit inspired everyone who was lucky enough to have their lives touched by this...

Shirley M. Boxer, 96, of South Windsor, CT passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015 with her daughters at her side. She was predeceased (2001) by her husband of 60 years, Louis Boxer. Shirley was born in Hartford, daughter of Jacob and Gussie (Jacobson) Fierberg. Shirley graduated from Weaver High (’37) and Bryant College (’39) before marrying in 1941. After...

Charlotte (Schulz) Epstein, of Emerson Drive, Windsor formerly of Cheshire, died Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Born in Danbury, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Frances (Tomanio) Schulz.. She was a teacher in the Cheshire public school system, a member of the CT Teachers Association and National Education Association. She leaves her husband, Ross Epstein, three daughters: Alison...

Anna Cushing, 97, passed away on Friday April 29, 2005 at the Hebrew Home. She was born July 6 1907 in Russia. She leaves behind her son Edward, his wife Carole, three grandchildren Ron Steve and Dean, and seven great grandchildren. A graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, May 2nd, at the Albany Jewish Center Cemetery, Garden Street,...

Arthur Gittleman, the consummate perfect gentleman, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning (October 6, 2010.) Arthur was 88 years of age and resided in West Hartford. Widely beloved and respected as a role model of the “greatest generation,” Arthur was born in New York City on September 25, 1922. His commitment to...

Morton A. Elsner, Lt. Colonel US Army Retired, age 93, of Bloomfield, formerly of Hartford, died Sunday, July 30, 2006. Born in Hartford, June 6, 1913, he was the son of the late Judge Solomon and Carolyn (Segalla) Elsner. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Fineberg Elsner. Mr. Elsner graduated from Yale University 1935, Harvard Graduate School of...

Henrietta(Elkins) Gitlin, 96, of West Hartford beloved wife of Joseph A. Gitlin, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born on July 25, 1916 in Hartford to Jacob and Rose (Dubowy) Elkins. Henny graduated from Weaver High School and Central CT State College. She taught public school and Sunday school for many years. In 1939, Henny met...

Raya (Sinensky) Dichner, 92 years of age, of Avon, formerly of Bloomfield died Tuesday, November 2, 2010. She was the widow of Benjamin Dichner. Born in Neptune, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Dora (Wittenberg) Sinensky. She leaves her son, Ronald A. Dichner and his wife Sandy of Farmington; her daughter, Sandra Stebbins of New London;...

David Finkelstein, 69, of Hockanum Blvd., Vernon, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Born October 13, 1942 in Brookline, MA, he was the son of the late Louis and Sylvia (Nerlinger) Finkelstein. David spent his early years in Portland, ME, graduating from Portland High School and then moved to Connecticut in...

Sol Boardman, age 94, of Starkel Road, West Hartford, passed away on October 3, 2012 at the Hebrew Home & Hospital. Sol’s passing will be mourned by his wife of 68 years, Helen Silver Boardman; his daughter, Lynn Mitchell and her husband, Bob of The Villages, FL; and his son, Leonard Boardman and his wife, Stef of Calabasas, CA; he...

Doris Cantor, businesswoman, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully at her home in Hollywood, Florida on January 17. She was 88. Born Doris Meadow December 16, 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Sarah (Schulman) and David Meadow, immigrants from Eastern Europe, who owned and operated a dry goods store in the Williamsburg neighborhood. She attended New...

Annette (Fine) Cohen, 101, of Devonwood Drive, Farmington, died Monday, May 16th at her home in The Gables. She was the widow of George S. Cohen. Born in Hartford she was the daughter of the late Morris and Ada (Kramer) Fine. Mrs. Cohen was a founding member of Beth Hillel Synagogue, Bloomfield, a former member of its Sisterhood, and a...

Lisa passed peacefully in the early morning hours of July 10, 2024. Lisa was a gift to all who knew her; she made us laugh, and was always the life of the party. Lisa loved music, and she was down for lots of hand clapping, dancing and fun. Lisa was Cyndi Lauper’s greatest fan and Cyndi’s music could always make...

Irene Sara (Gordon) Davidson of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Hartford and West Hartford, died Friday, July 7, 2006. Born in Holyoke, MA on January 27, 1914, she lived her entire married life in Hartford and West Hartford. Mrs. Davidson was the wife of the late Jack Davidson for 61 years. She was a life time member of the Emanuel Synagogue...

Etta (Gordon) DuBrow, 103, of West Hartford, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at home. She was the widow of Paul W. DuBrow. Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Tanner) Gordon. She was a member of the Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford for over 75 years. She held leadership roles in the Sisterhood of...