Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Gerber, Murray Allen, 88 years of age, died peacefully on Saturday October 14, 2023. Murray resided in Boynton Beach, Florida, and also lived for many years in West Hartford, Connecticut. He was the husband of the late Shirley Gerber née Greene. Born in Rochester, New York on April 4th 1935, he was the son of the late Norman and...

Oct 9, 2023

JOYCE BISBERG, 93, of Westbrook, formerly of West Hartford, died after a short illness on Oct. 9, 2023. She was the widow of Arnold Bisberg and Selwyn Berson and a former member of Temple Beth Israel. She leaves a daughter, Betsy Palmer and her husband, Donald Palmer, of Olney, MD; two sons, Loren Bisberg of Farmington, CT and Paul...

Oct 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Miriam Ziff Snyder on October 8, 2023. “Mim” or “Mimin” (as her grandchildren affectionately called her) resided at Duncaster Senior Living until the remarkable age of 98 years old. She leaves all that knew her an extensive legacy of love and devotion to her family, friends and...

Oct 8, 2023

Laurence Joseph Goldstein, born May 30th, 1945, in New Haven, died at his cherished home in Farmington, CT on October 8th, 2023. Larry leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Rae Ellen and his two children Sara (husband Jeffrey Lahrmann), Jonathan Goldstein, M.D. (spouse, Bond Vo), and beloved grandson, Jordan. Larry also leaves behind his brother, Philip David Goldstein...

Sep 5, 2023

Arlene Friedman, 90, passed away peacefully on September 5, at Seabury in Bloomfield, CT. Arlene was born in Hartford on January 17, 1932, to her late parents Nathan and Jennie Kaufman. Arlene was a graduate of Weaver High School and the University of Connecticut School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital, and later at...

Sep 4, 2023

Barton Lionel Manaker 1939-2023. Born February 13, 1939 in Hartford, CT, Died September 4, 2023 in Delray Beach, FL. Bart graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford, Ct. in 1957 and from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 1961. He obtained his Masters in Business Administration from University of Massachusetts in 1963 and joined the Air National...

Sep 1, 2023

On September 1, 2023, Bonnie York Schiller died as she lived, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Meriden CT in 1948, she lived in Willimantic with her husband Howard for most of her adult life. Bonnie loved to entertain and laugh with her many friends and family. She was hostess for countless holiday celebrations and special occasions. Known for...

Aug 25, 2023

Dr. James Purcell of Hartford passed away at home on Friday, August 25, 2023. Dr. Purcell was born in Queens New York on November 20, 1937 to Joseph and Sylvia Epstein Purcell. He grew up in Forest Hills. Dr. Purcell graduated from Cornell University and SUNY Downstate Medical Center: He was board certified in cardiology and internal medicine and...

Aug 23, 2023

Selma Sondik Squires, 97, of Bloomfield, formerly of West Hartford and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died peacefully on August 23, 2023. Selma was born in Hartford on November 20, 1925, the youngest child of Dora and Philip Sondik. She graduated from Weaver High School and the University of Vermont. She married Arnold Squires in 1949, and together they raised...

Aug 16, 2023

Naureen Ginsberg, long time resident of West Hartford, Ct passed away August 16, 2023 peacefully in her home. Naureen was born October 30, 1943, to Ruth & Harry Ginsberg of Hartford, Ct. As a young child, she was lovingly raised in West Hartford, CT by her Aunt Norma. Naureen was the youngest and last surviving child of the Ginsberg...

Aug 14, 2023

Bernard Krutt, age 97, died peacefully after a short illness on August 14th, 2023. Bernie was born May 28th, 1926, in Hartford, CT the son of Gertrude & Harry Krutt. Bernie grew up in Hartford and graduated from Weaver High School in 1944 and the University of Connecticut in 1950. Bernie & his brother Alan survived the Hartford Circus...

Aug 7, 2023

Sylvia Heiman, 85, of Newington, passed away on August 7, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband of over 40 years, Judge Maxwell Heiman. Sylvia leaves behind her son Scott Heiman, daughter and son-in-law Deborah & Robert Tvaronaitis, and grandson Jacob Tvaronaitis. Sylvia volunteered for 13 years at Elizabeth Green Elementary School, then worked for almost 40 years at...

Aug 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that after a long and hard battle with cancer and other illnesses or medical conditions, which she fought very bravely, Bella W. Glazer, age 66, of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 7, 2023. Bella was a very beautiful, sweet and kind individual. She was beloved by her husband,...

Aug 2, 2023

Martha Ehrlich, age 94, of West Hartford CT passed peacefully Wednesday (August 2, 2023) with her family at her side. She was married to her husband Eugene for 65 years prior to his death in 2013. Originally from New Britain CT, she was the daughter of Esther and Jacob Jotkowitz. Along with her husband, she was the founder of...

Aug 2, 2023

Peter Ronald Blum, 86, of West Hartford, CT, recently moved to Bloomfield, CT, died at home surrounded by his family on August 2, 2023. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 2, 1937 to Ida (Kagan) Blum and Harold S. Blum. He was a graduate of Mt. Hermon School (Northfield - Mt. Herman, Massachusetts, Class of 1955), Tufts...

Jul 22, 2023

Pearl Freedman Rosenthal, daughter of the late Nathan and Rose Freedman, passed away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 100 in Delray Beach, Florida. She was born on August 18, 1922, in Hartford, CT. Pearl was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated herself to her family. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,...

Jul 20, 2023

Allen I Keller, of Cumberland Road, West Hartford died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. Funeral services and burial are Friday, July 21,2023 at 3:30 pm at Beth David Synagogue Cemetery, Wethersfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Mordecai 1137 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119.

Contributions may be made to Beth Mordecai,...

Jul 20, 2023

Sheila J. Stein, age 94 of Riverview, FL, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away on July 20th, 2023. She was a resident of FL for 38 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Edward E. Stein, her daughter Janis Hyde, her son-in-law Cliff Hyde and her grandson, Daniel Turenne. She is survived by her beloved...

Jul 16, 2023

Elizabeth Kaplan, 87, of Simsbury, CT died on July 16, 2023 surrounded by family after a long life and a brief illness. Born in Frankfurt Germany, December 31 1935 (her words) “not as a welcome tax deduction nor an occasion for a happy New Years Eve party but the beginning of the most painful years of our people’s history–...

Jul 15, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing on July 15, 2023 of Herbert Siegel, 88, of Avon, CT. Herb was a soft-spoken gentle soul with a great smile and a glint of mischief in his eyes. He was proud of his Jewish heritage and was a regular service participant at Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation in Simsbury. He was also...