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Dolores Cohen
May 3, 2010
Dolores Cohen died in her sleep on May 3, 2010, aged 79, after a long, courageous and dignified struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Throughout her life, she displayed great strength, hidden until it was needed.  She joins her beloved husband Isadore, gone 23 years, her darling first child Todd, gone 55 years, and her beloved parents Clara and Morris.  ...
Jack Dudley Barnston
Apr 28, 2010
Jack Dudley Barnston, 89, passed away on the morning of April 28th, 2010. Mr. Barnston was born on April 23rd, 1921, in Houston, Texas, son of the late Rabbi Henry and  Ruth Barnston. At the age of 16, Jack enrolled in the University of Texas, eventually furthering his education at that institution's law school. After serving in World War...
Sharon Debiaso
Apr 19, 2010
Sharon Debiaso, 64 of 100 Viscont Dr., Milford died April 19, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Flora Reiner and is survived by a son Bryan Debiaso of Milford, a brother Victor Reiner of Albany, NY and three grandchildren. Service in the Weller Funeral Home, 493 Whitney Ave., New Haven Friday at 12 noon. Period...
Morris Rocklin
Apr 15, 2010
Morris Rocklin, 85 of 198 Norton St., New Haven died April 15, 2010. He was born June 15, 1924, son of the late Samuel and Fannie Wolmer Rocklin and is survived by a brother Stanley Rocklin of New Haven, a sister Frances Kliger of AZ. and two nephews. Graveside funeral service at the Beth Hamedrosh Cemetery, Brocket Pl., East...
Anita Lazaroff
Apr 13, 2010
Anita Lazaroff,86 of 18 Tower La., New Haven died gracefully as she lived her life April 13, 2010. She was the widow of Dr. Alvin Lazaroff and is survived by her daughter Lynne Drazen of Woodbridge, a son Dr. Gary Lazaroff and his wife Judith of East Greenwich, RI, a sister Sylvia Fischer of Delray Beach, FL, four grandchildren,...
Carol Rozen
Apr 8, 2010
Carol Rozen, age 91, formerly of New Haven, died peacefully on April 8, 2010 at Emeritus Assisted Living of Woodbridge, her home for the past 8 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. David R. Rozen and the loving mother of Janet Rozen (Carolyn Kovel), Jeffrey Rozen, and Robin Rozen, (Joel Realberg). She is survived by...
Sarah Ehrlichman
Mar 26, 2010
Sarah Ehrlichman. 89 of 320 Shepard Ave., Hamden died March 26, 2010. She was born in Russia the daughter of the late Meyer and Betty Berman and came to this country as a child. She was the widow of Jack Ehrlichman, and sister of the late Jane Goodkind and Helen Helfer. She is survived by several nephews. Sarah and...
Norman Gallin Liveten
Mar 22, 2010
Norman Gallin Liveten, 87 of New Haven, CT and Mill River, MA died March 22, 2010. He was born March 22, 1923, son of the late Isaac and Mary Gallin Liveten. He is survived by his wife Helen Zaientz Liveten, a son Andrew Robert Liveten and his wife Nancy Aubrey Liveten of Bethany, a daughter Sharon Beth Liveten of...
Henrietta Libov
Mar 9, 2010
Henrietta "Henny" Libov, 98, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Sunrise, Fla. She was the widow of Benjamin Libov. She was born on Aug. 10, 1911 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bella Stark. She lived most of her life in New Haven before moving to Florida in 2004. She was devoted to...
Ann Waldman
Mar 8, 2010
Ann Waldman 95 of 18 Tower Lane, New Haven died March 8, 2010. She was the widow of Jack Waldman and is survived by two sons, Martin Waldman of FL. and Michael Waldman of MD, two daughters, Roberta Ciardi of Northford and Helene Martin of East Haven, a sister Miriam San of Brooklyn, NY, fifteen grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren...
David A. Baker
Feb 20, 2010
David A. Baker, age 94, a resident of Woodbridge and formerly of Stratford, died on February 20, 2010 at Connecticut Hospice. He was predeceased by Selma, his beloved wife of 52 years. He was born on October 11, 1915; son of the late Max L. and Gertrude Baker of New Haven. He is survived by his sons, Dean (daughter-in-law,...
Dr. Seymour Sarason
Jan 28, 2010
Dr. Seymour B. Sarason, professor emeritus of psychology at Yale University and credited with founding the discipline of community psychology, died Thursday at the age of 91 in New Haven. Professor Sarason joined the Yale faculty in 1945 and taught generations of students for five decades until his retirement in 1989. He published 45 books and numerous articles on...
Dr. Benjamin Mandel
Jan 20, 2010
Dr. Benjamin Mandel, 96 of 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Hamden died January 20, 2010. He was the widower of Sylvia Kahn Mandel and is survived by a son Dr. Neil Mandel of Shelton, a daughter Elaine Goldberg of Milford, two grandchildren and one great-grandson. A graveside funeral service will be held at the Mishkan Israel Cemetery on Jewell St.,...
Reah S. Weinstein
Jan 19, 2010
Reah S. Weinstein of Boca Raton, Florida and Oronoque Forest, West Haven died January 19, 2010 in Hospice. She is survived by her husband Jerome L. Weinstein, three daughters Dr. Karen Weinstein (Stu Kessler) of Chicago, Lori Weinstein (David Sherriff) of Cleveland and Sue Manaskie (Bob Manaskie) of Willington, CT., a brother Aaron Simon (Lynne) of Middlebury, a sister...
Robert C. Spodick
Dec 22, 2009
Robert C. Spodick, Honored Life Member of The National Association of Movie Pioneers died at Gaylord Hospital Milne Pavilion in Stratford, Connecticut, on December 22, 2009, at the age of 90. Born and educated in New York City, he began his business career working for Lowe's Theatres, while attending City College of New York. In 1945 he began a...
John Heil
Dec 3, 2009
John Heil of Hamden, CT. died December 3, 2009. Son of the late Jerome and Estelle Goldman Heil. He is survived by a sister, Jane Heil Usyk, of New York City, a brother, Kenneth Heil, of Hamden and many cousins. He was a wonderful musician and fought the good fight against mesothelioma. Funeral service will be private. The Weller...
David Ziedman
Dec 3, 2009
David Ziedman, 93 of 1 Abrahams Boulevard, West Hartford died December 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife Sarah Ziedman, two sons Robert Ziedman of Madison and Murray William Ziedman of Florida, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held with interment in the Temple Beth David section of Cheshire Hillside Cemetery.
Malcolm Brochin Md
Nov 6, 2009
Dr. Malcolm Brochin, 78, of Woodbridge, died suddenly on November 6th at home. He was the husband of Elizabeth Resnik Brochin. Born in New Haven on April 17, 1931 to the late Mary and Leo Brochin, he is survived by his daughter, Lisa Rosner of Orange, his son, Peter (Emerrita) of Estero, Florida, and his son-in-law, Dr. Joseph A....
Doris B. Koffer
Oct 15, 2009
Doris Koffer, 82, passed away on October 15 after a lengthy battle with Parkinsons Disease.  She is survived by her husband, and guardian angel, Simon Koffer of New Haven; adoring daughters Karen Ginsberg of Hamden and Judy Ginsberg Penn of Raleigh, NC; loving sister, Norma "Boots" Zimmer of Pompano Beach, Fla; grandchildren Eric Segali of Hamden and Robyn Segali...
Sorrell Weiner
Oct 6, 2009
Sorrell Weiner, "Sonny," age 73, currently a resident of Lady Lake, Florida, died October 6, 2009, peacefully with his family. Born March 1, 1936, Sonny is the son of the late Gertrude and Milton Weiner. He was a long time resident of New Haven prior to moving to Lady Lake, Florida shortly after retirement from his law practice. He...
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