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B6 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Monday, November 27, 1995 DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES LEBERMAN. Paula (Miller) Lleberman, 51, of 30 West Hills Drive, Avon, died Sunday (Nov. 26, 1995) at home. She was born May 15, .1944 In New York City. She was the beloved wife of Stephen J.

Lleberman, D.D.S mother of Alisa T. Lieberman-Chestler, and mother-in-law of Dean Chestler of Chevy Chase, MD; mother of Benn Lleberman, and Shane Lleberman, tooth of Avon; dear daughter of Sally Miller of Waterbury, and the late Abraham Miller; loving daughter-in-law of Seymour and Thelma Lleberman of Delray, FL: special sister of Mitchell and iJoAnn Miller of Wolcott, Lawrence and Margaret Miller of Woodmere, NY; sister-in-law of William and Amy Lleberman of Llncroft, NJ, Edward and Kathie Lleberman of Sea Cliff, NY: devoted aunt to Jorden, Kate, Mikele, i and Arl Lleberman, and Amanda, Arlelle, Zachary, and Jacob Miller. Paula was a graduate of the Beth Israel School of Nursing, and she spent numerous summers as the nurse at Village Day Camp, She was also a realtor, and won the Rookie of the Year Award In 1986 RICCO. Victoria G. (Prince) Ricco, 86, of Seabury Drive, Bloomfleld, wife of the late William Ricco, died Sunday (Nov.

26, 1995) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center In Hartford. She was born Feb. 14, 1909 In Manhattan, NY, daughter of the late Anthony and Marlon (Viola) Prince, and had lived in Brooklyn prior to moving to Bloomfleld Vh years ago. Mrs.

Ricco was employed as a secretary at ITT In New York City for 20 years prior to her retirement. She is survived by a son and daughter-ln- law, William E. and Grace Ricco of Slmsbury; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marie Gludice of Staten NY, Irene Donato of Brooklyn. NY, Olive and Joseph Pennacchio of Brooklyn, NY, and Lorraine and Ralph testa of Staten Island, NY; three grandchildren, Vlckl-Marie and her husband, Douglas DeLu-ca, William E. and his wife, Colette Ricco, and Susan and her husband, Michael Focelllna; and three great-grandchildren, Douglas, Kristin, and Stephen De-Luca.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday In New York. Burial will be In St. Charles Cemetery. Farmingdale, LI, NY. Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hop-meadow Slmsbury, has charge of local arrangements.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, 114 Woodland Hartford, CT 06105-1299, or to The Brooklyn Hospice, 4915 Tenth Brooklyn, NY 11219. ROCKVILLE Etta M. Candito, Crown Street Albert R. Tennstedt, Hammond Street SIMSBURY Victoria G.P.

Ricco SOMERS Mary EP. Blanculli, Cedar Hill Terrace SOUTHINGTON Dorothy B. Pilot SUFFIELD Eleanor O. Wynglarz VERNON Joseph F. Mazanec, Emily Drive Richard A.

Shattuck WATERBURY Anna B. Butler WESTBROOK Wilbert H. Johnson WEST HARTFORD Beatrice E. Hoffman Aaron D. Honiberg Wilbert H.

Johnson WINDSOR Robert L. Alexander, Allen Street Raymond W. Robbins Enid L. Vassel WINDSOR LOCKS Elaine A.P. Gannuscio, Roberts Street WOODSTOCK Daniel A.

Martlno, 530 Route 197 OUT-OF-STATE Joseph H. Myers, Irvine, CA MARTINO. Daniel A. Martlno, 57, of 530 Route 197, Woodstock, died Saturday (Nov. 25, 1995) in Harrington Memorial Hospital, South-bridge, MA.

He was the husband of Elaine R. (Rubb) Martlno, son of Caroline (Ferrara) Martlno of Windsor. He leaves a daughter, Deborah Stiles of Ware, MA; five brothers. Albert. Dominic and Peter Martlno, all of Windsor, Michael of Manchester and Gene Martlno of Holyoke, MA; a sister, Marina Hacksteen of Windsor Locks; and two grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father, Albert Martlno. A memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 p.m., in the First Congregational Church, 543 Route 169, Woodstock. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 40 Speen Fra-mingham, MA 01701. Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Southbridge. MA has charge of arrangements. PILOT.

Dorothy Byrnes Pilot, 79, of 29 Charles Plantsville section, died Thursday (Nov. 23, 1995) at Hospice In Branford. She was the wife of William R. Pilot. Born April 1.

1916, in Rockville, daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Byrnes. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son and his wife, Robert and Jeannette Pilot of Dunnellon, FL; twin brothers, Frederick Byrnes of Rocky Hill and Francis Byrnes of West Hartford; two sisters, Margaret Gre-qus and Norma ErteT, both of Rockville; two grandchildren, Roberta Pilot of Stamford and Susan DeFrank of Orange: three greatgrandchildren, Matthew Pilot, Andrea DeFrank, and Michelle De-Frank. A Memorial Mass will be Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Mary Our Queen Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southlngton VNA Hospice Program, 80 Meriden Southlngton 06489. The DellaVec-chia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Southlngton has charge of AVON Paula M. Lleberman, West Hills Drive BLOOMFIELD May B.H. Machholz, Blue Hills Avenue Victoria G.P.

Ricco, Seabury Drive Raymond W. Robbins BRISTOL Anna B. Butler, Vance Drive Fred Kirlluk, Halg Avenue CENTERBROOK Edith C. Stanley, Essex Court I CROMWELL Aaron D. Honiberg i EAST HADOAM Leslie C.

Stevenson EAST HARTFORD Samuel J. Little Jr. Charles S. Tarbox, Church Street ELLINGTON John Weiss, Jr. ENFIELD Elaine A.P.

Gannuscio FARMINGTON Richard A. Shattuck GLASTONBURY Beatrice E. Hoffman HARTFORD Mary E.P. Blanculli Enid L. Vassel IVORYTON Edith C.

Stanley, West Main Street MANCHESTER Robert G. Kittle Samuel J. Little Jr. John Weiss, Jr. MIDDLETOWN John J.

Jusek, Maple Shade Road Costas N. Xenells, Schuyler Avenue NEW BRITAIN Wilburt "Wynn" Lewis Allen, Governor Street Richard I. Carver Joseph H. Myers Mary D. Nlch, Horace Street PLAINVILLE John C.

Berarduccl PLANTSVILLE Dorothy B. Pilot, Charles Street CANDITO. Etta (McFarlane) Candito, 79, of 10 Crown Rockvllle. widow of Edward G. Candito, died Saturday (Nov.

25) at Rockvllle General Hospital. She was born in Windsor, and was a Rockvllle resident for most of her life. Mrs. Candito Is survived by her son, Edward J. Candito of East Hartford; a very special person In her life, Irene Raiche of Tolland; her Grandchildren, Tammy, Todd, effrey, Keith, Cheryl, Steven, Sharyl; and ten great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Sandra Wohllebe. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Rockvllle. Burial will be In Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday. 7-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Rockvllle General Hospital, 31 Union Rockvllle 06066, or to North Central Hospice, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon 06066. GANNUSCIO. Elaine A. (Phaneuf) Gannuscio, 62, of 35 Roberts Windsor Locks, wife of Anthony F. Gannuscio, died Sunday (Nov.

26, 1995) at Hartford Hospital. Born In Springfield, MA. she grew up In West Springfield, and was an honors graduate of Cathedral High School, Springfield in 1950. She also attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She had lived in Windsor Locks for the past 30 years, and was a communicant of St.

Robert Bellarmine Church, where she was a CCD Teacher, and a member of the Women's Society. Besides her husband, she Is survived by her mother, Alice M. (Br iff) Phaneuf of West Springfield; two sons Alan M. Gannuscio and his wife, Eileen, and Kevin A. Gannuscio; a daughter.

Ellen M. Gannuscio; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth M. Gannuscio, all of Windsor Funeral services will be Tuesday, 9:15 a.m.. from the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Windsor Locks, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., in St. Robert Bellarmine Church.

Burial will be In St. Patricks King St. Cemetery, Enfield. Her family will receive friends today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Locks Lions Club Ambulance Fund, P.O.Box 105, Windsor Locks 06096.

HOFFMAN. Beatrice E. Hoffman, 83, of Glastonbury, wife of the late Chester Hoffman, died Sunday (Nov. 26) at home. Born In New York City, she lived in Arizona many years prior to moving to West Hartford, then to Glastonbury.

She was a former secretary at Oxford School. West Hartford. She leaves a daughter and her husband, with whom she lived, Eunice and George Austin; two sons, Arthur and Jonathan in Arizona; three grandchildren. George Austin III of Manchester, Kathleen Austin of "Rocky Hill, and Adam Hoffman of Warehouse Point Section of East Windsor. A memorial service will be Wednesday, 1 p.m..

In the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. Memorial contributions may be made to Glastonbury Vis- i iting Nurses, Hospice Program, i 969 Hebron Glastonbury. KIRILUK. Fred Kirlluk, 84, of 37 Halg Bristol, widower of Minnie (Busse) Kirlluk, died Sunday (Nov. 26, 1995) at Bristol Hos- pital.

Mr. Kirlluk was born in Rus- sia, Feb. 2, 191 1, and was the son of I the late Jacob and Anna (Petrov) i Kirlluk. He resided in Bristol most of his life, and was employed at Superior Electric before retiring in 1972. Mr.

Kiriluk is sur-vived by a son and daughter-ln- law, Andrew and Judy Kiriluk of i Kingston. TN; two daughters and a son-in-law, Amelia Ruggles of Bristol, Doris and MichaelRayder of Syracuse, NY; a RichardD.Hlnes of Canton-a half-1 brother, Peter Geltz of Forest-ville; four half-sisters, Olga Pan-1 chak of Terryville, Ann: Bernardino of Waterbury, Stella Clpriano and Pauline Gray, both of Forestvllle: 1 1 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-' deceased by a daughter, Nina Hines. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m., at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue i with the Rev.

Larry Rocke-mann, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in West Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Rela-i fives and friends may call at the! funeral home, Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow Bristol 06010. KITTLE.

Robert G. Kittle, 86, formerly of Wellington Road, Manchester, husband of the late Evelyn (Custer) Kittle, died Saturday (Nov. 25, 1995) at a local convalescent home. Born July 28, 1909 in Clacton-on-Sea, England, he had lived In Manchester since 1910. Prior to retiring, he was a salesman for Bartlett-Bralnard-Rusco West Hartford.

Mr. Kittle is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lillian A. and G. Alton Per-rett of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday.

11:30 a.m., at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester. Burial will be In East Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Bolton Congregational Church, 228 Bolton Center Road, Bolton 06043. MAZANEC.

Joseph F. Mazanec, 56. of 39 Emily Drive, Vernon, died Sunday (Nov. 26, 1995) at his home. He was the husband of Elaine (Bennett) Mazanec.

Born In Greenfield, MA, the son of the late Frederick Mazanec and Josephine (Kellyhouse) Mazanec of Colrain. MA, he had lived in Concord, MA, before moving to Vernon 30 years ago. He was a graduate of Northeastern University, Class of 1965, and received his Master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Mazanec had worked as an aeronautical engineer for Pratt Whitney Aircraft for 30 years.

He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves three children, Jill Anne Mazanec, Todd Joseph Mazanec, and Jason Wayne Mazanec, all of Vernon; a sister, Kathleen Bolner of North Adams, MA: a brother. James Kellyhouse of Winthrop, MA; a close friend, Marty Martinez; several nieces, nephews; and many other friends. The family will greet friends at the Ladd-Turkington Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon, Tuesday, from 9 a.m.

until the funeral procession at 10 a.m., in St. Joseph Church. 33 West Rockville. Burial will be in the West Branch Cemetery, Colrain, MA at 2 p.m. i for Westledge Realty.

She current-i ly was employed by Apple Health Care in Avon as a clinical program director for sub-acute care. Paula a member of the American I Academy of Continuing Care, and I she was a Certified Care Manager licensed under the Insurance Rehabilitation Specialists Commission. She was the 1994 chairperson for the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation, the foundation's maor fund raiser. She was a member of Farmlngton Valley Jewish Con- gregation-Emek Shalom of Slms-ury. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Farmlngton Valley Jewish CongregatTon-Emek Shalom.

55 Bushy Hill Road. Slmsbury, with Interment In Farmlngton Valley Jewish Con-! gregatlon-Emek Shalom Ceme-; fery. Avon. A memorial period will be observed at her home Tues-; day following the funeral through Thursday evening. Memorial con- trlbutions may Be made to the Paula Lleberman Memorial Fund at Farmlngton Valley Jewish Con-gregation-Emek Shalom, 55 Bushy Hill Road, Slmsbury 06070.

LITTLE. Samuel J. Little 71, of East Hartford, formerly of Manchester, husband of Ruthmary (Walker) Little, died Sunday (Nov. 26. 1995) at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Born Nov. 8, 1924 in Manchester, he had lived In East Hart-; ford since 1953. He was a veteran of World War II. serving iri the U.S. Army.

Mr. Little was a design ana-I lyst for Pratt Whitney, with i whom he had over 30 years of i service, retiring in 1979, and was a 1 member of Manchester Lodge No. 1 73 Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son inlaw, Pam L. and Barry Whitte-more of Andover; two grandchildren, Benjamin James Whittemore, and Rebecca Ann Whlttemore, both of Andover; a niece, and a nephew. He was predeceased by two sisters, Doris Little, and Alice Eigabroadt.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester. Burial will be In East Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association of Greater Hartford. 5 Brookside Walllngford, CT 06492.

MACHHOLZ. May B. (Henry) Machholz, 82, of 1249 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfleld, died Saturday (Nov. 25, 1995) at a local convalescent home. Born In Winsted, she moved to Bloomfleld when she married Fred C.

Machholz, 64 years ago. She and her husband operated a vegetable stand and farm at their home on Blue Hi lis Avenue over 50 years, where she also grew gladio-las. She was a member of the Connecticut Gladiola Society, a Gold Sheath member for over 65 years of the Tunxis Grange No. 13, and the First Congregational Church, Bloomfleld. Besides her husband, Fred C.

Machholz, she leaves a son, Fred C. Machholz Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Bloomfleld; two daughters, Emily Lauridsen and her friend, Jack Alderman of West Suffield. and Margaret Crowley and her husband, Paul of Guilford, NH; a daughter-in-law, Judy Machholz of Lexington, KY; 11 grandchildren, Michael and Richard Guy, William and Scott Lauridsen, Kathy Crowley, Paula Mc-Eachern, Karen Aafetd, Fred III. Timothy, Shannon, and Cheryl Machholz; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a son, Robert Machholz. The funeral will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.. In the chapel of the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfleld Windsor. The Rev. Dr.

James Christopher will officiate. Burial will be In Mountain View Cemetery, Bloomfleld. Her family will receive friends Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to either Tunxis Grange No. 13, or to the First Congregational Church, Bloomfleld.

MYERS. Joseph H. Myers, died October 28, 1995 of heart failure In Irvine, CA. Prior to moving to California in 1993, Mr. Myers resided In the New Britain and Farming-ton area.

He was born on December 31, 1918 in Ottowa, CN to American parents. After growing up in Evanston, IL, he received an undergraduate degree from Princip-ia College and a BS degree In mechanical engineering from MIT. Cambridge, MA. During World War II. he served in the 11th Armored Division under General Patton as a Major in Corps, of Engineers.

In 1953, he received his MBA from the University of Chicago. He was employed for 17 years with the Acme Steel Company before joining the Stanley Works of New Britain. During his 20 years of service, he headed several divisions until his retirement in 1983. He was an extremely active mem- ber of the New Britain community. Most recently his efforts had been focused on the New Britain Museum of American Art.

In 1982, he was awarded an honorary de- Doctor of Humane Letters rom Muskingum College. New Concord, OH. He was well known for his other Interests, boating and restoring vintage mahogany speed boats. He was a member of the Antique Classic Boat Society of Connecticut and held the position of director in the national ACBS. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet L.

Myers; his oldest son, Hugh of Seattle, WA; his middle son and his wife, Douglas and Maya of Berlin, his youngest son, Sandy of Denver, and his only daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Dave Walker of Tustln, CA. He also had six grandchildren. In accordance with Mr. Myers wishes, there was no funeral or service. Donations may be made to the New Britain Museum of American art.

Mrs. Myers will continue to reside at Regent's Point in Irvine, CA. ROBBINS. Raymond W. Robbins, 83, of Bloomfleld, died Friday (Nov.

24 1995) at his home. Born In the Ukraine, he lived in Windsor many years, moving to Bloomf ield 17 years ago. Ray, along with his wife, Lena (Toupasz) Robbins, owned and operated the former Robbins Hardware, Windsor, before retiring. He had been a member ofthe Windsor Chamber of Commerce, a 50-year member of the Masonic Order, and a member of Sphinx Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S, In Newington. He leaves his sister, Mary Robbins Whiting of Concord, NH; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, Lena, he was predeceased by a brother, Roger Robbins. The funeral will be Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.. In the chapel of the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfleld Windsor, the Rev. Dr. James Christopher will officiate.

Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Bloomfield. His family will receive friends Wednesday. 1 p.m. to the service time. Contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, 516 Ca-rew St Springfield, MA 01104.

TENNSTEDT. Albert R. Tennstedt, 82, of 39 Hammond Rockville, husband of Alice (Daley) Tennstedt, died Saturday (Nov. 25) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rockville, son of the late Albert and Emma (Heer) Tennstedt.

Before his retirement In 1978, he was employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. Mr. Tennstedt was a member of the Vernon Democratic Town Committee for 50 years, and served as Democratic Registrar of Voters from 1957-1986. He was a member of the Fit-ton Co. of the Rockvllle Fire Department for 28 years, and was Tax Assessor for the former city of Rockvllle from 1947-1957.

He served as a Justice of the Peace for 40 years, was an active member of the Vernon Senior Citizens Club, and an avid pool Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sharon L. tennstedt of Ashland, MA; and his sister, Evelyn Kelting of Rockvllle. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m., In the Union Congregational Church. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Rockville, Tuesday.

2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Union Congregational Church Capital Campaign, 3 Elm Rockvllle, Ct 06066, or to the American Cancer Society, 253 East Center Manchester, Ct. 06040. VASSEL. Enid Louise (Wallace) Vassel, 79, of 489 Broad Windsor, widow of Oscar Vassel, died Thursday, (Nov.

23, 1995) at Mount Sinai Hospital, Hartford. Born in Jamaica, she had lived In Windsor for the past ten years. She was a member of the New Testament Church of God In Hartford. She leaves seven sons, William of CN, Byron of FL, Sylvester and Vivian, both of Hartford, John, Claude, and Barrington. all of Jamaica; five daughters, Millicent Vassel of CN, Beryl Woodstock and Cecelia King, both of Windsor, Mabel Reynolds and Claudette Brown, both of Hartford; a sister, Ethlyn Smith of Jamaica; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Graham of Bloomfield; 34 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday. 10 a.m. at the New Testament Church of God, 339 Blue Hills Hartford with the Rev. Jeremiah Mclntyre offir elating. The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the service from 9-10 a.m.

at the church. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The Carmon-Wind-sor Funeral Home has care of arrangements. WYNGLARZ.

Eleanor (Oles) Wynglarz, 74 of Suffield, widow of Stanley J. Wynglarz. passed away Sunday (Nov. 26) at the Suffield House. Born in Enfield, Jan.

13, 1921, she had lived in Suffield for over 50 years. During her lifetime, she was employed by the former Hi-G, Windsor Locks, Sage-Allen, and Brighams Candies of Suffield. She was responsible for initiating the R.R. mail delivery for the homes which were built on her street In Suffield over 40 years ago. Mrs.

Wynglarz was a member of Holy Cross Church, Enfield. She was a loving and caring person who always did for others without question If she could help In any way. She leaves her daughter, Marlene Prelssner; her grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Prelssner; and her sister, Thecla Oles, all of Suffield; and many wonderful nephews, nieces, family members, and friends. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Monica (Wynglarz) Gov us; and four sisters, Elizabeth Mielnick, and this year, Anna Buynicki, Eva Nowak, and Josephine Gow. Family and friends may gather Wednesday, 9 a.m., at the Nicholson Carmon Funeral Home.

443 East Suffield, to be followed by a Mass of the Resurrection, 10 a.m., at Holy Cross Church, Enfield. Burial will be In Holy Cross Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., at the Nicholson 8 Carmon Funeral Home. Donations may be made In her memory to the Holy Cross Church Building Fund, 723 Enfield Enfield, CT 06082. This town-by-town listing Is offered fret by The Hartford Courant.

Paid announcements of death appear below, and may Include the American flag symbol for veterans or for death notices whore its use is requested. Also, In Memorlam and Card of Thanks notices may be telephoned to 241-6392 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 12 to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 7:30 p.m. DEATH NOTICES BIANCULLI. Mary E.

(Pallotti) Pe-trone Bianculli, 99, of 7 Cedar Hill Terrace, Somers, died Sunday (Nov. 26, 1995) in a local nursing home. Born in Hartford, July 22, 1896, daughter of the late Daniel and Isabella (Marino) Pallotti, she lived there most of her life, and also lived in Bloomfleld before moving to Somers. She was a charter member of the Reglna Elina Society in Hartford, St. Luke's Ladies Guild, and a past member of the Hartford Democratic Town Committee.

She was also a member of the Bloomfleld and Somers Senior Citizens, a member of the Gold Star Mothers, and a communicant of All Saint's Church. Her first husband, Joseph Petrone died in 1949 and her second husband, Patrick Bianculli died In 1970. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Eleanor Wewiorskl of Somers; fond sisters-in-law Angel ine Petrone of West Hartford, Amelia Petrone of East Hartford, Victoria Lotito of North Arlington, NJ, and Josephine Tenosky of Kearney, NJ; a treasured friend, Florence Heidorn of Kensington; and several nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces and friends. Her son, James Petrone was a Ball Turrett gunner on a B24 and was killed in action on May 24, 1944 in Yugoslavia, and her son-in-law. Ted Wewiorskl died in 1985.

The funeral will be Wednesday, 9 a.m., from the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main with a Mass in All Saint's Church, 10 a.m. Burial in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloom-field. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. HONIBERG.

Aaron D. Honiberg, 87. of Cromwell, formerly of Hartford and West Hartford, died suddenly Sunday (Nov. 26, 1995) at Hartford Hospital. Mr.

Honiberg was born in Hartford on the 4th of July, 1908. and graduated from Hartford High School and Columbia University, NY. He became a registered pharmacist and opened and operated the former Baltimore Drug Store, Hartford. He also owned the former Honiberg Medical and Surgical Supply Co, Hartford, for many years. Aaron really never retired, having found a second career in the travel industry, which he enjoyed until the time of his death.

Aaron will always be re membered for his great sense ot humor and caring and concern for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved family, his wife, Margaret (Kane) Honiberg; his daughters. Rosemary Rogers and Susan Rofhe, both of Cromwell; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Marnle Honiberg of West Hartford; a brother, Leon Honiberg of NJ; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10 a.m., in the chapel of the Welnstein Mortuary, 640 Farmlngton Hartford.

A Memorial period will be observed at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, 27 Crosshill Road, West Hartford, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society. JOHNSON. Wilbert H. Johnson, 76, of Westbrook, formerly of West Hartford, husband to the late Gladys (Donaghue) Johnson, died Saturday (Nov.

25, 1995) in Essex. Born in Hartford, he lived in West Hartford all his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from the Royal Typewriter, and was a member of the West Hartford Masonic Lodge, and of the Westbrook Elks.

Mr. Johnson leaves a son, Richard D. Johnson of West Hartford and Westbrook; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Norman Pedersen of Brunswick, ME, Suzanne Johnson of West Hartford, and Donna and Ned Obernesser of East Long-meadow, MA; a sister, Astrid Lu-kach of West Hartford; and six grandchildren. The funeral service will be Tuesday, 11 a.mat the Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford. Burial will be In Falrview Cemetery.

West Hartford. Calling hours will be today, 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westbrook Ambulance SHATTUCK. Richard A.

Shattuck, 63, of Vernon, died peacefully at home Saturday (Nov. 25) after a brief illness. He was born in East Brldgewater, MA, and was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Shattuck worked for the Wethers-field and Farmlngton school systems as a teacher, and was also employed by the Town of West Hartford In the positions of Assistant Superintendent of Streets, and Director of Mechanical Maintenance. Richard additionally served as Director of Public Works in South Windsor. Prior to his death, he was employed by Tumble Brook Country Club. While a resident of Farmlngton, Richard was instrumental in establishing the Midget Football League, and devoted many hours to the league as well as to girls' Softball.

He was an avid sports enthusiast, and was a competitive golfer. Richard is survived by his wife of 31 years, Maria (McCarthy) Shattuck; his daughters, Sharon Cyr, and Dana Shattuck, both of Vernon; and his son, Eric Shattuck of Coventry. He will be deeply missed by his four grandchildren who brought him so much joy and love. Richard's family extends their deepest appreciation to all his friends who were so generous during his Illness, and especially to everyone at Tumble Brook Country Club. Friends may call at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Rockville, Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 253 East Center Manchester, CT 06040. STANLEY. Edith (Collins) Stanley, 85, of Essex Court, Centerbrook, formerly of West Main Street, Ivoryton, died Friday (Nov. 24) at Gladeview Health Care Facility, Old Saybrook. She was the wife of the late Albert F.

Stanley. Sr. Mrs. Stanley was born In Brooklyn, NY, Jan. 1, 1910, daughter of the late James and Ellen (Egan) Collins.

She had moved to Ivoryton in 1941, where she and her husband raised their two sons, Albert F. Stanley, Jr. of Middletown, and Judge Richard J. Stanley of Deep River. She served her community in numerous capacities, including as volunteer plane observer in Essex during World War II.

However, she was especially proud to have served as member and secretary of the original Regional 4 District School Board from 1948-1951. She once worked at NBC, where she was secretary to such radio personalities as Phil Lord and Walter Damrosch. For a number of years, she was employed by the Chester Bank, and the New Era newspaper. She Is survived by her two sons; and her grandchildren, Craig of Tampa, FL, Eric, Caroline, and Jay of Deep River: and her sister, Dorothy Vallely of Jacksonville, FL. A memorial service will be Wednesday, Nov.

29, 2 p.m., at the Robinson, Wright Weymer Funeral Home. 34 Main Centerbrook. Burial will be private in Rlverview Cemetery, Essex. There are no calling hours. Contributions In her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurses of the Valley Shore, 8 Essex Plaza, Essex 06426, or to All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O.

Box 576, Ivoryton 06442, or to Meals on Wheels, co Estuary Council, 14 Cross Lane, Old Lyme 06371. TARBOX. Charles S. Tarbox, 59, of 44 Church East Hartford, died Saturday (Nov. 25, 1995) at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Born in Yonkers, NY, the son of the late Charles C. and Lois (Engle) Tar- dox, ne naa uvea in uid saybrook before moving to East Hartford 12 years ago. Mr. Tarbox received his Bachelor's and Master's de grees from Central Connecticut State College. He had been a teacher at Bennett Junior High School, Manchester, for 31 years before his retirement in 1990.

He was a life member of the N.R.A., the M.S.I. Gun Club of Manchester, and the East Windsor Sportsmen's Club. He leaves his daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Chi Dang of Vernon, Margo Tarbox of East Hartford, and Joyce and Ronald Truman of Manchester; two grandchildren, Melissa Dang and Brandon Truman; a sister and two nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m,, at the Ladd-Turkington Funeral Home. 551 TalcottviTle Road (Route 83), Vernon.

Burial will be private in Rlverview Cemetery, Essex. Friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Newington Children's Hospital. 181 E. Cedar Newington 06111.

EAST HARTFORD Callahan 1602 Main St 289-0209 DEATH NOTICES ALLEN. Wilbert "Wynn" Lewis Allen, 56, of 164 Governor New Britain, passed away Thursday (Nov. 23, 1995) at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was a lifelong resident of Hartford, and retired from Pratt Whitney Aircraft. He is survived by two sons, Mark Allen of Manchester, and Gregory Allen of Virginia Beach, VA; three daughters, Kendra Allen of New Britain, Lisa Allen of Hartford, and Paula (Allen) Beckett of Virginia Beach.

VA; his former wife and devoted friend, Joan (Broaden) Allen; two grandchildren. Freddy Falrley of Mississippi, and Cierra Allen of Hartford; two aunts, Virginia Prince and jiette Harris, both of Hartford; and host of cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, 'Alphonso Hayden and Dolly Stroud. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 29, I p.m., with 5.

calling hour at 12 noon, at the Hen- ry L. Fuqua Funeral Service, 94 Granby Bloomf ield. Burial will toe In Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hart-ford. In lieu of flowers, memorial -donations may be made to the Cancer Society, 670 Prospect Hartford 06105, or to Connecticut Hospice, 61 Burban --Drive, Branford 06405-4096. ALEXANDER.

Robert Lee Alexan-' '-der, 62, of 76 Allen Windsor, died Saturday (Nov. 25) at home. He was born in Winnsboro, SC, and had lived In Windsor the last 22 years. He was employed at Con-Isolldated Cigar Co. for 32 years, and for Berk ins Storage Co.

for seven years. He is survlvrd by his wife, Agatha Ettienne Alexander; four sons, Robert K. Alexander 'I and his wife, Eneida of Windsor, Robin Steve Alexander and his wife, Janet of New Britain, Pat- rick K. Alexander and his wife, Melissa of Hartford, and Elvis Al- exander and his wife, Jennifer of East Hartford; two daughters, Soulyn J. Alexander of Windsor, and Debbie Hablb Alexander of Springfield, MA; a brother, Mazie Pearson and his wife, Odetta of Hartford; and seven grandchll-" dren.

Precious memories will also be cherished by nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and a host of devoted friends. He Is also sur-. vived by three brothers-in-law, Vernon, Roston, and Ken; five sls- ters-ln-law, Neressia, Liz, Angela, Rita, and Usella; and a god-daugh-. ter, Michelle Redding. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov.

29, 10 a.m., at St. Michael's Church. 7 Clark Hartford, with calling hour Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7-8 p.m., at the Henry L. Fuqua Fu- neral Chapel, 94 Granby Bloomfleld.

Burial will be In Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. The Henry L. Fugua Funeral Service has charge of arrangements. BERARDUCCI.

Mr. John C. Berarduccl. 84, of Plainville, died Saturday (Nov. 25) at New Britain General Hospital.

Born In Plainville and a lifelong resident, he had been employed at General Electric for many years, retiring In 1976. He was a charter member (50 years) of the Improved Order of Redman, Pequabuck Tribe No. 74. In 1982, he became the Great Sha-chem of Connecticut of the Redman. John Is survived by his sister, Annmarle "Mary" Berarduccl; two brothers, Frank A.

Berarduccl, and Albert L. Berarduccl, all of Plainville; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Lucy A. Berarduccl, who died Jan. 28, 1995; and two brothers, Andrew D.

Berarduccl, and Peter P. Berarduccl. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 9 a.m., from the Plainville Memorial Funeral Home, 106 West Main Plainville, with a Mass, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville.

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, 5-8 p.m.. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bristol VNA, 132 Riverside Bristol 1010..

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