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3rd ED. B6 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Wodnesday, July 3, 1985 Obituaries James A. Dewar, 88; Invented Twinkies Cakes Los Angeles Times believe in the things," he once said. "I fed them to my four kids, and they James A. Dewar, who made the feed my 15 grandchildren.

world a little sweeter when he in- My boy Jimmy played football for vented Twinkles 55 years ago, has the Cleveland Browns. My other son, died at the age of 88. Bobby, played quarterback for the Despite being labeled as junk food University of Rochester. Twinkles of such unfavorable publicity Dewar, who died Sunday In Fair by nutritionists and becoming the never hurt them." object as the so-called "Twinkies Defense" View Baptist Home in Downers in the 1979 Dan White murder case in Grove, a Chicago suburb, began his San Francisco, the little cakes with career in 1920, peddling. poundthe -sweet creamed sugar fill- cakes from a horse-drawn wagon for ing have become part of America's Continental Baking Co.

By 1930 Host- he diet and folklore. was manager of the company's Dewar, who said he ate at least ess Bakery in Chicago. two packets of Twinkies The Great Depression was well vigorously defended the wholesome- under way. "We needed a Dewar good twoness of the snack. pack, nickel number," people say Twinkies are called in a 1980 had interview.

bakery molds Folklore the quintessential junk food, but I Hostess already John Sterling, 78; Headed Stanford Los Angeles Times John Ewart Wallace Sterling, the widely honored educator who was president of Stanford University for nearly 20 years, died Monday night -at his home in Woodside, after a battle with cancer, the university Tuesday. He was 78. A member during his lifetime of of academic and public committees, the boards of directors of four major corporations five of California's most clubs, Sterling was the reciplent of many major awards, includting the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Legion d'Honneur of France and the Order of the British Empire. The man who preferred to be called Wallace or "Wally" was president of Stanford in 1949 when classes were still crowded with veterans of World War II. He held the post until 1968, long enough to see the sons and daughters of those veterans.

Under his guidance, Stanford both grew bigger and stayed small. The graduate program was vastly upgraded and Stanford became the first major U.S. university to establish branches overseas. But the enrollment remained relatively small by major university standards 11,500, almost half of them graduate students. "The job of a university president is to take all the blame and share all the credit," Sterling once said.

During his tenure, the university's accomplishments were many, the and side the of ledger weighed heavily on credit: The faculty grew four times as fast as the student body, giving the school one of the best teacher-pupil ratios in the country, adding such eminent educators as historian David Potter, mathematician Edward Begel and novelist-critic Albert Guerard. The graduate programs, ranked 13th in the nation in 1957, had moved up to third place by the time Sterling retired In September 1968, Five undergraduate campuses were established in Europe and seven graduate centers were opened around the world. Gifts and bequests to the university totaled nearly $330 million, 10 times the amount raised in the 40 years before Sterling became president. The value of the physical plant in Palo Alto rose from $22 million to $145 million. Jack Dennerley; Ex-Judge, Fire Chief Jack Dennerley, a former judge, businessman, fire chief and sports enthusiast, who was active in and civic affairs in Union, died at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, Mass.

He was 80. Dennerley organized the Union Volunteer Fire Department In 1958 served as its chief for seven years. He was born in England, came to Springs in 1924 and moved Union in 1944. In Union, he quickly got involved in the court system, JAMES A. DEWAR Invention Part of first as a clerk of the former Union Justice Court and later as deputy judge.

He was judge from 1955 to 1960. He retired as personnel director at Warren Woolen where he worked for 48 years. Dennerley served terms as police and fire commissioner, fire marshal, civil defense director, registrar of voters and justice of the peace. He was a standout soccer player in Worcester, and was named to the Massachusetts all-star soccer Vito Petraitis, Murderer; Gave Savings to Children The convicted murderer of a Windsor grocer, who two months ago donated his life savings to a program for deprived children "so they wouldn't end up making the same mistakes he did," has died of cancer at age 73. Vito "Barney" Petraitis, who was paroled from Connecticut State Prison in Wethersfield in 1948 and worked as a baker, the trade he learned in prison, died Sunday near Bronson, where he had retired.

In April, Petraitis donated to the Florida Sheriff's Youth Fund, "I think probably in his mind this twas kind of a paying back to society for the wrong he felt he did," "said Jim Mason, spokesman for the Flordia youth fund. Petraitis was convicted of killing Body Pulled From To Be United Press International WASHINGTON A body believed to be that of a 14-year-old Connecticut youth was recovered from the Potomac River near Bolling Air Force Base, city police said Tuesday. The body, discovered by a fisherman Monday night, appeared to be that of Daniel Shields of Wilton, who was presumed to have team in the early 1930s. He was the first soccer coach for the Connecticut Aggies at Connecticut State College, now the University of Connecticut. In addition, he was active in civic affairs, including the Boy Scout Committee and the Ionic Fellow Craft Club, which he founded.

He was also an auxiliary and special state trooper for 42 years. He was the widower of Stella (Squires) Dennerley. He leaves a son, two daughters and a grandson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Introvigne Funeral Home, 95 E.

Main Stafford Springs. G. Crocker; Minister The Rev, G. Rowell Crocker, former curate at Holy Trinity Church in Middletown, died at Hartford Hospital Monday at the age of 89. A Wethersfield resident for more than 20 years, Crocker started as a minister in 1928 in served Eastport, in Maine.

churches He Massachusetts in New also Hampshire and before coming to Connecticut, where he was a pastor: at churches in Ansonia, New Haven, Watertown and North Branford. After retiring, he took the curate position part-time at Holy Trinity in Middletown, where he served for nearly 15 years, until the early 1980s. He graduated from Bangor (Maine) Theological Seminary In 1932, and from Berkeley Divinity School in New Haven in 1942. Born in Somerville, Crocker was a member of Christ Church Cathedral of Hartford. He leaves his wife, Edna L.

Crocker, a son and daughter, seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, Torrington Seeks To Overturn Award By DEBORAH PETERSEN Courant Staff Writer An attorney for the city of Torrington filed three motions in federsal court Tuesday seeking to overturn a landmark, $2.6 million judgment against police officers accused of protecting a woman from her estranged One of the motions filed by attorney Jesse M. Frankl of West Hartford requests a new trial, and anothver asks U.S. District Judge M. Joseph Blumenfeld to overturn the jury's verdict and award.

On June 25, the federal jury agreed with Tracey Thurman of that police violated her rights by failing to her from a brutal attack by her husband. The jury awarded Thurman $2.3 and her 3-year-old son, "CJ" Thurman $300,000 the psychological damages from the attack on his mother. June 10, 1983, Thirman's hus- DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES In the now familiar shape used to bake short-cakes and sold only durIng the season. It was Dewar's inspiration to fill the cakes with a -cream mixture, the formula for still a tightly held secret. The name also was Dewar's inspiration, On a sales trip, he spotted a sign advertising "Twinkle Toe Shoes" and he simply adapted it to his product.

By 1980, Twinkles were selling at about 1 billion annually, By 1980, Twinkles had Twinkies caught on immediately. brated in song and story and, according to a Continental spokesman, were selling at about 1 billion annually. DEATH NOTICES DENNERLEY. Jack Dennerley, 80, of 25 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, died Tuesday (July 2, 1985) at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, Mass. He was born in Denton, England, and came to Stafford Springs In 1924, He was widower of the Stella (Squires) Dennerley, and was 8 retired personhel director at Warren Woolen Company after having been with the company 48 years.

He was a member of Ionic Lodge No. 110, A.F.&A.M., and served as Worshipful Master from 1933-39- 40-77. From 1929-1933 he was a member of the South Wordester, soccer team, and th 1933 chosen for the Massachusetts All-Star Soccer Team which toured New Brunswick, Canada, winning all games played. Mr. Dennerley received an All American Shield for Soccer.

From 1928- 1936 he was first soccer coach for the Connecticut Aggies, Connecticut State College, now the University of Connecticut. In 1940 he was. a member the Court of Burgesses. He served as Commissioner of Police and Fire Commissioner. In 1944 Mr.

Dennerley moved to Union and was appointed clerk of the Union Justice Court. He later became Deputy Judge. In 1945- 1950 he was appointed chairman the new school bullding committee. In 1945 he was also elected Registrar of Voters, and from 1946-1975 he was an elected Justice of the Peace. From 1946-1981 Mr.

Dennerley was a member of the Boy Scout Committee. In 1947-1948 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 9th Masonic, District. From 1944-1961 he was DIrector of Civil Defense in Union, From 1948-1972 he was appointed town Fire Marshall. From 1955- 1960 was Judge of the Union JusfIce Court, In 1958 he organized the Union Volunteer Fire Department and served. as Its chief seven years.

In 1961 he was founder and member of the lonic Fellow Craft Club. He was an auxiliary special state trooper 42 years and unit leader at Troop for Auxiliary State Troopers. In 1966 he was appointed Grand Representative of the United Grand Lodge of land In the Grand Ladge Connecticut, In 1962 he was awarded the Pierpont Edwards Medal tor outstanding Masonic and civic work, In addition, Mr. Dennerley was a member of Stafford Springs Congregational Church, served as its School Superintendent seven years and was a deacon four years. He Is survived by a son, John T.

Dennerley; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Mancini and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Bragdon; a granddaughter, Lee Ann Mancini; a grandson, Roger Bragdon, all of Union; several cousins. Funeral will be Friday, 2 p.m.. at Introvigne Funeral Home, 95 E.

Main Stafford Springs, with burial In Union Center Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Masonic service will be held Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial tions may be made to the Union Volunteer Fire Department, Union 06076 or Jack Dennerley Scholarship Fund, established In 1980, Athletic Development Fund for Soccer, U-53, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06268. HOGAN.

Miss Sarah 81, of West Hartford, died Monday (July 1) at a local convalescent home. Born In Hartford, she had lived there most of her lIfe, movIng to West Hartford several years ago. She was a member of St. Peter Claver Church, West Hartford, and was also 8 member of the church social club. Miss Hogan is survived by two cousins, William Hogan and Phyllis Hogan, both of Syracuse, N.Y.

Funeral will be Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from the Sheehan Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford, followed by a mass of Christian burlal, 10 a.m., in St, Peter Claver Church. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. Calling, hours are Friday, 7-9 p.m. tions may be made to the Memorial Fund of St.

Peter Claver Church. IERARDI. Lucy lerardl, 66, of Hartford, died Tuesday (July 2) at Hartford Hospital. Born In Hartford, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She retired two years ago from G.

Fox Co. after 40 years of service. She Is survived by her mother, Mrs. Rocco (Agatha Lattanzio) lerardi of West Hartford; her sister, Mrs. Katherine Clapper of West Hartford; a nephew, Roger R.

Clapper of West Hartford; a great-nephew, Ryan Clapper of West Hartford. Funoral service will be Friday, 8:15 a.m., at D'Esopo Wethersfleld Chapels, 277 Folly Brook Wethersfleld, with a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m., In St. Justin Church, Hartford. Burlal will be in Mount St. Benedict Cometery, Bloomfield.

Calling hours are Thursday, 2-4 p.m. PAJAK. Frank, 76, July 1. Arrangements: Gennaro J. Capoblanco, Funeral Director, Greater Hartford Funeral Home, 598 Farmington Hartford.

HAVERBACK. Betty (Baron) Haverback, of Chicago, formerly of Hartford, died Monday (July 1, 1985) In Chicago, She was the widow of Abraham Haverback. She loaves four children, and five sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Natalle Tarre of Bloomfield. Funeral and burial were private In Chicago.

CHRISTIE. Arthur Christle, 70, of 15 Carney Road, Enfield, husband of Virginia (Salley) Christie, died Tuesday (July 2) at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Manchester, N.H., and was a resident of Enfleld the last 35 years. He was employed at Pratt Whitney 25 years, and later was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, Enfleld, 25 years, retirIng in 1979, He was also a Navy veteran a member of Washington Irving Council No.

50, Knights of Columbus, a former member of the Hazardville Department, and a member and Thompsonville Fire Department. Mr. Christie was a communicant of St. Martha's Church, Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Llyn and Diane Christie, both of Enfleld, and Karen Christie of Windsor Locks; a brother, Richard Christle of Nashua, N.H.; a sister, Evelyn Gregg of Nashua, 6:15 N.H. Funeral will be Saturday, a.m., from Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, followed by a liturgy of Christian burial, 9 a.m., In St.

Martha's Church, Interment will be Enfleld Street Cemetery, The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. COOLEY. Roy E. Cooley, 80, of 463 W. Main Stafford Springs, died Tuesday (July 2, 1985) at Johnson Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Somers, and came to Stafford Springs many years ago and was the widower of the late Ruth (Crane) Cooley. He was a manufacturer Cooley Spray Equipment Works of Stafford and was a member of Wolcott Lodge No. 60 of Stafford. He is survived by a son, Carroll D. Cooley of Stafford Springs; two sisters, Mrs.

Ruth Dominguez of Miami Beach, Mrs. Marion Heath of Somers; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Friday, 10 a.m., at West Cemetery, Somers. Introvigne Funeral Home 95 E. Main Stafford Springs, is in charge of arrangements.

There are no calling hours. Memorial donations: may be made to the Second Congregational Church of Stafford at West Stafford, 481 W. Main Stafford Springs, Ct. 06076. CROCKER.

Rev. G. Rowell Crocker, 89, of Wethersfield, died. at Hartford Hospital Monday (July, 1, 1985). He was born in Somerville, and was a member of Christ Church Cathedral of Hartford.

His last parish was Holy Trinity Church, Middletown. He gradvated from Theological Seminary In Bangor, Maine in 1932, and graduated from Berkley Divinity School, New Haven, In 1942. He served churches In Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and had spent over 40 years in Connecticut. He Is survived by his wife, Edna L. Crocker of Wethersfield; a son, Richard Crocker of Branford; a daughter, Helen Burnett of Longmont, a sister, Ruth Furbish of Hartford; seven grandchildren, and a greatgrandchild, Funeral service be held today, 1 p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, with the Right Rev.

Bradford Hastings presiding. Burial will be In Rose HIll Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. There are no calling hours. Friends wishing may send contributions to the Bishop's Fund for Human Need, Diocesan House, 1335 Asylum Hartford, Ct. 06105.

Rose HIll Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill, Is in charge of arrangements. LEPPERT. Charlotte (Bronson) Leppert of 544 New Britain Newington, wife of Albert Leppert, died Monday (July 1) at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Roxbury and had lived In Newington the last 49 years. Mrs.

Leppert was a member of the Horace Bushnell Congregational Church, Hartford, and the Womens' Club of Newington. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Paul B. Lepport of Wethersfleld; a sister, Ellen B. Ryerson of Clinton; two grandchildren, David Leppert and Pamela J. Leppert.

Funeral will be Friday, 1 p.m., at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonalr Newington, with the Rev. Mark Welch Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corp, P.O, Box 11061, Newington 06111, NUCCIO, Harold C. Nuccio, 65, husband of Lorene (Wells) Nucclo, of 21 Winding Lane, Enfield, died Tuesday (July 2) at home. He was born In Enfield, and was a lifetime resident of the community. He was employed as a test technician for Northeast Utilities 33 years, retiring In June, 1985. Mr.

Nucclo was an Air Force veteran of WWII, and a member of the Post No. 17, ItalianAmerican Veterans. He was a communicant Martha's Church. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Richard H. Nucclo of Milwaukee, four daughters, Mrs.

Dianne Glembockl of Enfield, Mrs. Gall Salzarulo of Southwick, and Theresa and Lori Nucclo, both at home; a brother, William Nuccio of Enfield; a sister, of Enfleld; four grandchildren, Military funeral will be Friday, 9 a.m., from Leete-Stevens Enfleld Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfleld, followed by a liturgy of Christian burial, 10 a.m., In St. Martha's Church. Burial will be In St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery.

His family will recelve friends at the funeral home, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 40 Woodland Hartford 05105, MASSARO. Rockey R. Massaro, 85, of 738 E. Main Branford, died Tuesday (July 2) at home.

She was a communicant of survived St. by Therese's her Church. She Is husband, Anthony Massaro; two daughters, Louise Collins of North Branford, and Frances er, Frank Rubbo of Windsor; a sisYinger of Arnold, a ter, Rose Carlson of Stone Mountain, nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, 10 a.m., In St. Therese's be In Church.

Interment will Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call at al Home, 504 Main Memorial Branford, the W. S. Clancy Thursday, 6-8 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice 61 Burban Drive, Branford, Ct. 06405. MORRELL. B. Christine (Olsen) Morrell, 87, of 111 Cider Mill Road, Bolton, formerly of Terryville, died Thursday (June 27) at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Widow of Wesley E. Morrell, she was born In Lowell, May 12, 1898, and lived many years in Terryville before moving to Bolton 14 years ago. She Is survived by a daughter, Beverlie K. Davis, with whom she made her home. In Bolton; two sons, Robert Keniston of Terryville, and Gerald Keniston of Hawail; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held urday (June in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford, Mass. Memorial donations may be made to East Rockville River, 26 Park Rockville, Nursing Association, Ct. 06066. Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester, had charge of arrangements. SAWYER.

Stacia (Adams) Sawyer, 74, formerly of Retreat Avenue, Hartford, died Tuesday (July a local convalescent home. She was born in Pennsylvania and was a former resident of New Britain, having lived in Hartford for the last 36 years. Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., Rose HIll Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky HIll. Burial, Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky HIll. There are no calling hours, SCHEFISCH.

Robert G. Schefisch, 82, of Chaplin, died Monday (July 1) at his home following a long Illness. Mr. Schefisch was a time resident and former Dog Warden 'of Coventry, is survived by his wife, Doris; and their children, Col Tierney, Susan (Scheflsch) Kukevitch, Sherry Spencer; and a grandson, Ian Spencer, Services are private. TERRY.

Linda (Brakeley) Terry, 32, of Essex, died Monday (July 1) of heart fallure In Stamford. Mrs. Terry graduated from Darlen High School and attended Pitzer College, Claremont, Callf. She was the owner of the Halcyon Flag Company of Essex and manager of Essex sales office of the Inflatable Boat Company, was a trustee of the Connecticut River Foundation. Mrs.

Terry is sur. vived by her husband, Michael Terry a daughter, Sarah Louise Terry; a son, Jesse Miller Terry; two sisters, Joan Brakeley, of Neosho, Deborah Burt of Smithers, British Columbia; and a half brother, George A. Brakeley Ill of New Canaan. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

George A. Brakeley Jr of Darien. A memorial service will be held, 1 p.m., Sunday (July 7) at Congregational Church, of Essex. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Mrs. Terry's memory may be sent to Connecticut River Foundation, Steam Boat Dock, Essex, Ct.

06426. Lawrence Funeral Home, Darien, Is in charge of. arrangements. Joseph J. Boulanger of Windsor in an attempted robbery July 11, 1931, just before midnight as the store manager was walking home on Broad Street in Windsor.

Late last month, Florida Gov. Robert Graham restored Petraitis's civil rights. He lost his voting rights, among others, when convicted of murder when he was 19. Petraitis and his cousin, Tony Klim, were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death, but the sentences were later commuted to life. He worked several years in Connecticut, kept to himself and lived frugally.

He was married for a short time, but was later divorced and had no children. He retired to Florida in 1972, living alone in a trailer. Potomac River Connecticut Youth drowned in the river over the weekend, police said. Shields, who was in the Washington area as part of a July Fourth vacation, fell off the bow of a powerboat into the river when the vessel apparently hit a wave Saturday, harbor police said. Witnesses reported seeing the youth strike his head as he fell into the water and said the boat then passed over him.

band, Charles Thurman, stabbed her 13 times in the neck, arms and face outside a friend's home and kicked her in the head. The attack put Tracey Thurman in a coma for eight days and in the hospital for months, and left her partially paralyzed. The motion for a new trial says errors were made in the case. One error occurred in the judge's comments to the jury, which were not supported by evidence or mentioned in the complaint, the motion states. The third motion asks for a delay of any payments to Thurman while the case is reconsidered, Frankl said.

Frankl declined further comment Tuesday night. No hearing date was set because Blumenfeld is on vacation. Thurman sued the city of Torrington and 29 police officers for $3.5 million, saying police did not protect her from her estranged husband. The jury found that 24 current and former police officers, including retiring Police Chief Anthony A. Neri, violated her constitutional rights by paying less attention to her complaints because they itivolved do- In Memoriam In Loving Meinory of RAYMOND KATZ Who passed away July 3, 1984 Loving memories of you WIll be with us always.

Wife, Children and Grandchildren In Loving Tribute to GERALDINE T. MCBRIDE "Mother of the Corner" Lord, now thy lay Me down to steep, Thy tasks at hand Are now complete. If I shall die before I wake, Please spare their lives from death's cruel fate. Love, Lester Jasper McBride mestic violence. Thurman had said a Torrington police officer saw her husband kick her but stood by and did nothing until other police officers arrived.

She also said the attack would never had occurred if police had responded properly and sooner to her repeated complaints about harassment and death threats by her husband, Police denied the accusations, saying Thurman had told police she did not want her husband errested. Charles Thurman is serving a 15- year prison term for the attack, and the couple has divorced. Tracey Thurman had started divorce proceedings before the attack. The case represented the first time a judge allowed a woman to sue police and a municipality on the grounds that she received less protection to prevent abuse by her husband that people filing similar complaints involving strangers, Lawyers in the case said it could have national implications on the way police treat domestic disputes. Associated Press reports are incorporated in this story.

Deaths BRANFORD Rockey R. Massaro, 738 E. Main St. CHAPLIN Robert G. Schefisch ENFIELD Arthur R.

Christie, 15 Carney Road Harold C. Nuccio, 21 Winding Lane Bertha J. Smola, 108 Spring St. ESSEX Linda B. Terry HARTFORD Rev.

G. Rowell Crocker Lucy lerardl Stacia A. Sawyer MANCHESTER Carl A. Gustafson, 13 Chestnut St. NEW BRITAIN Salvatore A.

Nocera, Daly Avenue NEWINGTON Charlotte B. Leppert, 544 New Britain Ave. STAFFORD SPRINGS Roy E. Cooley, 463 W. Main St.

UNION Jack Dennerley, 25 Kinney Hollow Road WEST HARTFORD OUT-OF-STATE Betty B. Haverback, Chicago, All. 1.