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4th ED. 3rd ED. 2nd ED. 1st ED. B6 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Friday, May 6, 1983 Sidney Skolsky Dies; Hollywood Writer Associated LOS Skolsky, Skolsky, a pioneering Hollywood columnist, producer and broadcast personality whose career spanned more than a half-century, has died of acute Parkinson's disease.

Skolsky died Tuesday one day after his 78th birthday at a Hollywood convalescent home, according to his daughter Steffie Sidney. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Mount Sinai-Forest Lawn Mortuary, she said. Skolsky began his career as a Broadway publicist and, in 1929, took over a Broadway column in the New York Daily News. Transferred to Hollywood in 1932, Skolsky later went to work for the New York Daily Mirror, then the New York Post, and was syndicated nationwide.

"His first love was Broadway. He didn't think he'd like it out here at all. Then he loved film," said Sidney, a producer of televi- One-Car Accident Kills 53-Year-Old OBITUARIES Press sion commercials. "He was barred from MGM because he was the first to tell peo-. ple that there were no backs to the sets, that stars had stuntmen doing their dangerous stunts, that there were stand-ins.

He created the words 'sneak Now they all take this for granted, but during the '30s nobody'd ever heard of it," she said. Her father also contributed to establishing the nickname "Oscar" for the Academy Award statuette. "He was the first newsman to use the word 'Oscar' in print," in a March 1934 column, Sidney said. "He probably interviewed every big star from 1932 on until he retired in 1981," she said, DEATH NOTICES He was an executive assistant in the Office of the State Comptroller in Hartford. He is survived by his mother, Mary (Brady) Donovan of West Hartford.

The funeral will be Saturday at 8:15 a.m., from the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington West Hartford, with a mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. in St. Mark the Evangelist Church, West Hartford. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

CROUSE. Rita I. (Johnson) Crouse, 61, of 177 Retreat Hartford, died Thursday (May 5) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Born in De Witt, lowa, she had lived in Hartford for over 20 years.

Mrs. Crouse worked in the Cheer Cupboard of St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center for the last 11 years. She is survived son, Kenneth M. Johnson of Hartford; a daughter, Judith M.

Fairbanks of Salina, two brothers, Edward Johnson of De Witt, Iowa, and Joseph Johnson of Rock Island, three sisters, Dolores Henning of Hammond, Mildred Adams of Rockwell, lowa, and Genevieve Adams of Watertown, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, 8 a.m., from the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 8:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Mount St.

Benedict Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be the St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, 114 Woodland Hartford, Ct. 06105.

DONOVAN. James J. Donovan, 48, of 78 Englewood West Hartford, died Thursday (May 5, 1983) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, he had lived in West Hartford for 38 years. He was a graduate of Hall High School, and had attended the University of Connecticut.

EDMUNDS. Florence (Horton) Edmunds, 98, formerly of Heritage Cove, Essex, died Wednesday (May 4) at Middlesex Memorial Hospital. Wife of Fred Edmunds Sr. She was a resident of Essex for 20 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Fred Edmunds Jr.

of Pensacola, a granddaughter, Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Bemis, and a greatgranddaughter, Catherine J. Bemis, both of Clinton, N.J. Funeral and burial services will be private. No calling hours.

Robinson, Wright Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Centerbrook, has charge of arrangements. FITZSIMMONS. James E. Fitzsimmons, 70, of West Hartford, died Thursday (May 5) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Hartford, he lived there many years, moving to West Hartford 35 years ago. He was employed by the state of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department for 42 years, retiring in 1973, and was a member of the Church of St. Helena, West Hartford. He leaves a brother, William Fitzsimmons of Manchester; a sister, Mrs. May F.

Ragan of West Hartford; two nephews and two nieces. Funeral services will be Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from the Richard W. Sheehan Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford, with a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in the Church of St. Helena. Burial will be in Mount St.

Benedict Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 3-4 and 6-8 p.m. HAYES. William J. Hayes, 85, of 14 Park Plainville, died unexpectedly Thursday (May 5) at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Newington, after a short illness.

He was born in Farmington, and lived in Plainville for well over 50 years. He was formerly employed by Manning-Armstrong Co. of Hartford, as a salesman, retiring 15 years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. For many years Mr.

Hayes sang as a leading tenor soloist at St. Joseph's Cathedral, as well as many Protestant churches in Hartford, at Sunday services or special occasions. He was a former member of the Hartford Choral Club. He is survived by a brother, James Hayes of Warren, and two nieces, Miss Marie Hayes of Plainville, and Mrs. Ruth Gerrish of Burke, Va.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 9 a.m., from the Plainville Memorial Funeral Home, 106 W. Main Plainville, and at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Farmington. Burial will be in St.

Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville. Calling hours are today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. DEATH NOTICES West Hartford, died Thursday (May 5) at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Collinsville, and had lived in the West Hartford area for 32 years. He was vice president of Colonial Hardware in West Hartford, and retired in late 1966.

He' helped to restart the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, was 'a member of Central Merchant's Association and was its first chairman. He also instigated the first West Hartford Days Program, whose slogan was "Go West for the best." He is survived by two cousins, Muriel Croteau and Verna Scheidel, both of Collinsville. Funeral services will be Saturday (May 7) at 1 p.m., at the Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, 136 S. Main West Hartford, with the Rev. Archie McRee officiating.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. There will be no calling Those who wish may make donations to a charity of the donor's choice. GANTZ. Crystal (Stevens) Gantz 54 Eaton Hartford, widow of Guy R. Gantz, died Thursday (May 5) at her daughter's home in Hartford.

Born in New London, she lived in Hartford for over 50 years. She was a member of South Congregational Church of Hartford, and the Ladies Sewing Club the church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Violet) Jurs of Hartford; a sister, Mrs. Marguertie Reilly of Clarendon, Hills, a grandson, Kenneth R.

Jurs; two great-grandchildren, and two nieces. service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the memorial fund of South Congregational Church, 277 Main Hartford, in her memory. HENNEY. Leslie J. Henney, 81, of HERRERA. Rodolfo Aquije Herrera, died May 4, 1983 in Lima, Peru.

He leaves three sons, Edmundo, Dante, and Rodolfo Aquije, all in Hartford; four grandson; three brothers, a and a sister in Peru. HOLCOMB. Raymond W. Holcomb, 80, of Gorham, Maine, formerly of New Britain, died Wednesday (May 4) in Portland, Maine. He was employed by the Landers, Frary and Clark Co.

for 47 years, and 15 years until his retirement in 1977, with the New Britain National Bank. His wife, the former Dorothy A. (Ripple) Holcomb, died in 1979, and he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Herrick of Gorham, Maine; three sons, Bruce F. Holcomb of Windsor Locks, Burritt R.

Holcomb of Harwinton, and David G. Holcomb of Marstons Mills, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill. Interment in Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Visiting hours will be today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. IANNUCCI. Luigi lannucci, 80, of Solopaca, Prov. di Benevento, Italy, father of Filippo lannucci, died May 5, 1983, in Italy.

Besides his son of Wethersfield, he leaves a daughter, three sons, and eight grandchildren, all in Italy; a daughter-in-law, Maria lannucci, and two grandchildren, all in Wethersfield, and several nieces and nephews. There will be a high funeral mass on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Church, Wethersfield. KARNAS. Piotr Karnas, 65, of 45 School Hartford, husband of Frances (Fiutak) Karnas, died Thursday (May 5) at his home.

He was born in Poland, and had lived Hartford for over 32 years. He was a past president of the Polish National Alliance Lodge No. 464, and was a member of the Polish Army Veteran's Association Post No. 199. He was a communicant of Ss.

Cyril Methodius where he served as an usher and collector. Besides his wife, he leaves a sister, Stanislawa Dymczak in Poland, and a niece and a nephew in Poland. Funeral services will be Saturday, 8:15 a.m.; from the South Green Memorial Home, 43 Wethersfield Hartford, with a mass of Christian burlal at 9 a.m. in Ss. Cyril Methodius Church.

Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Calling hours are today, 7-9 p.m. LEAHEY. Henry M. "Bud" Leahey, 58, of 149 Ratley Road, West Suffield, co-founder and president of Sentry Security and Detective Agency Inc.

of Suffield, died Thursday (May 5) at his home. Born in West Suffield, he had been a lifelong resident. He was a tobacco grower in Suffield, until 1955, when he became a foreman with the American Suppliers of Hartford. In 1972, he co-founded the Sentry Security and Detective Agency in Suffield, serving as its president until his death. Bud was a Navy veteran of World War 11, past commander of the Landry Sic Post No.

9544 V.F.W. of Suffield, past president of the Suffield Lions Club, was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Apollo Lodge No. 59 of Suffield, and a member of All Scotish Rite Bodies. He was a supernumerary police officer in Suffield for 25 years, and was also a Suffield constable. He was a member of the West Suffield Congregational Church.

He leaves two sons, Matthew J. Leahey of Springfield, and Thomas M. Leahey of Alexandria, daughter, Michelle A. Leahey of Windsor Locks; his mother, Hazel (Weatherbee) Leahey of Suffield, and a grandchild. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Nicholson Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St.

(Route 159), Suffield, with burial in West Suffield Cemetery. His family will receive friends today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Suffield Emergency Aide, 450 South or the Suffield Ambulance Association, Box 388, Suffield 06078. DEATH NOTICES KRIKORIAN. Charles Krikorian, 79, of 57 Centerwood Road, Newington, died Tuesday (May 3) at St.

Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He was the widow of Eunice (Girtman) Krikorian. He was born in Erivan, Russian Armenia, and had lived in Wethersfield for 15 years, moving to Newington eight years ago. Mr. Krikorian owned and operated Krikorian Oriental Rugs Inc.

on Fifth Avenue in New York, from 1925 until his retirement in 1960. He is survived by many nephews and nieces, including Gary Krikorian of Mountain View, and Larry Krikorian of Los Angeles, and Shirley Hopkins of Tacoma, Wash. Funeral services will be today, 11 a.m., at the Newington Memorial neral Home, 20 Bonair. with the Rev. Yeprem Kelegian officiating.

Burial will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to St. George Armenian Church, 22 White Hartford. LEONARD.

John A. Leonard, 90, of West Hartford, beloved husband of Eileen (Gaffney) Leonard, died Thursday (May 5) at a local convalescent home. Born in Wallingford, he lived in Meriden, prior to moving to West Hartford. He was a sales engineer with Southern New England Telephone retiring in 1958, after 35 years. He was an Army veteran of World War a member of the American Legion for 61 years, and a member of the Church of St.

Brigid. Besides his wife, he leaves A. Leonard Jr. of Silver Spring, two daughters, Mrs. John (Anne) Hostage of Nashua, N.H., and Mrs.

Raymond (Eileen) Cormier of Newington; a brother, Charles J. Leonard of Charlotte, N.C.; eight grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. A mass of Chrisbe Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Brigid Church.

Interment in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Friends may call one hour prior to the mass at the Richard W. Sheehan Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford. Contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. MacKINNON.

Austin B. MacKinnon, 79, of 15 Adelaide Hartford, died Thursday (May 5, 1983) at Charlotte-Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. Born in Houlton, Maine, he lived in Hartford over 33 years. He retired from Pratt Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepard, Hartford, and a member of the Morning Star Lodge of Warehouse Point.

He is survived by a son, George B. MacKinnon of West Hartford; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, Elm Rocky Hill. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may made contributions to the American School for the Deaf, 139 N. Main West Hartford 06107. O'MEARA. Thomas A. O'Meara, 68, of 118 Dowd Newington, husband of Elaine (Barrett) O'Meara, died Thursday (May 5) at St.

Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Hartford, he had lived in South Windsor, moving to Newington in 1965. He was a graduate of Hartford High School, and was employed by Emhart Manufacturing Co. in Windsor for 30 years, retiring three years ago. Mr.

O'Meara was a member of St. Mary's Church in Newington. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Thomas A. O'Meara of Bridgeport, Timothy S. O'Meara of Hoboken, N.J., and Philip O'Meara of Southington; a daughter, Mary-Ellen Pavlov of Cromwell; two brothers, James W.

of Simsbury, and John O'Meara of Bloomfield; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Borucki of Maplewood, N.J.; a grandson, Alexander Pavlov, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be Saturday at 9 a.m., from the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair followed by a mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church.

Burial will be in West Meadow Cemetery. Friends may call at. home today, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 11061, Newington, Ct.

06111. RAFFA. Frank A. Raffa, 71, of Manning Lane, East Hartford, beloved husband of Ann (Ferrigno) Raffa, died Thursday (May 5) in Pompano, Fla. Born in Hartford, he lived in East Hartford since 1952.

He had owned and operated Raffa's Package Store for 30 years, retiring five years ago. He was a member of St. Christopher's Church, East Hartford, the Knights of Columbus Council 3901 of East Hartford, and Connecticut Package Stores Association. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Frank J. Raffa of South Windsor; a daughter, Carol Barbrick of Palm Beach Gardens, a brother, Dr.

Joseph Raffa of Glastonbury; two sisters, Joyce Yonkunas of East Hartford, and Mary DePasquale of Glastonbury; five grandchildren. Funeral service will be Monday at 9 a.m, from Richard W. Sheehan Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford, with a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Christopher's Church.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Friends may make memorial donations to Connecticut Lung Association, 45 Ash East Hartford. SHEA.

Erwin Shea, died Tuesday (May 3) at Rocky Hill Veterans Home and Hospital. A mass of Christian burial will be today in the Catholic chapel of Rocky Hill Veterans Home. in Col. Raymond Gates Cemetery, Rocky Hill. Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill, has charge of arrangements.

DEATH NOTICES MESKILL. Nettie (Cooley) Meskill, 96, of 368 Park New Britain, died Thursday (May 5) at a local convalescent home after a long illness. Widow of Matthew M. Meskill. Born in New Britain, she was a lifelong resident.

She was a member of the First Church of Christ Congregational, New Britain, a member of the Women's Service League, and the Women's Fellowship of the church. She leaves stepson, William M. Meskill of Newington; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret M. McCahill of Wilton Manors, Fla.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the First Church of Christ Congregational, New Britain. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours one hour to the service. Gifts may be made to the memorial fund of the First Church of Christ Congregational.

Porter Funeral Chamberlain Kensington, has charge of arrangements. SCHUSTER. In Burlington, Mrs. Estella Schuster, 59, of Lyon Road, Burlington, wife of Walter Schuster, died Thursday morning (May 5) at her home. Mrs.

Schuster was born in New Hartford, April 6, 1924, a daughter of the late Leon and Julia (Sztaba) Sekulski, and resided in the area all of her life. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Bernard Schuster of Burlington; three daughters, Ms. Margaret Schuster of Burlington, Mrs. Kevin (Marilyn) Palmer of Bloomfield, and Ms. Bernadette Schuster of Bristol; four brothers, Francis, John, Joseph and Paul Sekulski, all of New Hartford; three sisters, Mrs.

Victoria Firley, Mrs. Harry (Gladys) Clark and Mrs. Leona Marsh, all of New Hartford, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Saturday morning at 8:15 a.m., from the Gleeson Mortuary, Torrington, to St. Mary's Church, Torringfor a mass at 9 a.m.

be in St. Francis New Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mortuary this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Clinic of Bristol Hospital, or to the Salvation Army. UDVARDY.

Alexander K. Udvardy, 52, of 8 Gardner Road, Vernon, died Wednesday (May 4) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Bente (Hansen) Udvardy. He was born in Detroit, Nov. 13, 1930, and had lived in Vernon since 1961.

Prior to retiring in July of 1982, he was employed as a senior engineer in the Systems Group at Pratt Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, where he had worked for 21 years. He was a graduate of Wayne State University, Detroit, and attended the F.G.I. Church of Manchester. Besides his he is survived by his mother, Eileen Udvardy of Madison Heights, a son, Michael Udvardy, and a daughter, Melissa Udvardy, both at home; two brothers, Robert Udvardy and John Udvardy, both of Livonia, a sister, Mrs. Barbara Gorske of Bridgeman, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m., at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Rockville Public Health Nursing Association, 26 Park Rockville, Ct. 06066, to the American Cancer Society, 237 E.

Center Manchester, Ct. 06040, or to the F.G.I. Church, 749 Main Manchester, Ct. 06040. WALKER, Andrew A.

Walker, 65, of East Elmhurst, L.I., N. died Wednesday (May 4) at home. Husband of Grace (Cooper) Walker. Born in Brunswick, he lived in Hartford many years before moving to New York. He was the son of Mrs.

Susie (Walker) Thomas of Hartford, and the late Rev. R.L. Walker. He served overseas with United States Army during World War II. He was a gradvate of New York University, and retired last years as a supervisor in the New York Department of Social Services.

He was also a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Besides his wife, and mother, he leaves a son, Jaison Walker of Long Island, N. two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Walker Faust, and Mrs. Andrea Walker Carter, both of Laurelton, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs.

Evelyn Paramore of Hartford; three grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral will be Saturday at 12 Hopewell service, Baptist Church, 265 Enfield Hartford, with the Rev. George Exum, officiating. Burial will be in at the convenience of the family. Calling hours: today, p.m.

at James Funeral Home, 2016 Main Hartford FUNERALS MOORE. The funeral of Thomas Vincent Moore of 57 Webster Court, Newington, beloved husband of Loretta (Albert) Moore, will be Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Spirit. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 670 Prospect Hartford, Ct. 06105. SHIPMAN. Funeral service for George H.

Shipman of 616 Buttonbail Lane, Glastonbury, who died Wednesday (May 4), will be today at Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Glastonbury, with the Rev. Carl F. Schultz officiating. Burial will be private at the family's convenience in Old Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Glastonbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O.

Box 453, Glastonbury. DEATH NOTICES PONCHAK. Julius George Ponchak, 79, bandmaster, U.S. Navy retired, of El Cajon, formerly of East Hartford, died at Hillside 12. Born in Hartford, Sept.

10, 1903, Hospital, San Diego, A April he was the son of the late Andrew and Theresa (Taksar) Ponchak of East Hartford. He enlisted in 1920, retired 1946 with 26 years of service. He was one of five brothers who served their country in World War II. After his retirement from the Navy, he was postmaster in Bostonia, for 10 years. He leaves three sisters, Margaret Bacon of Warehouse Point, Grace Dauble, and Dorothy Sullivan of Glendale, N.Y.; five brothers; Alexander Ponchak of West Hurley, N.

Harry Ponchak of East Hartford, Edward Ponchak of Marlborough, Albert Ponchak of Westfield, N.J., and Robert Pon: chak of Glastonbury; 12 nieces and nephews. Services were held in San Diego, Calif. VAN DEUSEN. Ann Marie (Most) Van Deusen, 81, of 161 Lake Road; Andover, died Wednesday Windham Memorial Hospital. Widow of Charles J.

Van Deusen: Born in Pennsylvania, she was a resident of Andover for 41 years. She retired from Coventry School System in 1968 after 19 years of teaching service. She was a mem: ber of the Andover Grange, and the Andover Congregational Church for many years. She is survived by a son, Charles J. Van Deusen of St.

Petersburg, a daughter, Mrs. Betty Lou Cardini of Andover; five sisters, and eight grandchildren. Funeral service will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Andover Congregational Church: Burial will be in Townsend Cemetery, Andover. Calling hours Saturday, 7-9 p.m.

at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to Andover Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Fund, or to the Andover Congregational Church Memorial Fund. OLD SAYBROOK A 53-yearold man was killed Thursday in a one-car accident near his home. John Downie Jr. of 122 Schoolhouse Road was pronounced dead at the scene of the 1:34 p.m.

accident. Old Saybrook police said Downie was traveling on Schoolhouse Road, near Beacon Hill Road, when his car went off the right side of the road and rolled over. He was alone in the car. Downie's body was taken to the state medical examiner's office for an autopsy. Lottery Winner Plans To Spend A 43-year-old Milford man won $100,000 Thursday in the Connecticut Lottery's Rainbow Jackpot show.

The winner, Max Andranovich, said he planned to "spend (the money) and enjoy it while I'm still young." Andranovich is the manager of the Town Fair tire store in Bridgeport. His wife, Beverly, is a homemaker. They have four children. Other winners Thursday were: Pauline Kulig of Bristol, Carol Caruso of West Suffield, Mildred Brophy of New Haven, and Robert Ford of Watertown, $2,000. DEATH NOTICES BAARS.

Fedo G. Baars, 77, of 6 Sioux Road, East Hartford, formerly of Portland, died Thursday (May 5) at home, after a long illness. Born in Kiel, West Germany, Aug. 25, 1905, he was a retired machinist at Pratt Whitney division of United Technologies, East Hartford. He leaves his wife, Louise (Weimer) Baars; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was predeceased by a son, Edwin P. Baars. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main Portland. Interment will follow in Swedish Cemetery, Portland. Calling hours are today, 7-9 p.m.

at the funeral home. BAILEY. Edna M. Bailey, wife of Carl W. Bailey of 15 31st Iste Of Palms, S.C., formerly of Wallingford, died Thursday (May 5) at her home.

She was born Jan. 28, 1916, in Woburn, daughter of the late Edwin T. and Lottie (Rollins) Bailey Sr. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Carl W. Bailey 111 Isle Of Palms, S.C., and David BaiPot ley of West Simsbury; a brother, Edwin T.

Bailey Jr. of Hudson, N. and four grandchildren. Services will be private. It is suggested that gifts in her memory be sent to the McLean Home, the Hospice Program, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, Ct.

06070. BROWN. Mrs. Margaret M. Brown of 126 Ness Drive, Arbroath, Scotland, died Tuesday (May 3).

She leaves a brother, Patrick J. Kinney of Berlin. CIRIELLO. Thomas R. Ciriello, 73, of Hartford, died Wednesday (May 4) at St.

Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Born in Sessa Aurunca, province of Caserta, Italy, he lived in the Hartford area all his life. He retired seven years ago from the City of Hartford. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Jennie) Musolino of Windsor; a brother, Anthony Ciriello of Canton; several nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Ann Serra, and a brother, James Ciriello. Funeral service will be Saturday at 8:15 a.m. at D'Esopo Wethersfield Chapels, 277 Folly Wethersfield, with a mass of Christian burial at 9 at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Hartford. Burial in Mount St.

Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours: today, 7-9 p.m. CARD OF THANKS The family of Arden. Hopper wish to thank those many friends and neighbors, who expressed their sympathy and support during out recent loss. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Wayne Williams; who passed away six years ago today.

If we could have one life time wish one dream that would come true, We'd pray with all our hearts for yesterday and you. Your Family In Loving Memory of ROBERT M. CONNORS May 5, 1944-May 6, 1979 Remembering the times you were here, We miss you Bobby as we start another year without you. Wife, Marie Sons, John, Chris and Bryan DEATHS ANDOVER Ann Marie Van Deusen, 161 Lake Road BRISTOL Eva M. Chapin, 11-A Birchwood Drive BURLINGTON Estella Schuster, Lyon Road EAST HARTFORD Fedo G.

Baars, 6 Sioux Road Frank A. Raffa, Manning Lane ESSEX Florence H. Edmunds, Heritage Cove HARTFORD Thomas R. Ciriello Crouse, 177 Retreat Ave. Crystal S.

Gantz, 54 Eaton St. Piotr Karnas, 45 School St. Austin B. MacKinnon, 15 Adelaide St. MIDDLETOWN Elizabeth Voeth, 646 High St.

NEW BRITAIN Nettie C. Meskill, 368 Park St. NEWINGTON Charles Krikorian, 57 Centerwood Road Thomas A. O'Meara, 118 Dowd St. PLAINVILLE William J.

Hayes, 14 Park St. ROCKY HILL Erwin Shea TERRYVILLE Kathleen H. Folsom, 129 N. Riverside Ave. VERNON Alexander K.

Udvardy, 8 Gardner Road WEST HARTFORD James J. Donovan, 78 Englewood Ave. James E. Fitzsimmons Leslie J. Henney John A.

Leonard WEST SUFFIELD Henry M. Leahey, 149 Ratley Road OUT-OF-STATE Edna M. Bailey, Isle Of Palms, S.C. Julius Ponchak, El Cajon, Calif. Andrew A.

Walker, East Elmhurst, L.I., N. Y. COUNTRY Margaret M. Brown, Arbroath, Scotland Rodolfo Aquije Herrera, Lima, Peru Luigi lannucci, Solapaca, Italy.