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THE HARTFORD COURANT TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016 B5 OBITUARIES GANDARA, Hilda Lara KRACH, Franciszek 'Frank' KLIKUSZOWIAN, Aniela MAZANOWSKI, Kazmier J. GRISWOLD, III, Albert Deming 'Bud' Mr. Kazmier J. Mazanowski Albert of Harwinton, passed away on Deming Griswold, III, 68, a long-term resi M2h Franciszek 1 "Frank" Krach, 91, of East Hartford, be May 23rd in Tor-rington at the age of 94, surrounded by his loving family. Mr.

Mazanowski is survived by his children and their spouses: Cathryn Carpenter and her husband Don of Falmouth, MA; Paul Mazanowski of Burlington, CT; Janet Brookes and her husband Paul of Warwick, Rl; James Mazanowski of Tampa, FL; Jerry Mazanowski and his wife Gail of Southlake, TX; Dr. Donald Mazanowski and his wife Jane of Swanzey, NH; Thomas Mazanowski of Plymouth, CT; Laurie Mazanowski of Wolcott, CT, in addition to ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Waclaw and Maryann Mazanowski of Terryville, CT; his brother Joseph of Albany, NY; his sister Bernice Grodecki of Terryville, CT; his wife of 35 years, Alice (Yaknunas); and his former spouse Mary-Ann Redman. Mr. Mazanowski was born on July 6, 1921 in Terryville, CT.

A graduate of Terryville High School, he completed a degree in aeronautical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as part of the Navy's VI 2 program. He was a veteran, serving as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy at the conclusion of World War II. In 1960, he completed construction of his family home in Harwinton, CT where he resided until his death. Mr.

Mazanowski was employed as an aeronautical engineer at Pratt Whitney Aircraft for nearly forty years. An accomplished college basketball player, Mr. Mazanowski was also an avid golfer and fisherman. He loved singing in his local church choir. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Casimir Church in Terryville on June 6th at Interment will follow at Saint Peter's Cemetery in Torrington.

A celebration of Mr. Maza-nowski's life will be held at the family home in Harwinton following the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Red Cross, Hilda Lara Gandara, 88, was born in Camaguey, Cuba. She was the daughter of the late Miguel Lara and Dulce Maria Alvarado. The oldest of eight children, she was responsible for taking care of her you-i-inger siblings.

Growing up on a cattle farm instilled in her the values of hard work and sacrifice. At 15, she met her future husband, Pablo. It was love at first sight. After a five-year courtship, they married and enjoyed a 50-year marriage. Hilda's journey has always been unique.

In Cuba, she graduated from a military college for women, a rare event at the time, and was senior year First Cadet. Later, she taught first grade and home economics in Cuba's rural schools. After the imposition of the Castro regime, Pablo became a political prisoner. She sought refuge for him in Mexico and stayed behind with her daughter, Marilda. In 1960, the family reunited in the United States.

They settled in West New York, New Jersey, where Hilda faced the hardships known to every non-English speaking immigrant. She worked in factories and ultimately became a seamstress making original designer samples in Manhattan's garment district. She was a proud member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Hilda and Pablo relocated to Hartford in the mid 70's to care for their grandson while their daughter attended law school. She provided love and support to her daughter as she pursued her law school and corporate career.

The Gandaras opened New York Fashions in 1975, a retail clothing business operated successfully on Park Street for 30 years. The business thrived as a result of their hard work. Hilda quickly became a pillar of the Latino business establishment and a highly respected member of the Latino Community. When the Park Street Corridor was facing adverse conditions as a result of drugs and violence, understanding the hardship and threats faced by merchants and community members, she took a leadership role in reviving the Spanish American Merchants Association (S.A.M.A.), giving it a powerful voice in resolving significant challenges. She served as chair of S.A.M.A for three years.

Hilda was a driving force behind the renaissance of Park Street. She was a devoted grandmother to her only grandchild, Paul Alfonso. In her last years, she also found joy in her two great-grandchildren Alex and Ava. Hilda is survived by her daughter, Marilda Lara Gandara and son-in-law, Scott O'Keefe; her grandson, Paul Alfonso and his wife, Kristen; greatgrandchildren Ava Lara and Alexander James; sisters Olga, Aida and Mirtha; brother Luis; numerous nieces and nephews, friends and Maria Luisa Cruz, a special family friend. She had survived her husband, Pablo; sister, Dulce; and brothers Miguel and Raul.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 4 pm 8 pm at Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Patrick Saint Anthony Church located at 285 Church Street in Hartford at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 where we will celebrate her life. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. The family thanks the caring staff and friends at Atria Hamilton Heights and staff at Hartford Hospital. For online condolences please visit loved husband for 61 years of Aleksandra (Maslanka) Krach, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Born in Krotoszyny, Poland on February 20, 1925, son of the late Adam and Maria (Skoczylas) Krach, he immigrated to the United States from England and settled in East Hartford in 1951. Frank served in the Polish Army as a paratrooper during World War II. He worked at lona Manufacturing in Manchester for 15 years before taking a position at Lego Systems Corporation in Enfield in 1976, where he worked until his retirement in 1996. Proud of his military service and his Polish heritage, Frank was a member of the Polish Army Veterans Association of America, Post 119 and the Polish National Home in Hartford. In his spare time, he enjoyed tending to the flower and vegetable gardens around his home and feeding the birds in his backyard.

Besides his wife Aleksandra, he leaves two sons, Richard Krach and his wife Nancy of East Windsor and Stefan Krach of East Hartford. He was also the loving grandfather of four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and the uncle of many nieces and nephews in the United States and Poland. Frank was a very kind and loving man and he will be greatly missed by those who loved him. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 1, 4-7 p.m., at the Wasz-kelewicz South Green Memorial Home, 43 Wethersfield Hartford. Family and friends may gather on Thursday, June 2, 10:30 a.m., at the Waszkelewicz South Green Memorial Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m., at SS.

Cyril Methodius Church, Hartford. Burial will follow in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. For online condolences please visit, dent of Rocky Hill, died Friday, May 27, 2016, at Hartford Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 27, 1947 in Hartford, Bud was the first child of the late Albert Deming Gris-wold, Jr. and Ruth (Gourlie) Griswold.

Bud graduated from Rocky Hill High School in 1965 and The University of Connecticut in 1970 at which he received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Infantry. Bud subsequently served four years on active duty, primarily in the field of Military Intelligence. Following his honorable discharge from the Army as a Captain, Bud attended the Computer Processing Institute and then began his professional career at the Travelers. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions Bud's career included multiple employers, and he retired eleven years ago after a 27-year career focusing in the technical field of ITGovern-mentHealth Care, particularly the Medicare Program. During his retirement he enjoyed greeting friends and neighbors during his lengthy, year-round walks throughout Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, gardening, manicuring and maintaining his lawn in a park-like setting on Old Main Street, and hosting memorable family gatherings at Christmas.

Bud will be greatly missed by his family members and many others in Rocky Hill who knew him as the "man about town." Bud is survived by: his three siblings and their spouses including William G. Griswold and his wife Lu-anne of Middletown, Carol G. Stenman and her husband Carl of Glastonbury, and Donald W. Griswold and his wife Kathy of Wethersfield; his seven nieces and nephews and their spouses, his "rocks" whom he loved dearly including Aaron Griswold and his wife Linda of Glastonbury, Matthew Griswold and his wife Lauren of Hebron, Sarah Meehan and her husband Sean of Rocky Hill, Christina Liebel and her husband Chris of Wethersfield, Michael Stenman and his wife Shari of Weston, Kimberly Griswold of New-ington, and Kevin Griswold and his wife Alyssa of Wethersfield; his four great nieces and nephews including Samantha Griswold, Hai-ley Meehan, Kyle Meehan, and Daniel Liebel. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rose Hill Funeral Home.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, June 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Burial at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Rocky Hill will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rocky Hill Congregational Church Scholarship Fund, 805 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For online condolences and acknowledgements, please visit www. rosehillfuneralhomes.com.

Aniela Klikuszowian, 97, of West Hartford, beloved wife of the late Franciszek Klikuszowian and Andrzej Budz, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at her home. Born in Bialka Tatrzanska, Poland on October 8, 1918, daughter of the late Jozef and Aniela (Remiasz) Liptak, she had lived in Poland before immigrating to the United States in 1976 and settling in Hartford. Aniela later moved to Wethersfield and then to West Hartford 13 years ago to be closer to her daughter. Aniela worked at Nelsen Manufacturing in Hartford before her retirement in 1986. She was a communicant of SS.

Cyril Methodius Church in Hartford and a member of the Holy Rosary Society at the church. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, reading, especially poetry, and spending time with her family. She was an excellent cook and she loved to feed her family and friends who would come to visit. Aniela was a hard working woman who also enjoyed exercising and eating healthy throughout her life. Most of all, she will be remembered for the love and support she offered to her family in the United States and Poland.

She leaves a daughter, Maria Palach of West Hartford; two grandsons, Andrzej Budz and his wife Teresa of Southington and Ryszard Budz of West Hartford; six great grandchildren, Bogdan Budz and his wife Jola of Simsbury, Danusia Veillette and her husband Greg of Westchester, NY, Marcin Budz of West Hartford, Andrzej Budz, Jr. of Southington, Magda Margo and her husband David of Bristol, and Lukasz Budz of California; four great-great grandchildren, Emily and Michelle Budz and Dylan and Jacob Veillette. Besides her first and second husband, she was predeceased by a son, Andrzej Klikuszowian; a brother, Wladyslaw Liptak; a sister, Maria Nowobilski; and two sons-in-law, Jan Budz and Joseph Palach. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, June 2, 5-8 p.m., at the Waszkelewicz South Green Memorial Home, 43 Wethersfield Hartford. Family and friends may gather on Friday, June 3, 9:15 a.m., at Waszkelewicz South Green Memorial Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at SS.

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Lots of love, always, Your Family ARMSTRONG, Virginia Jane 'Ginny' (Snow) Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. Born January 23, 1928. Preceded by son Dennis and sister Blanche. Survived by her brother Eugene, daughters, Sharon, Pamela, Kim, and Robin, 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She will be truly missed.

Service held at Holy Trinity Church Hartford, Ct Wednesday June 1st at 1:00 PM. MCGILL, Gerald J. 'Jerry' Gerald Joseph "Jerry" McGill, 69, of East Hartford, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 while at home. Born in Hartford on November 19, 1946, the son of the late Francis M. and Julia (O'Sullivan) McGill, he had been a life-long resident of the East Hartford Hartford area.

Jerry was a graduate of South Catholic High School in Hartford, Class of 1965. Prior to his recent retirement, Jerry was employed as a Mail Handler for 46 years by the United States Postal Service. A devout catholic, Jerry was a former communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, East Hartford. Jerry was an avid sports fan who loved his New York Mets and UCONN Huskies. Most of all, Jerry will be remembered for his "heart of gold" and as a caring brother and trusted friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jerry is survived by his faithful four-legged companion of many years, his dear closest friend, Betty D. Peloso of South Windsor; several Markowski and Sullivan cousins; and many former co-workers and friends. Besides his beloved parents Jerry was predeceased by his devoted sister, Frances Ann "Nancy" McGill. Funeral service will be Saturday (June 4, 2016) at 10 am from the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, Cambridge Drive, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, (Section Y), Bloomfield.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Saturday morning (June 4th) from 9-10 am. For online expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com. James C. Steuer, 83, of West Simsbury, beloved husband of Beverly (Worm-ley) Steuer, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 27, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Harold and Freda (Sauer) Steuer, he was raised in Port Washington, NY.

He attended MIT and received his BA from C.W. Post. Jim started a long career in advertising in NYC, then joined the Heublein Co in Hartford and was one of the earliest employees of the Mintz Hoke Co. in Avon where he retired in 1993. He lived a few years in Granby and spent many years in West Simsbury.

A member and Elder of New Life in Christ Fellowship in Simsbury; he also served many years as a Trustee of the Master's School. He was a member of Hopmeadow Country Club and was an avid reader. Besides his beloved wife of 55 years, Beverly, he leaves two sons Thomas Steuer (Lynda) of Clarence, NY and Khamsing Inthisone (Sonnaly) of West Simsbury; his daughter Leeann Steuer (Sam Cullis) of Edgewa-ter, MD; six grandchildren Mira, Daniel, Amber, Brian, Stephanie, and Irie; and a great granddaughter Grace. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Steuer. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held Sunday, June 19, 2016, 2 pm at the New Life in Christ Fellowship, 250 Firetown Road, Simsbury.

Pastor Dana Jorgensen will officiate. Entombment will be in Sycamore Mausoleum at Simsbury Cemetery at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made to either New Life in Christ Fellowship or Alzheimer's Association of CT, 200 Executive Blvd, Ste 4B, Southington, CT 06489-1058. The Carmon Funeral Home Family Center of Avon is caring for the arrangements.

For directions or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome. com tjfimmmdff Ann Sylvia (Dah-lin) Burns, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the age of 87. Funeral procession will be Wednesday, (June 1), 9:15 am from the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated at 10:00 am at the Church of St. Helena, Echo Lane, West Hartford. Burial with military honors will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.

Calling hours will be Today, (May 31), from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral home Memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Children's Hospital, Cancer Research, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Online condolences may be made at www.Sheehan KREIBECK, Theresa Louise On May 26, 2016 Sr. Theresa Kreibick, SNDdeN, age 73, entered into the fullness of life. Her community, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the Kreibick family mourn her passing and give thanks for her life of great service and courage. The funeral liturgy will be held at Villa Julie in Stevenson, MD on June 10, 2016 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the SND Retirement Fund 1531 Greenspring Valley Road Stevenson, MD 21153. POTTS, Margaret Margaret "Marge" (Palum-bo) Potts, 68 of East Had-dam, beloved wife of William H. Potts died Sunday May 29, 2016 at Middlesex Hospital. She was born in Middletown the daughter of the late Anthony J. Palumbo and Ruth (Schultz) Erlick.

Prior to her retirement Marge was employed in the human resource department with Aetna Insurance. Marge also worked with Pratt and Whitney Aircraft and Middlesex Hospital. She was a member of the East Haddam Lions Club. Marge loved the theater, especially the Goodspeed Opera House where she worked in the Box office for many years. Besides her husband William, Margaret is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Ramcke and her husband Edward of Niantic, Theodora Coitrone of Middletown, a brother-in-law, Russell Potts of Clinton, also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 1, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home 3 Silver Street, Middletown. Friends may gather prior to the service from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or express condolences online please visit Rita T.

Tabara, 88, of Glastonbury died on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Tabara. Born in Meriden, she was a Newington resident most of her life, moving to Glastonbury a few years ago. Mrs. Tabara was an active member of Holy Spirit Church, the Newington Democratic Town Committee and enjoyed activities at the Newington Senior Center.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Carol and Ken Hovland, her son and daughter-in-law James and Joann Tabara all of Glastonbury, her sisters Lydia Tiezzi and Jean Kaczmar-czyk, four grandchildren: Michael Ross and his wife Kelly of Coventry, Kristo-pher Hovland of Atlanta, GA, jilliann and Evan Tabara of Glastonbury and two great grandchildren Jackson and Shelby. Rita's family would like to thank everyone at Brookdale Assisted Living, especially "the girls of 309" for all the care and compassion they gave to Rita during her time there. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m., at Holy Spirit Church. She will be laid to rest in Mt.

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