All Obituaries

Mark Edward Fierberg passed away on November 4, 2023. A resident of West Hartford, Connecticut, for his entire life, Mark was born on August 10, 1957. He lived a vibrant life of 66 years, marked by kindness, humor, and intelligence.    Mark was the cherished son of the late Jed Fierberg and Ruth Rubenstein Fierberg. He was the loving brother to Eliot Fierberg and sister-in-law Randie Fierberg. Mark held a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews, Ruthie, Joseph, and...

Dr. Paul Stuart Norman passed away peacefully at his Manchester home on October 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 9, 1930, in Springfield, MA, Paul lived a long and fulfilling life marked by love, dedication, and service. Paul is predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Arlene Zarchen Norman; his younger brother, Michael Norman; his nephew, Ben Norman; and his parents, Samuel and Evelyn Cohen Norman. He is survived by his three children, David Norman (Joann) of...

Diane Esther [Grier] Wasser passed away on August 8, 2023, after a long and arduous battle with a serious illness. She had lived in Manchester for 44 years and was an active congregant at Beth Sholom B’nai Israel. She was born in Manhattan in 1949 and resided in Englewood New Jersey during her formative years.  At age 16 she enrolled at Douglas College of Rutgers University and went on to obtain a master’s degree in mathematical statistics. In addition to her aptitude for...

Allen Bert Spiegel, 74, Mensch, art impresario, raconteur, teacher…son of Brooklyn, and longtime Pacific Grove resident passed away in his sleep on August 4th, 2023. Known to many simply as Spiegel, Allen was a collector: Of comic books, of art, of stories, of people. Allen was larger than life and contained multitudes and multiverses within him. He was a fantastical Uncle Silly to his nephew and niece, Scott and Emily, a longhaired character spouting outrageous claims like he...

Marsha Kamins, affectionately known as "Meme" to her large and loving family, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023. Marsha was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her warm heart, infectious laughter, and love for her family. Born on June 25, 19XX (if you need to know, she was perpetually 25), in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Dr. Samuel and Shirley Spencer.  Marsha is survived by her husband, three...

Louis "Louie" Lopez Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and decorated veteran, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, in Fairfield, CA. Born on August 12, 1931, in Calgary, Pennsylvania, Louie lived a life marked by service, generosity, and a unique sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him. Louie's dedication to his country was evident from a young age when he joined the Air Corps. His service continued in the newly formed United States Air Force, where he served...

On March 31, 2023 this world lost a special individual. Jamie Michelle Grainsky, age 35, left us unexpectedly. She was born on March 6, 1988, in Hartford, Connecticut to Debbie Grainsky of West Hartford and Mike Grainsky of Rochester, New York. She attended West Hartford schools and Northfield Mount Herman Preparatory School.  Additionally, she became certified as a Respiratory Therapist, got a BS in General Science, and was working to become a Paralegal. Jamie was a tremendous...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arlene Zarchen Norman, 90, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Arlene died peacefully at her home in Manchester, CT, surrounded by her loving family on February 24, 2023. Born in Providence, RI,  Arlene grew up in West Hartford, CT and attended Hall High School. She graduated from Simmons College in Boston with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.  Arlene later earned a Master's Degree in...

William Mancoll, M.D., died Friday, January 27, 2023. 5 Shevat, 5783. Dr. Mancoll was born in Hartford, CT, to Dr. Morris and Edith Mellamed Mancoll; and lived his entire life in West Hartford. He was a graduate of Loomis, Cornell University, and Jefferson Medical College. He interned at Hartford Hospital, and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins. When he retired in 1998, he was Chief of Otolaryngology at Hartford Hospital. Bill was known for his great kindness and exceptional...