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George F. Tischler Jr. 96, passed away peacefully on March 24 at his daughters home in South Florida. George, born December 8 1927 to George and Martha resided in Greenwich, Ct. For the major part of his life. He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret Canavan. George grew up attending Port Chester and Greenwich schools before moving with his family, supporting the war effort, building alongside his father. George attended 17 different schools in his lifetime ending in Washington State. George was hired by Boeing to work building PT boats and aircraft. George held a keen interest in aeronautics his entire life, five years later he returned to his roots on the East Coast. He joined the...

Our community lost a vital member on Thursday December 7th. Birgit Sutter-Davis slipped quietly from this life to the next at her home in Weston, VT with her beloved husband David by her side. She was born in New York City on November 3, 1961. She grew up in Short Hills, NJ graduating from Milburn high school in 1979. Birgit graduated from Kenyon College in 1983, received Kenyon's distinguished Alumni award in 1993 and was nominated to Kenyon's Board of Trustees in 2006. She received her MBA from Columbia University and had a successful career on Wall Street before retiring in 2006 from the position of Global Macro Portfolio Manager and Principal at CRT Capital Group in Stamford, CT. Birgit...

William "Buck" George Teufel, age 76, of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. William was born February 8, 1947 in Greenwich, Connecticut to Marjorie McKenzie and William James Teufel. He was a dedicated real estate broker, an alumnus of St. Petersburg Junior College and the University of Tampa. He earned his Bachelor degree at the University of Tampa while also an acting member of Sigma Chi Rho and PI Kappa Alpha Fraternity. William had a passion for music, concerts, gardening, his family, and walking on the beach. His vibrant spirit and love for life will be deeply missed. William is survived by his brother, Timothy Shawn Teufel (Val); sister, Catherine Teufel...

Dorothy (Dottie) Splittorf, our beloved mother and dear friend to many, has died. She was 95. Dorothy was born in San Francisco, the second of two daughters of Abby and Elmer Harms. Mr. Harms was in banking; Mrs. Harms' father was in railroading. When Dorothy was a month old, the family moved to nearby San Mateo. It was an extraordinary time and place to live. The Bay Area was booming, evolving into an important business, cultural and military center. Then two cataclysmic events ? the Great Depression and World War II ? shook the world. Dorothy, like others of her generation, grew up tested by societal upheaval. Early on, she acquired the resilience, optimism and faith that would...

Dorothy (Dottie) Splittorf, our beloved mother and dear friend to many, has died. She was 95. Dorothy was born in San Francisco, the second of two daughters of Abby and Elmer Harms. Mr. Harms was in banking; Mrs. Harms' father was in railroading. When Dorothy was a month old, the family moved to nearby San Mateo. It was an extraordinary time and place to live. The Bay Area was booming, evolving into an important business, cultural and military center. Then two cataclysmic events ? the Great Depression and World War II ? shook the world. Dorothy, like others of her generation, grew up tested by societal upheaval. Early on, she acquired the resilience, optimism and faith that would...

Richard Howard Hittle of Dorset, VT died peacefully on March 25th in Rutland Hospital, VT with his family at his side. He lived a healthy, successful and exciting life of nearly 99 years. He was born in Columbus, Nebraska on April 30th, 1923 to Frieda (Poppe) and Arthur Hittle. During the Depression, the family moved to Denver and Dick graduated from South High School in 1941. He matriculated at the University of Colorado and enlisted in the Army reserves. In May 1943 Dick was called to active duty and was assigned to the 409th Regiment of the 103rd Division of the 7th Army which fought in the Vosges Mountains in northeastern, France and Germany from October1944 until the armistice. As...

BERGH?Mildred Carithers Bergh, age 99, passed away on February 21, 2022. She was born in Comer, Georgia, to Allen Candler Carithers and Ora Key Carithers on September 6, 1922. After attending the University of Georgia and Johns Hopkins University, she and her husband moved first to Pensacola, Florida and then to Orange Park, Florida, where they lived for thirteen years. In the early sixties, she moved away from Orange Park and eventually settled in Athens, Georgia, nearer her roots and the University of Georgia, where she raised and educated her six children as a single mom. After the last of her children were educated, Mrs. Bergh went to work for Athens Regional Hospital as a secretary...

Bernard P. Long, 93, died on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Elim Park Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian B. Long (nee Johenning). Mr. Long was born November 14, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Steven and Anna (O'Connor) Long. He was a graduate of St. John's University and an executive of GE Capital. Mr. Long, who was easily recognized by his twinkling blue eyes and pair of dimples, was an active member of the community and devoted to his wife, six children, brothers, sister, grandchildren, and all who became connected by marriage or friendship. He volunteered on the St. Catherine of Siena, Riverside, CT, finance committee, Nathaniel Witherall Nursing...

Dolores E. Comerford , 92 May 1, 1929 - Dec 16, 2021 Dolores E. Comerford, passed away, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the Brookdale Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD. She was formally of Murrells Inlet, SC and Greenwich, CT. Born Wednesday, May 1, 1929 in Queens Village, NY, she was the daughter of the late John C. Dugan and the late Catherine M. Dugan. Dolores is survived by her five children Tom (Betteanne) Comerford of Edmond, OK, Diane (Mike) McCormack of Hagerstown, MD, Kathy (Bob) Jaeger Norwalk, CT, John (Michele) Comerford of Fairfield, CT, and Jane (Joe) Gaffigan of Hinsdale,IL; 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren with 1 on the way; and her special cat, Chloe. She was preceded...

Jane Lockwood Pierce Rollins, known to many as "Gammy," joined the Lord when she passed peacefully Monday, December 13, 2021 with her daughter, Tracey Zudans, by her side. Jane was born June 28, 1941 to Dewey Lockwood Pierce and Jane Camp Murphy in Greenwich, Connecticut. After her mother's passing she grew up with her father and stepmother, Virginia Rosamond Starr Pierce, spending time in both Greenwich, Connecticut and Tucson, Arizona. Jane married on May 5, 1966 in Manhattan, New York to Gene Bruce Rollins, who preceded her in death on January 19, 2000. Her greatest treasures were her daughter Tracey Lockwood Zudans and her son Curtis Gene Bruce Rollins. Jane resided in Palm Beach...

Joel Bruce Worra, 76, of Rochester, Minn. died on December 11, 2021 at Benedictine Madonna Towers in Rochester. Joel was born on June 24, 1945 to parents Luther Krueger and Doris (Stafford) Worra in South Haven, Michigan. He grew up in Bangor, Michigan, spent his summers in Rushford, Minnesota, and graduated from college at Winona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Math. He married Margaret Glenna on August 12, 1967 in Peterson, Minnesota. They lived in Trempealeau, Wisconsin where their daughter Caroline was born. Joel taught math/science and coached football/basketball at Trempealeau and Galesville schools. Joel, Margaret, and Caroline moved to Onalaska, WI in 1978 and...

Betty Blake Poleynard 2/7/1925 - 11/2/2021 Betty died peacefully in her daughter Robin's home on Isle of Hope, GA on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. During the last weeks of her life, she was attended by her children--Robin, Gary and Blake, and her grandchildren--Kelley, Christian, Sarah, Lauren, Melissa, and Mark. She was the family matriarch and will be greatly missed. She is to be buried next to her parents in Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, LA. Additional write up on Betty can be found on foxandweeks.com. The life and times of Betty through interviews with her can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBCA1vHTh-s&t=5334s. Donations should go to Hospice of...

Donald Ray Landers passed away peacefully in Vermont on October 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Davenport Iowa on November 14, 1931 to John and Ethel Landers. He was a businessman, avid sports fan, Korean War Navy Veteran, and loving husband to Karen Riith whom he married in 1982. Don moved frequently as a child, graduating from Jacksonville Beach High School in Florida in 1948. He went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta following graduation and attended Georgia State University, receiving a BA in business. His enlistment in the Navy in 1951 brought him to the Pacific theater during the Korean War where his duties as a supply sergeant aboard the USS...

Anthony Joseph Sclafani was born March 21, 1926, in New Rochelle, New York to Jean and Salvatore Sclafani. He is the last surviving child, having been predeceased by brothers Enofrio (Edward) and Salvatore, Jr., Sclafani, as well as sisters Rose Larocca, Florence Mennitto, Lillian (Lee) Zito and Laura Razionale. Anthony was also predeceased by his first wife, Josephine, and grandson, Breton A. Marr. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his present wife, Joan, his children, Jean S. Rogienski and Raymond M. Sclafani, grandchildren Ryan T. Marr, Taylor T. Viola, Alexis J. Viola, Lisa M. Campanella, Jason Sclafani and three great-grandchildren, Anthony John and Madison Sclafani and...

Edwannah Perna, 94, previously of Riverside, CT passed away on April 28th, 2021 In Spring Hill, FL. Mrs. Perna was a member of the Stamford Baptist Church in Connecticut and the Northcliffe Baptist Church in Florida. She was a graduate of Oklahoma City High School and was employed for many years at the Stamford Branch of Bloomingdales in the lamp department, but once she and her husband retired to Florida, Edwannah pursued her real passion as a tap dancer with the Top Hats, the Wowettes, and the Tap 'N Dolls. To say she loved performing on stage at local nursing homes, senior centers, county fairs, and in dance recitals was an understatement. The coordinated costumes, the makeup, the wigs...

Lois Anne Strong Scheuritzel of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on April 13, 2021. Born April 16, 1929, in Greenwich, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late James Richmond Strong and Beatrice Bradley Strong. Lois was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Paul, and her grandson, Clayton Waterfield. Lois, an avid learner, and an unnervingly fast reader graduated a year early from Greenwich High School and continued her education at the Packard Business College in NYC. After losing her father at a young age, Lois credited her faith and her church for keeping her focused. A tireless volunteer throughout her life, many early memories of Lois were centered around Christ...

Bill DeMucci, age 76 of La Quinta, CA passed away March 6, 2021 in Indio, CA of a stroke. He was born September 10, 1944 to William and Lena DeMucci in Queens, NY. He attended Fordham Prep and Iona College. He married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Ann Arnone on October 1, 1966 in Bayside, New York. They were married for 54 years but knew each other for 68 years. Bill started his career at Arthur Young and then American Home Products. In 1981 he moved to Palos Verdes, CA and was co-founder and President of Titron Media Co. Ltd., the world's largest independent manufacturer of VHS cassettes. Up until three years ago he was a consultant to start-up companies and organizations in the United...

Helen Stevens Laury passed away on January 13, 2021 at the age of 93 while living in a retirement home in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on April 9, 1927 and lived there for 25 years. She graduated from Greenwich Academy in 1945 and from Endicott College (now Endicott University) in 1947 with a major in journalism. After graduating from Endicott, she moved to New York City where she worked for six years at several different units of the Time/Life group of companies. It was in New York City where she met and married Jack Laury from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His work took them from New York to Buffalo, Philadelphia, Chicago, back to New York and finally to Atlanta...

Barbara Grafflin Cooper, beloved mother and grandmother, passed peacefully on December 26, 2020 in Huntersville, North Carolina. Born Barbara Lyon Grafflin in Baltimore, Maryland in 1927, Barbara was the daughter of Arthur Cassell Grafflin and Marvel Almedia Williams. She is predeceased by her brother Arthur Cassell Grafflin, Jr. and her husband of 62 years, James Kingan Cooper. Barbara attended Goucher College and received a B.A. from Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham University) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She went on to pursue advanced study at The University of Pittsburgh. Before marrying Jim in 1955, Barbara worked in merchandising at the Joseph Horne Company in...

Theresa A. Bria Theresa A. Bria, 100 years old, a lifelong Greenwich, Connecticut resident died peacefully at the Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehab Center in Leesburg, Virginia on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born on July 14, 1920 in Greenwich, Connecticut to the late Umile and Rose Montimurro Roberto. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bria was predeceased by her husband of seventy-two years, Joseph J. Bria Sr., her daughter Patricia Case and her siblings Pasquale Roberto, Joseph Roberto, and Mary Roberto Capalbo. Theresa is survived by her sister Francesca Roberto Digiorgio (Joseph) of Los Angeles, Califorinia, son Joseph J. Bria Jr. and his wife Francine Galasso Bria of Ashburn,...

Raymond J. Clifford Jr. age 85 of Lenoir City passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at NHC Farragut. Raymond was born August 5, 1935 in Stamford, Connecticut. Raymond proudly served in the US Navy for 26 years and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church ,YMCA, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1079 in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond J. Clifford, Sr. and Ada Matilda Potts Clifford and his wife Adriana Clifford. Survived by daughters, Sabrina M. Clifford, Maria C. Putinas and Simona A. Deleon; grandchildren, Diego DeLeon and Marco DeLeon; sister, Joyce Henklein; and several nieces and nephews....