other, Nellis Rood <strong>of</strong> South Lincoln, VT, four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial inCenter Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.ROSENBAUM, CHRISTINE E. 59, <strong>of</strong> Stone Rd., <strong>Burlington</strong>, wife <strong>of</strong> Fred Rosenbaum, diedWednesday, (April 24, 2002) at Bristol Hospital. Born in Bristol, September 23, 1942, she was adaughter <strong>of</strong> the late Wilbur and Lillian (Clarke) Lowrey. She lived in Bristol in her early years andlived in <strong>Burlington</strong> for the last 15 years. She was a pre-school teacher at the Plainville YMCAand was a member <strong>of</strong> Prospect United Methodist Church. Besides her husband; she leaves twosons, Karl Rosenbaum <strong>of</strong> Woodbridge, VA, and Kurt Rosenbaum <strong>of</strong> San Diego, CA. A memorialservice will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Prospect United Methodist Church, with Rev. WilliamS. Barnes, Pastor, <strong>of</strong>ficiating. Burial will be in <strong>Burlington</strong> Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, at a laterdate. There are no calling hours. Dupont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, is in charge<strong>of</strong> arrangements. Donations may be made to the Oncology Fund, do Oncology Department <strong>of</strong>Bristol Hospital, P .0. Box 977, Brewster Rd., Bristol, CTROWE, ETHEL H.(Hodge) 81, <strong>of</strong> 79 Hopmeadow St., widow <strong>of</strong> Charles B.Rowe, died 11-2-1974. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong> in 8-30-1893, she moved to Simsbury 46 years ago. She taught 15years in the <strong>Burlington</strong> & Simsbury school systems before retiring in 1930. A member <strong>of</strong> theAvon Congregational Church, she leaves a stepson, E.Brockett Rowe <strong>of</strong> Simsbury, & a sister,Mrs. Vera H. Butler <strong>of</strong> Hartland. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.(Doubt burialplace.L.R.A.)ROYKO, ANNIE (Kozacouic) 70, wife <strong>of</strong> John Royko Sr. <strong>of</strong> Covey Road, died 6-11-1957. Shewas born in Czechoslovakia 3-11-1887 and had lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> since 1912 when she cameto this country. She attended <strong>Burlington</strong> Congregational Church. Besides her husband, sheleaves four sons, Rudolph <strong>of</strong> Unionville, Louis, John Jr. and Carl, all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; threedaughters, Mrs. Millie Sinclair <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles, CA, Mrs. Ann Dezzani and Mrs. Pauline Dezzani,both <strong>of</strong> New Hartford; and a sister, Mrs. Eva Mednansky <strong>of</strong> Laurens, NY. Burial in CenterCemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.ROYKO, CARL, 73, <strong>of</strong> Covey Rd., <strong>Burlington</strong>, died Tuesday (July 3, 2001). Born in<strong>Burlington</strong>, October 9, 1928, son <strong>of</strong> the late John and Anna (Kovacovic) Royko, he resided intown all <strong>of</strong> his life. Prior to retiring, Carl was president <strong>of</strong> Royko Enterprise, a logging companyin the <strong>Burlington</strong> area for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran <strong>of</strong> the Korean War. He issurvived by his two sisters, Anne Dezzani and Pauline Dezzani, both <strong>of</strong> New Hartford; a brother,Louis Royko <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; and many nieces and nephews. Carl was predeceased by his twobrothers, Rudolph Royko and John Royko and his sister, Emily Sinclair. Friends may call at theAhern Funeral Home, 111 Main St. Rte. 4, Unionville, Friday morning, 9:30-11 a.m. FuneralServices will be held Friday, 11 a.m. in the Ahern Funeral Home with the Rev. Janet L. Stoddard<strong>of</strong>ficiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>. Memorialcontributions may be made to the <strong>Burlington</strong> Public Library, 34 Library Lane, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT06013. .ROYKO, JOHN J. Jr. 62, <strong>of</strong> Covey Road, <strong>Burlington</strong>, died 8-30-1988. He was born 2-6-1926,in <strong>Burlington</strong>, son <strong>of</strong> the late John and Anna Kovacovic) Royko and had lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> allhis life. He was a veteran <strong>of</strong> WW II, Army. He is survived by three brothers, Rudolph <strong>of</strong>Unionvile, Louis and Carl both <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; two sisters, Mrs. Massino (Anne) Dezzani and Mrs.Michael, (Pauline) Dezzani both <strong>of</strong> New Hartford. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.ROYKO, JOHN, Sr. 79, <strong>of</strong> Covey Road, died 2-4-1964. He was born in Czechoslovakia in1884 and lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> many years. He operated a wood turning factory on Covey Roadfor many years. He leaves 4 sons, Rudolph, <strong>of</strong> Unionville, Louis, John J. & Carl, all <strong>of</strong><strong>Burlington</strong>; 3 daughters, Mrs. John Sinclair <strong>of</strong> Los Angeles, CA, Mrs. Massino Dezzani & Mrs.Michael Dezzani, both <strong>of</strong> New Hartford, & 15 grandchildren. Burial in Center Cemetery,<strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.RUFFENACH, HARRY A. 82, <strong>of</strong> 82 <strong>Town</strong> Line Road died 1-23-1992 at home. He washusband <strong>of</strong> Evelyn (Clark) Ruffenach. Born 5-18-1910 in Torrington, the son <strong>of</strong> the late Leo and102
Amelia Patty Ruffenach. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Charles Patty <strong>of</strong> FL;a sister,Dorothy Davis <strong>of</strong> CA. Burial at Hillside Cemetery,Torrington, CT.RULF, ELSA(BLUME), 85 <strong>of</strong> North Falmouth, MA, wife <strong>of</strong> the late Walter Otto Rulf, diedSunday (November 11, 2001) at Royal Megansett Nursing Home, North Falmouth, MA. Shewas born July 20, 1916 in Starnberg, Germany, daughter <strong>of</strong> the late Karl and Marie (Friess)Blume, and came to America as a teenager. She married Walter Otto Rulf on December 31,1940 and lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> for 45 years. She retired from & Whitney Aircraft, Southington andwas a career "Avon Lady" for 40 years. She was a member <strong>of</strong> the Congregational church <strong>of</strong><strong>Burlington</strong>, the American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Auxiliary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burlington</strong> Volunteer FireDept. and was a 50-year member <strong>of</strong> the Cawasa Grange. She is survived by her two daughtersand son-in-Iaw, Helen Derman and her husband, Gary <strong>of</strong> North Eastham, MA, and Phyllis Rulf<strong>of</strong> New York City; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Rulf and his wife Beverly <strong>of</strong> Clarkston, MI;and four Grandchildren, Aaron Derman <strong>of</strong> Greenville, NH, Wendy Derman <strong>of</strong> Louisville, CO,Nathan Rolf and Keli Rulf, both <strong>of</strong> Clarkston MI. She is also survived by her Nephew, Dr. KarlBlume and wife, Kay <strong>of</strong> Stamford. She was predeceased by her eldest daughter, Dr. Jean RulfQuarton. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, Albany Turnpike, Canton, Tuesday,Nov. 13, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m., at theCongregational Church <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, Rt. 4 <strong>Burlington</strong>. Burial will be in Center Cemetery. Inflowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canton VNA/McLean. P.O. Box 1038, Canton,CT 06019.RULF, WALTER Otto, 46, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong> Road died from a heart attack, 4-2-1961. He wasborn 1-12-1915 in Cologne, Germany. He lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> 19 years and was employed as anengineer for the Waterbury Farrell Foundry Co. in Cheshire. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Elsa(Blume) Rulf; 3 daughters, Miss Jean, Miss Helen & Miss Phyllis; a son Richard, all at home;and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rulf <strong>of</strong> Schenectady, NY. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.RUSSELL, ALLEN D. 72, husband <strong>of</strong> Hilda (Cifaldi), died 1-21-1995. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong>, 2-6-1922, only son <strong>of</strong> the late Clayton and Florence (Green) Russell, he resided in <strong>Burlington</strong> for 65years and for eight years in Unionville. He was formerly employed at the <strong>Burlington</strong> HighwayDept.RUSSELL ADELE, Miss, died 11-19-1900, age 23 <strong>of</strong> diabetes, from which she suffered ayear, at the home <strong>of</strong> Mrs. Sara Bradley, where she has been staying the past few weeks. Herparents are Samuel & Catherine Russell. She was born 1877. (first treatment for diabetes,1923) Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.RUSSELL, ARTHUR, 16, died 3-27-1902 <strong>of</strong> diabetes. He was the son <strong>of</strong> Frederick & MaryRussell. (Born, 1886, This was the third death in the family within a year. Burial in CenterCemetary, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.RUSSELL, DAVID M. 69, husband to Ann Russell <strong>of</strong> Newington, died 12-21-1993. Born inNew Britain, 10-19-1924, son <strong>of</strong> the late Edward & Mabel (Rackliffe) Russell. Mr. Russell was aU.S.Navy Veteran <strong>of</strong> WW II. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, David M. Jr. <strong>of</strong> East Hartford; adaughter and son-in-law, Susan R. and George Geiger <strong>of</strong> Avon. Burial in Center Cemetery,<strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.RUSSELL, FLORENCE (Green) 90, <strong>of</strong> Punch Brook Road, <strong>Burlington</strong>, wife <strong>of</strong> the lateClayton Russell, died 8-25-1987. She was born 1-1-1897 in <strong>Burlington</strong>, and lived in <strong>Burlington</strong>all her life. She is survived by a son Allen Dewey Russell, a brother, Ralph Green, both <strong>of</strong>Unionville; three sisters, Maida Gillette <strong>of</strong> Avon, Georgianna Reynolds <strong>of</strong> Gilford, NH andElizabeth Jardstrom <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.RUSSELL, FREDERICK M. One <strong>of</strong> the oldest citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, died 3- 19-1926. He wasborn on the old homestead in 1850, 76 years ago, and spent all his life on the place where hedied <strong>of</strong> heart trouble. He leaves his wife, Mary, one son Clayton, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>'s best knowncitizens, and 3 daughters, Lillian, Mrs. Otto Wollmann, & Mrs. Ray Cleveland. Burial in CenterCemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT103
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