(Schwarzmann) Spielman and lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> all <strong>of</strong> his life. He was a member <strong>of</strong> St. Patrick'sChurch, the <strong>Burlington</strong> Men's Club, had helped to organize the first Fire Department <strong>of</strong><strong>Burlington</strong>. He was Selectman for 29 years. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons,Clarence G. Jr. <strong>of</strong> Unionville and Robert L.Vincent <strong>of</strong> Orlando, FL. Burial in Center Cemetery,<strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.SPIELMAN, STELLA ELLEN(Novatka) 53, wife <strong>of</strong> William J. <strong>of</strong> Covey Road, <strong>Burlington</strong>, died3-27-1968. Born in <strong>Burlington</strong> in 1915, daughter (Wyszomerski) Novatka and the late FrankNovatka. Besides her husband, and mother <strong>of</strong> Collinsville, she leaves a son, William J. Jr.; adaughter, Mrs. Barbara Clara Lynch, both <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; a brother, Stanley Novak <strong>of</strong> Torrington;6 sisters, Mrs. Celia Marhefki <strong>of</strong> New Hartford, Mrs. Jennie Osden, Mrs. Ethel Zommer & Mrs.Helen Perkins, all <strong>of</strong> Collinsville, Mrs. Viola Fogg <strong>of</strong> Plainville & Mrs. Maryann Kulesza <strong>of</strong>Torrington & 5 grandchildren. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.SPIELMAN, WILLIAM JOSEPH, Sr., 79, <strong>of</strong> Atwater Road, Collinsville, husband <strong>of</strong>Stella(Novatka) & Pauline (Dlubac), died 12-22-1992 at his home in Collinsville. He was born 3-5-1913 in <strong>Burlington</strong>, son <strong>of</strong> the late William and Clara (Schwarzmann) and lived in <strong>Burlington</strong>most <strong>of</strong> his life prior to moving to Collinsville 20 years ago. He was employed at the CollinsCompany in Collinsville for 30 years. He was a charter member and treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burlington</strong>Volunteer Fire Department, a member and served as treasurer <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burlington</strong> Men's Club.Besides his wife, he is survived by a son William J. Jr. and a daughter, Barbara C.Wollmann,both <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; a stepson, Robert Sisson <strong>of</strong> Forestville; a stepdaughter, Paula Friez <strong>of</strong>Hebron; a brother, Clarence G. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.SPIELMAN, WILLIAM J. Jr., 62, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, beloved husband <strong>of</strong> Joan A. (Strong)Spielman, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 19 at Bristol Hospital. Born in Hartford Jan.13,1940, son <strong>of</strong> the late William J. and Stella (Novak) Spielman, he resided in <strong>Burlington</strong> for manyyears. Bill was the manager <strong>of</strong> Quinoco Inc. in Torrington for more than 20 years. He was aformer member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burlington</strong> Volunteer Fire Department and the <strong>Burlington</strong> Men's Club.Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children and their spouses, Douglas W. andPamela J. Spielman <strong>of</strong> Bristol, Janice A. and Jeffrey D. Skelskey <strong>of</strong> Bristol and Tammy A. andScott D. Smith <strong>of</strong> Terryville; his sister, Barbara S. Wollmann <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; his father-in-Iaw andmother-in-Iaw, Roscoe C. and Alice (Hein) Strong <strong>of</strong> Farmington; three beloved grandchildren,Jackie Faircloth, Elizabeth Spiel- man and Amber Skelskey; and many aunts, uncles, niecesand nephews. Friends may call at Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Route 4, UnionvilleFriday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. at Ahern FuneralHome. In lieu <strong>of</strong> flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American HeartAssociation, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.SPROUL MERRILL F. 70, <strong>of</strong> Route 4, died 4-29-1965. Born in Bangor, MA. He served in theUS Navy from 1919 to 1929. He moved to <strong>Burlington</strong> 16 years ago, a member <strong>of</strong> the EpiscopalChurch. Survived by his wife Muriel (Pinter) Sproul. (Cremation.)ST. AMAND ULDRIC J. 79, <strong>of</strong> 208 Monce Rd. husband <strong>of</strong> Simone (Daigle) St. Amand died6-7-1994. Born in St. David, MA on 8-30-1914, he resided in the <strong>Burlington</strong> area for 45 years.Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Joseph H. <strong>of</strong> Bristol; two daughters, Phyllis S.Nedorostek <strong>of</strong> Unionville and Charlene S. Gresh <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>; one sister, Irma White <strong>of</strong>Newington; one brother, Alfred St. Amant <strong>of</strong> Lewiston, MA. Burial at St, Mary Cemetery, Avon,CT.STANLEY, JEAN(Pratt) 73, <strong>of</strong> Greer Road, d.12-30-1998. She was the wife <strong>of</strong> Albert P.. Bornin Bristol on 4-8-1925, the daughter <strong>of</strong> Antonio & Beatrice(Japonis)Pratt. She lived in <strong>Burlington</strong>since 1951. She leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Robert P. and Gail Stanley <strong>of</strong> Newington; adaughter and son-in-law, Roxanne M. and Roy Johnson <strong>of</strong> Barkhamsted; two sisters andbrothers-in-law, Shirley and Guy G<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> Kentucky, Rosalyn P. and John Massei <strong>of</strong> Bristol. Burialin Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.STARK, HAZEL P.(Abalan) 88, <strong>of</strong> 81 Grove Ave. Forestville, formerly <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>,widow <strong>of</strong> Jacob Stark, (1905, 2-9-1994). She is survived by her four daughters, Mrs. Aneysa116
Bristol, Mrs. Gloria Brodeur, and Mrs. Virginia Stepka, all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, and Mrs. Louise Pollard<strong>of</strong> Orleans, MA; Two sons, Robert "Sarge" Abalan <strong>of</strong> Unionville, and George Abalan <strong>of</strong>Westfield, MA; 25 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sons,Benjamin, Roger and Charles Abalan. Burial in Case Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.STARK, JACOB J. 79, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, husband to Hazel (Abalan) Stark, died 7-7-1987 atHartford Hospital. Born in Montana in 1-6-1908, he had been a resident <strong>of</strong> FL for the last 12years, having previously lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> for 30 years. He was a WW II veteran and wasrecipient <strong>of</strong> the Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre. Besides his wifehe leaves a son, Robert Stark <strong>of</strong> FL; eight stepchildren; 25 grandchildren; 41 greatgrandchildrenand a great great grandchild. Burial in Case Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CTSTARK, RICHARD G. 45, <strong>of</strong> Rock Road died 11-16-1968. Born in Springfield, MA 5-18-1923,son <strong>of</strong> Eugene & Catherine (Dean) Stark, he had been a resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong> for 23 years.Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth (Martin) Stark; 5 sons, Richard G. Jr. <strong>of</strong> Terryville, David R.,Reginald C., Dennis H. & Randall P. all at home; a daughter, Miss Katrina G.A. Stark, at home;a brother, John Stark <strong>of</strong> Springfield, MA & 2 grandchildren. Burial in West Cemetery, Bristol, CT.STEDING, CATHERINE(Rust) 62, <strong>of</strong> West Side Boulevard, wife <strong>of</strong> Karl H.Steding, died 4-24-?. Born in Wethersfield, she lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> the last 32 years. Besides her husband, sheleaves two sons, H.Roger <strong>of</strong> Somers and Mark <strong>of</strong> Philadelphia, PA a daughter, Mrs. CaroleMiele <strong>of</strong> Grand Junction, CO; three brothers, John, Frederick and Thomas, all <strong>of</strong> Wethersfield;two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Dodd in FL and Mrs. Mary Peters <strong>of</strong> Rocky Hill. Burial in Rose HillMemorial Park, Rocky Hill, CT.STENNER, ELSIE G.(Griffin) 76, <strong>of</strong> 471 Litewood Road, New Port Richey, FL, formerly <strong>of</strong><strong>Burlington</strong> & Bristol, died 5-15-1979. Born in Farmington 11-9-1902, the daughter <strong>of</strong> the lateAlbert & Ida (Case) Griffin. She is survived by her husband, Walter "Pop" Stenner; two sons,Kenneth <strong>of</strong> Plainville and Walter <strong>of</strong> New Port Richey; five daughters, Mrs. Jean Francini <strong>of</strong>Unionville, Mrs. Patricia DeLoy, Mrs. Barbara DeLoy, both <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, and Mrs. Gertrude Bird<strong>of</strong> Naugatuck; 21 grandchildren. Burial in Center Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT.STEPKA, PAUL JOSEPH, 75, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, husband <strong>of</strong> Virgina (AbaIan) Stepka, passedaway peacefully, Tuesday, (January 6, 2004). Born in Meriden, June 2, 1929, son <strong>of</strong> the lateJoseph and Frances (Deguzis) Stepka, he lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> for many years. Prior to retiring in1993, he was employed in the construction business and later with the Farmington SchoolSystem. He was a former member and past president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burlington</strong> Men's Club and a formermember <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burlington</strong> Volunteer Fire Dept. Paul was one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Burlington</strong>Youth Baseball. Besides his wife <strong>of</strong> 55 years, he is survived by his six children, Paul and hiswife, Patricia <strong>of</strong> Unionville, Charlie and his wife, Karin <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, Robert and his wife Rita <strong>of</strong>Bristol, Ginger Doherty and her husband, John <strong>of</strong> Hartford, George <strong>of</strong> South Carolina, andJoseph and his wife, Maria <strong>of</strong> Bristol; a sister, Veronica Valeriay and her husband, George <strong>of</strong>Meriden; 14 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Hewas predeceased by his two sisters, Jenny and Agnes; and two brothers, Stephen and Stanley;and his grandson, Robby Stepka. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St.,Rte. 4, Unionville on Friday, Jan. 9 from 6-8 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 8 p.m. In lieu <strong>of</strong>flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis, 185 Silas Deane Highway,Wethersfield, CT 06109. Burial in Case Cemetery, <strong>Burlington</strong>, CT)STEPKA, VIRGINIA HAZEl(Abalan) 79, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Burlington</strong>, wife <strong>of</strong> the late Paul J. Stepka, passedaway peacefully Tuesday, (March 15, 2005) after a courageous battle with cancer. Born inHartford on December 24, 1925, a daughter <strong>of</strong> the late Roger Abalan and Hazel (Pierce) Stark,she lived in <strong>Burlington</strong> since 1955. Prior to retiring, she was employed at First National Stores inUnionville and in the cafeteria at Lewis S. Mills School in <strong>Burlington</strong>. She was a member <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Burlington</strong> Republican <strong>Town</strong> Committee and worked at the polls for many elections. She was alifelong die hard Yankee fan, a poet and an avid bingo player. Her life's work was helpingothers; she was a life-long caregiver to her family as well as others in need, she did however,find time for her life's love <strong>of</strong> writing poetry, bird watching, taking care <strong>of</strong> stray cats and word117
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