United States High School Yearbooks by County
Donald R. Campbell
Donald Robert Campbell, 33, of North Charleston, S.C., died Jan. 4, 1999, at his residence.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, at Tri-County Cremation Center Chapel, 11000 Dorchester Road, Sommerville. Burial was private.
Mr. Campbell was born May 12, 1965, in Danbury, Conn., a son of Robert Frederick Campbell of Brookfield, Conn., and Terese Kehoe Clark-O'Dell of Wilmington, Del.
He was educated in Connecticut schools He was a lead mechanic for Charleston Baker Acura.
Besides his parents, his survivors include his stepmother, Nancy Elward of Brookfield, Conn.; his stepfather, Lin Clark of Cottageville, S.C.; two brothers, William Clark of New Hampton, N.Y. and Vincent Campbell of Brookfield, Conn.; and three sisters, Rosemary Palinski of Pennsylvania, Sheila Chesto of Bethel, Conn., and Eva-Anne Loisell of Cottageville, S.C.
A local memorial service to be announced at a later date.
William M. Howley, Jr.
The death of William M. Howley, Jr., 52, of 55 Candlewood Lake Rd., Brookfield, occurred at the Danbury Hospital Sunday morning after a sudden illness. He was the husband of Mary Ann Trommer Howley.
Born in Danbury, Dec.10, 1946, he was the son of the late William M. and Elizabeth J. Kernick Howley, Sr. He attended local schools, graduated from Danbury High School, Class of 1964, and attended Western Connecticut State College.
He made his home in Danbury prior to moving to Brookfield 26 years ago.
He had been a salesman for the John Deere Construction Equipment for 18 years at the W.I. Clark Co. of Wallingford and had also worked part time for Levine Automotive Co. in Danbury.
From 1966 to 1972 he was a member of the Army Reserves, Co. A 826th M.I. Battalion in Danbury.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Brookfield, former member of the Germantown Volunteer Hose Co. of Danbury and the Danbury Board of Realtors. He had also played softball at the Brookfield Recreation League.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Jason W. Howley of Brookfield, a Daughter, Cheryl A. Heller and her husband, Michael S. Heller of Gaithersburg, Md., a brother, Douglas E. Howley of Danbury, His stepmother, Madeline M. Howley of Danbury, six stepsisters, Catherine A. Bjelko of Danbury, Karen E. Coombs of Coventry, Conn,, Donna M. Cataldo and Susan M. Van Sauter both of New Fairfield, Paula F. Kerr of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Laura J. Gallagher of Brigantine, N.J., his in-laws, Richard L. and Catherine W. Trommer of Suffield, Conn., a sister-in-law, Wendi L. Christensen of Bethel, nieces and nephews, Elizabeth A. Howley and Douglas E. Howley, Jr. both of Danbury, Keri E. Loth of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and John A. Howley of Bethel and several stepneces and stepnephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Brookfield Wednesday at noon.
Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends may call at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Danbury Tuesday evening from 6 to 9.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Carmen A. Garcia
Carmen A. (Marrero) Garcia, age 52, of 51 Coalpit Hill Road, Danbury, the wife of Miguel A. Garcia, Sr., died at Danbury Hospital on Friday.
She was born in Cuamo, Puerto Rico, April 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Eramo Marrero and the late Carmen Rodrigues Gonsalez. She graduated from high school in Puerto Rico.
She came to Danbury from New York City 10 years ago.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Miguel A. Garcia, Jr. and two daughters, Bernalisa Garcia and Shannaida Lugo, all of Danbury; three brothers, Luis Marrero, Raphael Marrero and Angel Marrero, all of Puerto Rico; a sister, Maria Sotero of Danbury; two grandchildren, Moses M. Rivera and Kaylee Garcia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the First Assembly of God Church, Brookfield, on Friday at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Thursday from 5-8 p.m.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, One St. Jude Place Building, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148-0552.
Dr. Benjamin Zolov
Dr. Benjamin Zolov. of 430 Baxter Blvd., Portland, Maine, died Jan. 18, 1999 at Filosa Nursing Home, Danbury, Conn., after a brief illness.
Dr. Zolov, a retired physician, was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Edith Goodman Zolov, whom he met while she was in college and he was at medical school in Boston. Dr. Zolov was born Dec. 12, 1909, in Portland, Maine, a son of Samuel and Sadie Tabachnick Zolov. He attended Portland High School, Bowdoin College, and graduated Tufts Medical School, Class of 1934, where he was a member of Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity. From 1934-1936, he was an intern at the Boston City Hospital.
In 1936, he went into private practice in family medicine in Portland. He subsequently returned to Boston for additional training in allergy, and served on the allergy staff at the Boston Dispensary. He remained in private practice in Portland until his retirement in 1994.
Dr. Zolov was the assistant city physician for Portland from 1937-1945. He was the medical director of the Portland City Hospital (now known as the Barron Center) from 1945-1995. In 1982, he was recognized for his outstanding contribution to the hospital by having the Dr. Benjamin Zolov Skilled Care Uni" named in his honor.
From 1939-1949, he served as assistant director and then as director of the Allergy Service at the India Street Dispensary. He subsequently was the chief of the Allergy Clinic at the Maine Medical Center from 1949-1981. He was the first president of the Portland City Hospital Medical Staff. In addition, he was on the staff at the Maine Medical Center and the Mercy Hospital.
Dr. Zolov was a past president of the Portland Medical Club, and Medical Examiner for Cumberland County. He also was a captain in the U.S. Public Health Reserve where he was the civilian examiner. He was a member of the Cumberland County Medical Society, Maine Medical Association, American Fellow College of Chest Physicians, Fellow of the American College of Allergists, Member of the American Academy of Allergy, Jerusalem Academy of Medicine, and the American Physicians Fellowship where he served on the Executive Committee. He was also a member of the West Coast Allergy Society, Greater Boston Medical Society, and Fellow of the American Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine.
Dr. Zolov was the distinguished author of 15 articles on allergy and research which were published in the Maine Medical Journal, New England Medical Journal, and the National Allergy Journal. He was also an assistant clinical professor of Medicine at Tufts Medical School.
He was a past president of the Maine Society of Internal Medicine, past president of the Maine Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and past president of the Maine Society of the History of Medicine. In 1954 and in 1981, Dr. Zolov received awards of recognition from the New England Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith for his outstanding contributions over the years. He was largely responsible for the passage of the first anti-discrimination law passed by the state of Maine in 1959, which levied heavy fines against hotels guilty of discriminatory practices.
In 1987, Dr. Zolov received the "Keys to the City", a Portland City Council award, celebrating his 50 years of service to the Portland City Hospital.
Dr. Zolov was a former chairman of the Maine Equal Opportunity Committee, past president of the Jewish Federation of Portland, lifetime member of the Jewish Community Center, past vice-president New England Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League, past president Maine State Council of B'nai B'rith, past director of the Jewish Home for the Aged, former member board of directors of Temple Beth-El, past president of Temple Beth-El Brotherhood, and trustee, Portland Regional Organization on Poverty.
Dr. Zolov enjoyed extensive travel over the years. In addition, he enjoyed playing the violin and was a member of the Portland Community Orchestra for 25 years.
Although he had many accomplishments in his lifetime, his greatest love was for his family. He is survived by three children, Dr. David Zolov of Newtown, Conn.; Donna Silverman of New York City, and Deborah Migdol of Brookfield, Conn.; eight grandsons; and four great-grandchildren.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, Maine 04102, or to Temple Beth-El, 400 Deering Ave., Portland, Maine 04103.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999 at noon at Temple Beth-El, 400 Deering Ave., Portland, Maine. Interment Temple Beth-El Memorial Park, Portland, Maine.
A period of mourning will be observed at the family home, 430 Baxter Blvd., Portland.
Arrangements by the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St., Newtown.
Thomas F. Nash
Thomas F. Nash of Sarasota, Florida, died Saturday, January 16, 1999, after a four-year battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Thomas A. and Mabel (Shalvoy) Nash.
Mr. Nash attended Danbury Public schools and Henry Abbott Technical School.
Mr. Nash was a major factor in the development of the Mid-Western Connecticut Council on Alcoholism facility at Trinity Glen in Sharon, Conn. He executed its first blueprints and became their "Employee of the Year" in 1988. He leaves many friends in that area.
Mr. Nash retained his interest in AA for over 19 years in New York, Connecticut and Florida, and was awarded a commemorative plaque in September of 1992 when he retired to Florida. Inscribed on the plaque were the words he dedicated himself to in all his remaining years, "Tom Says Don't Drink, Go To Meetings, Pray to God and Let Things Happen." He served as an inspiration to many with his fellowship and encouragement.
He is survived by a brother, Joseph, of Bethel; two sisters, Corrine Sims of Sarasota, with whom he resided, and Mary Jane Baker of Southbury; and several nieces and nephews.
Burial will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery in Danbury at the convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory can be made either to the MCCA, 238 White St., Danbury, or the American Cancer Society, 40 North St., Danbury.
George Chuba
George Chuba, age 87, of Stratford, died on Tuesday, January 12, 1999, in Connecticut Hospice, Branford.
Born in Bridgeport on May 16, 1911, he was the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Sutyak Chuba. He was the owner of George's Food Market in Bridgeport and retired as a Toll Collector for the State of Connecticut. He was an active member of the Springwood and Rosebud Athletic Clubs and was an avid golfer.
He was predeceased by his wife, Caroline Sherman Chuba, mother of his two sons, and his wife, Mary Kostovchik Chuba.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Chuba his wife, Jacqueline, of Woodbury, and George Chuba Jr. and his wife, Sandra, of Winter Springs, Florida; a sister, Telep, and her husband, Eugene, of Stratford; six grandchildren, Ronald Chuba Jr., Caroline Slack, David and Michael Chuba, Jackie Neeley and Kelly Hannan-Chuba; five great-grandchildren, two brothers-in-law, Walter Turek and Vincent Dlugos of Stratford; two sisters-in-law, Mary Slossar Chuba of Stratford and Barbara Veillette Chuba of Deerfield Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Chuba was predeceased by two brothers, Michael and Andrew, and three sisters, Mary Hodosi, Helen Turek and Anne Dlugos.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Statford, with Msgr. Lawrence McMahon officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Monday from 4-8 p.m. Those desiring may make donations in his memory to Connecticut Hospice, 61 Burban Dr., Branford, CT 06405.
Dr. Clayton McGran
Dr. Clayton E. McGran of Austin, Texas, died during surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston on January 13, 1999.
Clayton was born on March 27, 1924, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Clayton J. McGran and Gladys Smith McGran. Clayton was the oldest of five children and is survived by his sister Lynn M. Jurenka and by several nieces and nephews, including Erin and Spencer Shepler of Austin, Texas. Clayton attended Bassick High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut. While serving as a Lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II, Clayton received the Purple Heart and the Air Force Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. After an honorable discharge, he received a bachelor's degree from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.
After teaching for a brief time, Clayton continued his education by attending Georgetown University Dental School. After receiving his degree, Clayton practiced dentistry in Danbury and Southbury, Connecticut. Clayton retired in 1980 and moved to East Dennis, Massachusetts.
Before and after his retirement, Clayton was actively involved in theater. His acting contributions were felt from Southbury to Cape Cop to Austin. While Clayton was in Austin, he was involved in more than 15 different theater projects and received the B. Iden Payne award for Best Actor in a Comedy in 1993. When not acting on stage, Clayton worked behind the scenes through his involvement in Austin Circle of Theaters and by mentoring others involved in local theater.
Clayton had a unique ability to start a conversation with anyone. Clayton was quick to make friends and was always there when they needed his help. When celebrating his life, it must include the positive impact he had on those around him and the fond memories left by his generosity of friendship.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Austin Memorial Park.
Adelaide Pepe
Adelaide Pepe of New Fairfield died in her sleep on January 16, 1999, after a short stay in Danbury Hospital. In her latter years, Mrs. Pepe suffered from a deteriorating lung condition to which she eventually succumbed.
Mrs. Pepe was born in New York City on August 6, 1915, to Rose and Alfonso Bottone. Her parents immigrated to the United States from the same farming village near Salerno, Italy. They had eight sons and daughters.
Mrs. Pepe worked as a seamstress at Saks Fifth Avenue for more than twenty years. and, shortly after her retirement, she moved from the Bronx to New Fairfield in 1987.
Mrs. Pepe is predeceased by her husband, John. She is survived by her daughter, Rosemarie, and son-in-law, Richard Crawford, of New Fairfield; by her son, John, and daughter-in-law, Toni, of Danbury; by granddaughter, Mara, of Durham, North Carolina; and by many nieces and nephews.
Throughout her long life, Adelaide was guided by faith in God and the Church, commitment to family and friends, and by a quiet determination to live a virtuous life.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Roman Catholic Church, New Fairfield, on Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m.
Friends will be received at The New Fairfield Funeral Home, Route -37 at Cottontail Road, New Fairfield, on Sunday, from 2-5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 3-6 p.m.
Memorial contributions to St. Edward the Confessor church will be appreciated.
Henry S. Walendzik
The death of Henry S. Walendzik, 83, of Melrose Avenue, Danbury, occurred at the Danbury Hospital Friday evening after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Judy Zack Walendzik.
Born January 18, 1915, in Still River, Conn., he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances Waskati Walendzik.
He attended New Milford schools and was a graduate of New Milford High School. He lived most of his life in Danbury.
He was a veteran of World War II serving the Army with the 37th Infantry Division, and he participated in the Battle of the Northern Solomon Islands and Luzon. He was awarded the Bronze Star with an Oak Leaf Cluster, the Phillipine Liberation Medal with Bronze Service Star and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon.
Mr. Walendzik has been employed as a machinist and purchasing agent for Jovill Corporation and the former Bosch Manufacturing Co. He had designed Coil Winding Machinery and had represented Jovill Corp. at various industrial shows and fairs. he was still active at the time of his death.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Church and was a former Volunteer Firefighter with the Germantown Volunteer Hose Co.
Surviving are a son, Gary R. Walendzik of Long Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Sandra G. Walendzik of Greenfield, Wisc.; a brother, Edward Walendzik of Danbury; and nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his brother and sister, Anthony Walendzik and Sadie Van Nostrand.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church Wednesday morning at 10:00. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St., Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Christine Brenner
Christine Brenner, 44, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at her home in Bethel. She was the wife of Donald G. Brenner. A resident of Bethel for the past 15 years, she had previously lived in Danbury and Stamford. She passed away following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Mrs. Brenner was born in Springfield, Ill., March 12, 1954, a daughter of Darwin and Vinnimae Yoran of Ridgefield.
She attended schools in Prospect Heights, Ill. and Ridgefield, graduating from Ridgefield High School in 1972. Beginning her college studies at West Virginia University, she later graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in nursing.
Christine was a 25-year member of the PEO Sisterhood, an organization that furthers women's education through loans, grants, scholarships and its own college, Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. She held many offices in the Ridgefield chapter, was the chapter's immediate past president and served at the state level as well.
She was a member of the Rolling Hills Country Club of Wilton. Because of her personal involvement with the disease, she was a dedicated American Cancer Society volunteer.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a daughter, Susan Brenner, and a son, Brian Brenner, both of Bethel; her brothers, Scott Yoran of Danbury and David Yoran of Clark's Hill, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the PEO Program for Continuing Education, c/o Kathy Church, 16 Old Kings Road, Avon, CT 06001.
Calling hours are Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bethel Funeral Home, 215 Greenwood Ave., Bethel.
Services are Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Congregational Church in Ridgefield. Burial following the church service is at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ridgefield.
Cameron Deen Rich
Infant Cameron Deen Rich, of 184 Settlers Hill Road, Southbury, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at UConn Medical Center in Farmington. He was born January 15, 1999 in Farmington, son of Jason and Keri (Taranovich) Rich.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Edwin and Lorraine Taranovich of Southbury; his paternal grandparents, Steve and Peggy Rich of Florida and his paternal great-grandmothers, Ann Deen of Florida and Evelyn Rich of Minnesota.
A funeral will be held Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at 1 p.m. at the South Britain Congregational Church. Burial will be held in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the UConn Medical Center c/o Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit, Farmington, CT 06032.
The Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main Street North Route 6 is in charge of arrangements.
S. Elizabeth Capellaro
S. Elizabeth Capellaro, 85, wife of John Capellaro of 66 Forest Ave., Danbury, died at Heritage Heights Nursing Home on Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 1999.
She was born in Worcester, Mass., Nov. 2, 1913, daughter of the late John and Miina Piklava. She had been a Danbury-area resident for more than 30 years and was a retired employee of the Barden Corp.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert Durand of Danbury, and a granddaughter. She was predeceased by a daughter, Susan McInerney, and by a grandson, Kevin McInerney.
Private services and cremation will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.
Cremation Services of Western Connecticut, 55 Main St., Danbury is in charge of arrangements.
Grace V. Hendrickson
Grace V. Hendrickson, 82, wife of the late William W. Hendrickson, of 3 Donnelley Drive, New Fairfield, died at the Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Fla. on Sunday, January 17, 1999.
She was born in Danbury, July 26, 1916, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Henry) Burns. She was a graduate of Danbury High School and was a retired employee of the Barden Corporation. She had been a New Fairfield resident for many years and for the past several years had wintered in Florida. She was a member of St. Edward the Confessor Church, New Fairfield.
Mrs. Hendrickson is survived by a daughter, Maureen Stanek of Jupiter, Fla.; three grandchildren, Marijean Hippelheuser of Cooper City, Fla., Donna Tomanio of San Francisco, Calif. and Richard Tomanio of Roswell, Ga.; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Church, New Fairfield on Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Salvatore DiBetta
Salvatore DiBetta, 75, of Westville Ave., Ext., Danbury, died in Danbury on Friday. He was born in Morgan City, LA, Aug. 3, 1923, son of the late Anthony and Lena DiBetta. He graduated high school in Brooklyn, NY, and went to college in France after the war.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in both France and Germany. He moved to the Danbury area in 1967 and has been a resident since that time. He was the manager of the Henry Bendel Department Store in New York City from 1966-1971 and then worked in retail sales for various department stores, including Reads, Macy's and Lord & Taylor. He was a member of the E.L. Freeman Masonic Lodge of Pawtucket, R.I.
Mr. DiBetta is survived by three sons: Robert of Hawthorne, NJ; Christopher of Torrington and Peter of Danbury; a sister, Catherine Grammatico of Elmont, NY, a granddaughter and several nephews.
Cremation has taken place at the convenience of the family. Graveside services will take place at the veteran's section at Wooster Cemetery in Danbury on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with full military honors. Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 455 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880.
