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Elinor Zdeb Obituary

DURHAM - Elinor "Ann" (Smith) Zdeb, 85, of Durham, wife of the late Joseph Andrew Zdeb, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port Charlotte, Fla.

She was born in Waterbury, daughter of the late George and Hattie (Matheson) Smith. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a dietitian at Twin Maples Health Care in Durham.

Ann is survived by her sons, Donald Zdeb and his wife, Melody, of Litchfield, Gary Zdeb, of Florida; daughters, Ellen Morse, of Massachusetts, Janice Hedges and her husband, Robert, of Florida, Carol Tobias and her husband, David, of Durham; brother, George Lee Smith, of North Carolina; sister, Fern Arndt, of Meriden; eight grandchildren, Joseph Morse, Jason Zdeb, Ashley Zdeb, Rosine Turpine, Andrew Wimler, Matthew Tobias, Nathan Tobias and Kevin Tobias; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Joseph, she was predeceased by her sister, Jean Aliea.

A funeral liturgy will be held Sunday, March 1, at 4 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial will be held in Mica Hill Cemetery in the spring. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Durham Ambulance Corp, P.O. Box 207, Durham, CT 06422. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

Published by The Record-Journal on Feb. 26, 2015.
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Gone, But not forgotten! You are missed by so many, Ann~

Lylean Orlando

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February 17, 2019

Dear Zdeb Family,
Our sincere condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers! I have many wonderful memories of you all at your home in Durham, with your Mom and Dad! He had a mischievous smile and your Mom was so wonderful! I often called her "Mom"! She made our wedding cake decorated with her handmade daisies! I send you all hugs and kisses! Keep your memories and know she is reunited with your Dad now. They are both in a better place and they loved you ALL so very Much! Love, Paul and Lylean Orlando

Lylean Orlando

March 6, 2015

So sad to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..

Lee & Ginger

February 28, 2015

To Carol, Dave and the boys, very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you...

Nate Ravid

February 26, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear that Gramma Zdeb passed away. But I will hold her memory with me always. She was a wonderful woman who adored her family.

ellen snyder

February 26, 2015

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