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Ann Huffstetler Obituary

Ann P. Huffstetler
Ann (Petrofsky) Huffstetler, 93, of Haddam, wife of the late Charles F. Huffstetler, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born March 18th, 1931 in Middletown, daughter of the late Henry M. and Josephine (Wilson) Petrofsky. Ann was the first state certified Town Clerk in Haddam. She was first elected Town Clerk in 1982 and served the community and residents for over 30 years. She was an active member of the Haddam Democratic Town Committee, the Haddam Red Hat Society and VFW Auxiliary. Ann loved playing cards (Setback) with her friends at the Haddam Senior Center as well as being an avid knitter who donated her finished products to various charitable organizations. Ann is survived by her children, LCDR Laura H Guth, USCG (Ret) of Port Townsend, WA, Joyce Ley of Union, SC, Michael Huffstetler of Clinton, William Huffstetler of Haddam; grandchildren, Daniel Ley, Erik Huffstetler, Dillon Marshall, Kira Guth and 1LT Erin Guth, USAF; great-grandchildren, Dexter, Raffie and Kia Huffstetler, and Sean Marshall; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Charles, siblings Helen Valeski, Raymond and Alfred Petrofsky, and son in-law Robert Ley. Funeral services will be held on Saturday (Feb. 22nd) at 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial in the State Veterans' Cemetery will be held in the spring. Calling hours will be held on Friday (Feb. 21st) from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT 06032. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Middletown Press on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Rosemarie Dennis

February 21, 2025

Will always be thankful that I got to meet and know Ann. With her amazing knitting skills she helped keep many warm on the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota. An added plus were the many great conversations we had when I picked up the donated items. She will truly be missed.

Tim Cotter

February 20, 2025

Hi Bill sorry for your loss hope all is well otherwise

Maureen Trostel

February 20, 2025

Joyce and Danny so sorry for loss of your Mom/ Grandmother. The few times a met her I remember a story how she told me she could do her work faster on a typewriter than on a computer . May she find peace again with her husband

Kim Libera

February 20, 2025

Much condolences to Laura from teammate Kim L. My mom had been acquainted with your mom thru town clerk school. Still remember your dad & an era when history was really taught.

Richard O'Rourke

February 19, 2025

Bill sorry to hear about your mother may she RIP

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