Edith Pitt Stahl

STAHL, EDITH PITT Edith Pitt Stahl passed away peacefully February 21, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Ansonia Connecticut, January 5, 1917, daughter of Thomas and Viola Pitt; predeceased by her husband Arthur L. Stahl, son Alan T. Stahl and grandson Nathaniel Stahl, brother Thomas Pitt, and sisters Marjorie Steeves and Hilda Iles. She leaves her son Craig A. Stahl and his wife Elizabeth; grandsons Joshua I Stahl and Christian A. Stahl; granddaughter Carrie Foster and her husband John; great grandsons Cage and Ashur Foster; step grandchildren Jennifer Snow and Brendan Snow; and former daughter-in-laws Gretchen C. Stahl and Cheri L. Stahl. Edith graduated from Ansonia High School, Class of 1934 and Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College), Class of 1938. She was the dietitian at Griffin Hospital during and after WWII and office manager for Stahl’s Automotive dealership in Derby for many years, until retirement. Devoted member of the Orange Congregational Church since 1955 when she moved to Orange from Ansonia with her family. Edith was a proud lifelong member of the Order of Odd Fellows and Rebecca Lodges. A memorial service will be held at the Orange Congregational Church on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11:00AM. There will be no calling hours; burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that charitable donations be made through the Funeral Director, in Edith’s name to the Orange Congregational Church Endowment Fund, Griffin Hospital Development Fund or the Veterans Organization of your choice. Arrangements by Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin Street, Ansonia, CT 06401. Phone: 203-735-0036; Web: www.jenkinskingfh.com