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, grandson Nathaniel Stahl, brother Thomas Pitt and sisters Marjorie Steeves and Hilda Iles.
She leaves her son, Craig A. Stahl, his wife, Elizabeth, grandsons Joshua I. Stahl, Christian A Stahl and granddaughter Carrie Foster, her husband John, and great grandsons, Cage and Ashur Foster. Step grandchildren, Jennifer Snow and Brendan Snow.
Former daughter-in-laws Gretchen C. Stahl and Cheri L. Stahl.
Edith graduated from Ansonia High School, Class of 1934, Arcadia University (formally Beaver College), Class of 1938.
She was the dietitian at Griffin Hospital during and after World War II and was the office manager for Stahls’ Automobile dealership in Derby for many years, until retirement.
She was a 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 a.m.
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.
