Janina K. Kirschbaum

Janina (Knapp) Kirschbaum, 87, of Wolcott died peacefully on Jan. 16, 2013 at the Beacon Brook Health Center. She was the widow of Frederick W. Kirschbaum.

Mrs. Kirschbaum was born in Plantsville, CT on Jan. 24, 1925 to the late John and Teckla (Zima) Knapp. She was a graduate of the former Lewis High School, Southington, Class of 1942 and went on to attend Laurel Business College in Meriden. She moved to Wolcott following her marriage in November of 1947.

Mrs. Kirschbaum worked at the former Waterbury National Bank which became City Trust in February of 1948, and retired in December of 1990 after many years of service. She held numerous titles and was an assistant vice-president at the time of her retirement. She was also an officer for the American Institute of Banking.

She was a member of the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church and the Ladies Adoration Society, as well as a life member of the Wolcott Grange 173.

In addition to her loving son John (Jack) Kirschbaum of Wolcott, she is survived by her daughter-in-law, Cathyann Kirschbaum of Wolcott; her brother Edward Knapp of Southington; her sister Mary Folcik of Bristol and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.

A special loving thank you to "her 3 girls," who showered her with much love and devotion throughout her lifetime. They were her "daughters" and were always there for her. Also, the family would like to extend a thank you to the entire staff at Beacon Brook. Their caring ways for the past 4 ½ years made Jan feel at home and loved. They truly loved Jan and showed it to her in so many ways, especially at the end, allowing her to die with dignity.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jan's memory may be made to Holy Trinity PNCC Building Fund, 200 Summer St., Plantsville, CT 06479 or to the Wolcott Grange 173, 313 Boundline Rd., Wolcott, CT 06716.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday Jan. 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Summer St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity PNCC Cemetery, Plantsville. Calling hours will be held on Friday Jan. 18, 2013 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jan's memory may be made to Holy Trinity PNCC Building Fund, 200 Summer St., Plantsville, CT 06479 or to the Wolcott Grange 173, 313 Boundline Rd., Wolcott, CT 06716.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday Jan. 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Summer St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity PNCC Cemetery, Plantsville. Calling hours will be held on Friday Jan. 18, 2013 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home.