Doris J. Hentz

September 8, 1923 - November 28, 2017

Doris J. Olson Hentz, 94, a resident of Atria Larson Place in Hamden, passed away on Nov. 28,2017 at her home. Wife of the late Leroy Hentz, she is survived by two sons, Raymond (Marilyn) Hentz of Wallingford and Richard (Sandra) Hentz of VA, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a sister Harriet Ljunggren of North Branford ,a daughter in law Carole Hentz of North Haven, a brother in law Donald Hentz and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Russell Hentz and a brother John Eric Olson. Doris was born Sept. 8, 1923 in Hartford, CT a daughter of the late Helge and Anna Josephson Olson, was a graduate of the former Commercial High School in New Haven and had been employed for many years as a secretary at Langler-Stevens Advertising Agency. Doris's life was filled with family, friends, neighbors and music. She was a very active lifelong member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in New Haven where she regularly attended services and was active in the Luther League, the Doubles Club, the annual Christmas Fair and much more. Her Family would like to thank all of the staff at Atria Larson Place for the loving care she received there. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 in Bethesda Lutheran Church, New Haven. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 am at the church on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethesda Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 305 St. Ronan St., New Haven,CT, 06511. Arrangements are with Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden. www.siskbrothers.com