Beth (Tuchay) Wrobel

Beth Alison Tuchay Wrobel entered into eternal life on Monday October 14, 2024 at her home in Chestnut Hill, PA. Born in Hartford, CT on November 1, 1971, Beth was the beloved daughter of the late Carol Busher Tuchay and the late Gregory “Greg” Tuchay. Beth grew up in East Hartford, CT surrounded by a close village of caring families on Parkwood Drive and friends from Barnes Elementary and O’Connell Middle schools. She spent her childhood dancing, singing, swimming, roller skating, bike riding, attending Our Lady of Peace Church and traveling with her family on many favorite trips including San Francisco and Mexico. Beth cherished her time with her grandparents, spending many Sundays at Lake Alexander in Putnam, CT with the late Gordon “Dick” and Alice (Rogers) Busher, and many days with her late grandma Mamie Tuchay cooking Russian food together on Madison Street in Hartford.

Beth graduated from East Hartford High School in 1989. A member of the Drill team, Beth’s glowing, bubbly and humorous personality was recognized as both the Class Clown and the Most Outgoing. Beth graduated Magna Cume Laude from Central Connecticut State University in 1993 with a BA in Psychology, and received her Master’s in Education with Honors from the University of Hartford in 1995.

A beloved teacher, Beth leaves behind a legacy of inspiration and compassion. She taught for over 20 years in the East Hartford Public School system teaching various grades K-6, Gifted and Talented program, and was the district Teacher of the Year twice. She also spent time teaching in Portland, CT and in Philadelphia, PA. Known for her enthusiasm and dedication to her craft, she had a unique ability to make every student feel seen, heard, and truly special. Beth created a classroom where all her students could reach their full potential and become our next generation of leaders.

Outside the classroom, Beth spent time tutoring many of her students after elementary school through their college years. Beth also had a passion for volunteering including preparing and serving food to those in need and supporting East Hartford Special Olympics for many years as a coach and mentor. Beth was exceptionally brilliant and creative. She was an entrepreneur, creating and founding her own small business, The Blissful Teacher, a line of all-natural fragrances and oils for educators. She was also proud to author a keepsake book, The World is Yer Oystah. Beth’s valued friendships, many life-long, were a source of joy. Sharing passions for music, travel, cooking, decorating, crafting, celebrating the seasons and the holidays.

Above all Beth was a kind and gentle soul who cared about her daughter Avery more than anything in the world. She loved so deeply and went to great lengths for the people that she loved. To know her was to adore her. Her impact will be felt for generations to come, as her spirit continues to live on in the hearts of all those who had the privilege to know her.

Beth is survived by her cherished daughter, Avery Wrobel of Conshohocken, PA, brother Matthew Tuchay of East Hartford, CT, niece Katie Tuchay, Nephew Kyle Tuchay, Uncle Richard Busher, dear cousins, Sheri Tuchay of West Palm Beach, FL and Audrey Tuchay of Groveland, MA. And many dear friends.

Relatives and friends may call at the D’ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford Thursday November 21st from 4-7 pm. The funeral service will be Friday November 22 at 10:15AM at St. Christopher campus of North American Martyrs Parish, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. (Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church at 10am on Friday morning). A repast will follow at the hall at the Church. There will be a private family burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Avery’s schooling may be made through GoFundMe https://gofund.me/b32809bd. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com