Liza Abkowicz , 93, of West Hartford, formerly of Russia, died Jan. 22. She was the widow of Joseph Abkowicz. She is survived by her daughter Nelly Abkowicz of West Hartford; her sister Meera of Russia; her brother Joseph of Russia; and several nieces and nephews and their families. She was also predeceased by her sister Yeva. She was a long-time member of United Synagogues of Greater Hartford.