Obituaries

Charlotte B. Bisson

Charlotte B. Bisson

Oct 4, 2018

Charlotte B. Bisson, age 76, of Grantham, NH and formerly Cheshire, CT entered into rest after a short illness on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Concord, NH. She was born on February 22, 1942 in Lead Hill, Arkansas, daughter of the late Albert Clay and Neva (Yocham) Brown. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was predeceased by her brothers, Claude...

Megumi Yamamoto

Megumi Yamamoto

Oct 3, 2018

CHESHIRE - Megumi Yamamoto, 48, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was the wife of Leonard Fritz. Ms. Yamamoto was born October 25, 1969 in Tokyo, the daughter of the late Haruo Yamamoto of Iizuka, Japan and Andrea Hoslett of Cheshire. She was a longtime Cheshire resident who graduated from Barnard College and furthered her education at Wesleyan University...

Mary A. Finney

Mary A. Finney

Oct 2, 2018

WATERBURY- Mary A. Finney, 96, passed away, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. Ms. Finney was born November 13, 1921 in Seymour, daughter to the late Frank and Esther (Mazzachi) Beccaria. Mary is survived by her daughter in law Susan Finney; grandchildren Michael A. Finney, Mark A. and his wife Dana Finney Jr. and Neil...

Donna S. Matthews

Donna S. Matthews

Oct 1, 2018

NAUGATUCK- Donna Suzanne Matthews, 65, passed away, Monday, October 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 8, 1953 in Pittsfield, ME daughter of the late Earl C. and Marie A. (Wise) Matthews. Donna was a retired Technical Inspector from VDO North America LLC prior to her retirement. Ms. Matthews is survived by her two brothers Bruce Matthews of...

David Bruce Tasko

David Bruce Tasko

Oct 1, 2018

Meriden - David B. Tasko, 80, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Silver Springs Care Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Janice (Lotko) Tasko. Mr. Tasko was born March 5, 1938, in Wethersfield, the son of the late Edward and Dorothy Tasko. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a mechanical engineer. In addition to...

Douglas A. Yocher

Douglas A. Yocher

Sep 30, 2018

CHESHIRE - Douglas Yocher, 79, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Saviello) Yocher. Doug was born September 28, 1939 in New Haven, the son of the late Emil and Mary (Moffatt) Yocher. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Navy...

Steven Brennan

Steven Brennan

Sep 28, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Steven D. Brennan, 67, died unexpectedly on September 28, 2018. Steve was born February 18, 1951 in Waterbury, son of the late Charles A. and Charlotte A. (Burns) Brennan and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Steve attended local schools, graduating from St. Francis School and Naugatuck High School, Class of 1969. He was a loyal fan of...

Donald Robert Fowler

Donald Robert Fowler

Sep 28, 2018

CHESHIRE - Donald Robert Fowler of Venice, Florida and Cheshire passed away September 28, 2018 at his home in Florida. He was the husband of Virginia Burton Fowler. Don was born February 7, 1948 in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Donald and Nancy (Omicioli) Fowler. He attended Cheshire High School and Saint Michael’s College in Vermont where...

Mary Phyllis Mischou

Mary Phyllis Mischou

Sep 27, 2018

FAIRFIELD- Mary Phyllis Mischou, 85, formerly of Cheshire, passed away September 27, 2018 at her residence. She was the widow of Jack L. Mischou who passed away in 1982 after 22 years of marriage. Mrs. Mischou was born April 13, 1933 in Waterbury. She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Kathryn (Maroney) Coppeto. Phyllis, a graduate of Colby...

Carolyn G. Walther

Carolyn G. Walther

Sep 27, 2018

SOUTH PASADENA, FL - Carolyn G.(Conte) Walther, 72, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. Carolyn was born September 13, 1946 in Mount Vernon, NY, the daughter of the late Peter and Phyllis (Monteferante) Conte. She spent her working career as a bank Manager at both Bank...

Frederick James Schurk,  Sr.

Frederick James Schurk, Sr.

Sep 23, 2018

CHESHIRE – Frederick (Fred) James Schurk, Sr., 87, of Cheshire, formerly of West Haven, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. He was the beloved husband of Constance (Kulenski) Schurk who were wed on Thanksgiving Day in 1955 and celebrated over 62 years of marriage. Fred was born July 28, 1931 in New Haven, the...

Frederick Fredette

Frederick Fredette

Sep 23, 2018

Frederick Frances Fredette 1938 - 2018 Naugatuck- Frederick Francis Fredette, 80, widower of Diane B. (DiMenna) Fredette, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2018 at Valerie Manor in Torrington, CT. Fred was born on Feb. 17, 1938 in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Frederick J. and Frances Rose Fredette. Fred attended school in Bridgeport, and graduated from Warren...

Eleanor W. Lawson

Eleanor W. Lawson

Sep 21, 2018

NAUGATUCK – Eleanor W. Lawson, 101, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the home of her son on Sept. 21, 2018. She was the devoted wife of the late Carl W. Lawson for 39 years. Mrs. Lawson was born in Naugatuck on August 16, 1917, the daughter Daniel and Mary (Reilly) Walsh. She was predeceased by her brothers,...

Robert Louis Talerico

Robert Louis Talerico

Sep 21, 2018

CHESHIRE- Robert Louis Talerico, 83, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at LiveWell (formerly Alzheimer's Resource Center) in Southington. He was married to Mary Jane (Pacciarelli) Talerico, his high school sweetheart, who was the love of his life. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Dr. Talerico was born December 13, 1934 in Utica, NY, the son of the late...

Roselyn Fay Zackin

Roselyn Fay Zackin

Sep 20, 2018

MIDDLEBURY- Roselyn Fay Zackin, 84, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, in the VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Nelson K. Zackin to whom she was married for 61 years. Mrs. Zackin was born May 8, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Manuel and Tilly (Hirsch) Lax. Roz...

Dr. Robert Lawrence Chesanow

Dr. Robert Lawrence Chesanow

Sep 20, 2018

CHESHIRE- Dr. Robert L. Chesanow, 82, was born in Kearny New Jersey then traveled home to Great Barrington MA. After a reading test, at age 5, he was allowed to start in 3rd grade of the Bryant grammar school. He graduated from Searles High School in 1951 at age 15 and from Union College in 1955. A week after graduation...

Diane Shea

Diane Shea

Sep 19, 2018

CHESHIRE- Diane Shea, 64, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her residence. She was the loving wife of John Shea who she was married to for 42 years. Mrs. Shea was born April 20, 1954 in Bronxville, NY daughter of Lucy (Napolisso) Pulisciano, and the late Vincent Pulisciano. Diane was a Real Estate Agent at the H. Pearce...

Howard M. Baldwin Jr.

Howard M. Baldwin Jr.

Sep 19, 2018

CHESHIRE - Howard M. Baldwin, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully after a long, determined battle with various cardiac issues and multiple myeloma cancer on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Joanna (Morrissey) Baldwin. Besides his wife of 48 years, Mr. Baldwin is survived by his son Thomas Baldwin of Cheshire; his daughter Karen Latozas...

Gerald J. Petro

Gerald J. Petro

Sep 18, 2018

CHESHIRE – Gerald J. Petro, 54, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the West Haven Veterans Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Petro was born August 1, 1964 in New Haven, son of the late Gerald and Patricia (Wanciak) Petro. Gerald served his country with distinction in the United States Navy onboard the USS Enterprise. He was self-employed...

William C. Seastrand

William C. Seastrand

Sep 18, 2018

Waterbury – William C. Seastrand, 76, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Seastrand was born September 4. 1942, in Waterbury, a son of the late John and Beatrice (Frey) Seastrand. Mr. Seastrand proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and was a past member of Post 17 of the American Legion....