Obituaries

Judith  "Judy" Silkowski

Judith "Judy" Silkowski

Jan 18, 2021

Naugatuck - Judith “Judy” R. Silkowski, 75, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late William J. Silkowski. Judy was born June 11, 1945, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Hubbard) Pelzer. She was raised in Waterbury and graduated from Croft High School. Judy was a 25...

William "Bill" F. Yocher

William "Bill" F. Yocher

Jan 17, 2021

CHESHIRE - William “Bill” F. Yocher, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Elaine (Stollar) Yocher. Bill was born on March 3, 1935, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Hubbell) Yocher. Bill graduated Hamden High School in 1954. He...

Monica D. Poulin

Monica D. Poulin

Jan 17, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Monica D. Poulin, age 83, beloved wife of the late Herman D. Poulin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at home in Naugatuck, CT surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Poulin was born on May 23, 1937 in Dickson City, PA, daughter of the late Stanley and Amelia (Fialkowski) Domin. Monica was a homemaker and 56-year...

John Andrew Melius

John Andrew Melius

Jan 16, 2021

John Andrew Melius, age 32, passed away at his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, January 16, 2021. John was born on November 29, 1988, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Elizabeth (Mellitt) and Bradford Melius. He grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts, and then Cheshire, Connecticut. John became an avid sports fan at a young age with a lifelong allegiance to...

Constance "Connie" Schurk

Constance "Connie" Schurk

Jan 16, 2021

Constance (Connie) Schurk, 89, of Cheshire, formerly of West Haven, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Middlesex Health in Middletown. She was the beloved wife of Frederick Schurk, Sr. who were wed on Thanksgiving Day in 1955 and celebrated over 62 years of marriage. Connie was born on December 15, 1931, in New Haven, the daughter of the late...

Rosalie Piller

Rosalie Piller

Jan 16, 2021

CHESHIRE- Rosalie Piller, beloved daughter of the late George and Ruth (Keating) Piller of Cheshire, passed away on January 16, 2021 at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. Rosalie was born on March 16, 1936 in Hartford. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, Class of 1954, she moved to Cheshire and was a resident until her passing. Rosalie...

Edgardo Soto Sr.

Edgardo Soto Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

WATERBURY- Edgardo Soto Sr., 63, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara Jean (Whitney) Soto whom he shared his life with for 31 years. Mr. Soto was born August 23, 1957 in Guanica, Puerto Rico to the late German and Abigail (Mejil) Soto. Edgardo was an officer with the Connecticut Department...

Walter E. "Butch" Hanover

Walter E. "Butch" Hanover

Jan 15, 2021

CHESHIRE - Walter E. “Butch” Hanover, 53, passed away on January 15, 2020 at his home in Cheshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband to Susan (Biancarelli) Hanover. Butch was born August 29, 1967 in New Haven. He is the son of Walter R. and Susan (Shea) Hanover. In addition to his wife, Butch is survived...

Elaine P. Henley

Elaine P. Henley

Jan 15, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Elaine P. Tomlinson Henley, 74, passed away peacefully Friday, January 15, 2021 at Vitas Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Mrs. Henley was born on February 7, 1946, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Pearl Eva (Raymond) Tomlinson. After retiring from waitressing in local restaurants, she devoted her life to her family. Mrs. Henley...

Joan Marie Cunningham

Joan Marie Cunningham

Jan 15, 2021

GLASTONBURY – Joan Marie (Weik) Cunningham, born on August 25, 1932, passed away at her home on Friday, January 15, 2021, after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard L Cunningham. Joan, a 57 year resident of Cheshire, was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was unwavering with her love and attention...

Marion Pollack

Marion Pollack

Jan 14, 2021

"Never had a bad day" WATERBURY- It is with profound grief that the family of Marion Molly Lundy Pollack announces her peaceful passing from natural causes on January 14, her 89th birthday. Born January 14, 1932, Marion was the fourth of seven children born to Max and Esther Lundy of Hartford, CT. She graduated from Weaver High School in 1950...

David W. Rogers, Sr.

David W. Rogers, Sr.

Jan 13, 2021

NAUGATUCK - David W. Rogers, 96, of Naugatuck, died peacefully after a brief illness on January 13, 2021, at The Village at East Farms in Waterbury where he had lived for the past year. Dave was born on July 12, 1924, in Hamburg, New York, son of Donald and Marie (Yahraes) Rogers. At age 7 he moved with his family...

Henri Edward Rainaud III

Henri Edward Rainaud III

Jan 12, 2021

CHESHIRE - Henri Edward Rainaud III, 68, of Cheshire, CT, and Miami, FL, passed away suddenly from heart failure on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 following a medical procedure at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband and best friend of Cheryl (Walters) Rainaud. Henri was born December 20, 1952, in Daytona Beach, FL, the son of the late Henry...

Marcella A. Pavlinsky

Marcella A. Pavlinsky

Jan 12, 2021

DANBURY- Marcella Kasarda Pavlinsky, 90, peacefully joined the choir invisible on January 12, 2021. With dedication and love Marcella raised her five children with her husband Walter in Danbury, CT. Marcella was a member of Sacred Heart Church and also sang soprano in the choir. She is survived by her four children: Walter Pavlinsky III of Waterbury, CT, Marcella Davis...

Michael Sean Stample

Michael Sean Stample

Jan 10, 2021

MANCHESTER- Michael Sean Stample, 60, formerly of Cheshire, passed away, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Mr. Stample was born June 16, 1960 in New Haven son of the late Ruth (Ryan) and John Stample. Mr. Stample worked in DOT compliance sales prior to his retirement. Michael was a former member of the Meriden Rod and Gun club, he...

Jacqulyn "Jacki" Marshak

Jacqulyn "Jacki" Marshak

Jan 9, 2021

WATERBURY- Jacqulyn (Jacki) Marshak, daughter of Louis and Sylvia (Gaier) Marshak, was born on August 3, 1943 and passed away on January 9, 2021 after a battle with COVID-19. She leaves behind her sister Evelyn, grandchildren Ariella, Avi, Dovid, Yosef, Betzalel, and Yacov Shmuel (Strudel) and great-grandson Mikey, extended family in Israel, and many friends and students. Jacki went to...

Frederick J. "Fred" Jarjura

Frederick J. "Fred" Jarjura

Jan 8, 2021

Frederick J. “Fred” Jarjura, age 66, of Cheshire passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He was the devoted husband of Kim (Aliano) Jarjura for over 31 years. Fred was born on February 17, 1954 in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph “JP” and Anna (George) Jarjura. Fred dedicated his life to his...

William  C. Hass

William C. Hass

Jan 8, 2021

Naugatuck - William C. Hass, 77, passed peacefully at home on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was the husband of Theresa (Brutofsky) Hass. Born on February 6, 1943, in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Herbert and Julia (Greus) Hass, Bill became a childhood philatelist and boy scout, a passionate athlete, and a lover of cars. He earned his...

Richard Aitken

Richard Aitken

Jan 8, 2021

Richard Aitken 75, of Boise, Idaho passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Boise. Rich was born March 14, 1945, in Wallingford Connecticut to Kenneth & Lucille [Stevens] Aitken. Rich attended Wallingford, CT schools graduating from Lyman Hall H. S. in 1963. Rich joined the U.S. Air Force and was subsequently stationed in Mountain Home, Idaho. He met...

Nicholas C. Spizzoucco

Nicholas C. Spizzoucco

Jan 6, 2021

CHESHIRE – Nicholas C. Spizzoucco, 27, passed away January 6, 2020 at his home in Cheshire. Nick was born March 2, 1993, a son of Frank and Maureen (O’Brien) Spizzoucco. He worked for Stop & Shop in Southington alongside his father and was loved by his coworkers and the many customers he cared for. Known to all as Nick or...

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