Obituaries

Judith A. Mettler

Judith A. Mettler

Jan 30, 2022

Cheshire - Judith A. Mettler, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Elim Park. She was the wife of the late Michael Mettler. Mrs. Mettler was born February 3, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of the late Simon and Fan (Chain) Krantz. She was raised and educated in Atlanta where she was voted most intellectual in high...

Derek Ostuni

Derek Ostuni

Jan 29, 2022

Waterbury, CT Derek Scott Ostuni, 42, died after a long illness on January 29, 2022. Derek was born on June 21, 1979 in Waterbury, CT son of Victor J. Ostuni, Jr. and Diane (Mariotti) Ostuni. Derek lived most of his life in Naugatuck and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School where he excelled in athletics, most notably, baseball. Pitching...

Linda Martello

Linda Martello

Jan 29, 2022

Naugatuck, CT Linda Martello, 63, died unexpectedly on January 29, 2022. Linda was born in Stamford, CT and was a former employee of Winchester Electronics. Linda is survived by her companion of 25 years, Robert Lovett; her mother, Carolyn Simpson and her sisters, Kim, Donna and Patty. All services are private and arrangements are entrusted to the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci...

Irvin R. Daubert

Irvin R. Daubert

Jan 28, 2022

EASTHAM, MA. - Irvin R. “Hap” Daubert, 101, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Cheshire. He was predeceased by his wife Lelia (Bishop) Daubert. Born October 7, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Robin R. and Ida (Boreman) Daubert, he was a longtime sales representative for Trailmobile and Puritan Clothing. Prior to...

Carmen Castellano

Carmen Castellano

Jan 28, 2022

Waterbury - Carmen Castellano, 73, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Castellano was born June 25, 1948, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Fautino and Maria (Marcano) Castellano. She owned and operated her own beauty salon for many years in Puerto Rico. She came to the area in the late...

James W. Ford

James W. Ford

Jan 28, 2022

Mr. James W. Ford of Newtown, CT, and former resident of Colchester for 24 years, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022 at the age of 76. Mr. Ford was born in Waterbury on January 3, 1946, son of the late William T. and Olive E. (Warner) Ford. He was raised in Naugatuck and attended local schools, graduating from Naugatuck...

Edward F.  Kaupinas

Edward F. Kaupinas

Jan 27, 2022

NAUGATUCK; Mr. Edward F. Kaupinas, 89 of Naugatuck passed away Thursday January 27, 2022 at Vitas Hospice at ST. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury with Ronni Russell at his side. Edward was born November 8, 1932 to the late Gaston and Monica Kaupinas. He attended area schools and worked for the Town of Cheshire Board of Education retiring after 38 years...

Richard Iannantuoni

Richard Iannantuoni

Jan 27, 2022

Wallingford - Richard Iannantuoni, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Quinnipiac Valley Center. Mr. Iannantuoni was born June 1, 1949, in Waterbury, the son of the late Nicholas and Marie (Nigro) Iannantuoni. He was Machinist for various manufacturing companies retiring in the late 1980s. A longtime resident of Cheshire, Mr. Iannantuoni was a Life Member of the...

Dr. Harry Ausmus

Dr. Harry Ausmus

Jan 27, 2022

Cheshire, CT - Harry Ausmus, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Elim Park Health Care. He was the husband of the late Linda (Dronsick) Ausmus. Dr. Ausmus was born June 14, 1937, in LaFollette, TN, the son of the late Harry and Gretna (Childress) Ausmus. Most of his childhood was spent in Johnson City, TN where he...

Shirley Mae Reese

Shirley Mae Reese

Jan 25, 2022

Shirley Mae “Shelly” Reese, age 92, of Naugatuck passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Ronneng and her second husband, William Reese. Shirley was born on May 19, 1929 in Stratford, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Jeanne (Braun) Kleps. Shirley took her faith very seriously and always felt close...

John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

Jan 25, 2022

WATERBURY - John P. Ryan, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. He was the husband of Lorraine (Bessette) Ryan. Mr. Ryan was born June 4, 1930 in Waterbury, son of the late Harry J. and Ann (Tenney) Ryan. He was retired from SNET, where he worked as a telephone serviceman for...

Mildred Kennedy

Mildred Kennedy

Jan 25, 2022

CHESHIRE- Mildred ( Millie) Kennedy, 99, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at her home in Cheshire surrounded by her beloved son and daughter. She was the wife of the late Gerald Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy was born February 17, 1922, in Waterbury, CT., daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (Hatton) Mann. After graduating from Waterbury public schools, she worked...

Beverly J. (Fabian) Ancheff

Beverly J. (Fabian) Ancheff

Jan 24, 2022

WOLCOTT; Mrs. Beverly J. (Fabian) Ancheff, 85 of Wolcott passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Beacon Brook Health Care in Naugatuck with her family by her side. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn her passing. Beverly was the widow of John J. Ancheff and the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Schostrich) Fabian,...

Raymond L. Roberts

Raymond L. Roberts

Jan 23, 2022

Cheshire - Raymond L. Roberts, 83, passed away on Sunday January 23rd, surrounded by his family at his home. He was the husband of the late Carolyn (Engle) Roberts. Mr. Roberts was born February 12, 1938, in Cheshire, the son of the late Edmund and Ethel (Cook) Roberts. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he was a member of...

Alice R. "Zolly" Montuori

Alice R. "Zolly" Montuori

Jan 22, 2022

Alice “Zolly” Rainone Montuori, age 97, of Middlebury, CT. passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was born on September 17, 1924 in Waterbury, CT. daughter of the late Giuseppe and Vincenza (Zappone) Rainone. Alice worked as an inspector at Sherwood Medical for more than 36 years before her retirement....

Frederick Toupin

Frederick Toupin

Jan 22, 2022

Prospect, CT Frederick M. Toupin, 78, husband of Lori A. Toupin, died January 22, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Fred was born May 25, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT a son of the late Paul Toupin and the late Alice (Applebee) (Toupin) Esposito. Fred was raised in Bridgeport, where he attended local schools and for the past 42 years he...

Richard  L. Jones

Richard L. Jones

Jan 21, 2022

Richard L. “Dick” Jones, age 81, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, January 21, 2022 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the devoted husband of Mary J. “Mary Jo” Jones for over 59 years. Richard was born on May 7, 1940 in Weymouth, MA, son of the late Frank and Christine (Blair) Jones and has been a...

Charles A. Smith

Charles A. Smith

Jan 20, 2022

CHESHIRE- Reverend Charles A. Smith, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Cheshire on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was the husband of Catherine (Homer) Smith. Reverend Smith was born January 12, 1940, in Richmond, Virginia., son of the late Charles W. and Helen (Frothingham) Smith of Hopewell, Virginia. A graduate of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia,...

Martha Sullivan

Martha Sullivan

Jan 20, 2022

Martha Sullivan, age 102, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph F. Sullivan for over 50 years. Martha was born on March 2, 1919 in Waterbury, daughter pf the late William and Martha (Stephens) Goodall and was a Cheshire resident for over...

Francis Nichols

Francis Nichols

Jan 19, 2022

New Haven - Francis Nichols, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus. Mr. Nichols was born August 29, 1935, in New Bedford, MA, the son of the late Alton and Euphemia (McDonald) Nichols. He was a longtime New Haven resident. Mr. Nichols is survived by his son Rodney Nichols of Terryville; his...