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CHESHIRE – William A. “Bill” Brown, 77, passed peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Masonic Health Hospice in Wallingford. Bill was born May 24, 1942, in New Haven, the son of the late Edward and Ann (Chavinski) Brown. He was a Hamden High school graduate, Class of 1960 and furthered his education graduating...
NAUGATUCK – Frances L. Jenkins, 90, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at her home. She was the wife of the late Thomas W. Jenkins, Sr. Mrs. Jenkins was born September 30, 1929, in Waterbury, the youngest daughter of the late John H. and Ethel A. (Elliott) Simmons. She was a Registered Nurse working at Waterbury Hospital, and at various...
Maria Strother, age 95, of Waterbury entered into rest on Monday, February 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Lynnwood Radden. Maria “Mary” was born on March 27, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Shaw) Harris. Maria grew up in Pittsburgh and later moved to Boston before coming...
Cheshire - On Sunday, February 23 2020, George W. Fletcher Sr. passed away at the age of 76. George was born on October 22, 1943, in New Haven, CT. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. Upon returning from serving our country, he worked briefly in a factory and was doing well, but felt it wasn’t...
CHESHIRE- Barbara Ann Romano, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the widow of the late John Joseph Romano Jr. Barbara was born September 17, 1943 in New Haven, daughter of the late George A. and Vincenza (Manuguerra) Tracchio. Barbara graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and received an undergraduate degree in education...
Fred C. Engle, 70, passed away, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the West Haven VA Hospital. Mr. Engle was born June 7, 1949, in Waterbury, the son of the late Fred and Etta Rose (Noe) Engle. He attended local schools and served his country in the U.S. Airforce. Before moving to Waterbury several years ago he was a Beacon Falls...
WATERTOWN- Arline Kerachsky, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Bernard Kerachsky whom she was married to for 51 years. Arline was born August 14, 1945 in Bronx, NY daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Marshak) Paletsky. Arline was a Teacher in the Watertown school system for 25...
BETHLEHEM- David Bragdon Edwards passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on February 21, 2020 at the Masonic Hospital in Wallingford. He was born on June 8, 1938 to the late Mildred Follett Edwards and Benjamin Edwards of Naugatuck, Connecticut. David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diana Blomquist Edwards. He also leaves two daughters and their husbands, Kristyne...
WOLCOTT- Lillian E. Schilling, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was the widow of Frederick S. Schilling. Lillian was born in Waterbury on April 1, 1926, daughter of the late George and Frances (Whiteman) Partiss. Lillian was a telephone operator at Southern New England Telephone and Sears prior to her retirement. She was a member of...
Scott Elton Daniels, age 50, of Cheshire passed away after a short illness on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Jody Ann Rivnyak Daniels for over 21 years. Scott was born on August 16, 1969 in New Haven, son of Elizabeth Rose (Piccolo) Daniels and the late Elton G. Daniels. Scott was...
James H. “Jim” McDermott, age 64, of Bethlehem passed away after a long illness on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Fernanda S. “Amanda” (Martins) McDermott for over 41 years. James was born on April 17, 1955 in Waterbury, son of the late Harold and Helen (Rush) McDermott. Jim was raised in Waterbury...
PLANTSVILLE – Richard “Dick” Schena, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Murray) Schena. Dick was born November 19, 1933, in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Joseph F. and Corinne Schena. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a longtime Cheshire resident before...
NAUGATUCK – Agnes E. “Mickey” Manners,79, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home. She was the wife of the late James Manners, who passed away in 1995. Mrs. Manners was born November 19, 1940, in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Agnes (Zerrenner) McMullen. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she was an active...
SOUTHINGTON – Frederick R. Prekosovich, 89, formerly of Cheshire and North Topsail Island, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Hospice of Mid-State Medical Center. He was the husband of Shirley A. Prekosovich. Mr. Prekosovich was born July 22, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Stephen and Veronica Prekosovich. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree...
CHESHIRE – Lisa A. Casapulla, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the wife of James Casapulla. Lisa was born November 27, 1960, in Rome, NY, a daughter of William and Arlene (Nolan) Kiser. In addition to her husband, Lisa is survived by her daughter, Nina Casapulla. She also leaves...
Catherine “Kay” Leahey, 86, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, February 11th at home with her children by her side. She is predeceased by her parents, Lucy and Cornelius "Neil" Leahey, and her sister, Phyllis Copertino. She took great comfort in the thought that she would see them again. She is survived by her children, Linda Hanna (Joe Pires) and Kurt...
WALLINGFORD - Jeanne Beryl Pieroway Piccirillo, 91, passed away on February 11, 2020, at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Jeanne Piccirillo was the daughter of Gertrude Hann Pieroway and Albert Percy Pieroway, both originally of Newfoundland, Canada. She was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts and always held a deep affection for her hometown. Jeanne married Dr. Anthony Vincent Piccirillo on...
MIDDLEBURY- William H. Honegger Jr., 88, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Waterbury Gardens. He was the husband of Erma (Fairchild) Honegger whom he was married to for 60 years. Mr. Honegger was born May 26, 1931 in Waterbury son of the late William H. Sr. and Hazel (Wheeler) Honegger. Bill was a veteran proudly serving in the United...
CHESHIRE- Howard Krieger, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 7, 2020. Howard was wise. He was smart. He was funny, caring and thoughtful. He was a teacher who helped and improved the lives of countless people as a doctor, a father, a mentor and a friend. As a clinical psychologist, he spent 40 years passionately helping...
NAUGATUCK- Allan W. Johnson, 86, passed away, Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. He was the widower of the late Antoinette (Salerno) Johnson whom he was married to for 54 years. Mr. Johnson was born June 2, 1933 in Waterbury son of the late Henry W. and Celia (Emanuelson) Johnson. Allan was a veteran proudly...
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