Obituaries

Dennis A. DeVylder

Dennis A. DeVylder

Mar 14, 2019

Wolfeboro, N.H. - Dennis Arthur DeVylder, aged 66, passed away on March 14, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma. Dennis is survived by Karen, his best friend and wife of 44 years, his daughter Anna Hersey and her husband Matthew Hersey of Hingham, Massachusetts, and his son Kurt DeVylder of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. He...

Brian E. Bailey

Brian E. Bailey

Mar 7, 2019

Brian E. Bailey, husband of Ann (Baudin) Bailey passed away on March 7, 2019 after a long illness. He was 86 years old. Brian was born May 25, 1932 in Utica NY to Francis H Bailey and Edith Dolly Smith. When Brian was 7 the family moved to Meriden CT, Boston MA, finally settling in Wethersfield CT. Brian attended Wethersfield...

Richard J. Frantz Sr.

Richard J. Frantz Sr.

Mar 7, 2019

Richard J. Frantz Sr., 84, passed away peacefully Thursday March 7, 2019 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. He is the husband of Nancy (Beattie) Frantz. Mr. Frantz was born July 18, 1934, in Scranton, PA the son of George and Ruth (Werner) Frantz. He was a proud Army Veteran. After his years of service, he graduated from the University...

Karl P. Banach

Karl P. Banach

Mar 5, 2019

Karl P. Banach, 84, of Osprey, Florida passed away March 5, 2019, at home surrounded by his daughter and care giver Karla and grandson Max who never been awarded a higher honor than that of sending him back home, totally encompassed in love and tears. He was the devoted husband of Josephine (“Josie”) Banach who predeceased him in 2011, after...

Palma Mauro

Palma Mauro

Mar 4, 2019

CHESHIRE – Palma (Biolo) Mauro, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Elim Park Place in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late John Mauro. Palma was born April 25, 1929 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late John and Esther (Baldassari) Biolo. She was raised in Waterbury and attended local schools graduating from Wilby High...

Joan W. Lyon

Joan W. Lyon

Feb 28, 2019

MIDDLEBURY – Joan W. Lyon, 88, passed away Thursday February 28, 2019 surrounded by family at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of George Lyon. Mrs. Lyon was born September 19, 1930 in Bristol, the daughter of the late Leroy and Katherine (Perun) Webb. She was raised in Bethel and attended local schools, graduating from Bethel High School. She...

Richard "Rich" Grabauskas

Richard "Rich" Grabauskas

Feb 26, 2019

WATERBURY - Richard M. Grabauskas, 80, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Abbott Terrace Health Center in Waterbury. He was the husband of Linda (Shonka) Grabauskas. Rich was born December 16, 1938 in Hartford, the son of the late Peter Grabauskas and Margaret Grabauskas-Guilmartin. He was educated in local schools and was an electrician for the I.B.E.W. Local #35....

Rinaldo P Mastrorocco Jr.

Rinaldo P Mastrorocco Jr.

Feb 20, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Rinaldo “Ron” P. Mastrorocco Jr., 76, passed away, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Susan (Thompson) Mastrorocco who he was married to for 33 years. He was born August 3, 1942 in Bridgeport son of the late Rinaldo P. Sr. and Virginia Mastrorocco. Mr. Mastrorocco was a police officer in New Haven...

Paul M. Freedman

Paul M. Freedman

Feb 18, 2019

SOUTHBURY- Paul Freedman,”Swifty”, passed away on the morning of February 18, 2019 at the age of 89. Paul, a prominent Waterbury businessman for many years, was the owner of Dorfman’s in Waterbury. He was married to his childhood sweetheart, Ellie, the love of his life, for 68 years. He enjoyed golf, travel, sports, and a good game of poker. Paul...

Friedel Rudorf

Friedel Rudorf

Feb 17, 2019

WATERTOWN- Friedel Rudorf, 89, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her residence. She was the widow of Gunther Rudorf who predeceased her in 2004 after 53 years of marriage. Mrs. Rudorf was born November 11, 1929 in Rehnof, Germany daughter of Erwin W. and Anna (Gronowski) Liedlke. She was a Seamstress in the clothing industry prior to her retirement,...

Edward S. Wilensky

Edward S. Wilensky

Feb 15, 2019

WOLCOTT - Edward Wilensky, 96, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa (Simone) Wilensky. Mr. Wilensky was born November 23, 1922 in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph and Fay (Greenberg) Wilensky. He was raised in Waterbury and graduated from Crosby High School as well as the Army...

Helene A. Perreault

Helene A. Perreault

Feb 14, 2019

WATERBURY – Helene A. Perreault, 92, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Cheshire House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Renald M. Perreault. Mrs. Perreault was born March 29, 1926 in Vienna, Austria, a daughter of the late Franz and Theresia (Nebes) Zwettler. She was retired from the Waterbury Credit Bureau where she worked...

Theresa C. Lavallee

Theresa C. Lavallee

Feb 13, 2019

PLANTSVILLE - Theresa María Correra Lavallee “Terry”, 83, of Plantsville, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Theresa will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, cousin and fierce friend to so many in the community. Terry was born on Mar 14 1935 in Providence RI, the daughter of the late Maria & Louis Correra...

Gail Stanziale

Gail Stanziale

Feb 12, 2019

Cheshire – Gail (Uliano) Stanziale, 72, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of the late Dana D. Stanziale, who passed away in December of last year. Mrs. Stanziale was born August 14, 1946 in Bridgeport, the daughter of Elizabeth (Kronenberg) Uliano and Peter Uliano. She was raised in Bridgeport, attended local schools and...

Rhonda Marie Monarca

Rhonda Marie Monarca

Feb 12, 2019

WATERBURY - Rhonda Marie Monarca, 50, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 peacefully at her home. Rhonda was born on September 23,1968 in Derby, the daughter of the late Ronald and Marilyn (Graham) Marxo. She worked for many years at Southbury Training School and was a longtime Naugatuck resident before moving to Waterbury in 2008. She is survived by her...

William S. Allison

William S. Allison

Feb 11, 2019

NAUGATUCK - William S. Allison, Sr., 81, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Glendale Center. He was the husband of Serafina (Malgari) Allison. Mr. Allison was born August 5, 1937 in Rockville, CT the son of the late Frederick and Bertha (Bourman) Allison. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident where he resided after leaving Rockville High School and...

Georgiana R. 'Georgie' Tyler

Georgiana R. 'Georgie' Tyler

Feb 9, 2019

Seymour - Georgiana Rose Tyler, 78, passed away peacefully, February 9, 2019 at Griffin Hospital with her loving husband by her side. She was the wife of Leslie "Butch" M. Tyler Jr. Georgie was born December 2, 1940 in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Distaffen) Montreal. She raised her family in Bridgeport and was a...

Milton J. Smedberg

Milton J. Smedberg

Feb 8, 2019

CHESHIRE - Milton J. Smedberg, 94, formerly of Preston Terrace, Cheshire, CT died peacefully at Whitney Manor Nursing Home on February 8, 2019. He was loved and cherished by family and friends and deeply beloved by his immediate family: son Paul Smedberg and his wife Carey of Cheshire; and daughter Lisa Sue Smedberg and her husband Kim Bilderback of Falmouth,...

Evelyn Rowley

Evelyn Rowley

Feb 7, 2019

CHESHIRE - Evelyn Rowley, 94, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Elim Park Health Care. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Rowley. Mrs. Rowley was born October 7, 1924 in New Haven, the daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Tice) McLay. She was a longtime Cheshire resident moving to town in 1963. Over the last...

Frank Luskay

Frank Luskay

Feb 7, 2019

Mr. Francis “Frank” W. Luskay, 91, of Middlebury passed away on February 7, 2019. He was the husband of Jennie (Manzik) Luskay. Frank was born in Waterbury, CT in 1927, son of the late Frank and Alma (Simons) Luskay. He graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1944. Frank served in the US Army 1945 - 1946. Upon completing his four...

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