Obituaries

Bert P. Emery

Bert P. Emery

Mar 6, 2020

NAUGATUCK - Bert P. Emery, 63, passed away March 6, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Lorraine Maass. Bert was born May 13, 1956, in Bridgeport, the son of the late Bert P. and Rose E. (Sabre) Emery Sr. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident moving from Fairfield over 20 years ago. Bert was an Emergency Medical...

Theresa W. Amodeo

Theresa W. Amodeo

Mar 6, 2020

CHESHIRE – Theresa (Walsh) Amodeo, 78, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2020, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of the late Charles M. Amodeo. Mrs. Amodeo was born February 11, 1942 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Martin and Neillia (Paulouski) Walsh. She was retired from Cheshire...

Linda Forcinelli

Linda Forcinelli

Mar 5, 2020

Linda Nacewicz Forcinelli, age 72, passed away suddenly of natural causes in her home in Cheshire, CT on March 5, 2020. She was the wife of the late John Forcinelli and daughter of the late Irene and John Nacewicz. She was raised in Stratford (Lordship), CT and later moved to Cheshire, CT after her marriage. She was a graduate of...

Jacqueline Baltz

Jacqueline Baltz

Mar 5, 2020

Jacqueline E. Baltz 1935 - 2020 Southbury, CT Jacqueline E. Baltz, 84, wife of Louis J. Baltz, died peacefully on March 5, 2020 at River Glen with her loving husband of over 62 years by her side. Jacqueline was born on June 6, 1935 in Logansport, IN. a daughter of the late Paul C. and Katherine (George) Emmons. She met...

Rosemary Sbordone

Rosemary Sbordone

Mar 5, 2020

CHESHIRE- Rosemary Sbordone, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was the widow of Sylvester Sbordone whom predeceased her on August 8, 2005 after 57 years of marriage. Mrs. Sbordone was born February 16, 1926 in Waterbury daughter of the late Antonio and Pauline (Santa Maria) Magaraci. Rosemary will always be remembered as a loving and devoted Wife,...

Dr. Ira Bernard Goldman

Dr. Ira Bernard Goldman

Mar 4, 2020

Ira succumbed after a battle with Frontotemporal Dementia and ALS, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Epstein Goldman. Ira was born April 11, 1939 to Sylvia and William Goldman in Baltimore, MD. Upon graduating from Forest Park High School Ira achieved undergraduate and graduate degrees from...

James R. Barrante PhD.

James R. Barrante PhD.

Mar 3, 2020

CHESHIRE – James R. Barrante, PhD, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Mid-State Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Marlene Barrante. Dr. Barrante was born April 30, 1938, in Torrington, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Pilonero) Barrante. He was raised in Torrington and graduated from Torrington High School, Class of 1956. He furthered...

Linda A. Krystock

Linda A. Krystock

Mar 2, 2020

CHESHIRE – Linda Krystock, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the devoted and loving wife of Paul W. Krystock. Mrs. Krystock was born August 10, 1941 in Meriden, the daughter of the late Florian and Rose (Macri) Myjak. She was a longtime Cheshire resident where she...

Bernard "Bernie" Dillon

Bernard "Bernie" Dillon

Feb 28, 2020

CHESHIRE – Bernard “Bernie” Dillon, 94, passed away, Friday, February 28, 2020 at Elim Park. He was the beloved husband of Grace (Smith) Dillon. Mr. Dillon was born August 13, 1925, in New Haven, the son of the late John and Elsie (McAviney) Dillon. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army and was a recipient of the...

Margaret Yeomans

Margaret Yeomans

Feb 26, 2020

Margaret Yeomans 1930 - 2020 Prospect, CT Margaret H. Yeomans, 89, widow of Richard Yeomans, died peacefully on February 26, 2020 at The Summit at Plantsville. Margaret was born July 1, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late Albert and Emily (Suplee) Hallowell and had lived for the past 45 years in Newtown, Waterbury and Prospect. Margaret is...

William A. Brown

William A. Brown

Feb 26, 2020

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...

Frances L. Jenkins

Frances L. Jenkins

Feb 24, 2020

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

Maria Strother

Feb 24, 2020

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...

George W. Fletcher Sr.

George W. Fletcher Sr.

Feb 23, 2020

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...

Barbara Ann Romano

Barbara Ann Romano

Feb 23, 2020

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...

Gerald Garceau

Gerald Garceau

Feb 23, 2020

Gerald J. Garceau 1928 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Gerald J. Garceau, 91, beloved husband of Rita (Lorson) Garceau, died peacefully February 23, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born September 1, 1928 in Watertown, CT a son of the late Arthur and Esmeralda (Poudrier) Garceau and had lived in Naugatuck most of his life. Gerald...

Fred C. Engle

Fred C. Engle

Feb 23, 2020

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...

Arline  Kerachsky

Arline Kerachsky

Feb 22, 2020

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...

David Bragdon Edwards

David Bragdon Edwards

Feb 21, 2020

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...

Lillian E. Schilling

Lillian E. Schilling

Feb 21, 2020

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...