Obituaries

Scott E. Clark

Scott E. Clark

Jun 21, 2017

Scott E. Clark, 38, of Cheshire died peacefully on Wednesday, June 21st at Masonicare Hospice, Wallingford, CT after a long illness. He was the son of Nancy Oberst Clark and the late Dennis P. Clark, also of Cheshire. He is survived by his twin brother Gregory P. Clark of Sandy Hook, CT, his sister Rachel S. Clark of Brooklyn, NY,...

Elsie D. Neuffer

Elsie D. Neuffer

Jun 19, 2017

Elsie Dorothea (Weiss) Neuffer, 83, passed away peacefully, with her loving husband by her side, on June 19, 2017, at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT. She was the devoted wife and soulmate of Carl Frederick Neuffer for nearly 61 years. Elsie was born on July 5, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Hugo and Elsa (Saggau)...

Genevieve Lauer

Genevieve Lauer

Jun 18, 2017

Cheshire – Genevieve Lauer, 97, passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, on June 18, 2017, at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. She was the wife of the late Benton Lauer. Mrs. Lauer was born on April 20, 1920, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of the late Henry and Minnie (Price) Gwyn. Mrs. Lauer is survived by her...

Audrey McCarthy Rehor

Audrey McCarthy Rehor

Jun 16, 2017

Audrey (Vadnais) (McCarthy) Rehor, age 85, of Cheshire entered into rest on June 16, 2017 at The Village at East Farms with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph M. McCarthy and the late Douglas C. Rehor. Audrey was born on January 20, 1932 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Josephine (Giglio)...

Joseph L. Horowitz

Joseph L. Horowitz

Jun 14, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD – Joseph Lewis Horowitz, 94, formerly of Trumbull and Southbury, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Gilcrist Hospice Care Center. He was the husband of Sylvia (Fleischer) Eisenberg Horowitz. Joe grew up in Bridgeport, the son of the late Abraham and Fannie (Narvis) Horowitz. He graduated from Harding High School and Yale University during the War,...

Peggy N. Ellis

Peggy N. Ellis

Jun 13, 2017

Peggy N. Ellis, age 91, of Cheshire entered into rest on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of the late George O. Ellis, Jr. Peggy was born in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Stanley O. and Matilda (Horst) Needham. Peggy was raised in Fort Wayne, IN. Before she and George...

Ryan Thomas 'RT' Nolan

Ryan Thomas 'RT' Nolan

Jun 10, 2017

NAUGATUCK - Ryan “RT” Nolan, 45, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his home. Mr. Nolan was born July 23, 1971 in Waterbury, the son of Karen (Como) Nolan of Naugatuck and Thomas Nolan of Naugatuck. He was a talented artist and writer who enjoyed sharing his works with others. In addition to his artistic accomplishments he was a...

Esther Joanne 'Esty' Sica

Esther Joanne 'Esty' Sica

Jun 10, 2017

Miss Esther Joanne “Esty” Sica, 44, of Waterbury, passed away early Saturday evening June 10, 2017. Esty was born in Waterbury, March 15, 1973, a daughter of Carmela (Patricelli) Sica and the late Roland Sica and was a lifelong Waterbury resident. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social work from...

Seymour F Kaplan

Seymour F Kaplan

Jun 10, 2017

Seymour (Sam) Frank Kaplan, age 93, peacefully passed away at his home in Elim Park in Cheshire, CT. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Ethel. He is also survived by his three sons, Jay Kaplan, M.D. and his wife Kathleen, Robert Kaplan and his wife Fran, and Bryan Kaplan. Sam also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Shawna...

Catherine R. 'Cat' O'Reilly

Catherine R. 'Cat' O'Reilly

Jun 8, 2017

Catherine R. “Cat” O’Reilly, age 50, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at CT Hospice in Branford after a long illness. She was the devoted wife of John P. O’Reilly, Jr. Catherine was born on March 17, 1967 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, daughter of Marise (Robroeck) Krampovitis and the late Samuel Appel. Cat worked as an...

Janice H. Rood

Janice H. Rood

Jun 7, 2017

CHESHIRE - Janice H. Rood, 91, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at her home in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Wydell F. Rood who passed away in 2008. Mrs. Rood was born February 28, 1926 in Woodbury, the daughter of the late Edson M. and Esther L. (Beardsley) Horton. She graduated Woodbury High School (Class of 1944)...

Raymond F. Pettit

Raymond F. Pettit

Jun 6, 2017

CHESHIRE - Raymond F. Pettit of Naples, Fl and Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on May 28, 1930, in Waterbury, CT. The son of the late Joseph and Anna O’Rourke Pettit. He was raised in Waterbury and graduated from Crosby High School and Cheshire Academy. He then attended...

Herman C. Asmus

Herman C. Asmus

Jun 5, 2017

Southington – Herman C. Asmus, 88, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017, at Bradley Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of L. Jean (Hirsch) Asmus. Mr. Asmus was born on March 4, 1929, the son of the late Herman and Edith (Madison) Asmus. Herman spent his childhood in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School. He retired in...

Kevin Lawrence Martin

Kevin Lawrence Martin

Jun 2, 2017

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Kevin Lawrence Martin, 46 of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday June 2, 2017. Kevin was born in Waterbury, July 21, 1970, a son of Carol (Volage) Martin and the late Kenneth Martin, Sr. He was educated in the local school system. He was a 1989 graduate of Naugatuck High School and was a 1990...

Irene (Adams) Baril

Irene (Adams) Baril

Jun 2, 2017

Irene (Adams) Baril, age 85, of Cheshire, died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. She was the devoted wife of the late Russell Baril for over 58 years. Irene was born on August 18, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Hampton Joseph and Lucille (Grier) Adams. Irene was a supporter and member of the...

Salvatore J. Settembri

Salvatore J. Settembri

Jun 2, 2017

CHESHIRE - It is with great sorrow that the family of Salvatore J. Settembri, 88, announces his passing on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Josephine M. (Addazio) Settembri. Mr. Settembri was born December 22, 1928 in Meriden, the son of the late Domenick and Elizabeth (Wiley) Settembri. He was raised in...

Lois B. Waggoner

Lois B. Waggoner

May 31, 2017

CHESHIRE – Lois Breyer Waggoner, 91, died peacefully at her home on May 31, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born on January 18, 1926, in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of Leland and Ethel (Robinson) Breyer. Lois attended Hamden High School, graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1947 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and...

Patricia A. DuFour

Patricia A. DuFour

May 30, 2017

Cheshire – Patricia A. DuFour, 78, passed away on May 30, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services and burial will be private and there are no calling hours. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

May 30, 2017

WATERTOWN - Robert H. Richardson died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born on November 17, 1928 to the late Lydia and Oscar Richardson of Naugatuck, Robert is survived by his wife Edith Beres Richardson and his daughter Nancy McKernon and her husband Mac, his grandchildren Jacob Robert and Alexandra. He graduated...

Peter L. DeVit

Peter L. DeVit

May 28, 2017

Cheshire - Peter L. DeVit, 83, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Ingrid E. (Dickson) DeVit. Mr. DeVit was born April 20, 1934 in New Haven, the son of the late Peter F. and Rina (Calza) DeVit. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Besides his wife...

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