Obituaries
Stephen A. Kavalauskas
Aug 29, 2017
Stephen A. Kavalauskas, 84, of Plantsville, passed away peacefully in Cheshire after a long illness on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Smulski) Kavalauskas for 61 years. Born on May 1, 1933, in New Britain, son of the late Stephen A. and Helen (Glownia) Kavalauskas, he was a veteran of...
Ethel Kaplan
Aug 27, 2017
CHESHIRE- Ethel (Blum) Kaplan, age 89, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 27th, at her home in Elim Park in Cheshire, CT. She was predeceased in June by her loving husband of 69 years, Sam. She is survived by her three sons, Jay Kaplan, M.D. and his wife Kathleen, Robert Kaplan and his wife Fran, and Bryan Kaplan. She leaves...
Ashley A. Brachna
Aug 27, 2017
Ashley Ann Brachna, 34, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Mid-State Medical Center. Ashley was born March 25, 1983 in Uniontown, PA, the daughter of Stanley Richard Brachna of Smock, PA and Pamela Ann (Hollingsworth) Brachna of Savannah, GA. She had worked for several years as a waitress. She had a love for her friends and family, drawing and...
Donald J. Zehnder Sr.
Aug 25, 2017
Attorney Donald Joseph Zehnder Sr. lived a full 91 years of life blessed with a “joie de vivre” that endeared him to and imprinted his spirit in the memories of his family and lifelong friends. Everything in life he accomplished with gusto. He served honorably in the US Navy, graduated with characteristic “Irish” pride from the University of Notre Dame...
Rose Costa
Aug 25, 2017
CHESHIRE- Rose Costa, 90, passed away, Friday August 25, 2017 at Southington Care Center. She was predeceased by her husband Philip Costa. Mrs. Costa was born March 29, 1927 in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Benedetto Sr. and Laura (Catrambone) Anello. Rose was a Sales Associate in the Jewelry Department of J.C Penney, a job which she truly loved...
Alice Ritchie
Aug 24, 2017
Alice B. (Birney) Ritchie 1941 - 2017 Naugatuck, CT Alice B. (Birney) Ritchie, 75, died peacefully on August 24, 2017 at Glendale Center. Alice was born on November 30, 1941 in New Haven, CT the daughter of the late William and Alice (King) Birney. Alice was a resident of Naugatuck and a former resident of New Haven and East Haven....
Debra Crelan
Aug 22, 2017
Debra Crelan 1954 - 2017 Naugatuck, CT Debra Crelan, 63, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. Debra was born on July 6, 1954 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Josephine Ellen (Nelson) Crelan and had been a Naugatuck resident for most of her life and she loved to garden and cook....
Richard A. Robbins
Aug 21, 2017
NAUGATUCK - Richard A. Robbins, 89, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Lorraine (Buckley) Robbins. Mr. Robbins was born May 22, 1928 in Williamsport, PA, the son of the late Leon and Ida (Hinkleman) Robbins and brother of Donald Robbins (predeceased). He moved to CT when he was 3 years old where...
David Lawrence Simcik
Aug 20, 2017
CHESHIRE- David Lawrence Simcik, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Barbara Jane (Yakimovich) Simcik, whom he was married to for forty-two years. Mr. Simcik was born December 4, 1944 in New Britain, son of the late Walter and Sophie Monica...
David Jordan
Aug 20, 2017
DAVID JORDAN 1933 - 2017 NAUGATUCK, CT David Jordan, 83, died peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Glendale Center. David was born on November 24, 1933 in Old Town, Maine and was presently living in Naugatuck. All services are private and there are no calling hours.
Maria Nata
Aug 20, 2017
Naugatuck, CT- Maria R. (Rebelo) Nata, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Beacon Brook Health Center with her loving family at her side. Maria was born in Quintas Do Norte, Portugal, on Feb. 20, 1925, daughter of the late Sebastiao and Maria Jose (Oliveira) Rebelo. Maria loved many things including gardening, sewing and cooking for her family....
Jessica Rose Daniels
Aug 19, 2017
Jessica Rose Daniels Jessica Rose Daniels, 34, of Waterbury, CT, entered into eternal rest on Saturday August, 19, 2017. Jessica is survived by her mother, Nancy Daniels; father, Robert Daniels; brother, Aron Daniels; daughter, Lyla Creaven and Paul Creaven her father; Aunt Margaret Whelan; sister-in-law, Christina Daniels and niece, Laila Rose Daniels. Jessica will be remembered for her vibrant and...
Margaret M. Barth
Aug 18, 2017
Cheshire – Margaret M. Barth, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Elim Park Baptist Home. She was the wife of the late Dr. Raymond J. Barth. Mrs. Barth was born September 7, 1921, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary (Ahearn) Stapleton. Margaret was a graduate of Lauralton Hall, Waterbury Catholic High...
Herman 'Sonny' Solomon
Aug 17, 2017
Herman “Sonny” “Mike” Solomon, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 17, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Donna (DiLeo) Solomon. Mr. Solomon was born on December 6, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Israel and Ida Solomon. He was a graduate of Crosby High School and served in...
Lucille Letts
Aug 17, 2017
Lucille T. Letts Former “First Lady of Naugatuck” from 1989-91 Lucille T. Letts (Brault) of Naugatuck, CT, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, after her brave journey with cancer. She was the widow of John E. Letts, Sr., the former Mayor of Naugatuck. Lucille was born in Boston, MA on Dec. 10, 1926, and was the daughter of the late...
Richard Chapman Sr.
Aug 16, 2017
CHESHIRE - Richard H. Chapman "Chappy" passed away peacefully the morning of August 16 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of the late Patricia "Patty" (Nygard) Chapman. He lived 80 wonderful years. Richard was born December 28, 1936 to Roger and Katherine Chapman. He was predeceased by his brothers Roger Jr. and Robert “Bob”. He was a...
Marie Venter
Aug 15, 2017
Marie Hanson Venter, 96, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 15, 2017. She will be remembered by her friends and family as a concerned, active, giving and kind woman who always wanted to do the right thing and was appreciative of all those she came to know along the way. She lived in Cheshire, CT for over 50 years where...
Anna Lee Van Allen
Aug 14, 2017
Anna Lee Carey Van Allen, 97, died peacefully at Pomperaug Woods, August 14th, near Naugatuck, CT, her home for 65 years. Born August 9, 1920 in Rose Valley, PA to Jessie and Harry Lee Carey, she attended Friends Central School and graduated from William Woods College ’40 and Penn State University ’42, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha...
Peter Thomas Schieffer-Freigant
Aug 14, 2017
Winsted—Peter Thomas (Schieffer) Freigant, 63, husband of Barbara I. Freigant, died peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Hartford Hospital with his loving family by his side. Peter was born on May 26, 1954 in Waterbury, CT, the son of late John L. and Louise (Deschene) Schieffer. Peter was a graduate of W. F. Kaynor Tech School and was a...
Ellen M. Pardee
Aug 13, 2017
CHESHIRE- Ellen Marie (Denegre) Pardee, 62, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 6, 1955 in Bangor, ME daughter of Joseph and Kathleen (Rodican) Denegre. Ellen was a graduate of UCONN where she received a B.A in Economics. She was a Sales Representative for Colonial Life Insurance prior to her retirement. Ms. Pardee...
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