Obituaries
Natalie "Lena" Schultheis
Mar 1, 2017
ROCKY HILL- Natalie “Lena” Schultheis, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her residence with her loving husband Julius “Jerry” Schultheis, by her side for 70 years. Lena was born December 25, 1925 in Warwick, RI daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Petrocelli) Petrarca. Lena will always be remembered for her piano playing, laughter and yodeling. She...
Grayling Gerard Bernier
Feb 26, 2017
Grayling Bernier, 56, of Waterbury and formerly of Torrington passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 16, 1960, son of the late Donald and Florida (Begley) Bernier. Grayling worked as an Orderly and was a Nurse’s Aide at St. Mary’s Hospital for over 10 years and he also drove for and delivered oxygen...
Richard W. Curtis
Feb 23, 2017
Richard W. Curtis, 73, passed peacefully on February 23, 2017 at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT. He was the husband of Claudia (German) (Green) Curtis. Richard was born on February 25, 1943 in Waterbury, CT., the son of the late William and Eleanor (Benedict) Curtis. He spent most of his life as a Connecticut resident. His...
Brenda Pawlowicz
Feb 22, 2017
CHESHIRE - Brenda (Sandy) Pawlowicz, 55, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her home in Cheshire. Brenda was born August 8, 1961 in Washington, DC, the daughter of Sandra J. (Howard) Sandy and the late Leslie Sandy. She was a Cheshire High School graduate class of 1980 and was a long time Cheshire resident residing for a short period...
Jacquelyn L. Crosby
Feb 20, 2017
WATERBURY – Jacquelyn L. Crosby 66, passed away Monday February 20, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. Jacqui born February 20, 1951 in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Keitha (Mason) Frazier. Jacqui was a delightful person known for her humorous and kind personality. She strongly believed in laughter as a healing tool. She found much joy in her...
Kenneth R. Swan
Feb 20, 2017
CHESHIRE – Kenneth R. Swan, 59, passed away peacefully Monday February 20, 2017 at his home with his wife and children by his side. He was the beloved husband of Diane Castaldi. Ken was born December 24, 1957, in New Haven, the son of the late Frederick and Gloria (Frisco) Swan. He was raised in West Haven where he attended...
Kathleen 'Kathy' Kirsch
Feb 19, 2017
BETHANY- Kathleen “Kathy” Kirsch, 36, passed on, on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at her residence. She was born October 3, 1980 in Orangeburg, SC daughter of Robert and the late Kathleen A. (Conlin) Kirsch. Kathy’s love was being Aunt to her niece and nephews, while writing Poetry and music was her passion in life. Besides her father Kathy is survived...
Lillian Hanson
Feb 19, 2017
Naugatuck, CT Lillian A. (Scheithe) (Fatek) Hanson, 99, the widow of Edward Hanson, died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home. Lillian was born in Union City, CT the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Royle) Scheithe and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. She was a retired employee of the footwear division of Uniroyal,...
Helen Bazarian
Feb 17, 2017
Waterbury, CT Helen “Buzz” Bazarian, 92, died peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Helen was born on May 29, 1924 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Minas and Marie (Krekorian) Bazarian and was a lifelong Waterbury resident. Helen is a graduate of Crosby High School and the University of Connecticut. Helen retired from...
Mary Santo
Feb 17, 2017
NAUGATUCK - Mary Santo, 90, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Santo who passed away in 1999. Mrs. Santo was born June 29, 1926 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Carl and Bertha Schoenfelt. She was raised in Monroe and Bridgeport and had resided for over 50 years...
William Bormolini
Feb 16, 2017
William “Bill” Bormolini, age 92, of Livermore, CA and formerly of Southbury entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 16, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Susan (Johnson) Bormolini for over 42 years. Bill was born on April 29, 1924, in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph and Helen...
Estelle Stevenson
Feb 16, 2017
Waterbury, CT Estelle B. Stevenson, award winning real estate agent, active volunteer with Boy Scout Troop 3 and Cub Scout Pack 39, as well as Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and bingo hall, long time promoter of constitutional preservation, and devoted mother and grandmother, died peacefully on January 16, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Waterbury, Estelle graduated...
Janet M. Hale
Feb 16, 2017
CHESHIRE – Janet M. Hale, 59, passed away February 16, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was the longtime companion of Joseph Maruffi. Janet was born February 27, 1957 in Southington, the daughter of the late Kenneth Ives and Mary (Allen) Hale. She was a Professional Driver for Tilcon CT Inc. recently retiring after 34...
Eric Eugene Gessner
Feb 15, 2017
NAUGATUCK- Eric Eugene Gessner, 58, passed away Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Deborah (Cummings) Gessner. Eric and Deb had celebrated over 28 years of marriage together, but have known each other since 2nd grade; they were friends throughout their school years and even shared a...
Jay Bontatibus
Feb 12, 2017
Jay Bontatibus, age 52, of Los Angeles, CA and formerly of Cheshire, CT entered into rest on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at St. John’s Heath Center in Santa Monica, CA. Jay was born on July 31, 1964 in Cheshire, son of Michael and Frances Bontatibus. Jay had a big heart and was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. He...
John J. Sexton
Feb 12, 2017
WATERBURY- John “Jack” J. Sexton Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Cheshire House. He was the loving husband of Louise (Nelson) Sexton, whom he was married to for 54 years. Mr. Sexton was born September 26, 1936 in Waterbury son of the late John and Elizabeth (Dunn) Sexton, and stepmother Marie Sexton. Jack proudly served in...
Mei-Chi Sarin
Feb 12, 2017
Mei-Chi “Mickey” Sarin 1947-2017 Mei-Chi "Mickey" Sarin, 69, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Sugar Land, TX. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert Noah Sarin; her daughters Mei-Ling and Shana; and siblings. Mickey was known for her kindness, and sweet soul. A memorial services was held at the Bellaire United Methodist Chapel on Saturday, February...
Russell French
Feb 11, 2017
CHESHIRE- Russell French, 89, passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Apple Rehab in Middletown. He was predeceased by his wife Jane H. French in 2010 after 61 years of marriage. Russell was born May 1, 1927, the son of the late Sydney and Mabel (Gamble) French. He was a longtime Litchfield and Cheshire resident. He and his family enjoyed...
James Archambault
Feb 11, 2017
Cheshire - James Archambault, 74 passed away at his home on Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Kristina (Hosko) Archambault. Mr. Archambault was born on May 2, 1942 in Waterbury, a son of the late Louis E. Archambault Sr. and Ruth (Garrigus) Archambault. He attended Wolcott schools and graduated from Wilby High School. He received his...
Emilia D'Alessandro
Feb 11, 2017
Waterbury, CT Emilia D’Alessandro, 75, died peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home. Emilia was born on April 17, 1941 in Italy, a daughter of the late Amedeo and Luigina (Fratelli) Pecorale and had lived in Waterbury for the past 56 years, where she worked as a seamstress in the bridal industry. Her greatest joy was spending time with...
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