Obituaries

Sondra Kohler

Sondra Kohler

Oct 14, 2016

WILTON- Sondra Kohler, 87, passed away with her caring daughter at her side, on Friday October 14, 2016 at Wilton Meadows Healthcare Center in Wilton, CT. She was the loving and devoted wife of Cornelius “Connie” Kohler whom she was married to for fifty seven years. Mrs. Kohler was born on December 26, 1928 in Bridgeport, CT and was the...

Louis Richard Gurske

Louis Richard Gurske

Oct 12, 2016

THOMASTON- Louis R. Gurske,51, passed away on October 12, 2016. Louis was born in Kearny, NJ  on March 15, 1965. He graduated Cheshire High School in 1983. He worked as a Technician for Yale University for over 30 years. He was a devoted family member and friend who enjoyed numerous activities and hobbies including  metal detecting and genealogy research, etc. Louis is survived by his twin brother,...

Patrick O'Neil

Patrick O'Neil

Oct 11, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Patrick O’Neil, 66, of Naugatuck died suddenly on October 11, 2016 at his home. Patrick was born on December 18, 1949 in Waterbury and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Services with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 1:00pm at the CT State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow...

Charles V. Spear Sr.

Charles V. Spear Sr.

Oct 11, 2016

WATERBURY - Charles V. Spear, Sr., 84, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Betty A. (LeClere) Spear. Mr. Spear was born January 14, 1932 in Willsboro, NY, the son of the late Charles V. and Mable Spear. He was raised and educated in Willboro, NY before moving to CT. He was...

Robert F. Robinson

Robert F. Robinson

Oct 10, 2016

CHESHIRE - Mr. Robert F. Robinson Jr. died peacefully at his home on October 10, 2016. He was the devoted husband of Bernice Tegolini Robinson. In addition to Bernice, he is survived by his daughter Diane Robinson and her husband Clay Krevolin of Simsbury. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High School. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having...

Frances Carroll

Frances Carroll

Oct 9, 2016

Prospect, CT Frances (Taylor) Carroll, 96, the widow of Lenus W. Carroll, I, and a Prospect resident for almost 50 years, died peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the VITAS Innovative Patient Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on October 20, 1919 in Waterbury, CT, a daughter of the late Charles...

Donald P. MacLellan

Donald P. MacLellan

Oct 9, 2016

CHESHIRE- Donald P. MacLellan, 91, passed away Sunday October 9, 2016 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Agnes J. (Beach) MacLellan whom he was married to for 68 years. Mr. MacLellan was born March 8, 1925 in Naugatuck, son of the late Archibald P. and Corinne E. (Parsons) MacLellan. Donald was a veteran of the United States...

Meryl T. 'Joan' Cunliffe

Meryl T. 'Joan' Cunliffe

Oct 8, 2016

AVON- Meryl T. Cunliffe, 85, of Cheshire, passed away Saturday October 8, 2016 at Apple Rehab of Avon. Ms. Cunliffe was born Joan Meryl July 5, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY daughter of the late Henry and Liberta Tebbe. Meryl was a fashion, glamour and commercial print model with J. Power and Frances Gill Model Agencies in NYC. She was featured...

Alice M. Rodgers

Alice M. Rodgers

Oct 7, 2016

MERIDEN - Alice Rodgers, 88, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of the late James J. Rodgers. Mrs. Rodgers was born August 10, 1928 in Prospect, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Levina (Hayes) Cocchiola. During her many years in Cheshire, she was a communicant of Church of the...

Francis R. 'Fran' Powell

Francis R. 'Fran' Powell

Oct 7, 2016

Cheshire – Francis R. Powell, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Wendy Powell. Mr. Powell was born September 3, 1942, the son of the late William and Margaret (Bresnahan) Powell. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury; Class of 1960, and The University...

John Raymond Mancinelli

John Raymond Mancinelli

Oct 6, 2016

John Raymond Mancinelli, age 48, of Bridgeport and formerly of Prospect, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at his home. John was born on January, 14, 1968 in Meriden, son of Harriet “Judy” (Martin) Chatfield and Raymond Mancinelli. John obtained his Associate’s degree from Stone College in New Haven, and had been employed with Earth Animal in Westport...

Carol Carignan

Carol Carignan

Oct 6, 2016

BEACON FALLS- Carol Carignan, 83, passed away Thursday October 6, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. Ms. Carignan was born December 10, 1932 in New Haven daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheib. Carol worked as a Kitchen Aid for many years prior to her retirement. She will always be known for her love of picnics with her family, camping, and spending...

Dr. Solomon Aordkian

Dr. Solomon Aordkian

Oct 5, 2016

Southbury, CT Dr. Solomon Misak Aordkian, 85, the husband of Sheila (Morotto) Aordkian, died peacefully on October 5, 2016. Dr. Aordkian was born on February 7, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT a son of the late Misak and Satenig (Dinihanian) Aordkian. He graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1948 and from the Chiropractic Institute of New York in 1957. Dr. Aordkian...

Charles J. McGovern

Charles J. McGovern

Oct 3, 2016

CHESHIRE – Charles J. McGovern, 86, passed away Monday October 3, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Patricia (Melville) McGovern. Mr. McGovern was born October 2, 1930 in New York, NY, the son of the late Charles V. and Margaret L. McGovern. He served his country for over 24 years as an active member of the United...

Hertha Koslosky

Hertha Koslosky

Oct 2, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Hertha S. Koslosky, 101, was called home to the Lord on October 2, 2016. Hertha was born in Union City at the home of her parents, the late Emil and Julia (Cabel) Koslosky and she was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. A woman of great faith, she was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Naugatuck. Hertha was...

Gloria Gombar

Gloria Gombar

Oct 2, 2016

Cheshire – Gloria Gombar, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Gary Gombar. Mrs. Gombar was born October 21, 1945, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Fontana) Fargnoli. She was a retired Naugatuck middle school teacher and supervisor of student teachers at The University of Bridgeport....

Thomas E. Goszewski

Thomas E. Goszewski

Oct 1, 2016

CHESHIRE - Thomas E. Goszewski, 60, of Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was the husband of Susan (Jeffries) Goszewski and the father of Tom and Kristin Goszewski. Tom was born July 25, 1956 in Gary, IN, the son of the late Raymond and Jean (Kosak) Goszewski. He graduated...

Bernadette Wilkinson

Bernadette Wilkinson

Oct 1, 2016

Middlebury, CT Bernadette Wilkinson, 86, the widow of Jeris Wilkinson, died peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at her home. Bernadette was born on December 29, 1930 in North Adams, MA a daughter of the late Herve and Marie Ann Desautels. She lived in Middlebury over 20 years where she was a parishioner of St. John of the Cross Church,...

Susan Perez

Susan Perez

Sep 27, 2016

NAUGATUCK - Susan Perez, 66, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Edgardo Perez. Mrs. Perez was born April 19, 1950 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late George and the late Alice (Gomez) Torres. She was a Registered Nurse at Elmhurst Hospital in NY before...

Charlotte Couch

Charlotte Couch

Sep 26, 2016

NAUGATUCK - Charlotte Couch, 85, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. She was the wife of the late Marvin M. Couch. Mrs. Couch was born June 7, 1931 in Callao, VA, the daughter of the late Grover C. and Ally R. (Jewell) Elmore. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident moving to town in the early 1960s. Mrs. Couch is survived...