Obituaries

Anne I. Lana

Anne I. Lana

Jan 26, 2025

CHESHIRE- Anne Iorillo Lana, 74, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John T. Lana. 

Anne was born April 20, 1950, in New Haven, daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Donnaruma) Iorillo. She is a retired administrative manager for her family’s insurance company. She graduated Hamden...

Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein

Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein

Jan 25, 2025

CHESHIRE – Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, 96, entered eternal rest to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2025, at Elim Park, Cheshire. He was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on October 10, 1928, and baptized eleven days later by his father, also Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, in that town’s Trinity Lutheran Church. He was educated at...

Lilyann Hedges

Lilyann Hedges

Jan 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lilyann Hedges of Cheshire, CT, who died peacefully on January 23, 2025, just short of her 75th birthday.

Born in New Haven, CT, to Ann Marie Nutile and Joseph Frank Esposito, Lil was the second of three children. The family later relocated to Cheshire, where Lil grew up and attended high school. She...

Michael A. Arisco

Michael A. Arisco

Jan 23, 2025

Michael A. Arisco, fondly known as “Mickey” age 82, of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Filomena (Moccia) Arisco for over 60 years. Michael was born on May 20, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Michael and Mafalda (Stanco) Arisco.

He was raised in Cheshire and graduated from...

Jean L. Proulx

Jean L. Proulx

Jan 22, 2025

Jean L. Proulx, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Gladeview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Old Saybrook. He was the husband of Maria (Fisher) Proulx.

Mr. Proulx was born June 11, 1940, in Sherbrooke, Canada. He was a retired home improvement and construction engineer.

In addition to his wife of 44 years, Mr. Proulx leaves behind his son, Andre....

Ronald T. Urquhart

Ronald T. Urquhart

Jan 22, 2025

Ronald T. Urquhart, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT. Born and raised in New Haven, Ronald later settled in Cheshire where he built a life of love, generosity, and purpose.

Ronald is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Agnes, and his two daughters: Lisa Czarnecki...

Judith Rae Holycross

Judith Rae Holycross

Jan 20, 2025

Judith Rae (Parkin) Holycross, age 88, of Norwalk, entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Norwalk Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Alfred Holycross Sr. for over 62 years until his passing in 2019. Judith was born on March 18, 1936 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Raymond B. and Emma E. (Jeralds) Parkin.

Judith was...

Joan Reed

Joan Reed

Jan 20, 2025

Southbury – Joan (Moeckel) Reed, 93, formerly of Middlebury, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her caregivers and her beloved cat, Daisy. Mrs. Reed was born November 22, 1931 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Swanson) Moeckel. Joan was the wife of the late Dr. David P. Reed, married...

Craig Cordon

Craig Cordon

Jan 20, 2025

Naugatuck - Craig Cordon, 48, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

Craig was born April 30, 1976, in Waterbury, the son of the late Thomas and Florence (Violette) Cordon Sr. He was raised in Bethany and graduated from Amity High School. He enjoyed trips to the casinos, especially Atlantic City. He was known by many as a "good guy" who...

Thomas Charles DeVylder

Thomas Charles DeVylder

Jan 19, 2025

Thomas DeVylder, age 67, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, January 19, 2025, on his daughter’s birthday, with his fur-babies at his side, while his family was away for the weekend. It was discovered after a private autopsy that Tom passed away from Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, a rare, genetically inherited, cardiac abnormality that can cause sudden cardiac death....

John W. Schindewolf

John W. Schindewolf

Jan 19, 2025

CHESHIRE – John W. Schindewolf, 84, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Sweigart) Schindewolf.

Mr. Schindewolf was born September 20, 1940, in Trenton, N.J., son of the late Edgar W. and Louisa (Kraft) Schindewolf. He was a retired accountant, formerly employed by IBM.

Mr. Schindewolf leaves behind his...

Ruth Houlihan Baummer

Ruth Houlihan Baummer

Jan 17, 2025

Naugatuck - Ruth Houlihan Baummer, 92, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Baummer.

Ruth was born June 25, 1932, in Derby, the daughter of the late William and Martha (Cranwell) Houlihan of Oxford. She attended Riggs Street Elementary School in Oxford, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Seymour...

James Lango

James Lango

Jan 17, 2025

Middlebury - James J. Lango, 62, passed away January 17, 2025, unexpectedly at his home. He was the loving husband of Ellie (DeWitt) Lango.

Jim was born November 12, 1962, in Waterbury, the son of Mariann (Hutten) and the late James W. Lango. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1987 and was a member of...

Alec A. Vlahos, Jr.

Alec A. Vlahos, Jr.

Jan 16, 2025

Alec A. “Butch” Vlahos Jr., 78 of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Dawna R. (Horton) Vlahos. Born Alec A. Sakallarakis, Jr. on September 30, 1946, in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Alec A. and M. Valarie (Ray) Vlahos. 

 A proud...

Maureen Frances (Dinnan) Matyszewski

Maureen Frances (Dinnan) Matyszewski

Jan 16, 2025

CHESHIRE – Maureen Frances (Dinnan) Matyszewski, 87, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at MidState Hospital, Meriden. She was the wife of the late Dr. Stanley Eugene Matyszewski. Mrs. Matyszewski was born September 5, 1937, in New Haven, CT, the daughter of the late New Haven Police Captain James A. and Sadie (Cohane) Dinnan. She attended Hillhouse High School (Class...

Harold Mason Jr.

Harold Mason Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

Cheshire, Connecticut - Harold Mason, Jr., 89 passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Mary (Cassell) Mason.

Mr. Mason was born February 4, 1935, in Tarrytown, NY, the son of the late Harold and Zona (Suller) Mason, Sr., and was a longtime resident of Cheshire working in the insurance industry.

Besides his wife, he...

Richard J. Pelliccia, Sr.

Richard J. Pelliccia, Sr.

Jan 15, 2025

Richard Joseph Pelliccia Sr

Richard (Dick) Pelliccia Sr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the age of 81. Richard was born in New Haven, CT to the late Joe and Helen Pelliccia, and most recently resided in Naugatuck, CT.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbi Pelliccia; son, Richard Pelliccia Jr.; grandchildren,...

Milton Gendron

Milton Gendron

Jan 15, 2025

Naugatuck, Connecticut: Milton Daniel Gendron, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Complete Care at Glendale. He was the loving husband of 74 years to Eleanor (Spurosky) Gendron.

Milton was born November 13, 1930, in Waterbury and raised in Cheshire. He was a longtime resident of Naugatuck where he and his wife raised their family of 7 children....

Rita Ireland

Rita Ireland

Jan 15, 2025

RITA MARIE (TROY) IRELAND “Family was the most important part of her life” Hanover, PA Rita Marie (Ardisson) (Troy) Ireland, 90, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, died peacefully January 15, 2025 at her home. Rita was the widow of Weldon Ireland and the widow of Gerard “Gary” Troy, whom she was married to for 39 years. Rita was born September 2,...

Kenneth Martin Iii

Kenneth Martin Iii

Jan 15, 2025

Kenneth Lawrence Martin, III “A family man with a heart of gold” Naugatuck, CT Kenneth Lawrence Martin, III, 32, died January 15, 2025. Kenny was born December 4, 1992 in Waterbury, CT the son of Katherine (Doyle) Martin and the late Kenneth Lawrence Martin, II. Kenny enjoyed fishing and taking trips with his family. He would do anything for his...