Obituaries

Dina Rubanovich

Dina Rubanovich

May 13, 2015

WATERBURY- Dina Rubanovich, 88, passed away, Wednesday May 13, 2015 at Paradigm Healthcare Center in Prospect. She was born December 26, 1926 in Omsk, Russia daughter of the late Zelik and Gesia (Mirkin) Friedman. Dina is survived by her son Mark Rubanovich and his wife Tamara of Naugatuck; her sister Sophia Anderson of Waterbury; two grandchildren Boris Rubanovich and his...

Mary "Vi" Lindahl

Mary "Vi" Lindahl

May 13, 2015

WATERTOWN- Mrs. Mary “Vi” (Nordstrom) Lindahl, 99, formerly of Watertown, passed away early Wednesday morning May 13, 2015 at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was the widow of the late Raymond Lindahl who passed away in 1980 following 35 years of marriage. Mrs. Lindahl was born in Waterbury Mar. 27, 1916 a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Nyquist)...

Elena G. 'Lee' Greco

Elena G. 'Lee' Greco

May 12, 2015

NEWINGTON, CT - Elena G. (Cortese) Greco, 92, formerly New Hartford, NY, Wellington, FL, and Cheshire, CT, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 surrounded by her family at her home in Newington. Born in Utica, NY on December 16, 1922, Elena was the daughter of John and Catherine (Blondi) Cortese. On September 13, 1941 she married the love of her...

Catherine Anne McMullin

Catherine Anne McMullin

May 12, 2015

Catherine A. McMullin, age 67, of Cheshire entered into rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home. She was the devoted wife of Robert H. “Mac” McMullin for over 48 years. Catherine was born on January 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Anderson) Maas. Catherine and Mac were childhood sweethearts, having met at...

Catherine Bethke

Catherine Bethke

May 11, 2015

Prospect – Catherine M. Bethke, 80, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was the wife of the late Kenneth F. Bethke. Catherine was born on September 24, 1934, in New Haven, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Mulkern. Catherine is survived by her son, Michael and his wife Dawn, of Prospect, and her granddaughter MaKayla. She...

Rosemary Gruszkiewicz

Rosemary Gruszkiewicz

May 11, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Rosemary S. Gruszkiewicz, 84, widow of Clemence Gruszkiewicz, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2015 at Glendale Center. Rosemary was born October 12, 1930 in Wilkes-Barre, PA a daughter of the late Andrew and Susan (Maravich) Sytnik and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. She was a retired employee of the footwear division of Uniroyal,...

Dorothy Ouellette

Dorothy Ouellette

May 9, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Dorothy Ouellette, 78, passed away May 9, 2015 at the VITAS unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Ouellette. She was born April 3, 1937 in Waterbury daughter of the late Ernest Shappy and Mary (Ercoli) Yenzel. She served her country in the U.S. Air Force. Dorothy was an Administrative Assistant for the State...

Ted Rietdyke

Ted Rietdyke

May 9, 2015

WATERBURY- Ted W. Rietdyke, 56, passed away Saturday May 9, 2015 at Wolcott View Manor. He was born October 7, 1958 son of the late Charles and Margaret (Coughlin) Rietdyke. Mr. Rietdyke was a graduate of the University of New Haven where he earned a Bachelors Degree. Ted was the Owner of NECI where he specialized in Consulting for Interior...

Janice McKinstry

Janice McKinstry

May 9, 2015

CHESHIRE- Janice (LaChance) Mckinstry, 80, died peacefully on May 9, 2015 in her home. She was predeceased by her loving husband Albert J. McKinstry whom she was married to for fifty years. Mrs. McKinstry was born on July 2, 1934 daughter of the late Lorraine (Parrow) and Armand LaChance. Janice was an active member of her church and was given...

Paul Kisseberth

Paul Kisseberth

May 8, 2015

Paul Barto Kisseberth, age 82, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at his home in Beacon Falls, CT with loving family by his side. Paul is survived by his devoted wife and soul mate of 60 years, Ann Grinton Kisseberth. Paul was born on July 5, 1932, the only child of Roscoe Paul Kisseberth and Mary Margaret Barto Kisseberth...

Carol Sperry

Carol Sperry

May 4, 2015

Carol Skoglund Sperry passed away peacefully at VNA Hospice House on May 4, 2015. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on December 25, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Howell P. Skoglund and Margaret H. Skoglund of Edina, Minnesota. Carol was a graduate of Northrop Collegiate School (now The Blake School), of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Smith College, of...

Ivette Colon

Ivette Colon

May 3, 2015

WATERBURY- Ivette “MA” Colon, 56, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 3, 2015 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Jose Colon. Mrs. Colon was born April 9, 1959 in Elizabeth, NJ daughter of the late Reyes and Leonor (Vasquez) Sierra. Ivette was a Social Worker in the State of New Jersey prior to her retirement. Besides her husband...

Jean M. Suter

Jean M. Suter

May 1, 2015

CHESHIRE- Jean M. Suter, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Jean was born September 22, 1932 in Tarrytown, NY to the late Thomas and Jane (Duncan) Gleason. Jean graduated North Tarrytown High School in 1950 and worked for many years as a secretary with the County Trust Bank in Tarrytown. She...

Roslyn Lerman

Roslyn Lerman

May 1, 2015

SOUTHBURY Roslyn Marie (Blynder) Lerman passed away at her home after a long illness on May 1, 2015, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Harold L. Lerman. Mrs. Lerman was born August 18, 1930, in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late Louis and Lillian Blynder. She graduated from Hillhouse High School in New Haven and...

Helen S. Mertens

Helen S. Mertens

Apr 30, 2015

CHESHIRE - Helen S. Mertens, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday April 30, 2015 at Elim Park Baptist Home. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Mertens Sr. Helen was born May 11, 1920 on Sunny Fields Farm in Wallingford the daughter of the late Clarence L. Sibley and Marion S. Sibley. She was a resident of Elim Park...

Richard H. Miller

Richard H. Miller

Apr 29, 2015

Richard Hansen “Dick” Miller of Cheshire, died on Wednesday, April 29th at the home of his stepson, Gregory Smith, in South Windsor, Connecticut. He was husband to Barbara Welles (Smith) Miller. Born January 2, 1913 in Waterbury, he was the son of the late Clyde and Fritsa (Hansen) Miller and had been a resident of Cheshire since 1948. He spent...

Delores Quicquaro

Delores Quicquaro

Apr 29, 2015

WATERBURY- Delores Quicquaro, 81, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Memorial Campus in Southington. She was born July 17, 1933 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank and Christine (DeSantis) Quicquaro. Delores was educated in Waterbury Schools and graduated from Wilby High School in 1951. She was...

Henry 'Hank' Pruitt

Henry 'Hank' Pruitt

Apr 29, 2015

Durham – Henry “Hank” Pruitt, 76, "the Last of the Good Guys", passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his home. Hank was born February 3, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late William and Helen (Borowy) Pruitt. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was employed by Wallingford Steel as a Millwrite. He enjoyed hunting...

Edward  Jr. Gerber

Edward Jr. Gerber

Apr 28, 2015

SOUTHBURY - Dr. Edward Gerber, Jr., M.D., 91, of Southbury, passed away Tuesday morning, April 28, 2015, at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. He was the husband of Lois (Hilding) Gerber. Dr. Gerber was born in Waterbury, July 19, 1923. He was the son of the late Edward Gerber, Sr., and the late Ellen (Storm) Gerber and was...

Gabriel Almeida

Gabriel Almeida

Apr 23, 2015

NAUGATUCK - Gabriel Almeida, 91, passed Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of the late Mary (Barboza) Almeida. Mr. Almeida was born March 26, 1924 in New Bedford, MA, the son of the late Antone and Augusta (Sylvia) Almeida. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge he...