Obituaries

Mildred Adams

Mildred Adams

Dec 10, 2023

Cheshire - Mildred Adams, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of the late Frederick Adams.

Mrs. Adams was born December 26, 1929, in Tampa, FL, the daughter of the late Oscar and Lulu (Butts) Setterstrom.  She was a longtime Cheshire resident and proudly served her country in the U.S. Air Force. ...

Robert Francis Armann

Robert Francis Armann

Dec 10, 2023

Robert Francis Armann, 87, of Cheshire, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully left this world on December 10, 2023, at Yale New Haven Health, St. Raphael Campus in New Haven, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 15, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He was educated in Queens, New York and...

Patrick J. Fries

Patrick J. Fries

Dec 8, 2023

Naugatuck - Patrick Fries, 76, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of Betty (Bergeron) Fries.

Mr. Fries was born May 29, 1947, in Waterbury, the son of the late Lincoln and Margaret (Bergin) Fries.  He was educated in local schools and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps., serving...

Diana Raczkowski

Diana Raczkowski

Dec 7, 2023

Naugatuck - Diana Raczkowski, 73 passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home.  She was the wife of the late James Raczkowski.

Mrs. Raczkowski was born September 19, 1950, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank and Carmella (Martone) Spinelli.  She was a longtime resident of Naugatuck moving from Waterbury 35 years ago.  She was a communicant...

Laurie Lincoln

Laurie Lincoln

Dec 7, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Laurie Royal (Benedict) Lincoln, 69, died December 7, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her family, after her courageous battle with kidney disease. Laurie was born July 22, 1954 in Danbury, CT a daughter of the late Alfred and Laura Benedict of Bethel, CT. Laurie worked for many years as a short order cook at My...

Savanna Winters

Savanna Winters

Dec 6, 2023

Savanna Rose Winters “Loved spending time with her family” Naugatuck, CT Savanna Rose Winters, 36, died unexpectedly on December 6, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Savanna was born March 25, 1987 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of Robert Winters and Rose (Doyle) Winters and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Savanna graduated from Naugatuck High School in 2005...

Joanne B. Buckheit

Joanne B. Buckheit

Dec 4, 2023

Joanne Buckheit, a beacon of love, returned to her heavenly home in the arms of the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the age of 85. She recently spent the Thanksgiving holiday in the celebratory glow of much of her family just days before her soul swiftly embarked in the quiet of night.

A devoted and adoring wife, Joanne...

Philip C. Rowley

Philip C. Rowley

Dec 2, 2023

Philip C. Rowley, 92, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Judith (Kellogg) Rowley.

Mr. Rowley was born June 20, 1931, in Greenfield, MA., son of the late Harold and Leslie (Browning) Rowley. In addition to his wife, Judith Kellogg Rowley of 65 years, Mr. Rowley leaves behind his 3 children,...

Paul C. Belval

Paul C. Belval

Nov 29, 2023

WATERBURY; Paul C. Belval, 90, of Waterbury, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (Collins) Belval, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

Paul was born January 20, 1933 in Waterbury, a son of the late Rosario E. and Levina (Chevrette) Belval...

Lawrence Koonz

Lawrence Koonz

Nov 26, 2023

Lawrence V. “Larry” Koonz Naugatuck, CT Lawrence Viekko “Larry” Koonz, 54, left this life unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Larry was born on August 14, 1969, in Waterbury, CT, the youngest of the seven children of Frances L. (Frazier) Crable and the late Richard E. Koonz, Sr. He spent his childhood in Naugatuck except for a brief period in...

Philip Edward Banning

Philip Edward Banning

Nov 25, 2023

Philip Edward Banning, age 67, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on June 22, 1956 in Hamden and was a Cheshire resident for most of his life.

Phil was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Barbara (Klanica) Banning for over 45 years....

Betsey Nixon

Betsey Nixon

Nov 25, 2023

Betsey Nixon 1931 - 2023 Betsey Beebe (Smith) Nixon, affectionately known as Bets, passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 92 in Southbury, CT. She was born on August 12, 1931, in Sayville, Long Island, New York, to Hervey Garrett Smith and Elsie (Beebe) Smith. Betsey was a strong and loving woman who cherished her family dearly....

Lois Labriola

Lois Labriola

Nov 24, 2023

Naugatuck - Lois Labriola, 92, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at her home.  She was the beloved wife of Dr. Jerry Labriola.

Mrs. Labriola was born on May 8, 1931, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late George and Viola (Carlson) Follett.  A lifelong Naugatuck resident, she graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1949, Skidmore College, Class...

James O'Halloran Iii

James O'Halloran Iii

Nov 24, 2023

Ansonia, CT James Joseph O’Halloran III, D.O., 65, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Ansonia, CT. James was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1957, in Danbury, CT, as the oldest of five siblings of the late James “Jim” O’Halloran Jr. and Marilyn “Lynn” (Nardello) O’Halloran. James was raised in Wilton, CT and graduated from Wilton High School. He...

Rosemary A. Schiavone

Rosemary A. Schiavone

Nov 23, 2023

Rosemary Cocchiola Schiavone, the beloved wife of the late Alphonse (Al) Schiavone, died peacefully at her home in Cheshire on November 23, 2023. Rosemary was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Bernard and Rose (Lucas) Cocchiola. She is survived by her three daughters, Leslie Stewart (William) of Branford, Claudia Schiavone of Branford, and...

Joan Corsino

Joan Corsino

Nov 23, 2023

Joan M. Corsino, 86, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the wife of the late Alfred S. Corsino. Joan was born on December 9, 1936 in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter of the late William McDonald Sr. and Lillian (Greenwood) McDonald. Joan spent most of her young years growing up in...

Rosalind Hogan Loudon

Rosalind Hogan Loudon

Nov 22, 2023

Rosalind Hogan Loudon, 70, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Christopher Loudon (former Chief of Cheshire Police), passed away on November 22, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, RI, to the late Frederick and Eugenia Hogan, Roz attended Southern Connecticut State University and worked as a special education teacher and then with the CT state health department. Her greatest role was as...

Alice Mccarthy

Alice Mccarthy

Nov 22, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Alice Theresa McCarthy, 59, died unexpectedly on November 22, 2023 at her home. Alice was born September 23, 1964 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of the late John “Jack” McCarthy, Jr. and Catherine (Bergersen) McCarthy. Alice lived in Naugatuck for the past 20 years and she worked at Peter Paul Hershey and U.S. Cap. Alice is survived by...

Vivian M. Aston

Vivian M. Aston

Nov 21, 2023

Vivian Marie Aston, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, in Jupiter, Florida, surrounded by her family.

Vivian was born on October 21, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Joe and Marie Geigle. She met her husband when she was 17 years old. They met on the beach, where Ed fell head over heels...

Frederick Anthony Coughlan

Frederick Anthony Coughlan

Nov 20, 2023

Frederick Anthony Coughlan passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 20, 2023, two days before his 94th birthday. He was the devoted husband of the late Margaret (Duggan) Coughlan for 48 years until her passing in 2003.

Fred was born in Waterbury, CT on November 22, 1929, the only child of Frederick and Irene (Sullivan) Coughlan. He graduated...