Obituaries
Marion E. Luersen
Sep 1, 2023
Marion E. Luersen, age 95, of Prospect passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Harry J. Luersen for over 31 years until his passing in 1978. Marion was born on May 22, 1928 in Wallkill, New York, daughter of the late William and Mabel (Parker) Menshen.
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Paul E. Simpson
Aug 31, 2023
Bethany - Paul Simpson, 66, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home.
Paul was born December 17, 1956, in Derby, CT, the son of the late Norman and Karin (Johnson) Simpson Sr. He was a longtime resident of Bethany.
Paul is survived by his brother Jay W. Simpson and his wife Ruth Simpson of Beacon Falls;...
Carmen McKee
Aug 30, 2023
Carmen McKee, 79, of Hamden, CT beloved wife of the late George McKee, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023. Carmen was born on April 21, 1944 in Hartford, CT to the late Carolyn Thom and Constantine JP Allen.
She graduated from Norwich Free Academy and received a degree from Yale New Haven Hospital in Radiation Therapy. She was active in her...
Deborah Murray
Aug 30, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Deborah A. Murray, 76, wife of Raymond P. Murray, died peacefully on August 30, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury with loving family by her side. Debby was born October 12, 1946 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Wendell and Lucille (Stewart) Montgomery. Debby grew up in Middlebury and lived most of her life in...
Rosetta McGovern
Aug 28, 2023
Rosetta (Brady) McGovern formerly South Yarmouth, MA. passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at her home in Cheshire. She was the loving wife of Hugh McGovern for 59 years until his death in 2013.
Mrs. McGovern was born November 12, 1929, in the village of Cloone, County Leitrim, Ireland, daughter of the late Michael and Rose Ann (McKiernan) Brady. Rosetta...
Beverly A. Scarpa
Aug 26, 2023
Beverly A. Scarpa, 86, of Cheshire, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert W. Scarpa with whom she shared nearly 65 years of marriage.
Beverly was born July 8, 1937, in Waterbury, to the late Nicholas and Lena (Angiolillo) Iassogna....
Florine Wheeler
Aug 25, 2023
Florine “Mickey” (Plumb) Wheeler passed away on August 25, 2023.
A long-time resident of Cheshire, Mickey was born to Frank and Annie Plumb on July 6, 1930, in Waterbury and grew up in Prospect. After graduating from Wilby High School, she attended Post Junior College. In 1950, she married Ernest Wheeler, her husband of 52 years, and moved to Cheshire.
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Elizabeth Marinaro
Aug 24, 2023
Cheshire - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Bette” Marinaro, 91, into eternal rest on Thursday, August 24th surrounded by her loved ones during her last few days. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert Marinaro whom she was married to for 59 years.
Born in Waterbury, she was the daughter of the...
Gerald Raimo
Aug 24, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Gerald Alphonse "Big Terry" Raimo, born on November 10, 1947, and a beloved figure in the Naugatuck community, passed away on August 24, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and community spirit that will forever be cherished. Terry is survived by his four loving children; Terry, Eddy, Patrick, and Angela. His dedication to his family...
Maryellen Hardy
Aug 23, 2023
Greenwich, New York – Maryellen (King) Hardy, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of the late David T. Hardy.
Maryellen was born December 20, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Strachan) King. She was preceded in death by her sister Betsy (King) Lincoln.
Maryellen graduated...
Edward Walter Scott
Aug 23, 2023
Edward Walter Scott, loving husband, dedicated father, proud grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away on August 23, 2023. Ed had a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
He was born March 23 1944, in New Haven, CT to the late Charles and Harriett Scott. After graduating from Hamden High School in 1962 he joined the U.S. Navy, serving from...
Dolores D'Amico
Aug 23, 2023
WATERBURY – Dolores V. (Amenta) D’Amico, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Apple Rehab of Watertown. She was the wife of John J. D’Amico.
Mrs. D’Amico was born October 8, 1931, in Waterbury the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (DeMatio) Amenta. She was raised and educated in Waterbury, as well as being a lifetime resident of...
Thomas Lavorgna Sr
Aug 23, 2023
Waterbury, CT Thomas M. Lavorgna, 63, of Waterbury, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Exeter, NH, where he and his wife currently resided. Tom was born on March 26, 1960, in Waterbury, the loving son of the late Marcellino and Evelyn Lavorgna. He attended St. Peter and Paul Primary School in Waterbury’s East End and graduated from...
Donald Hellerman
Aug 21, 2023
Donald Hellerman, 61, of Cheshire, CT, passed away on August 21, 2023. Donald was born on September 21, 1961, in Doylestown, PA to Doris Mellor Hellerman and the late Richard Hellerman.
Donald graduated from Penn State with a B.S. in Quantitative Chemistry which led to a career focused on Quality Management. During his career, he completed certification as a Lean...
Richard "Bud" Kudzma
Aug 19, 2023
Naugatuck - Richard “Bud” Kudzma’s final job as a master carpenter and loving husband here on earth was completed suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023. His 60-year gift to this world as a talented craftsman, avid gardener, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, confidant, and family member left a lasting impression on all who knew and loved him....
Linda Graben
Aug 18, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Linda Jean Graben, died Friday, August 18, 2023. She fought her cancer courageously for several years. She was 66. Linda was born November 26, 1956 in Tucson, AZ the daughter of the late Ralph Graben and Barbara (Kelsey) (Graben) Sousa. As a child she and her parents lived on several Air Force bases throughout the United States. After...
Donna M. Barrett
Aug 16, 2023
Waterbury, CT - Donna Barrett-Butwell, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on August 16, 2023, in Waterbury. She was the wife of Jeffrey Butwell.
Donna was born on November 9, 1960, in New Haven, the daughter of the late Michael and Clara (Chriscuolo) DellaRocco.
A longtime resident of Naugatuck, Donna had many passions and interests....
Joseph "Jay" Hickey Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
Cheshire - Joseph “Jay” Hickey Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Civita Care Center at Cheshire.
Jay was born September 8, 1951, in New Haven, the son of the late Joseph and Arlyne (Emmett) Hickey. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident working as a handyman. He enjoyed bike riding, and fishing at Sleeping Giant and was...
Pauline E. Coleman
Aug 15, 2023
WATERBURY - Pauline E. Coleman, 97, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late James “Bubby” Coleman.
Mrs. Coleman was born March 21,1926 in New York, N.Y., daughter of the late Samuel “Charlie” England and Winnifred A. Brown. She was a retired Child Care Provider.
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Mary Mane
Aug 14, 2023
Mary “Mamie” (Demir) Mane, 90, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on August 14th at Cook Willow Health & Rehab.
Mary was born March 25, 1933 in Waterbury, daughter of Halil and Saide Demir. A Waterbury resident most of her life, she attended local schools and later moved to Oakville in 2000. She retired from Waterbury Hospital after 30 years in...
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