Obituaries

Antonio Lopes

Antonio Lopes

Jan 17, 2021

Antonio Pedro Lopes 1950 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Antonio Pedro Lopes, 70, husband of Ana Jesuvina (Guerreiro) Lopes, died peacefully on January 17, 2021 in the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Antonio was born on June 1, 1950 in Obidos, Portugal son of the late Manuel Goncalves Lopes and Irene Maria Lopes. Antonio worked for 21 years as...

William "Bill" F. Yocher

William "Bill" F. Yocher

Jan 17, 2021

CHESHIRE - William “Bill” F. Yocher, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Elaine (Stollar) Yocher. Bill was born on March 3, 1935, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Hubbell) Yocher. Bill graduated Hamden High School in 1954. He...

Monica D. Poulin

Monica D. Poulin

Jan 17, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Monica D. Poulin, age 83, beloved wife of the late Herman D. Poulin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at home in Naugatuck, CT surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Poulin was born on May 23, 1937 in Dickson City, PA, daughter of the late Stanley and Amelia (Fialkowski) Domin. Monica was a homemaker and 56-year...

Anne Cassel

Anne Cassel

Jan 17, 2021

WATERBURY – Anne E. Cassel, 73, passed away on January 17, 2021. Anne was born on September 13, 1947 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Alexander and Eva (Berger) Cassel. Anne worked most of her life as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was an excellent nurse and was well liked by her patients. Anne is survived by her sisters;...

John Andrew Melius

John Andrew Melius

Jan 16, 2021

John Andrew Melius, age 32, passed away at his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, January 16, 2021. John was born on November 29, 1988, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Elizabeth (Mellitt) and Bradford Melius. He grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts, and then Cheshire, Connecticut. John became an avid sports fan at a young age with a lifelong allegiance to...

Constance "Connie" Schurk

Constance "Connie" Schurk

Jan 16, 2021

Constance (Connie) Schurk, 89, of Cheshire, formerly of West Haven, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Middlesex Health in Middletown. She was the beloved wife of Frederick Schurk, Sr. who were wed on Thanksgiving Day in 1955 and celebrated over 62 years of marriage. Connie was born on December 15, 1931, in New Haven, the daughter of the late...

Rosalie Piller

Rosalie Piller

Jan 16, 2021

CHESHIRE- Rosalie Piller, beloved daughter of the late George and Ruth (Keating) Piller of Cheshire, passed away on January 16, 2021 at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. Rosalie was born on March 16, 1936 in Hartford. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, Class of 1954, she moved to Cheshire and was a resident until her passing. Rosalie...

Edgardo Soto Sr.

Edgardo Soto Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

WATERBURY- Edgardo Soto Sr., 63, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara Jean (Whitney) Soto whom he shared his life with for 31 years. Mr. Soto was born August 23, 1957 in Guanica, Puerto Rico to the late German and Abigail (Mejil) Soto. Edgardo was an officer with the Connecticut Department...

Walter E. "Butch" Hanover

Walter E. "Butch" Hanover

Jan 15, 2021

CHESHIRE - Walter E. “Butch” Hanover, 53, passed away on January 15, 2020 at his home in Cheshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband to Susan (Biancarelli) Hanover. Butch was born August 29, 1967 in New Haven. He is the son of Walter R. and Susan (Shea) Hanover. In addition to his wife, Butch is survived...

Elaine P. Henley

Elaine P. Henley

Jan 15, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Elaine P. Tomlinson Henley, 74, passed away peacefully Friday, January 15, 2021 at Vitas Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Mrs. Henley was born on February 7, 1946, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Pearl Eva (Raymond) Tomlinson. After retiring from waitressing in local restaurants, she devoted her life to her family. Mrs. Henley...

Joan Marie Cunningham

Joan Marie Cunningham

Jan 15, 2021

GLASTONBURY – Joan Marie (Weik) Cunningham, born on August 25, 1932, passed away at her home on Friday, January 15, 2021, after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard L Cunningham. Joan, a 57 year resident of Cheshire, was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was unwavering with her love and attention...

Marion Pollack

Marion Pollack

Jan 14, 2021

"Never had a bad day" WATERBURY- It is with profound grief that the family of Marion Molly Lundy Pollack announces her peaceful passing from natural causes on January 14, her 89th birthday. Born January 14, 1932, Marion was the fourth of seven children born to Max and Esther Lundy of Hartford, CT. She graduated from Weaver High School in 1950...

Francelina Fragoso

Francelina Fragoso

Jan 14, 2021

Francelina Marques Fragoso Loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her Naugatuck, CT Francelina Marques Fragoso peacefully passed on January 14, 2021. Born in Pardilho, Portugal on December 29, 1927 to Ludovina Marques and Manuel Dias Ministro. She was the youngest of five siblings; Arminda Viera, Maria Marques Ministro, Rosa Marques Nunes and Diamantino Ministro, and the last...

David W. Rogers, Sr.

David W. Rogers, Sr.

Jan 13, 2021

NAUGATUCK - David W. Rogers, 96, of Naugatuck, died peacefully after a brief illness on January 13, 2021, at The Village at East Farms in Waterbury where he had lived for the past year. Dave was born on July 12, 1924, in Hamburg, New York, son of Donald and Marie (Yahraes) Rogers. At age 7 he moved with his family...

Nancy Westberg

Nancy Westberg

Jan 12, 2021

Nancy (Aquavia) Westberg 1950 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Nancy (Aquavia) Westberg, 70, of Naugatuck, passed away at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family, on January 12, 2021. She was the wife of the late Daniel Westberg. Nancy was born on February 7, 1950, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph (Doc)...

Henri Edward Rainaud III

Henri Edward Rainaud III

Jan 12, 2021

CHESHIRE - Henri Edward Rainaud III, 68, of Cheshire, CT, and Miami, FL, passed away suddenly from heart failure on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 following a medical procedure at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband and best friend of Cheryl (Walters) Rainaud. Henri was born December 20, 1952, in Daytona Beach, FL, the son of the late Henry...

Marcella A. Pavlinsky

Marcella A. Pavlinsky

Jan 12, 2021

DANBURY- Marcella Kasarda Pavlinsky, 90, peacefully joined the choir invisible on January 12, 2021. With dedication and love Marcella raised her five children with her husband Walter in Danbury, CT. Marcella was a member of Sacred Heart Church and also sang soprano in the choir. She is survived by her four children: Walter Pavlinsky III of Waterbury, CT, Marcella Davis...

Michael Sean Stample

Michael Sean Stample

Jan 10, 2021

MANCHESTER- Michael Sean Stample, 60, formerly of Cheshire, passed away, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Mr. Stample was born June 16, 1960 in New Haven son of the late Ruth (Ryan) and John Stample. Mr. Stample worked in DOT compliance sales prior to his retirement. Michael was a former member of the Meriden Rod and Gun club, he...

James Hanley

James Hanley

Jan 9, 2021

James E. Hanley 1927 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT James E. Hanley, 93, died peacefully on January 9, 2021 in the VITAS Hospice Care unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Jim was born on September 14, 1927 in Naugatuck a son of the late Joseph T. and Georgina (Englehart) Hanley and lived in Naugatuck all of his life. Jim graduated from Naugatuck...

John Kelly

John Kelly

Jan 9, 2021

John Kelly Newsman, CIA Officer, JIP Co-Founder (1935-2021) John Kelly, a national journalist and public official, died on January 9, 2021 at the age 85 at St. Mary’s VITAS in Waterbury, Connecticut. John was born July 22, 1935 in Quincy, Massachusetts, son of the late James and Ann (Flynn) Kelly. John grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts and moved to Hamden,...