Charles Robie Brown
Mar 28, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Brown passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love.
Charlie age 79, was born in Newport, Vermont where as a young boy he explored the woods surrounding his home, igniting his lifelong love of the outdoors and hiking. He had an adventurous passion for the outdoors with the many hiking trips he took. He...
John R. Benson
Mar 25, 2026
John R. Benson, 82, of Watertown, CT, formerly of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer; surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Jan. 2, 1944, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Herbert O. and Elizabeth (Booth) Benson.
Those who knew him would agree he was...
Harry McLeod Mayer
Mar 18, 2026
Harry McLeod Mayer, born April 25, 1996, lived a life that cannot be measured in years alone. Harry left this earth on March 18, 2026. In 29 years, Harry managed to do what many spend a lifetime chasing—he truly lived. He was a friend to everyone, a steady light in people’s lives, especially in moments when they needed it most....
Dr. William E. Tarasuk
Mar 15, 2026
William E. Tarasuk, 79, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by the loving embrace of his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Bill was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Harry Tarasuk and Mary Rose Marchio. He was the oldest of four siblings and is survived by his sister Diane Larkin and brothers Robert Tarasuk and Harry Tarasuk, their spouses,...
Edward Niesobecki
Mar 15, 2026
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Edward Paul Niesobecki of Bridgewater passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 15, 2026.
Ed, the son of Paul and Lucy (Duglenski) Niesobecki, was born in Waterbury on July 10, 1932. He spent his youth in the North End; he attended Walsh Grammar School and Leavenworth High School where he played baseball and basketball.
Ed served in the U.S....
Marcella Pauline Munson
Mar 11, 2026
Our vibrant and creative mother has passed. Marcella was a beloved teacher, talented artist, passionate gardener, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend. Marcella Munson, 94, formerly of Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut, died peacefully in the early morning hours on March 11, at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury, CT. Marcella was born on June 18, 1931, to...
Elizabeth Antoinette Johnson
Mar 10, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Sibiski Johnson, age 86, of Oxford CT passed away on March 10, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
A beloved wife and devoted mother, she was born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Genevieve DeMarco Sibiski. Betty was a long time Stratford resident before settling in Oxford. She began her professional life as a nurse...
Cheryl Gay Smith
Mar 8, 2026
Cheryl Gay Allen Smith, born on June 2, 1946, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 8, 2026, at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. She was the loving wife to William H. Smith and the late Joseph V. Audino. With a heart that radiated warmth and kindness, Cheryl was the embodiment of caring, strength, and grace,...
Erma Y. Floridia
Mar 8, 2026
Erma Floridia, 88, of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed away March 8, peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 9, 1937, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Erma was the daughter of Liberato DiGenio and Zelinda (Minervini) DiGenio.
Erma devoted her life to caring for others, both as a nurse and as the heart of her family. Nursing was not simply her profession—it...
Vivian L. Wainwright
Mar 7, 2026
Vivian Hanson Wainwright, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 7th, in Southbury, Connecticut.
A resident of Bridgewater for over five decades, Vivian was born at Hartford Hospital to Swedish immigrants Carl and Lilly Hanson on August 13th, 1935. She grew up in Wethersfield, CT and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Hartford. Vivian married Edgar Richard Wainwright on September...
Fred Charles Frueh
Mar 7, 2026
Fred Frueh, 90, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 12 from 5:00-7:00 at Munson Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main Street N Southbury. The services and burial will be private. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com
Carlos M. Canal JR.
Mar 2, 2026
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Calling hours will be Saturday March 7, 2026 from 11: 00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with a service beginning at 1:00 P.M. at Munson Lovetere Funeral Home, 2 School Street. Woodbury. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com
Susan Bowman
Feb 20, 2026
Susan Sue” Bowman, aged 75, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Danbury Hospital surrounded by family. She was born on March 8th 1950 in Norwalk, CT to Harry and Dorothy Winniewisser.
She spent her early years in Wilton, CT and moved to Newtown at the age of 7. Sue graduated from Newtown High School in 1968 and then attended...
Frank Robert Lombardo
Feb 19, 2026
SOUTHBURY – Frank R. Lombardo, age 77, passed away on February 19th after a brief illness. He was born on February 8, 1949, in Waterbury, the son of the late Robert and Mildred Lombardo and was a lifelong resident of Waterbury.
Frank was a huge sports enthusiast, playing softball on his former employer Wheeler Electronics team, bowling in area leagues, coaching St. Lucy’s 5th-8th basketball,...
Peter Randall Serniak
Feb 15, 2026
Peter R. Serniak passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Danbury, CT. He was born in Bronxville, New York, on April 22, 1949, to Alice and Peter Serniak.
He attended public schools in Bronxville and Yonkers, New York. For college, Pete chose Western Connecticut State for both undergraduate and graduate school. He had a career in the Extension and...
Linda Jane Cole
Feb 12, 2026
A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Linda McCarthy Cole, 65, of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on July 7, 1960, and spent her entire life in Woodbury, Connecticut, a town she loved and proudly called home. She was known for her infectious “giggle,” warm personality, and the way she could...
Betty L. Fruchter
Feb 12, 2026
Betty L. Fruchter, 91, passed away peacefully in Delray Beach, Florida on February 12, 2026.
She is survived by her daughters Debbie Harrison and Stacey Devoy. She was predeceased by her eldest daughter Joyce DiVita.
All services will be held privately at the Southbury location of Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main St. N.
James Mariotti
Feb 4, 2026
It is with great sadness the family of James Mariotti announces his passing on February 4, 2026 at the age of 77.
James was born on December 12, 1947 at Griffin Hospital Derby, CT. He was predeceased by his parents Elio and Marie Mariotti. He is survived by his sister Elaine and nephew Ryan as well as a wide circle of...
Penny Michelle Novello
Jan 29, 2026
Penny Michelle Gold Novello, wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away in Danbury, CT on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the age of 70.
Penny was born on August 29, 1955 to Beatrice and Jonah Gold in The Bronx, NY. She was well-loved, voted most likely to take down a rampaging elephant, when she graduated as Valedictorian from Hunter College...
Douglas J. Stubbe
Jan 28, 2026
Douglas John Stubbe was born on March 5, 1969 and passed away on January 28, 2026 in Danbury, CT. He was raised on Long Island in Wading River and graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He and his wife, Lynn, moved to Pittsburgh shortly after getting married, where their first daughter, Shannon, was born. They...
