All Obituaries

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Henry Wheaton Kunhardt (Hank) died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 5:30 am. He was in his Washington, CT home with his three children beside him. Cause of death was long life – he was 92 years old, having been born on July 3, 1928.  Hank leaves behind: his son Bradley Kunhardt and wife Carolyn; daughter Debbie Kunhardt; daughter Kristin Kunhardt; grandchildren Katharine, Christian, Aidan, Gretchen and Morgen; and great-grandchildren Ronan and...

Antonia (Muller) Gradoia, 53, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 26, 2021, after a brave battle with ALS. Toni was born to Herbert and Almuth Muller in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 16, 1967. Her father’s diplomatic service brought the family to the United States during the Ford and Carter administrations where she grew up in Maryland before moving to Chile in 1979. In 1983, the family relocated to Connecticut, where Toni attended...

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains.”  -Unknown     It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Catherine Michelle Walters passed away at her home in Southbury on Sunday, February 21, surrounded by her family. She began her life on July 30 in Long Beach, California.  She was welcomed into the loving arms of her parents Betty and Ed and sister Cindi. Cathie led a passionate life...

We celebrate the life, love and work of Helena J. Lawson who passed peacefully from this earth on 18 February 2021 at River Glen nursing home in Southbury, CT. Born in 1931 in Prague, Czech Republic, to Leopoldina and Gustav Jung, she and her family survived the Nazi occupation in Kutna Hora during tragic times. She emigrated to Norway in 1949 in an arranged marriage in order to escape the Communists.  After working in a chocolate factory and getting a divorce, she became a nurse in...

SOUTHBURY - Philip Toye Gay, 89, formerly of Greenwich, NY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021.  Philip is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Wanda Lee (Eitner) Gay. Philip was born in Tewksbury, MA to Robert and Beatrice Gay on April 30, 1931.  He graduated from Tewksbury High School and Northeastern University, where he received his BSE in Chemical Engineering.  Among Phil’s co-op jobs was testing rubber soles on sneakers by walking through scenic...

Phyllis Klausner formerly of Southbury Ct passed away In Rhinebeck NewYork on February 17 2021. Born in NYC on December 17 1924, predeceased by her beloved  husband of 71 years Samuel S. Klausner. She leaves abundant memories for her three children Beth Haber(Alan) Richard Klausner(Rachel) Joan Caine(Andre),8 Grandchildren, Sarah Mogol, Zev Haber , Mia Haber, Isaac Klausner, Eli Klausner, Ruby Caine, Olivia Klausner, Ariella Klausner and 5 Great Granddaughters, Sophie ,Lucy ,Daphne,...

Robert (Bob) Michael Balancia, 94, of Heritage Village in Southbury, CT, died peacefully at home on President’s Day, Monday, February 15, 2021. He was husband to the late Mary Theresa LaSaracina Balancia (1930-1991). Bob was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Flag Day, June 14, 1926 to Sarah and John Balancia. Bob enlisted in the Navy while still in high school and became a pilot.  He was certified to fly the F6F Hellcat, Stearman, and AT6 Texan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in...

 Edna I. Beeman, 93, formally of Lake Plymouth died on Saturday, February 13, at The Pines of Bristol, CT. She was born in Lorain, OH, moved to Connecticut when she married Burton N. Beeman Jr. They had four children, Bruce (Jackie) of Thomaston, Kurt (Janice) of Goshen, Tim (Marsha) of Bristol and Paula Gustafson of Bristol. She leaves seven Grandchildren, Bonnie, Erika, Melissa, Holly, Amanda, Joshua and Jason. She also leaves four great grandchildren, Mariyah, Tristan, Lillianna and...

James ‘Mark’ Ramey, a resident of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully in his home from complications of COVID-19 on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at the age of 64. Mark was a devoted father and is survived by his two sons, Dr. Benjamin J Ramey (New York City) and Mr. Paul Ramey (Washington DC), his parents Ms. Phyllis Ammons and Mr. Jack Ramey (Waynesville, NC), his siblings Becky, Terry, and Carol Ramey (Waynesville, NC) as well as several nephews, nieces, cousins, and close...