Ethel Van Arx
Dec 23, 2025
Ethel Van Arx (Henninger), passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 surrounded by family. Ethel was born in Waterbury, CT March 5, 1941.
She was the daughter of the late Eleanor and Lyman Burke of Watertown CT. Ethel grew up in Watertown and was a graduate of Watertown High and attended Post University.
Ethel is predeceased by her husband Peter Van Arx...
Helen "Sigrid" K. Wilson
Dec 22, 2025
Helen “Sigrid” Wilson, 86, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 at The Monarch Assisted Living Facility.
Born on August 9, 1939 in Stamford, CT. She graduated from Staples High School in Westport, CT. Where she met the love of her life, William Wilson.
Sigrid was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend. She was an avid gardener and loved her...
James Peter Docherty
Dec 21, 2025
Jim's family is composing his obituary, please check back.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday January 10, 2026 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd., Newtown, CT. at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com
Phyllis L. Rianhard
Dec 18, 2025
Phyllis Leavenworth (Chapman) Rianhard, lovingly known as Fuff, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. Phyllis was born on August 31, 1938, in Woodbury, Connecticut, to Howard and Maude Leavenworth. She was the third of four children, and the only girl. She spent her entire life in Woodbury. She attended Mitchell Elementary School, Woodbury Middle School, and Woodbury High School,...
Carolyn T. Bloomberg
Dec 16, 2025
Carolyn Toby Bloomberg (nee Cohen), born in Lawrence, Massachusetts and longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, passed away on December 16, 2025 in Ridgefield at the Laurel Ridge Senior Facility. She was born March 6, 1938, to Max and Jeannette Cohen.
Carolyn moved to Connecticut in 1970 and bought her first (and only) house in Newtown in 1972 with her former husband...
Shauna Marie Olsen Remlin
Dec 12, 2025
Shauna Marie Olsen Remlin, age 25, died unexpected on December 12, 2025, due to complications related to her thyroid.
Shauna was born on March 10, 2000, to the late Dana Olsen Martino. She is survived by her devoted husband Aleksandr and their beautiful 4-year-old Daughter Lelyah.
Shauna loved the simple, meaningful joys of life: baking...
Constance Hopkins Dearborn Wagner
Dec 10, 2025
Constance Hopkins Dearborn Wagner, 78, wife of William C. Wagner, Jr. died unexpectedly, but peacefully on Wednesday December 10, 2025 in her home with her husband by her side. Connie was born May 20, 1947 in Bath, Maine, daughter to the late Carl Revere and Ruth Ellen (Robinson) Dearborn.
In her early years she spent many treasured years on the shores...
Maura Vaughan
Dec 8, 2025
Maura Vaughan (Nee), 87, of Southbury, CT, formerly of Rockaway Beach N.Y., passed away at home on December 8th, after a 9-year battle with Alzheimer's. Her children were at her side.
Maura was born in Co. Galway, Ireland in 1938, to parents Patrick and Margaret Nee. She grew up in the beautiful Connemara area of rural Ballyconneely,...
James T. Tomascak
Dec 6, 2025
James T. Tomascak, 75, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
Born March 7, 1950, to the late Andrew and Veronica (Piskura) Tomascak, Jim lived a full and loving life surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Deborah J. Tomascak (DuBois) for 42 years until her passing on January 27,...
Carmine Ciardullo
Dec 6, 2025
Carmine Joseph Ciardullo, a devoted family man of integrity, and distinguished
technology leader, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in
Southbury, Connecticut, just shy of his 88th birthday.
Born on December 28, 1937, Carmine lived a full life defined by service, professional
excellence, and a deep commitment to his...
Hugh C. Bell
Dec 5, 2025
Hugh Charles Bell, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Hugh was born on May 14, 1933, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. At the age of 14, he immigrated with his family to New Jersey, beginning a life defined by curiosity, determination, and innovation. He went on to graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, earning a degree in engineering that...
Mary Shaw McDaniel
Dec 4, 2025
Mary McDaniel (nee Shaw), passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 67 in Southbury, CT, of a heart attack after a long battle with kidney disease and other health complications. She passed in the arms of her husband, the love of her life.
Mary was born in Geneva, New York, and spent her...
Catherine Marie (Clancy) Murphy
Dec 2, 2025
Catherine Murphy, beloved stepmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the age of 93.
Catherine devoted 25 years of her life to teaching in the New York City school system, where she was known for her warmth and dedication to her students at Thomas Edison High School in Jamaica, Queens.
...
William M Andricovich
Nov 27, 2025
William M. Andricovich, known fondly as Bill, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 24, 1939, in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Nicholas Andricovich Sr. and Genevieve Walters Andricovich. Bill attended Bridgeport public schools and graduated from Bullard-Havens Technical High School, where he studied plumbing and played football....
Carl T. Butzbach III
Nov 25, 2025
Carl T. Butzbach III, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Southbury, CT, passed away on November 25th surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 4, 1945, in Paterson, NJ, to the late Carl Theodore Butzbach Jr. and Elizabeth (Leimbacher) Butzbach. He was raised in Clifton, NJ and graduated from Clifton High School in 1962 at the...
Margaret "Peggy" Pye
Nov 25, 2025
Southbury- Margaret "Peggy" Pye (née O'Callaghan), beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November the 25th, at the age of 95, after a full and wonderful life. Peggy was born and raised in Ennistymon, Co. Clare, Ireland. She trained to be a registered nurse at Barrington's in Limerick and then worked in a tuberculosis hospital in Dublin until...
John Mahoney
Nov 22, 2025
John Mahoney, age 70 of Washington, CT, passed away with family by his side on November 22, 2025. John was born on May 15, 1955, in Danbury, CT, the son of John A. Mahoney and Mary Jean Mahoney. John was a devoted husband to his wife, Betty for 39 years, and a loving father to his son, Jack.
John spent 10...
Frank A. Dykman
Nov 21, 2025
Frank A. Dykman, 63, of Oxford, CT, passed away peacefully in his home on November 21st, 2025, after a lifelong battle with kidney and autoimmune disease. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Beth and son Rev.
Frank graduated from Seymour High School in 1981 and served in the Navy from 1981 to 1987 as...
Frances Renee Smith
Nov 18, 2025
Woodbury- Frances Fran Smith, 86, of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2025.
Born in France, she immigrated to the United States at six. She worked at the Hartford Armory from 1956, retiring in 1997 as a fiscal accounting supervisor. Frances married Robert "Smitty" Smith on July 23, 1966, celebrating 59 years of...
