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
Bridgewater-
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....
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...
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...
Martha B. Hart
Jan 28, 2026
Martha Baggett Hart 67, of Southbury, CT, passed away on January 28, 2026.
Martha was born on September 26, 1958, to Marie Cadle and Donald Baggett in Evanston, IN. After graduating from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1976 Martha went on to study Secondary Education at SUNY Plattsburgh.
During her undergraduate career, Martha met Michael Hart in 1977 and they wed in1980. They...
Thomas Alan James Jr.
Jan 23, 2026
Tom James, 64, of Woodbury Connecticut was called home to the loving arms of
our heavenly father on January 16th, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was
born on August 4th, 1961 in Bronxville, NY and grew up in Katonah, NY, where he
spent his days going on epic quests with his brother. Whether he was riding bikes,
exploring the woods or building...
Cindy Wargo
Jan 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, Cindy Wargo, who left us peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 63.
Cindy was born on March 10, 1962, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to George and Jean Wargo. She graduated from Nonnewaug High School and went on to spend more than 40 years working in the...
Edward C. Dalterio
Jan 20, 2026
Edward Charles Dalterio (Ed) of Southbury, CT passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 85 in Derby, CT. A man of boundless wit, impeccable manners and kindness, and deep love of his family, his food and the great outdoors, Ed touched everyone he met with his humor, optimism and low tolerance for whiners.
Ed was born on August...
Judith A. Woods
Jan 20, 2026
Southbury- Judith A. Woods, 84, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Rose Theresa (Tarantino) Finn and Michael Augustus Finn.
Judy was the devoted wife of the late Edward Lee Woods Sr., with whom she...
