Obituaries
Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
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Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook
Penny Michelle Novello
Jan 29, 2026
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Visitation will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. with a celebration of life starting at 3:00 P.M. held at the Southbury location of Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home located 235 Main St. N.
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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
The family is composing an obituary, please check back.
A graveside service will held for Thomas on February 7, 2026 at 11:30 am at New North Cemetery, Woodbury.
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...
Raymond A. Hardisty
Jan 19, 2026
Raymond A. Hardisty, a lifelong Woodbury resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 19, 2026. Ray was born on March 25th 1935, in Sharon, CT to the late Chester and Estella Hardisty.
Ray attended Woodbury schools, during high school he worked part-time driving trucks and building the Stevenson Dam. That experience inspired him to start his own General Contracting business, which...
Ann J. Ferguson
Jan 19, 2026
Ann Joan Ferguson of Oxford, Connecticut, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on September 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Beno) Cholek and grew up on the city’s Eastside steeped in the tradition of her Slovak heritage, graduating from Warren G. Harding...
Robert K. Mitchell
Jan 17, 2026
Service information changes due to impending weather: Services have been moved to Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2pm until 5pm at the Southbury location of Munson-Lovetere.
Robert Kimberly “KIM” Mitchell, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Southbury, Connecticut, at the Lutheran Home.
Born on June 30, 1937, in Danbury, Connecticut, Kim was the son of May and Bob...
Emogene I. Penning Slosek
Jan 13, 2026
Emogene I. Penning (Slosek), age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Emogene was born on June 26, 1936 in the tiny town of Titusville, Pennsylvania where she adored so many childhood and youthful memories of small town life. Her father, Douglas, was a chief engineer and her mother, Lorena, was a skilled homemaker, reader,...
Kenneth R. Venturini
Jan 9, 2026
Kenneth Venturini, 54, of Oxford, CT passed away Friday January 9, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital with his family by his side. He grew up in Fairfield and was an Oxford resident for the past 20 years. Ken, was a beloved husband, devoted father, uncle, and cherished friend. He was the proud father of four boys whom he loved...
Karen L. Picard
Jan 9, 2026
Karen Louise Edwards Picard, 79, of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed peacefully into the arms of heaven on the morning of January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Hollywood, California, Karen was the cherished daughter of Evelyn and Thomas Edwards. She spent most of her life growing up in Connecticut where she brought a joyful spirit to everything she did...
Timothy Ingram Munson
Jan 7, 2026
Mr. Timothy I. Munson Toolmaker
Timothy Ingram Munson of Southbury passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tim was born November 11, 1959, in Southbury, the son of the late Kenneth Munson Sr. and the late Marjorie Ingram Munson. A lifelong resident of Southbury, he was a graduate of Pomperaug High School, Class...
William G. Lovelett
Jan 5, 2026
William G. Lovelett, 70, has found his place in heaven on January 5, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 10. Family and friends are gathering at 10:00 AM at Calvary Church, 354 Kettletown Rd, Southbury. A Service will be held at 11:00 AM followed by a burial at New North Cemetery, 87 Washington Ave...
Margaret Mary Boylan
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret Mary Boylan, age 87 Southbury, CT passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. Margaret was born July 8, 1938 in Manhattan, New York. She is the daughter of the late James and the late Mary Elizabeth (Rooney) Boylan. Cherished sister of Hugh Boylan, James Boylan and Eileen (Boylan) Currid and brother in law Joseph Currid. Beloved Aunt to 17 nieces...
Dr. Parker E. Moreland Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Dr. Parker E. Moreland, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Dr. Moreland was born on November 5, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the late Parker E. Moreland, Sr. and Frances Hardy Moreland. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Edwina “Wini” Moreland, his brother Frank Lee Moreland, his...
Thomas O'Connell
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas Edward O’Connell passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, he was a long-time resident of Roxbury, Connecticut.
Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Lorraine O’Connell, whom he married in 1977; his daughter, Kathryn Kelly O’Connell; his son, Justin O’Connell; his daughter-in-law, Leanne O’Connell; his mother, Naomi O’Connell; and his sister,...
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...
Richard A. Hunt
Dec 22, 2025
On December 22, 2025, Richard Alan Hunt, beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend passed away surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in the Bronx, NY, Richard (“Rick”) was the son of the late Clarence “Ted” Hunt and Elsie Behnken. At the age of six, his family moved to North Salem, NY and eventually settled in Ridgefield, CT. Rick graduated from Ridgefield...
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...

