Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut
Serving Woodbury, Connecticut
Carolyn M. Cullen
Feb 4, 2025
WOODBURY – Carolyn (Lynn) M. Cullen of Woodbury, beloved wife of the late James T. Cullen, died surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, in Waterbury, CT.
She was born June 10, 1938, the only child of the late John J. McKenna and Cecile (Moore) McKenna of Waterbury.
Lynn leaves a son, Scott...
Alice E. Holmes
Feb 2, 2025
Alice E. Holmes passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 95 at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury, CT where she has resided since 2020 after moving from her home in Sandy Hook, CT.
Alice was born in Horton, Kansas on November 25, 1929 to Rider and Alice Minerva Stockdale. Her older siblings were fraternal twins...
June Peterson
Feb 1, 2025
June Chugkowski Peterson, 72, died unexpectedly Saturday morning February 1st, 2025 in her Florida home in Crystal River. June was born in Queens, NY on June 15, 1952, the daughter of Michael and Carol (Beierman) Chugkowski. A native of Westchester County, NY June had lived in FL for 9 years enjoying the fresh seafood, sunshine and company of her...
Mark E Anderson
Jan 31, 2025
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Mark Edward Anderson, 75, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on January 31 with his three daughters by his side.
Mark was born on January 20, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Russell Brewer Anderson (parents Brewer and Anna Anderson) and Patricia Ann (Moody) Anderson (parents Edward and Margaret Moody)....
Michael Luizzi
Jan 31, 2025
Michael Luizzi, of Brookfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 (age 74) following a courageous five-year battle with Alzheimer's disease and primary progressive aphasia. A devoted family man, Michael was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who took great joy in spending time with his loved ones. Known for his warm smile and infectious laugh – qualities...
George W. Goodwin Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
George W. Goodwin Jr., 80, of Heritage Village, passed on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late George and Grace (Galvin) Goodwin.
George is survived by his loving wife Lorraine (Emr) Goodwin, brothers Jeffrey (Jane), Mark (Marcy), and Rory (Judy),...
Walter S. Woodstead Sr.
Jan 29, 2025
Walter S. Woodstead, Sr., 86, of Woodbury, CT, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at home with his son Walter S. Woodstead, Jr. at his side.
He was born in Queens, NY and was the son of late Alf Konrad Woodstead & Bertha Matilda Woodstead of Brewster, NY. He grew up in Bedford Hills, NY and was...
Richard G. Dutton
Jan 28, 2025
Richard Gilmore Dutton age 96 of Washington, CT passed away peacefully at home on January 28th, 2025 with loved ones by his side.
Born in Orange, New Jersey on December 14th, 1928 he was a son of Leon Dutton and Mary (Dillon) Dutton. Dick's father attended Dartmouth College but left to enlist in the US Army Signal...
Betty Feda
Jan 28, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Schroeder Feda, 95, of Woodbury, CT. Married on October 6, 1951, Betty was the loving wife of the late Rocco F. Feda Sr. for 66 years.
Betty was born in Bridgeport on August 27, 1929 to the late William and Mable (Fritz) Schroeder....
James Henry Ravenscroft, Sr.
Jan 26, 2025
Woodbury- James H. Ravenscroft Sr., 90, died on Sunday, January 26, 2025 after a long illness with family at his side. He was born May 1, 1934 to the late George and Florence Ravenscroft.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years Eleanor Stevenson Ravenscroft; his son Mark Ravenscroft and his wife Debi; his daughter Debra...
Melinda C. Luke
Jan 24, 2025
Melinda Carey Luke, of Bridgewater, Connecticut, passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Danbury Hospital after a sudden illness. She was 69 years old, a beloved mother and grandmother, an avid reader and writer, and a lifelong animal lover and advocate.
Melinda was born on June 24, 1955, in New York City to Mary Munger Luke,...
Dave Rutherford
Jan 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Rutherford, beloved son and a remarkable intellect, who left us on January 22, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on July 10, 1969, the son of John (Jack) and Bonnie Rutherford, Dave graduated from Newtown High School and Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in...
Noah Evan Joseph Derosier
Jan 17, 2025
Noah Evan Joseph Derosier
11.30.2000 - 1.17.2025
Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend...artist, creator, poet, musician, performer...Noah dreamed of making a difference by sharing his creativity with the world.
His legacy of courage and artistic expression lives forever in our hearts.
Barbara Farrell Benson
Jan 16, 2025
Barbara Farrell Benson, age 93 of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1931 in Hartford, CT. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of over 70 years, Stuart M. Benson, her five children, Kimberly (Michael) Blaszczak of Woodbury CT, Stuart M. (Diane) Benson, Jr. of East Longmeadow,...
Jan M. Coppola
Jan 16, 2025
Newtown – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jan Coppola, 69, who departed peacefully at her home on January 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Anthony Coppola; her cherished son, Brian Coppola; her loving daughter, Hayley Coppola, and her fiancé, Kyle Noury; her sister,...
John H. Flanagan
Jan 15, 2025
Torrington – John H. Flanagan, "Flan", 87 of Torrington CT passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
Flan was born December 11, 1937, in Bridgeport, CT to his loving parents; Herbert and Mary (Lapke) Flanagan. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Mary Lou Flanagan and...
Anthony J. Capossela, Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Family and friends may visit on Thursday, January 23, 2024, from 2pm until 4pm at the Southbury location of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main St. North. The family will be honoring Anthony's service in the Military, having a private burial in The Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, January 24, 2024. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of...
Donna Lyn (Gerl) Whitlock
Jan 12, 2025
Bethlehem- Donna Lyn Gerl Whitlock, 62, of Bethlehem, Connecticut regrettably passed away Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in New Haven, Connecticut to her loving parents; Jerome & Doris (LeVine) Gerl. Donna joyfully worked the nightshift at Waterbury Hospital for 30 years as a Radiological Technologist. Donna was well...
Craig T. Bennett
Jan 10, 2025
Woodbury-
Craig T. Bennett, 79, of Easy Street died Friday January 10, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital.
Mr. Bennett was born March 5, 1945 in Waterbury son of the late Homer and Edith (Roulston) Bennett Sr.
Craig was a lifelong local resident where he held various jobs including working at the Bazaar restaurant, working...
Judith "Judy" A. (Briggs) Von Holtz
Jan 9, 2025
Judith "Judy" A. (Briggs) Von Holtz 82 of Southbury passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born in Bridgeport on June 22, 1942, to the late Samuel and Helen (Black) Briggs of Easton CT. Following her education in local schools, Judy started her working career at People's Bank in Bridgeport....

