Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut
Serving Woodbury, Connecticut
Veronica Therese Gendron
Jan 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Veronica Therese Gendron announce her passing on January 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Veronica was born on September 4, 1931, in the Wan Chai District of Hong Kong.
As a young girl, Veronica endured the occupation of her home port city by the Imperial Japanese Army...
Michael W. O'Neill
Jan 7, 2025
** Service Update**
A Graveside Service will be held Saturday April 12, 2025 at 11:00 A.M at the Bethlehem Cemetery on Main Street in Bethlehem.
In great sadness we announce that Michael W. O'Neill passed away on January 7 th , 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi...
Donald R. Liebeskind
Jan 5, 2025
Southbury-
Donald Liebeskind was born on January 1931 in Waterbury, CT. He was the eldest of three sons born to Herbert E. Liebeskind and Molly S. Liebeskind.
Donald attended Hotchkiss, and then Princeton University where he graduated in 1953. He earned an MBA from Columbia University. He met his wife of 42 years, Patricia ("Patsy")...
Arthur G. Von Holtz
Jan 3, 2025
Southbury- Arthur "Art" G. von Holtz ,83, of Southbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on January 3, 2025. He was the loving husband to Judith von Holtz for 61 wonderful years.
Art was born in Bridgeport on January 10, 1941 to the late Theodore and Hilda (Schwarz) von Holtz. Following his education in local schools and...
Roland D. Hellauer
Jan 3, 2025
Roland D. Hellauer, age 85, a long-time Southbury resident, entered into his eternal rest on Friday January 3, 2025 at his home with his son, Gary, by his side.
Roland was born on March 11, 1939 in Derby, CT, the son of the late Otto Hellauer and Marjorie (Parker) Hellauer.
He enjoyed hunting and skeet...
Mary Ann (Carnright) Dwight
Jan 2, 2025
SOUTHBURY – Mary Ann Dwight (our beloved "Mimi") passed away surrounded by family on January 2, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital following a brief illness.
Mary Ann was born Mary Ann Joyce Carnright on October 24, 1935 in Cornwall, New York, the daughter of the late Jason and Frances Carnright. Third youngest of eleven children, she spent her...
Laurie Jean (Austin) Lenahan
Dec 28, 2024
Roxbury-
Laurie Jean (Austin) Lenahan, 58, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Laurie was born on September 27, 1966, in Milford, CT. As the heart and soul of her family, Laurie was known for her immense compassion and infectious laughter. She embodied courage and inspiration, always demonstrating...
Fern M. Hungerford
Dec 25, 2024
There will be a church service for Fern, at First Church of Bethlehem, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Fern Hungerford, 83, of Bethlehem, Connecticut passed away on Christmas Day. She was the widow of Harold Hungerford. She will be greatly missed by her children Raymond T. Hungerford and Lisa Hungerford and her grandsons: Justin...
Mary Anne (Dwyer) Danahy
Dec 25, 2024
Mary Anne Danahy (Dwyer), 90, passed away on December 25, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Frank, and their son, Patrick.
Born on July 21, 1934 in Kingston, NY to William and Mary (Birmingham) Dwyer, she attended the College of St. Rose and became a nurse, working at Kingston Hospital and later at...
Sally (Senior) Ploski
Dec 24, 2024
**Updated Service Information Announced** Sally's funeral service has been rescheduled to Saturday May 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at St. George Episcopal Church, Middlebury.
Sally Senior Ploski of Southbury died on December 24, 2024 at the age of 85. She was married to her high school sweetheart, William V. Ploski for 63 years. They raised two sons, Mark (Penny)...
Judith C. Christie
Dec 22, 2024
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
Watertown—It is with great sadness that the family of Judith C. Christie, age 81, of Watertown, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Gilbert (Gib) Christie for more than 60 years.
Judy was born...
Jean L. Wargo
Dec 20, 2024
Woodbury-
On December 20, 2024, Jean L. Wargo (Mugsy) passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was 84 years old.
She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Leona Wasdo. Jean was born and raised in Naugatuck. After graduating from Naugatuck High School, she married in 1958 and moved to Woodbury in...
Rosanne K. Schaffner
Dec 19, 2024
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Richard L. O'Connell
Dec 8, 2024
Richard L. O'Connell was born July 12, 1933, to the late Eugene O'Connell and Muriel O'Connell in Stamford, Connecticut. He gracefully entered eternal rest December 8, 2024.
Richard loved his family and grandchildren and went out of his way to ensure we lacked nothing. His steady and even life rhythm impacted many lives. He was a handyman...
Robert O. Burns
Dec 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Robert "Bob" Burns, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 87 after a valiant battle with cancer. Bob was born and raised in rural Maine. A captivating story teller, he loved to tell stories of his crazy escapades from his youthful days. He worked in a paper mill, sending...
Donald Francis Hartmann
Dec 8, 2024
Donald Francis Hartmann died Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Danbury Hospital. Donald was born on May 22, 1940 in Mount Vernon, New York to Catherine Roche and Matthew Hartmann. His sister, Geraldine was born four years before in June 1936. He was schooled at the Parish of St. Catherine's in Mount Vernon and then went on to the Franciscan...
Mark Andrew Scribe
Dec 8, 2024
Mark Andrew Scribe, born October 21, 1960, entered his eternal resting place on December 8, 2024. He was the cherished husband of Karen Felicia (Lucas) Scribe for 42 years, with whom they raised in Southbury, CT a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Kimberly (husband J. Valenti). He has two beautiful granddaughters Liliana (6) and Adalyn (4), whom lovingly called...
Delores Valentine
Dec 7, 2024
Seymour- Delores A. Cavallaro Valentine, 82 of Seymour, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Arthur F. Valentine Sr. for 60 years.
She was born in Derby on June 20, 1942, to the late John and Flora Cavallaro. Delores attended Derby High School and was...
Hilma O. Carter
Dec 6, 2024
Hilma Ollila Carter was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 4, 1921 and soon moved to the Finnish farming community of Canterbury, CT where she lived on a dairy farm until her teen years.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Barnard College in 1945 and a Master of Arts degree in 1947 from Columbia...
Patricia (Segal) Erlich
Dec 5, 2024
Patricia (Patty) Segal Erlich, 98, passed away on December 5, 2024, after a life rich in experiences. Born on November 23, 1926, in New York, Patricia grew up in New Rochelle and later married Alvin Erlich. She is survived by her daughters, Betsy and Merry, along with grandchildren Michael, Alex, and Dylan, three great-grandchildren, two stepdaughters, and six nieces...

