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
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
An obituary is not available at this time for Rosanne K. Schaffner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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...
Paul J. Shea
Dec 5, 2024
Middlebury- Paul J. Shea, 81, of Middlebury passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Vitas at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the beloved husband to Heidi (Lewicki) Shea for 56 beautiful years.
Paul was born on March 8, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, the son to the late Vincent and Helen (Scully) Shea.
In his young...
Allan Lachlan Frew
Dec 3, 2024
Allan Lachlan Frew died on Tuesday, December 3, after a brief illness, and a long life. He was 98. Whitey, as he was known to one and all, was born on September 30, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York. His boyhood was spent in Yonkers, New York, where he excelled in a wide variety of pursuits, from winning marble contests...
Adam Joseph Douskey Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
UPDATE: Graveside services have changed to Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am in Underwood Cemetery, Mygatt Road, Washinton, CT.
Adam J Douskey, 82, of New Preston, passed away on December 2nd, 2024 peacefully. Adam was born on January 12th 1942 to Adam J Douskey Sr, and Marion Ett Douskey. In 1960 Adam met his sweetheart Iona and...
Amelia R. Janatka
Nov 28, 2024
Woodbury - Amelia Janatka, an extraordinary woman whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many, will be remembered for her remarkable journey through life. She peacefully departed this world on December 28, 2024, in Southington, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. Amelia Janatka was born on March 31, 1925, in Sewell, Chile, to the late Manuel and...
Fred Myron Barr
Nov 27, 2024
Fred Barr passed away on November 27, 2024, shortly after his 98th birthday, with his wife Lee by his side.
Fred Myron Barr was born in 1926 to Harry and Gertrude and was the delight of his older brother George. It was a fun childhood with trips to Franklin Park, Fenway Park to see the Red Sox,...
Catherine (Mcnulty) Paoli
Nov 26, 2024
Catherine "Kay" Paoli, age 82, passed away on November 26, 2024.
Kay was born in New York, NY to the late Gerard McNulty and Catherine Meehan McNulty. Catherine married Luciano "Lou" Paoli and together they moved to Woodbury to raise their 3 children, Debra, Douglas "Mack" and Shamus.
She loved working with people,and worked at...
Carol G. Sheehan
Nov 26, 2024
Carol (Gallo) Sheehan (age 81) passed into eternal happiness on 11/26/2024 at the Vitas hospice center at St. Mary's Hospital Waterbury. She was the wife for 53 years of Gregory F. Sheehan. She was born in Danbury Ct. in 1943, the daughter of Michael A. Gallo and Marie (Impellitteri) Gallo. She graduated from Danbury High School in 1960. Her...
Elena S. Maclean
Nov 25, 2024
Middlebury-
Elena (Snyder) Maclean passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family early morning November 25, 2024. Up until the end Elena maintained her quick wit and sense of humor.
Elena was born on May 18, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Raymond E. and Helen Wasilauskas Snyder. Elena was a graduate of...

