Obituaries

May 26, 2024

Joseph N. Stammelman, a resident of Southbury, CT, formerly of Spring Valley, NY, died on May 26, 2024, joining his late wife, Nancy H. Stammelman.  He was 87 years old.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 1,1937, to Florence (Siff) Stammelman and Mortimer Stammelman, he was self-employed and the owner of Atmos Products until his retirement in 2008. Joe...

May 25, 2024

Carley Putnam, 72, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She died peacefully at home. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dennis Sideropoulos and her daughter, Thea Sideropoulos.

Carley was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 22, 1952. Growing up on the North Shore, she developed a love...

May 20, 2024

Southbury – Virginia Cloos passed away on May 20, 2024 at her home in Southbury.  She was born in Jamaica, NY on August 9, 1925 to Phillip and Hilda Wagner.

After a brief career working as an administrative assistant for a financial broker on Wall Street, Virginia made raising her family her full-time job.  In 1969, Virginia,...

May 11, 2024

Watertown- Josef Legath, age 85, of Watertown Connecticut, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday May 11, 2024. He was born in Austria, the son of the late Johanna Legath (Buch) and Josef Legath.

In addition to his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Rosi, he is survived by his daughter Johanna Legath...

May 9, 2024

Cleveland Johnson was born October 17, 1947 in Panama. He was the son of Estefania and Leonardo Johnson Sr. He departed this earthly life to enter the spiritual life on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Cleve was an athlete who believed the body was ones temple. He always honored that thought by living a very healthy lifestyle. He...

May 6, 2024

James Paul Thalheimer, 26, of Middletown passed away on May 6th, 2024. Jimmy was born October 21, 1997 in Greenwich,CT., the son of Debra and Brian Thalheimer.

Jimmy was a graduate of Pomperaug High School. He continued his studies at Central Connecticut State University and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Jimmy was employed at St....

May 5, 2024

Joseph A. Valentino, of Southbury, Connecticut led an incredible and fulfilling life. He was a lifelong educator who was highly admired by family and friends alike for his dedication to love and honor of our family and country. Growing up in New York City, he volunteered for the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Joseph...

May 3, 2024

Patricia C. Matthews of Southbury, CT, formerly of Tappan, NY passed away on Friday, May 3rd, 2024.She was Born on October 7th, 1929, to Terence and Lillian (Miller) Clark in Manhattan, NY.

Patricia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Edward, and adored son, Terence.

Cherished mother of Megan Cadelina and son-in-law David,...

Apr 24, 2024

Roger Haynes Samuels, 81, of Southbury, Connecticut passed from this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Born on October 5, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, Roger was the son of Emlen and Gladys (Sweeney) Samuels and eldest sibling to Jane Hayes (Naples, FL) and Barbara Pummer (Rockmart, GA), both of whom survive him.

Roger received...

Apr 23, 2024

Formerly of Huntington, CT & Southbury, CT

Virginia B. Borkowski, age 91, formerly of Huntington, CT, and Heritage Village of Southbury, passed away on Tuesday, April 23rd, at Complete Care of Middlebury. She was born in Ansonia, CT, and is the daughter of the late Felix and Estelle (Michavoza) Bygott. She is the beloved mother of her...

Apr 18, 2024

David Pavlick, 77, of Woodbury, passed away on April 18, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Ayers) Pavlick for 54 years. Born to Joseph and Dorothy (Blake) Pavlick on May 31, 1946 in Bridgeport, Dave grew up in Easton and graduated from Joel Barlow High School before enlisting in the Navy.

He was employed at...

Apr 9, 2024

Janet M. Auresto, 95, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Auresto. Born on August 1, 1928, in Rushville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Myers and Mildred Newman Myers. After meeting her husband John, who was serving in the Army in Rushville,...

Apr 7, 2024

Helen Marie Curtis, a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2024 in Southbury, CT. Born on January 17, 1946, in Denver, CO to father Charles A. Curtis and mother Marie (Schutte) Curtis, Helen's journey was one of love, laughter, and boundless exploration.

A cherished daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt...

Apr 5, 2024

David Robert Zackin, age 84, of Middlebury, Connecticut passed away at home on April 5, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Green) for 58 years and father to Paul and Jennifer. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 3, 1940 to the late Isadore and Paulene Zackin.

He...

Apr 3, 2024

Charlotte M. Shapiro passed away at the age of 98 on April 3, 2024, in Southbury, CT. She was an activist in the field of women's rights and equality for more than sixty years. She cofounded Women on the Job with Lillian McCormick, a Long Island based community organization. The group's primary focus was on equal employment rights for...

Apr 3, 2024

SOUTHBURY – David Francis DeFelice, 79, of Southbury passed to his heavenly home on April 3, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Laura (Hissey) DeFelice to whom he was married for 36 years.  David was born on December 16, 1944, in Norwalk, son of the late David John DeFelice and Josephine (Gagliola) DeFelice.

He grew up...

Apr 3, 2024

Southbury-

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Naomi Hogg Emmons, a beloved resident of Southbury, CT. Naomi peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday, April 3, at her home at The Watermark in Southbury at the age of 90. She was born on November 17, 1933, in Slippery Rock, PA, to the...

Apr 2, 2024

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Suzanne Elizabeth Willis Musso January 17, 1981- April 2, 2024

Known as Annie since the day she was born, Annie Musso died of Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer on April 2, 2024 leaving a legacy of strength, love...

Apr 1, 2024

Beloved husband, son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and member of Bucks County Township, Pennsylvania, Ivan J. Punchatz, Esq. passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut on April 1, 2024 at the age of 74. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rachell Punchatz, and his children, Charles (Nicole) Punchatz, Jessica (Andrew Walker) Punchatz,...

Mar 31, 2024

Rudolph V. Anzellotti, aged 97, of Southbury, CT, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2024. Born on September 22, 1926, in Bridgeport, CT, he leaves behind his wife, Patricia Anzellotti, and three children: Rudy Anzellotti (wife Pat), Deborah Makl (husband David), and Kevin Anzellotti (wife Barbara), along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After raising his family in Sandy Hook,...