Paul M. Maduri
Jul 3, 2024
Paul Michael Maduri, 93, of Watertown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 3, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Cos Cob, Connecticut, on April 26, 1931, to the late Demetrio and Josephine Maduri, Paul was known for his vibrant spirit and never met a stranger. Paul's life was filled with love, energy, and...
Robert Vanspyke Carlson
Jun 23, 2024
Walpole, New Hampshire- Robert VanSpyke Carlson, 33, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
He is now a welcomed guest at God's table, where he has been met with the authentic love of other beloved family members whom have gone before him.
Robert was born on November 2, 1990,...
Eleanor Marie Braziel
Jun 19, 2024
Eleanor Marie (Fallowell) Braziel, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024 at the age of 94. Eleanor was born on December 26, 1929 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of William and Loretta (Walsh) Fallowell and beloved sister to Charles Fallowell.
Eleanor was a person of immense compassion and kindness, always...
Curtiss Harper Clark
Jun 14, 2024
Curtiss Harper Clark–long-time editor of The Newtown Bee–passed away unexpectedly on the morning of June 14, 2024. Curtiss was an empathetic soul who family and friends will always remember for his quiet wisdom and kind eyes–not to mention his razor-sharp wit. He was an extraordinary writer, a skilled guitarist, a nature photographer, a former apiarist, a passionate bibliophile, a...
Norma Carey
Jun 14, 2024
Norma Carey, a lifelong resident of Bethlehem and Southbury, passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 68.
Norma was born at Waterbury Hospital on April 9, 1956. She was the eldest daughter of the late Esther Coe Ludorf and Calvin "Bucky" Ludorf, of Southbury. She attended Southbury Consolidated, Rochambeau, and Southbury High School, graduating...
Stephen Clark Seward
Jun 14, 2024
Stephen Clark Seward died on June 14, 2024, surrounded by family at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut. He was 75.
Steve could connect with anyone he met, and usually did, always eager to engage, debate, and learn about other people's lives. He turned that gregarious personality into a long and successful career as a charitable fundraising coach, advising...
George R. Bequary
Jun 12, 2024
George Bequary, age 77, of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully in his home on June 12, 2024, surrounded by loving family. He was born October 9, 1946, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Nicholas and Agatha (Puleshi) Bequary. He was the youngest of four children.
A lifelong creative spirit and artist, George enjoyed a long and successful...
Ellen Ann Shepherd
Jun 11, 2024
Ellen Ann Shepherd, a resident of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Oxford, CT, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving daughters. A graduate of West Haven High School, she received her bachelor's and masters of education from Southern CT State College. Ellen was an elementary school teacher until her retirement. A friend to many, she...
Joseph Stammelman
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...
Carley Putnam
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...
Virginia Cloos
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,...
Josef Legath
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...
Cleveland Antonio Johnson
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...
James P. Thalheimer
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....
Joseph Anthony Valentino
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...
Patricia C Matthews
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,...
Roger H. Samuels
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...
Virginia Borkowski
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...
David J. Pavlick
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...
Janet M. Auresto
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,...
