Obituaries

Mar 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Theresa Ryan (63) announce her passing on March 9th, 2024.

Born on August 23rd, 1960, Mary Theresa Murphy, but fondly known as "Polly", was raised in Milford, CT with her parents and seven siblings. She was brought up a devout Catholic and carried that faith throughout her...

Mar 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Timothy A. Rose (1964-2024)

Tim Rose, of Southbury, CT, passed away on March 5, 2024 at home, surrounded by his closest family.

If you knew Tim, you would know that he wouldn't want you to be sad. He was always quick with a joke or a sarcastic remark. He was also...

Feb 28, 2024

Southbury- Philip Alan Vail, 87, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in the comfort of his home he shared with his devoted wife of 20 years, Patricia (Charla) Vail.

Phil was born on November 12, 1936, in Flushing, New York. He was the cherished son of Ben and Eileen Vail. Phil's journey through...

Feb 27, 2024

Inventor Scientist. Avid Adventurer.

Harold Louis Thorgersen, the patented inventor of the Timex Indiglo watch and avid adventurer recently died February 27, 2024 at the age of 93.

Born in Detroit, MI on August 19, 1930, his family returned to Oslo, Norway, where he grew up and attended Norwegian schools, winning academic prizes and skiing...

Feb 27, 2024

Gail Louise Westover, 66, of Southbury, CT peacefully passed away in her home early Tuesday morning, February 27th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Gail was born in Mahopac, NY on July 23, 1957. A daughter of the late Ruth M. Westover and Robert E. Westover Sr. of Southbury. Gail was the oldest of 3 children.

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Feb 23, 2024

Woodbury

Walter "Ted" Crawford, husband, father and grandfather.

Ted recently passed away at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. He was born on February 24, 1951 in New Haven, CT.

He was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Ann Crawford and grandson of the late famed artist Eugene F. Savage and Dr....

Feb 22, 2024

William R. Courtland passed away peacefully in Southbury, CT on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born in New York, NY, on November 6, 1938. William had a varied career which began as an artist and then evolved into art directing for magazine companies based out of NYC. He eventually moved up the chain to become Director of Manufacturing...

Feb 21, 2024

Joan Barbara Ford (Gerecht), passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 in Southbury, CT at the age of 89. She was born October 10, 1934 in Miami, FL, and was raised by her mother Grace Gerecht Fenner and later her stepfather Carl J. Fenner Jr. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 42 years, Francis...

Feb 20, 2024

Woodbury-

Donald Peter Gray, 86, of Old Sherman Hill Road died Tuesday February 20, 2024 in his home. Dr. Gray was born March 29, 1937 in Rochester, New York a son of the late Lloyd Wilfred and Rose Isabel (Pohli) Gray. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Gray for 45 years.

He had taught...

Feb 20, 2024

George J. Mraz (Jiri Jaroslav Mraz), born March 23, 1922, passed peacefully on February 20, 2024, just shy of his 102nd birthday. George was predeceased by his wife of sixty-three years, Milada Mraz, in 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Magda Mraz, of New Haven, son Jerrold Mraz and his wife Debra of Oxford, CT as well as...

Feb 19, 2024

Peter Andrew Kinney, 88, passed away peacefully in Southbury, CT on February 19, 2024. He is predeceased by his son, Kevin, parents William and Hila (Hatch) Kinney, and sisters Dorothy Rose, Mildred Kintner, and Theresa Wega.

Born in Johnson City, NY, Peter attended Johnson City High School, where he served as the editor-in-chief of the newspaper and...

Feb 18, 2024

Robert Douglas Byers (Bob) passed away peacefully on February 18th 2024 after a brief but fierce battle with lung cancer. Bob battled many demons in his life including type I diabetes, severe Covid and cancer. He fought hard but there are some battles you cannot win.

Bob was born on March 15, 1961 in Boston, MA. He spent all his childhood...

Feb 18, 2024

Linn E. Mace,87, passed away peacefully and with dignity on February 18, 2024, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain surrounded by loved ones. Linn was born on August 26, 1936, to Gladys P. Mace and Leonard E. Mace in Pawling, NY.  Linn graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and was a veteran of the U.S....

Feb 16, 2024

Mary Barbara (Ondera) Chomitz, a resident of Heritage Village in Southbury, passed away on February 16 while in hospice care at Waterbury Hospital.  She was 100 years of age.

Before she relocated to Southbury to be near family, Mary lived for 22 years in Vineyard Haven on Martha's Vineyard, an island that she considered to be a...

Feb 7, 2024

Jean Elinor Laitinen Neff, 95, died peacefully at home in Roxbury, Conn. on Feb. 7 with her husband of 72 years, Henry, and other family members at her side. A graduate of Juilliard, Jean shared her love and gift for music through piano lessons, school teaching, choir direction and organ playing at the Roxbury Congregational Church, where for decades...

Feb 6, 2024

  *** Update: Burial for Lois will be April 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Carmel Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem***  

 Lois Frances Grecenko, 85, of Bethlehem, CT passed on Tuesday February 6th, 2024 surrounded by her family at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT. She is survived by her daughter: Elayne Carlson of Watertown, CT and son: James Grecenko and wife Amy Grecenko of...

Feb 3, 2024

Ann Buckwald, a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away on February 3, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 20, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, Ann's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched everyone she met.

Ann's journey with her high school sweetheart and beloved husband, Harvey Buckwald, began on December...

Jan 31, 2024

Lois Marilyn Harte, beloved wife of the late Patrick Harte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the age of 93, at the Benton House of Florence in South Carolina. Born on May 5, 1930, in New York, she was the cherished daughter of the late Louis and Rose (McGorry) Jolly. Lois is preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2024

Carolyn Elizabeth Duren, age 74, of Wolcott CT, passed away January 30, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side.

Born July 21, 1949 in Waterbury CT, daughter of the late John and Mary (Moynihan) Brundage. She was a graduate of Wolcott High School, Class of 1967. She held various positions in...

Jan 26, 2024

Charles W. Miklovich, son of the late Francis and Winona (Webber) Miklovich, passed his soul to his maker and his memories to those who knew him on January 26, 2024, in Southbury, CT.

Charles leaves behind his wife of 57 years; Catherine (Kate), his three daughters - Carrie Colby from Windham, Maine; Amy Falk and her husband...