Obituaries
Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
We cover the following but are not limited to
Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook
Stephen Albert White
Jul 20, 2026
Stephen A. White, 81, of Southbury, Connecticut, died Monday, July 20th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 1944 in Norwalk, Connecticut, where he was raised. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Rose White.
Stephen leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Penelope O’Donnell White; his son, Christopher White, and his wife, Zubin; his daughter, Stacy...
Dorothy Ann Angelucci
Jul 18, 2026
Dorothy Angelucci Martinez, who graced this world with her presence on October 10, 1943, in the vibrant city of New York, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2026, with her beloved daughter Elissa by her side. Her passing marks the end of a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and a life characterized by love, generosity, and unyielding positivity.
Born...
Elizabeth Johnson
Jul 17, 2026
Elizabeth Johnson was born September 29 1942. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. As a retired successful local business owner and member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, she lived a life full of love for family and community. She died as she lived; with grace surrounded by those that loved her. A Funeral Mass will...
Clifton (Kip) E. Sebastian Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
Clifton (Kip) Sebastian passed away on July 14, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at East Hill Community Living, Southbury. He was born on October 9, 1947 in Boston, MA, son of the late Clifton and Beverly Sebastian.
Kip is survived by his loving wife Sarah (Nurnberger) Sebastian, they were married for 53 years and lived in Southbury for the past...
Vincent J. Russo
Jul 13, 2026
Vincent J. RussoDecember 1, 1936 – July 13, 2026Vincent Joseph Russo, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 1, 1936, in Boston’s historic West End to Hon. Joseph and Anita (DiMare) Russo on their 7th wedding anniversary – a fitting...
Mildred Uranus
Jul 12, 2026
Mildred (Millie) Uranus, 87, of Woodbury, CT, passed away on July 13, 2026. Born on August 2, 1938, in Woodbury, CT, she was a lifelong resident and an active member of her community.
Millie graduated from Woodbury High School and completed her nursing education at Waterbury Hospital Nursing School in 1959 before spending two years in Malaya as a member of...
Brian R. Higgins
Jul 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness yet immense gratitude that we announce the passing of Brian Robert Higgins on Saturday July, 11, 2026. Born on May 30, 1952, in Boston, MA. Brian, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully left this world, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. He will be cherished by all who knew him,...
Arthur Ira Oshins
Jul 10, 2026
Arthur Oshins, 93, of Heritage Village in Southbury, Connecticut, passed away on July 10, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to Ben and Sadie Oshins.
At age 18, Arthur moved with his parents to Long Island City, Queens. He attended the City College of New York (CCNY) for two years before serving in the United...
Michael A. Elliott
Jul 7, 2026
Michael A. Elliott of Waterbury, CT passed away July 7, 2026, at the age of 83 with loving family by his side.
He was born on September 23, 1942, in Stanford, New York to Warren & Elizabeth (Towne) Elliott.
Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, honorably discharged in August 1967. Mike worked in building maintenance, retired after working for 28...
Marilyn "Ziggie" Ketchum
Jul 6, 2026
Marilyn “Ziggie” Ketchum, 87, of Southbury, a life-long volunteer serving many local organizations, passed away on July 6, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the widow of Dennis L. Ketchum who predeceased her in 1990.
Ziggie was born on March 4, 1939, in New Britain, CT to the late August and Gertrude Ziegler. She grew up in New Britain...
Amy Schwartz
Jul 5, 2026
Amy Gershovitz Schwartz, daughter of Marcia Levine Gershovitz and Samuel David Gershovitz, died peacefully in her sleep just after midnight on July 5th, 2026. Born December 9, 1945 in Chicago, IL, and raised in Larchmont, NY, Amy was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School (1963), SUNY Cortland (1967) and the Columbia University New School of Social Work (1995). Throughout her...
Robert Anthony Corvello
Jul 3, 2026
Robert Anthony Corvello passed July 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on February 14, 1945, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Mary and Anthony Corvello, Bob lived a life filled with dedication, passion, and a love for education that inspired countless individuals throughout his career.
A proud educator, Robert earned his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree from Providence College...
Herbert Dallis
Jul 2, 2026
On July 2, 2026, Herb Dallis departed this world leaving a remarkable legacy of a life fully lived as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Herb was a successful business owner, civic, leader, and a person full of love, generosity, and positivity.
If you had the pleasure of meeting Herb in any capacity, you remember him because of...
Gloria "Ree" Howell
Jun 30, 2026
Gloria "Ree" Howell passed away peacefully at her home in Woodbury, Connecticut, on June 30, 2026, at the age of 77.
Ree was born on August 27, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Frances Juanita Thornton and Lyman Cummings Howell. She is survived by her brothers, Steven Harrison Howell and Roy Cummings Howell, both of Memphis, Tennessee. Ree is also lovingly remembered...
Janet Carol Ricker
Jun 29, 2026
Janet F. Ricker, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Oxford, Connecticut, surrounded by her family. Born on November 27, 1942, in Hartford, she was the daughter of George and Harriet French. Janet graduated from UCONN and worked as a physical therapist from 1965 to 1975.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, H. Norman Ricker Jr., with...
Michael E. Nyce, Sr.
Jun 29, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Nyce, age 69, of Southbury, Connecticut, who died unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 29, 2026. Born on March 6, 1957, in Danbury, Connecticut, Michael was the cherished son of Neal and Doris Nyce. Michael dedicated much of his life to his career as a Research Associate and...
Skip Jaret
Jun 29, 2026
Malcolm "Skip" Jaret, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2026, with his wife, Cyndi, and their son, Willie, by his side. Born on July 21, 1954, to Janet and Malcolm Jaret Sr., Skip grew up in Weston, Connecticut and enjoyed a rich educational journey, attending Gould Academy in Maine for high school, earning his associate's degree from...
William Andrew Cunningham
Jun 28, 2026
William Andrew Cunningham died suddenly on June 28, 2026. He was the treasured husband and constant companion of Barbara (Lachowicz) for almost 57 years. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his three children: William (Shona), Andrew, and Janet as well as his three grandchildren: Aileen, Isabelle and Dylan.
He was born on August 13, 1946 in Bridgeport CT, son...
Barbara Ann O'Brien
Jun 27, 2026
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In loving memory of Barbara A. McLernon O’Brien, CT - 90 years of age. She passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, in the early hours of the morning after a period of brief illness. Barbara will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, tenderness, and the deep friendship she offered too so many.
She loved art and found beauty...
Henry Robert De Vries
Jun 20, 2026
Henry Robert De Vries passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 20, 2026 in Lacey, Washington. Henry was born on September 18, 1928 at home in Medford, Massachusetts, the youngest of eight children of Dutch immigrants, John De Vries and Catherine Lenselink De Vries. Henry's family moved to nearby Arlington, where he graduated from Arlington High School...

