Jaroslava Pechanec
Apr 13, 2026
Jaroslava "Jarka" Pechanec (known fondly as Jeri) of Roanoke, VA, beloved wife of the late Dušan Pechanec, was born in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia, to Jaroslav Šimek and Miloslava, née Volovecká.
In 1969, amid the turmoil following the Prague Spring, Dušan, Jarka, and their daughter Jacqueline fled their homeland and settled in Waterbury, CT. The family later relocated to Southbury, CT, where Dušan...
Margaret L. Lynn
Apr 5, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Louise Lynn, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Torrington, Connecticut.
Peggy was born on April 21, 1936, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved daughter of Rosetta Foster and Benjamin Harrison Lynn. She grew up in the Waterbury area and shared a close bond with her sister, Joan Lynn Blum.Peggy attended Watertown High School and went on...
Linda Rose Fengler
Apr 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Linda Rose (Vitelli) Fengler, 78, who peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family in Woodbury, Connecticut, on April 3, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Linda was the beloved wife of Gerald Edgar Fengler for 58 years.
Together, they built a beautiful life and spent...
Edgar R. Wainwright
Apr 3, 2026
Edgar Richard Wainwright, aged 91, passed away in Southbury, Connecticut on Friday, April 3, 2026. Ed, as he was known, was born on December 10, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Ida Marie and Edgar Firth Wainwright. Ed served four years in the United States Air Force and earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Ed...
Joan Marie Ermish
Apr 1, 2026
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A Mass of Christian burial will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am held at Sacred Heart Church located 910 Main St S., Southbury.
To leave an online condolence please visit munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.
Bruce A. Meier
Apr 1, 2026
A cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, Bruce Alan Meier, 87, of Middlebury, CT passed away peacefully at Vitus Healthcare at St. Mary’s Hospital on April 1, 2026.
He was born on September 7, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to Raymond and Ruby Meier. Bruce was a graduate of Quinnipiac University and had a successful career as a tax accountant for Scovill...
Denise Estelle Piscatelli
Mar 29, 2026
Denise Piscatelli of Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born March 27, 1936, in Waterbury, CT, Denise lived a life devoted to family, faith, and community.
A graduate of Sacred Heart high school and St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, Denise met Bob Piscatelli on a blind date set up by life-long friends Joe...
Charles Robie Brown
Mar 28, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Brown passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love.
Charlie age 79, was born in Newport, Vermont whereas a young boy he explored the woods surrounding his home, igniting his lifelong love of the outdoors and hiking. He had an adventurous passion for the outdoors with the many hiking trips he took. He climbed...
Gloria Trede
Mar 27, 2026
Gloria G. Trede, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 27th, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.
Born in Stratford, Connecticut, on August 25th, 1934, to the late August and Emma (Gertz) Goglin, Gloria was a long-time resident of Connecticut, having lived in Monroe, Oxford, and Southbury. She attended Stratford High School and worked for Avco Lycoming...
Kevin F. Smith
Mar 25, 2026
Kevin F. Smith, age 59, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He resided in Oxford and was a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury.
He is the beloved son of Dorothy (Worobel) Smith, brother of Tammy (Smith) Horn, and uncle to Jessica (Horn) Saunders (husband Devin), Christopher Horn, and Jonathan Horn. He is also survived by several...
John R. Benson
Mar 25, 2026
John R. Benson, 82, of Watertown, CT, formerly of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer; surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Jan. 2, 1944, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Herbert O. and Elizabeth (Booth) Benson.
Those who knew him would agree he was...
Susan Monserud
Mar 24, 2026
Susan Diane Monserud, died on March 24, 2026 at the age of 85 in Southbury CT following a short illness. Susan was born and raised in Cloquet, Minnesota, the daughter of Niels Ordell Monserud, MD and Florence Evelyn Larson.
After graduating from The University of Minnesota Duluth, she studied and taught art in Norway. Upon her return, she met and married George...
Beverly Ann Irby Churchill
Mar 23, 2026
Beverly Ann Irby Churchill passed away surrounded by family on March 23rd, 2026 at Waterbury Hospital. She was born December 1st, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to Corrine and Harry Irby.
In her early career, Beverly was a trailblazer in the formative years of pay television. In the late 1970s, she worked for Wometco Home Theater in New York City helping...
Harry McLeod Mayer
Mar 18, 2026
Harry McLeod Mayer, born April 25, 1996, lived a life that cannot be measured in years alone. Harry left this earth on March 18, 2026. In 29 years, Harry managed to do what many spend a lifetime chasing—he truly lived. He was a friend to everyone, a steady light in people’s lives, especially in moments when they needed it most....
Dr. William E. Tarasuk
Mar 15, 2026
William E. Tarasuk, 79, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by the loving embrace of his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Bill was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Harry Tarasuk and Mary Rose Marchio. He was the oldest of four siblings and is survived by his sister Diane Larkin and brothers Robert Tarasuk and Harry Tarasuk, their spouses,...
Edward Niesobecki
Mar 15, 2026
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Edward Paul Niesobecki of Bridgewater passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 15, 2026.
Ed, the son of Paul and Lucy (Duglenski) Niesobecki, was born in Waterbury on July 10, 1932. He spent his youth in the North End; he attended Walsh Grammar School and Leavenworth High School where he played baseball and basketball.
Ed served in the U.S....
Marcella Pauline Munson
Mar 11, 2026
Our vibrant and creative mother has passed. Marcella was a beloved teacher, talented artist, passionate gardener, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend. Marcella Munson, 94, formerly of Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut, died peacefully in the early morning hours on March 11, at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury, CT. Marcella was born on June 18, 1931, to...
Elizabeth Antoinette Johnson
Mar 10, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Sibiski Johnson, age 86, of Oxford CT passed away on March 10, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
A beloved wife and devoted mother, she was born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Genevieve DeMarco Sibiski. Betty was a long time Stratford resident before settling in Oxford. She began her professional life as a nurse...
Marjorie Clarke
Mar 8, 2026
Marjorie G. Clarke of Woodbury, Connecticut, died March 8th surrounded by her loving children. Born May 16, 1933, she was raised the only child of Clarence and Mildred (Cronan) Green in Waterbury. Attending the St. Peter and Paul School through eighth grade, she graduated from Crosby High School and went on the get her BFA from Boston University beginning a...
Cheryl Gay Smith
Mar 8, 2026
Cheryl Gay Allen Smith, born on June 2, 1946, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 8, 2026, at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. She was the loving wife to William H. Smith and the late Joseph V. Audino. With a heart that radiated warmth and kindness, Cheryl was the embodiment of caring, strength, and grace,...
