Janet E. Ieronimo
Sep 3, 2026
Woodbury-
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janet Elaine Ieronimo, 76, of Woodbury, CT, who left this world on September 1, 2026. Born on May 17, 1950, in Elizabeth, NJ, to Victor G. and Harriet (Hodge) Kocenko. Janet touched the lives of many with her warmth, gentleness, and unwavering spirit.
Janet graduated from Trumbull High School and later attended NVCC...
Judith F. Strohm
Sep 2, 2026
Judith F. Strohm, 96, of Pomperaug Woods, Southbury, CT and formerly from Chappaqua, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 2, 2026. She was born in Newton, MA on August 31, 1930. Judith was the daughter of F. Stuart Friend and Natalie S. Friend. She graduated from Newton High School, Bradford Jr. College and Iowa State University. On...
Daniel Edward Schenzer
Sep 2, 2026
Daniel Edward Schenzer, of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on December 17, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and moved with his family to Brookfield at the age of 11. He attended Danbury High School.
Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years, including...
I. James Elmore
Aug 31, 2026
I. Jim Elmore, 101, of Orange City, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at Halifax Hospice Center in Orange City.
Born on May 3, 1925, Jim grew up in South Fallsburg, New York, one of ten children born to W. Ray and Rosa Lewis Elmore. His family operated a 50-room boarding house and farm, the property that is now...
Joseph James Perry
Aug 28, 2026
On the beautiful afternoon of August 28, 2026, just as his beloved New York Yankees were taking the field, Joseph James Perry, Sr., of Bethel, Connecticut, passed away, embraced in the love of his wife and children. Born in New York City on March 8, 1938, to Sicilian immigrants, James Perry and Rose Pasqua Perry, Joe always considered himself lucky...
Lynne S. Wilkens
Aug 27, 2026
Lynne Silliman Wilkens, 84, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at HavenCare at Litchfield Woods, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lynne was born on August 17, 1942, in New York City and was adopted by Florence and Leland Silliman, who raised her as their beloved daughter. She attended Purchase Elementary School and Pleasantville High School...
Louis Gordon Knowlton
Aug 26, 2026
Louis Gordon Knowlton, III, 90, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in the VITAS unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.
Gordon was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 67 years, Margaret (Peggy) A. Knowlton.
Gordon was born on October 4, 1935 in Middlebury, Connecticut, the second son of the late Louis Gordon Knowlton II and Elsie...
Frances L. Thomas
Aug 24, 2026
Bethlehem- Frances L. Thomas, 77, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at her home on August 24, 2026. Born on April 28, 1949, in Norway, Maine, she was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Elsie Smith.
Frances's journey took her through several towns, including Bridgeport, Shelton, Milford, Beacon Falls, and Southbury, where she left a lasting impact on those who crossed her...
Barbara Lois Trosan
Aug 22, 2026
Barbara Lois Linane Trosan passed away peacefully at home in Woodbury CT, on August 22nd, 2026, at the age of 94. Born in Bridgeport, CT on December 12th, 1931, to her father William Linane and mother Mary Agnes (Lipovsky) Linane. Barbara was the second born of three children.
Barbara graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1949. Barbara married Joseph Trosan...
David George Brencher
Aug 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of David George Brencher announces his passing on August 21, 2026. Dave passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88, surrounded by the life and memories he had built with the people he loved.
Dave was born on July 24, 1938, and grew up in Darien, Connecticut. After graduating from high...
Diane Capossela
Aug 20, 2026
Diane Marie Capossela, 76, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on April 4, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, to Howard Zior and Lorraine Thompson.
Diane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She shared 55 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Anthony Capossela, building...
Ruth Ann Crossley
Aug 20, 2026
Ruth Ann (Eastlack) Crossley, 94, of Bridgewater, CT, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was the wife of the late Robert Deacon Crossley who predeceased her in 2013. Ruth was born on March 22, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of Franklin Thomas and Ruth Elizabeth (Tonkin) Eastlack of Pitman, New Jersey. She graduated from Pitman...
Aletha Rose Shanks
Aug 18, 2026
Aletha “Lee” Rose Shanks, 99, of Bridgewater, CT passed away peacefully on the morning of August 18, 2026. Aletha was born on February 12, 1927, in Carmel, NY, daughter to Howard and Marion Baker.
Aletha will be deeply missed by all who loved her and remembered for her joyful and adventurous spirit, generous smile, tight hugs, and engaging whoop of a...
Peter A. D'Amato
Aug 12, 2026
Peter Anthony D’Amato, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Candlewood Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in New Milford, CT. He was reunited with his ancestors, faithful dogs Ripple and Milo, and his brothers in arms. Pete was born in the Bronx, NY, on October 16, 1944 to his parents, Nicholas and Rose (Fernandes) D’Amato.
He leaves...
Maxine Sacks
Aug 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maxine Sacks, who departed this life peacefully on August 12, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. Maxine was born on May 9, 1933, in Yonkers, New York, to her loving parents, Samuel and Ruth Landman.
Maxine was a devoted family member whose life was defined by her unwavering commitment...
Michael Snowden
Aug 11, 2026
Michael Keith Snowden
December 23, 1947 - August 11, 2026
Michael Keith Snowden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Cook Willow Health Center in Plymouth, Connecticut.
Mike was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on December 23, 1947. For many years, Mike was a mechanics teacher at Danbury High School. Mike was known for his love of the southwest and enjoyed traveling...
William Richard Messing
Aug 9, 2026
William Richard Messing, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.
Born on July 29, 1939, in Manhattan, Rich was the son of Kathryn Minnerly Messing and William ‘Knute’ Messing. He was proud of his roots and grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, NY before being drafted...
Glory Jacob
Aug 8, 2026
Glory was born in Kerala, India, where she began a life marked by love, determination, and an enduring commitment to her family and those around her. From an early age, she also had a deep and abiding love for the Lord, which guided her life, strengthened her faith, and shaped the kindness and grace she showed to everyone she met.
She...
Kathleen Cosgriff
Aug 7, 2026
Kathleen (“Kathy”) G. Cosgriff, a beloved Daughter, Wife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother and adored teacher died August 7, 2026. “Kate”, to her siblings, was born in the Bronx on a winter day in 1938 to her parents, Kathleen and Patrick - a birthday gift to her mom.
Strong in her belief in living a life of service to God, to Family, and...
Frank Joseph Martinelli
Aug 5, 2026
Frank Joseph Martinelli, 81, of Roxbury, CT passed away peacefully August 5th, 2026, after a long illness.
Frank came from humble beginnings. As a young man he worked at the Foundry in New Milford and for the W. J. Megin Company of Naugatuck. He learned skills at these two businesses that he would use throughout his career.
Frank was a natural athlete,...
