Obituaries

May 12, 2023

John Richard Gruber, 91, passed away on May 12, 2023 in Vero Beach, Florida. John was born January 15, 1932 in Peekskill, New York and was the brother of the late Paul Gruber. He was the son of John Frank Gruber and Mary Magdalena (Bauch). John leaves his wife of 30 years, Janice Clare (Lawrence), his son, John Michael...

May 9, 2023

Sharon Heusted, 69 of Ansonia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Sharon was born on July 23, 1953 in Greenwich, CT—the town her family helped found—to parents Bruce and Barbara Ross Heusted. She graduated from Greenwich High School in 1972. After graduation, Sharon furthered her education and earned a CNA certificate.

May 8, 2023

John W. Hardman, age 73, of Bethlehem, beloved husband of Sheri Hardman, passed away on May 8, 2023 in Danbury.  John was born in England to Phylis and Geoffrey Hardman.

After earning his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, John went on to work as a Professional Engineer in England before relocating to the United States in...

Apr 29, 2023

Henry Jude Ruddy, born in Teaneck, New Jersey to Geraldine Kindle and William Donald Ruddy, passed away at home on April 29, 2023 at the age of 82.  Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Henry ("Champ") was predeceased by his parents, brother (Rick), and sister (Gay). He was truly loved, admired, and respected by all...

Apr 26, 2023

Peter R. Caswell passed away on April 26th, 2023 in his home in Southbury, Connecticut. Peter was born in 1960 in Marblehead, Massachusetts to F. Parker Caswell and Carolyn Rolfe Caswell. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Moravek, two brothers, Andrew and Jonathan Caswell, and two nephews, AJ and Greg Caswell, as well as many other loving family...

Apr 24, 2023

Rosemary Anna Heim of Bethlehem, Connecticut, entered into the loving arms of Our Savior on April 24, 2023.  She was 93 years old.

Rosemary was born on January 6, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York to Mary Rose Mackwekis Heim and Walter J. Joseph Heim Sr.

Rosemary lived with her parents and brother, Walter J. Heim...

Apr 23, 2023

Lynn Charles Patrick, 80 passed away on April 23, 2023 at Trinity Health Care Center in Watertown. Lynn was born July 8, 1942, the son of Leila (Sherwood) Patrick and William Patrick. He grew up in Southbury and that would always be "home".

He attended the Southbury school system and then went on to become a machine...

Apr 23, 2023

Loving husband, father and son to his wife Lindsay Hunter Carlson, his son Samuel Michael Carlson, daughter Paige Violet Carlson and parents David John Carlson and Carmen Frieda Carlson.

Those who knew Mike well know of his larger-than-life persona, incredible sense of humor, and ability to make anything fun, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary in ways...

Apr 23, 2023

Marion Fritz passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23 in the Woodlake at Tolland nursing home in Tolland, Connecticut.  Marion was 95 years old.

Marion was born on June 3, 1927 to parents Edward P. Rowland and Alfaretta (Moore) Rowland.  She grew up on the family Belmont Farm on Christian Street in Oxford, Connecticut along with her...

Apr 21, 2023

Southbury- Edgar Allen Anglemyer, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Regional Hospice of Danbury after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer's. He was the husband of  Phyllis (Ferber) Anglemyer. Ed was a 37-year resident of Southbury, CT

Born on March 11, 1939, in Goshen, Indiana, the son of the late Hubert R. and Jeannetta...

Apr 19, 2023

Services will be private.

Woodbury-

Charlie passed quietly at home in Woodbury on Wednesday, April 19th at the age of 92.

Born in Port Townsend, WA, Charlie graduated from the University of Oregon after spending eight months as an artillery officer for the US Army during the Korean War (1952-53). He also studied...

Apr 14, 2023

Southbury- Doris L. Nyce, 88, of Southbury, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Lutheran Home. She was the loving wife of 46 years to the late Neil Nyce.

Doris was born on October 25, 1934 in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter to the late Raymond and Helena Hart. Doris was educated in local schools and had...

Apr 13, 2023

Hamden-

Judy Kipperman, age 76, passed away peacefully April 13, 2023. Born in New Haven but lived half of her life in Woodbridge. Daughter of Jacob and Molly Gottlieb. She met her long-time husband and best friend when she was just 15. Married for 54 years and together for 60 years.

Judy loved her family...

Apr 9, 2023

Bethel- Rose Elizabeth (Barber) West, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at The Cascades Assisted Living Facility in Bethel. She was the loving wife of the late Michael West.

Rose was born on April 22, 1929 in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of the late Donald Sr. and Josephine (Tumia) Barber. Rose was raised...

Apr 8, 2023

Naugatuck-

Dorothy (Dot) Gliford, 79, died Saturday April 8, 2023 at River Glen in Southbury. Dot was born in Hartford on April 14, 1943 daughter of the late Dora and Galen Groves. She grew up in Southbury and attended Southbury schools.

Dot retired from the Southbury Training School where she worked for over  20 years....

Apr 5, 2023

Woodbury-

Ethel Edna Follett, 85, of Woodbury, died  on April 5, 2023 at Maplewood of Newtown. She was born April 28, 1937 in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of the late William and Evelyn E. (Church) Follett.  Ethel grew up in Weston, CT, graduated from Staples High School in Westport in 1955 and from the University of Connecticut...

Apr 5, 2023

Woodbury—

Diane Vicki Schiavo, 65, of Rowley Road died Wednesday April 5 at St Mary's hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was the wife of Paul Schiavo and loving Mother to Victoria Froehlich and Eddie Froehlich. She was born August 22, 1957 in the Bronx, New York a daughter of the late Victor and Frances...

Apr 5, 2023

Stormy Heart Brooks Romaniello, 85, of Quarry Village Road passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was the wife of Dr. Frederick (Fred) Romaniello. A daughter of the late T. Ralph and Louise (Hodges) Brooks, Stormy was born April 29, 1937, at Gales Neck in Mathews, Virginia. Stormy attended Lafayette & Lee Jackson Grammar Schools...

Apr 4, 2023

Our dear mother, Victoria Tocci Abel, passed away peacefully in Southbury, CT on April 4, 2023. She was 94 years old. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her.

Victoria is survived by her son, Leonard Maceli, and her three daughters, Michele Barnes, Geraldine Ross, Sandy Romano, as well as several grandchildren....

Mar 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frederick 'Fred' J. Steinbrick III, 61, of Monroe, CT.

Fred proudly served as a supernumerary officer for Ansonia PD for 3 years (94'-97') and an officer for Monroe PD for 9 years (97'-06'). After leaving the force, Fred worked across Connecticut as a craftsman and finish...