Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2023

Southbury - Charles E. Walters Jr., 80, loving husband of Barbara Walters, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, with his family by his side.

Born on August 5, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT., he was the son of the late Charles & Francis Walters. Charlie grew up in Newtown and...

Mar 23, 2023

Middlebury- Lynda Marie (Ruggieri) Worden, 68 of Middlebury, CT passed peacefully at home on March 23, 2023 after a courageous 10-year battle with Leukemia. Lynda was born in Norwalk, CT on August 30, 1954 to Robert Ruggieri and Lena Provencher Ruggieri.

Lynda leaves behind her beloved husband of 21 years Walter R. Worden, Jr. of Middlebury, CT,...

Mar 22, 2023

Loving father, grandfather and companion

With great sadness, the family of Robert C. Miller announces his passing on March 22 at Waterbury Hospital at the age of 86. He was born in Waterbury, CT to Edward and Gertrude Miller in 1936. An Air Force veteran and electrical engineer, Robert worked for Connecticut Light and Power before starting...

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Ann Bernadette Weaving "Mame", born March 9th 1951 was the first child of James Philip and Genevieve Weaving, of Southbury CT. The oldest of 6 children, she leaves behind her 4 remaining siblings: James P. Weaving Jr, Susan Weaving, John Weaving, and Genevieve West, her sons David & Michael Miller, her 11 nieces and nephews, as well as...

Mar 16, 2023

Bethlehem-

Myron H. Benson, 85, of Woodcreek Road died with his wife Sylvia by his side at home on Thursday March 16, 2023. Myron was born February 17, 1938 in Waterbury a son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Booth) Benson. Formerly of Southbury, he was a member of its Volunteer Ambulance association,  and had served with...

Mar 16, 2023

Lura Elaine Smith (née Hallett) passed away peacefully in her home in Southbury, Connecticut surrounded by her loving children on March 16, 2023. Born on February 26, 1928 to E. Bruce and Clara Hallett, Lura was raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was instantly recognizable with her broad and...

Mar 14, 2023

Norman K Schmidt, 86, known to his friends and family as "Poppy" passed away March 14, 2023 peacefully all the while surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Waterbury on November 8, 1936 the son of the late Charles and Gertrude (Carey) Schmidt. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1954, and obtained...

Mar 13, 2023

Bethlehem- Leon Bouteiller Jr., 86, passed away on March 13, 2023 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington.

Leon was born September 12, 1936 in Derby, the son of the late Leon Bouteiller Sr. and Ida (Rublemann) Bouteiller.

Leon is survived by his daughter Amy Roberts and husband Curtis of Lakeland, FL., his two granddaughters Brandi...

Mar 13, 2023

Woodbury- It is with great sadness that the family of Brian C. Davis, 57, of Woodbury, CT, announces his passing on March 13th, 2023.

Brian was born in Danbury, CT on April 19th, 1965, the son of Charles N. Davis and Patricia Williams. He was a graduate of Danbury High School, class of 1983, and Technical Career...

Mar 10, 2023

Rosemary Addis Ranzini Werner, 80, of Flanders Road passed into the next life on March 10, 2023 in her own home with her children, Ernest and Roseanne and her dog Emmett, by her side. Rosemary was the wife of the late Edward Lee Werner, for 48 years. Rosemary was born in Manhattan, the daughter of the late Walter and...

Mar 9, 2023

Washington, CT

Arthur Eugene Kohn, affectionately known as Gene died on Thursday at his home in Montecito, Calif. He was 92.

Born on Dec. 12, 1930, the only child of William and Hannah Kohn. His father owned a medical supply company, and his mother was a dressmaker who loved to paint and would instill in...

Mar 9, 2023

Patricia Virginia Kick (Ginger) passed into the gates of heaven on March 9, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her adoring family. Ginger was born on January 13, 1945 to John and Theresa Palazzo.

She graduated from Masuk High School in Monroe, CT in 1963 and went on to obtain her nursing degree at...