Obituaries

Nov 18, 2025

Woodbury- Frances Fran Smith, 86, of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2025.

Born in France, she immigrated to the United States at six. She worked at the Hartford Armory from 1956, retiring in 1997 as a fiscal accounting supervisor. Frances married Robert "Smitty" Smith on July 23, 1966, celebrating 59 years of...

Nov 15, 2025

Dawn (Dione) Caselli, age 86, of Southbury, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of family. Born on July 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Louise Lupi and Andrew Lupi.

A natural caregiver, Dawn enjoyed a career as a nurse at Ella Grasso Center in Stratford....

Nov 11, 2025

Southbury- John Carl Gauya, 87, of Southbury, CT died peacefully and pain-free on November 11, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. John, preferably called Jack, was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Helen (Gibson) Gauya, and his son, Michael Anthony Gauya. Jack leaves behind his daughter, DeAnne Catherine Gauya, his two grandchildren, Justin Jon and Katharine Margaret, and his great-granddaughter, Violet.

Nov 7, 2025

After a long fight with Alzheimer's and a short battle with pseudomonas, Robert "Bob" Crawford Harris died peacefully at home with family around him on November 7, 2025.

Bob was born on September 18, 1930, in Charleston, WV to Robert Thomas Harris and Virginia Crawford Harris. An only child, Bob is survived by his wife of 70...

Nov 5, 2025

Juli Postol, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life spanned California's coast and Connecticut communities, died on November 5, 2025. She was 86.

Born on January 30, 1939, in Carmel, California, Mrs. Postol spent her early childhood in Big Sur, where her father served as a park warden and the family lived in a ranger's cabin-an...

Nov 4, 2025

Faith Kommel Gabriel, of Southbury, Connecticut, formerly of Bridgewater, Connecticut and New York City passed away on November 3, 2025, and was officially pronounced on November 4 at the age of 96. Faith was born on September 4, 1929, in Manhattan, New York, as the middle child of three, sibling to her older sister Margot and younger brother Aaron...

Nov 3, 2025

Richard Ballantine Estey Sr.

June 23,1933 - November 3rd, 2025

Richard Ballantine Estey, graced this world with his amazing presence for 92 years. A devoted husband and son, loving father and grandfather, career businessman, and community contributor, he passed away peacefully at Havencare at Filosa Nursing Home in Danbury, Connecticut surrounded by his loving family....

Nov 2, 2025

The family of Valerie Ann Moore is saddened to share her peaceful passing on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Southbury, Connecticut. She was 90 years old.

Valerie, who was known to all as Ann, was born in London, England in 1935 to her parents Rona Mary and Albert Martin. Raised in Andover, England, she attended school in...

Nov 1, 2025

Marie Ann Urso, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home in Oxford, CT.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 2, 1938, to Rose and Anthony Campo. She had two siblings, a sister, Francis Graffeo (deceased) and a brother Anthony Campo. Marie married Anthony Urso on September 10, 1961 and was...

Oct 31, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Reardon Watson, 70, danced into the light of Heaven on October 31, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Fondly known for her vibrant personality, infectious laughter, and impeccable sense of style, she was always "dressed to the nines."

Her love of life shone brightly through her passions — from caring for animals (especially...

Oct 31, 2025

Rosemary (Shea) Petruzzi of Woodbury was born on March 21, 1936—the first day of Spring—at her family's Baldwin Street home and medical office in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Dr. Vincent T. Shea and Helen Louise Scully Shea, the eldest of nine siblings, a role that shaped her into a thoughtful observer and listener, gifts she carried...

Oct 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Otto Duran, who left us after a brief illness. Born in Holland to Johannes Christiaan and Hendrina Duran, Otto later moved to the United States, where he completed his internship with Farrell Corporation. During this time, he met the love of his life, Rosa, with whom he shared...

Oct 26, 2025

Carolyn M. Palermo, formerly of New Hampshire, passed away on Sunday October 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of family. Carolyn recently celebrated her 96th birthday. She is survived by her daughter Mary Montesi and her husband Eugene, her sons Tony and Paul Palermo and her granddaughter Nicole Montesi.

All services will be private.

Munson...

Oct 20, 2025

Joseph D. Ziehl 1931 – 2025

Joseph D. Ziehl, 94, of Naples, Florida, and Woodbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Woodbury. Joe was born in Queens, New York, in 1931 to Frank B. Ziehl and Madeleine Kleinklaus Ziehl. He lived a long and vibrant life marked by love and devotion to family and...

Oct 20, 2025

John Michael Kowalski passed away on Monday, October 20th 2025 to eternal rest. John was born in Yonkers, NY on September 17th 1935 to the late Mary and Mikolay Kowalski. He was a devoted husband to his late wife Dorothy, to whom he was married for 52 years. He is survived by his daughter Jan Michelle Mustin and her...

Oct 18, 2025

Kathleen Mary (Fox) Kukel, 85 of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2025.

She was born in Widnes, England, on May 31, 1940, to William and Kathleen Fox. Kathleen grew up in Widnes alongside her 5 siblings- James Fox, Barbara (Fox) McCool, Margaret (Fox) Moon, Tony Fox, and Roy Fox. After graduating from...

Oct 13, 2025

Woodbury- Colette C. Flanagan, loving mother, daughter, sister, caring partner, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by love.

Colette was born January 18, 1965, in Bridgeport, CT to her loving parents, John and Colette (Glackin) Flanagan.

The third child of ten, Colette grew up in Bethlehem and attended Sacred Heart...

Oct 9, 2025

James (Jay) Anthony Crowley II, 63, passed peacefully on October 9, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1962 in Quincy, Massachusetts to James Anthony and Myrtle Elizabeth (Grindle) Crowley.

Jay will be missed by his sisters; Dawn Scully and her husband David and Patricia Crouse and her husband Andrew. His niece; Molly Scully, and his nephews;...

Oct 8, 2025

Michael Kilian, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at Danbury Regional Hospice, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband to Candee Paparazzo-Kilian.

Mike was born on June 26th, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington, to the late Lawrence and Margaret Kilian. He grew up in Washington state and attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington,...

Oct 5, 2025

John Ernest Sleights, 72, beloved husband passed away at his home in Southbury, Connecticut on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

John was the only child of John and Mary (Collinson) Sleights born on July 1, 1953 in New London, Connecticut. He was a licensed electrician and graduated with an electrical engineering degree from the University of New Haven...