William "Bill" C. Bassett
Sep 20, 2025
William (Bill) Charles Bassett, 81, of Southbury CT, passed away with beloved family by his side on September 20, 2025, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.
Bill was born in New Haven on March 23, 1944, the son of the late William and Doris (Morley) Bassett. He grew up in Woodbridge, CT. After graduating from Amity High...
Geraldine L. Taylor
Sep 19, 2025
Geraldine (Jeri) Taylor
December 1, 1940 - September 19, 2025
Geraldine "Jeri" Taylor, age 84, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025. A Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, Jeri will be remembered for her sharp mind, adventurous spirit and deep love for her family.
Born on...
Lorna Kovac
Sep 18, 2025
Lorna Kovac (Kenyon), age 90, after a short illness, found her peace on Thursday, September 18th, 2025. A resident of Monroe CT and Littleton NH for many years, Lorna lived in Woodbury most recently for the last 13 years.
Lorna is survived by her sons Jasom, Ian, David, Paul, and daughter Diane Horton. She took pride in...
Beatrice Dorothy (Walker) Koetter
Sep 18, 2025
Beatrice D. Koetter, nee Walker, 69, went to meet her god early in the morning on Thursday September 18, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Born to the late William and Elizabeth Walker, she grew up in Irwin, PA and Cape May, NJ. After moving around in her youth, Bea settled in Woodbury, CT., where she raised two...
Judith Sapack
Sep 17, 2025
Judith F. Sapack, 87, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Trustbridge Hospice in West Palm Beach, FL. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert A. Sapack in 2021 after 61 years of marriage.
Judy was born September 19, 1937, in Coventry, RI, daughter of Walter and Esther...
Jeffrey Joseph Magyar
Sep 15, 2025
Jeffrey J. Magyar, 66, passed away on Monday September 15, 2025 at his home in Southbury, CT after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family.
Jeff was a man defined by love, family, loyalty, and hard work. He carried himself with quiet strength and a generous heart, always willing to lend a helping hand to...
Kathleen Mae Kelly
Sep 13, 2025
With very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kathleen Mae Bennett Kelly, 87, of Southbury, CT. She passed away surrounded by a full room of family including her 4 children, their spouses, and many grandchildren on September 13, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William "Bill" Kelly just six...
Raymond F. Sturm
Sep 13, 2025
Raymond "Ray" F. Sturm passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven/Hospice after having to face an aggressive bout of cancer. His family was with him the night before. He looked at everyone and we all said goodbye, we love you so much. Lenore whispered softly in his ear, "get in the Cadillac, put the top down and drive away,"...
Chris H. Olsen Sr.
Sep 12, 2025
Chris H. Olsen Sr., 73, passed away on Friday September 12, 2025. Born May 29, 1952 the son of Clarence and Lillian Olsen, he grew up and raised his own children in Oxford. His pride was the home he built on the farm where he grew up. Chris cherished the simple pleasures of putzing around on his tractor and...
Eileen T. (Owens) Pflegl
Sep 6, 2025
Eileen T. Pflegl was born July 2, 1943, at Waterbury Hospital and entered into rest on September 6, 2025.
Eileen graduated from Kaynor Technical School in 1961 for cosmetology. Eileen worked as a cosmetologist for many years then became a trained home health aide until retirement.
Eileen and her husband Peter loved to travel and...
Shirley A. Gros
Sep 2, 2025
Shirley Alice Gros, age 96, passed away peacefully on early Tuesday morning, September 2, 2025, at Citizen's Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, Maryland. She was born on May 13, 1929, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the firstborn of the late Henry and Laura Gros. She attended the Northfield School for Girls in Northfield, Massachusetts and graduated from high school at...
Roy Cook
Aug 30, 2025
William Roy Cook
Cooker, Cookie, Mr. C, Pops, Poppy,
Born November 2, 1934, and gracefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and loved ones on August 30, 2025. Bill was 90 years and 9 months at the time of his passing. Bill was born in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High...
Kenneth J. Acocella Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
Kenneth J. Acocella Jr. was born January 15th, 1984, to parents Ken Sr. and Michele. He was the oldest of 6 children and lived home with his loving family and many pets. For several years, he was fighting difficult battles against kidney disease and other illnesses. Earlier this month, he received an advanced cancer diagnosis and on Wednesday, August...
Carol Anne Stiglmeier
Aug 24, 2025
Carol Anne (Fairley) Stiglmeier, born September 3, 1957 in Glens Fall, NY passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family at her home in Woodbury, CT on August 24, 2025. She will forever be remembered for her kindness, love of her family, her generosity, humor, and non-stop energy. Carol Anne graduated from Wells College...
Barbara I. Chiappetta
Aug 21, 2025
Barbara Chiappetta, beloved mother and devoted wife, left this earth on Thursday August 21st at the age of 80.
To say Barbara was a fighter would be an understatement of the highest order. She was an absolute champion for those she loved the most, including her husband Frank, her sons Frank and Darren, her friends, and her...
Bruce Munro Henry
Aug 20, 2025
Bruce Munro Henry, 65, passed away on August 20, 2025, in Waterbury, Connecticut, after a heroic battle with cancer. Born on December 10, 1959, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Bruce lived a life marked by dedication to his work and deep devotion to his family, especially his grandchildren. Bruce built a respected career as a heavy equipment operator, working with several...
Patricia J. (Mckane) Anzellotti
Aug 19, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Anzellotti peacefully passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 91. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Rudolph "Rudy" Anzellotti, and her grandson, Jason. She was born on March 3, 1934, in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Pat's legacy lives on through her three children: Deborah and her husband David, Rudy and his wife...
Rita A. Bagdonas
Aug 17, 2025
Rita A. Vileišytė Bagdonas, 105, of Heritage Village, Southbury, CT died peacefully Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury.
Rita was born March 3, 1920, in Vilnius, Lithuania to Jonas Vileišis and Ona Kazakauskaitė Vileišienė. Jonas Vileišis was the author and signer of the 1918 Lithuanian Declaration of Independence, first Lithuanian Ambassador to the...
Shirley Ann Hardisty
Aug 16, 2025
Shirley Ann Hardisty, born February 6, 1942, passed away on August 16, 2025, leaving behind a life full of stories, laughter, sass, and strength.
Shirley was one of a kind — witty, wild when she wanted to be, and never afraid to speak her mind. She had a sharp sense of humor, a stubborn streak, and a...
Esther Josephine Greene
Aug 15, 2025
Esther Greene of Woodbury passed away August 15. She is survived by her husband Randall, sons Eddie and Richard Ayers, and many friends. Esther was born in Santa Paula, California, and moved to Southbury in 1981 with Eddie L. Ayers, her previous husband and father of her two children. Between the mid '80s and late '90s, she managed the...
