Catherine S Szanto
Aug 23, 2022
Beloved family leader and community volunteer
On August 23, 2022, Catherine "Cathy" (Sobin) Szanto, beloved wife of Richard Szanto and devoted mother of Katie Szanto, of Southbury, CT, passed away at the age of 66 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Her infectious smile and giving nature will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Elinor A. Gagne
Aug 21, 2022
Elinor Ann Gagne, 64, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022 at her home in Waterbury. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Sandra (Bertrand) Hallock.
When asked what Elinor would miss the most, she had a list: Wednesday family dinners with Dale, Gary, Bethany and her beloved grand-daughters, Katie and Jaime, anytime spent with...
Walter "Rance" Conley
Aug 14, 2022
Walter Ransom ("Rance") Conley passed away at his home in Woodbury on August 14 after a long illness. He was 79 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Irene Harris Conley.
Rance was a professor in the English Department of Western Connecticut State University for over a decade, and upon his retirement, he was...
Catherine "Kay" T. (Bailey) Keenan
Aug 14, 2022
Catherine "Kay" Keenan passed away quietly on August 14, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born in New York City where she was the only daughter of the late Frank and Madeline Bailey. She is pre-deceased by her husband Patrick Keenan and her daughter Kelly Patti. Kay is survived by her son Brent Germain, his wife Laura...
Julius Smotroff
Aug 13, 2022
Living a long life well lived, Mr. Smotroff was a dedicated father and provider, proudly raising three sons with his wife of 60 years, Charlotte. Julius grew up in the Bronx borough of New York City, graduated from Dewitt Clinton High School. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Sergeant Smotroff was awarded the American...
Mary Lou Wohlhieter
Aug 13, 2022
Southbury, CT –– Mary Lou (Luecking) Wohlhieter, 88, passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2022. She was the beloved wife of John A. Wohlhieter for 61 years. She is survived by her husband; their son Michael Wohlhieter and his wife Diana Wohlhieter; and three grandchildren: Brian Wohlhieter and his wife Corrin Wohlhieter, Karina Wohlhieter, and Ian Wohlhieter; and many...
Ronald J. Cooper
Aug 11, 2022
Ronald Cooper, his passing marked the end of an era for so many.
Southbury- Ronald J. Cooper, 81, of Southbury, passed away at home on Thursday August 11, 2022. He was the loving husband to Sharon (Lynn) Cooper for over 60 years.
Ronald was born on April 15, 1941 to the late Joseph and Sophie...
William F. Holland
Aug 8, 2022
Middlebury- William F. Holland, 58, a man devoted to his loving family, died at his home on August 8, 2022 after a long and courageous fight against cancer for over 17 years. Bill was born in Buffalo, New York on September 13, 1963, the son of the late Francis K. Holland, Sr. and Mary Ellen Fitzgerald Holland. He graduated...
Robbin G. Paparazzo
Aug 7, 2022
Robbin Paparazzo, 65 of Bethlehem entered the spiritual world at her home on August 7, 2022. Robbin was a military daughter who had the unique experience of living all over the world. She was a jack of all trades, proudly self-employed and adored her clients. Her true roots later in life were in Bethlehem with her husband Joey Paparazzo....
Robert A. Beardsley
Aug 4, 2022
Very generous in nature and often helped friends who needed assistance
Woodbury- Robert A. Beardsley, 71, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022, with his loving wife, Wendy, at his side. Bob was raised in Woodbury and resided there with Wendy and their successive Yorkshire terriers, whom they often referred to as "their children." He...
Sydney A. Rich
Jul 30, 2022
Sydney Alexis Rich left us on the morning of Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in the presence of her mother and father, Jason and Keri Rich. She passed away after enjoying 18 years of life and love.
Sydney was born August 4, 2003 at Danbury Hospital and resided in Southbury, CT.
She...
Esther C. Ludorf
Jul 25, 2022
Esther Coe Ludorf, a lifelong resident of Woodbury and Southbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 25, 2022, at the age of 92.
Esther was born at Waterbury Hospital on Nov. 20, 1929. She was the eldest daughter of the late Charles Anson Coe and Alberta Bronson Coe.
Growing up on her family's dairy...
Lynn H. Norris
Jul 25, 2022
Lynn H Norris age 89, died on July 25, 2022 at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury CT. Ms. Norris was born in New York City, daughter of the late William I. Hamby and Barbara Chapin Hamby. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Hamby McLane Beatt. Although brought up in Great Neck, Long Island, Ms. Norris's life brought her to...
Arlton I. Monsanto, Jr.
Jul 24, 2022
Arlton "Art" Irving Monsanto Jr., aged 80, formerly of Newtown and now Oxford, CT, passed away July 24th, 2022, at home with his family. He was born September 2nd, 1941, in Bridgeport, CT and spent his early years in Trumbull, CT, before moving to Newtown in 1955.
Art leaves his wife of sixty years, Stephanie Thornton Monsanto,...
Helen R. Slutsky
Jul 24, 2022
Helen Roslyn Slutsky (Cohen), died on July 24, 2022. Helen was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 6, 1931. She was the daughter of Sarah and Ben Cohen. The family moved from New York City to Cortland, NY in 1930's. Helen attended Cortland High School and graduated in 1947. She was an active member of the marching band...
Joseph H. Casten
Jul 21, 2022
Joseph H. Casten, 101, of Southbury, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Geraldine Casten, and their son Gary. Joe found joy in helping others and was a regular volunteer at the Southbury Senior Center and a member of American Legion Post 147 in Southbury. He was a foreman...
Hanley (Hank) Craig Meirowitz
Jul 20, 2022
Hanley (Hank) Craig Meirowitz passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, five days after his 90th birthday. He was buried in Paramus, New Jersey on Sunday, July 24, 2022, attended by his cousins Bruce and Rhoda Chait, other family members, and dear friends Jane Hellman and Anne Rothstein.
Hank was pre-deceased by father, Harry, beloved mother Bella,...
Agnes "Pat" P. Maurer
Jul 19, 2022
After living a good and faithful life and a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Agnes Patricia "Pat" Maurer of Southbury was called home to the Lord on July 19, 2022. Born June 25, 1931 to Agnes M. (Fay) and John T. Cullen, Pat was predeceased by her devoted and loving husband of 67 years by 5 days.
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Gaetano S. Buccino
Jul 16, 2022
Gaetano (Guy) Salvatore Buccino passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born on April 13, 1929 in New Haven, Connecticut to Nunzio Buccino and Jospephine LaValle Buccino, first-generation immigrants from Italy. He is survived by his wife, Anne Buccino, son, Guy Buccino, daughter, Susan Buccino, nephew, Alexander Buccino, niece Tracey Buccino, and niece, Nancy Perkel. Gaetano...
Josephine "Joann" Ann Manna
Jul 16, 2022
Middlebury-
Josephine Ann Manna, 82, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022 at LiveWell in Plantsville, with her beloved husband of 60 years Peter and her daughter Sharon ( Anthony) by her side. She was born in Waterbury November 3, 1939, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lillian (Pizzo) Perugini.
JoAnn, as she was fondly...
