Obituaries

Jul 14, 2022

Marsha A. Fogarty, 75, of Southbury, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born in Derby, Connecticut to parents John and Margaret Spivak on April 14, 1947.

Marsha was a devoted gardener. Taking the time to care for and grow beautiful flowers and plants. She found joy in bird watching. Always eager to...

Jul 14, 2022

After living a good and faithful life, William Emmanuel Maurer of Southbury, CT, was called home to the Lord on July 14, 2022. Born December 25, 1928, to Anna C. (Braun) and Joseph H. Maurer in Yonkers, NY, Bill is survived by his "Bride" of 67 years, Agnes "Pat" (Cullen) Maurer.

As a daily Communicant, Eucharistic Minister...

Jul 13, 2022

Southbury- Carolyn Rae Miles Starchak, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 after a courageous stay at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of William H. Starchak Jr.

Carolyn was born in Derby, CT on September 24, 1941 to her late parents Richard Harpin and Janice Claire (Tucker) Miles. She was a graduate from Seymour High...

Jul 12, 2022

Helen Lewis Jurgens, age 95 of Oxford, CT passed away on July 12, 2022. Helen was born at Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT on February 4, 1927, to Myron and Fannie Vogelbach Lewis. She married Alfred Jurgens on November 21, 1949. They were married for 51 years when Alfred passed away in May 2001. Together they raised two children, Clayton,...

Jul 11, 2022

Waterbury-

Edward James Kurtz, 62, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at his home in Waterbury.

"Ed", "Eddie" born Jan. 23, 1959 in Waterbury, the 1st child of Ned W. and Judith A. (Berry) Kurtz. He was a graduate of Crosby High School where he played on the football team. He was a man...

Jul 8, 2022

Richard "Tracy" W. Anderson passed away Friday July 8th, 2022 peacefully at home in Woodbury, CT in the presence of Kathy, his wife of 64 years and the Love of his life.

Richard was a highly successful engineer, a brilliant business executive, a wonderful husband, a caring father of four, and a loving grandfather of five.

Jul 5, 2022

Craig Corbett, 78 years old, of Middlebury, Connecticut died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Geraldine (Mulcahy) Corbett, his daughter, Terilynn (Corbett) Anderson and her husband, Tim, his daughter, Lori Corbett, and son Craig A. Corbett. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kathryn & Kyla Anderson, and...

Jul 5, 2022

On Tuesday July 5th, Scott Bradley Anderson, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 66 after a long battle with a degenerative lung condition. Scott was born in Chicago on May 23, 1956 to Ruth and Douglas Anderson. He grew up in Chicago and Pittsburg, spending many of his summers at the family cabin in...

Jul 4, 2022

Woodbury- Joan Ann (Fraser) Verrilli, 91, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, while listening to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.  She was the wife of the late Richard Verrilli.

Joan was born June 1, 1931, in Bridgeport.  She was the first female manager of Howard...

Jul 3, 2022

On July 3, 2022, Gail Underhill Pichiarallo, age 60, passed away at Danbury Hospital after battling lung disease. Born in 1961 in Mt. Kisco, New York, Gail lived in Brookfield and Danbury for most of her adult life.

Gail's legacy is her selfless dedication to family and friends.  She was a pillar of support, offering wisdom and...

Jul 2, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022 after a long and difficult journey dealing with a stroke that gradually took him away from his family. H. Norman Ricker was born on March 11, 1941 in Maine. The family moved to New Canaan where Norm attended NCHS and moved on to the University of...

Jun 30, 2022

John Thomas Brigham, affectionately known as Tom, and a resident of a Journey Found home in Norwich CT, unexpectedly died on June 30, 2022.  Born on September 17, 1959, was the son of Velma Deschino Brigham and Dr. John C. Brigham.

Though born with cognitive disabilities, Tom was able to lead an active, productive life.  He had...

Jun 29, 2022

Robert Paul McDevitt, "Bob" or "Bert" to his family and friends, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 29th, 2022. Bob was born January 24th, 1954 in Winchester, Massachusetts to Paul R. and Louise S. McDevitt.  Bob soon relocated with his parents to Ridgefield, Connecticut in 1957. Bob spent his early years growing up in Ridgefield, graduating from...

Jun 29, 2022

Southbury- Joan D. Glenn, 89, of Southbury, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 29. She was the wife of the late Charles Glenn.

Joan was born on April 3, 1933 in Waterbury to the late Earl and Caroline (Caulfield) Garthwait. She was educated at Crosby High School and then the University of Connecticut. She worked...

Jun 27, 2022

Robert J. Sanford Sr., 75, of Waterbury, CT, a proud Marine Veteran, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 from complications of a tragic fall and spinal cord injury.

Robert was predeceased by his parents Albert Sanford  and Sigrid (Solberg) Sanford and sister Joan (Sanford) Latina.

He is survived by his children Susan Sanford (Mike...

Jun 24, 2022

Torrington- Nicholas Curcio, 87,  of Torrington, CT and longtime resident of Ridgefield, CT passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, peacefully with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband for 63 years to Anna (Fragapane) Curcio.

Nick was born in Queens, NY on April 27, 1935. He was the son of the late Anthony...

Jun 22, 2022

Edouard Guillaume Lebel died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long and brave journey with ALS on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was 56.

Born in Cincinnati on November 14, 1965, to Lise and Bernard Lebel, Edouard spent most of his childhood and teens in Pully, Switzerland, located on the shores of...

Jun 20, 2022

Karla Anne (Sachsenhauser) Coey, aged 75, passed away on June 20, 2022 in Southington, CT. She was born in Waterbury, CT on November 5, 1946, to Karl J. and Gladys Lucille (Sutton) Sachsenhauser. Karla and her beloved husband Larry were longtime residents of Woodbury, CT.

Karla is survived by her son, Vance Grant, his wife Jill, and...

Jun 17, 2022

Susan M. Kacerguis, age 68, of Winsted passed away at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on June 17, 2022 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born October 13, 1953 in Torrington to parents John and Olga Kacerguis. Susan graduated from Watertown High School in 1971 and went on to enjoy a variety of careers.

A...

Jun 15, 2022

Christine Granskog, (née Anne-Cristina Friberg) 81, of Southbury, CT, passed away suddenly but peacefully on June 15th, 2022, and into the arms of God.

Christine was born on July 16th, 1940, to William and Violet (Siren) Laine-Friberg in the Bronx, NY. She grew up on Gleason Ave in the Castle Hill neighborhood of her beloved Bronx.  Her...