Obituaries

Sep 5, 2021

Donald Start, 53, of Front Royal, Virginia, formerly of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2021.  He was born May 20, 1968, in Waterbury, the son of Ellen (Mansfield) Smith and the late Robert "Ted" Start; he was predeceased by his stepfather, Frank H. Smith, Jr. whom he called Dad.

He was educated in the Woodbury...

Sep 3, 2021

David C. Riall, 80, died peacefully on Friday September 3, 2021.  He was born in Long Island, New York on June 18, 1941 son of the late Gertrude and Charles T. Riall.  He grew up in Danbury, attending Wooster School, where he later taught and coached.  David was a long time Woodbury resident.  He was a brilliant man, extraordinarily...

Sep 2, 2021

Honoring the life and legacy of Sergeant Brian E. Mohl. On Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, while serving the citizens of Connecticut, Brian heroically entered into eternal life. Brian E. Mohl was born on May 6th, 1971 in the Bronx, NY to George and Frances Mohl. Brian was a graduate of ­­­­­­John Jay High School in East Fishkill, NY, attended...

Sep 1, 2021

Edwin Omer Jantz, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, September 1st, just prior to his 87th birthday.  He was a devoted husband to Gail who was the love of his life, and a wonderful dad to his three girls and a devoted grandfather to his five grandkids.

Ed was well known for his optimism, his...

Aug 31, 2021

Precious Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Patricia Ann Maestro Deysenroth, 86, formerly of Norwalk, Danbury and Woodbury, Connecticut entered into eternal life surrounded by her children on Tuesday, August 31 at Bethel Health Care, where she received care for the last 3 years.

Mrs. Deysenroth was born September 20, 1934 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Pasquale Maestro...

Aug 30, 2021

Peggy Ann Sobol Kuss died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 30, 2021.

Born August 1, 1939 in Derby, CT to Henry Sobol and Ann Copes Sobol. Peggy graduated from Ansonia high school in 1956. During her senior year in high school she joined the Civil Air Patrol and quickly decided to take flying...

Aug 27, 2021

A relatively recent transplant to Woodbury, CT, Richard Clarke opened both arms and wrapped himself around this town.  Over the past 5 years he came to love his life here, living with his oldest daughter Stephanie on her farm, Terrell Hill.  Sitting in what he referred to as "The Crow's Nest" he was surrounded by the beautiful, iconic hills...

Aug 27, 2021

Catherine A. Welch

Loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother and children's book author

Southbury – Catherine A. Welch, 71, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021 in the Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT., with her husband by her side.

Catherine is survived by her loving husband, William J. Welch, her sons and their...

Aug 24, 2021

Southbury- Mrs. Angelina "Angie" (Cafaro) McAvoy, 84, of Heritage Village died on August 24, 2021.  The wife of the late Jay J. McAvoy, Mrs. McAvoy was born on Staten Island, NY, daughter to the late Joseph and Marie (Battipaglia) Cafaro.

Mrs. McAvoy graduated from New Dorp High School, and after her marriage resided in Danbury, New Milford,...

Aug 20, 2021

John A Kailukaitis, 86, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2021 in the company of loved ones.  John was born March 20, 1935 in Waterbury CT., the son of Joseph and Ursula Kailukaitis. John served in the Army for two years stationed in Germany.

John and his wife Esther raised their four children...

Aug 13, 2021

Dewitt "Dick" Crawford Morrill

Dick Morrill, a long-time resident of Darien and Southbury, CT passed away on August 13.

He will be lovingly remembered for his quick wit, his infectious laugh, his encyclopedic knowledge on almost any subject, his unique aptitude for enlightening conversation, and his rich appreciation of humanity.

Dick was born...

Aug 10, 2021

Melinda Ann Curless McCurrach, age 80, passed peacefully in her home on August 10, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer.  She leaves behind her loving husband William McCurrach of Wolcott, CT, her daughter Marcia Fox Sellner of Danbury, CT, grandchildren Jordan and Zachary Sellner, sister and brother in law, Susan and George Hildebrand of Uncasville, CT and...

Aug 9, 2021

Southbury- Robert S. Lindeborn, 88, of Heritage Village, South-bury, entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2021. He was the husband of the late Bernice L. Lindeborn, who passed in November 2020, for 42 years. Born on February 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Sarah (Murphy) Lindeborn of New Jersey. Also, the step-son to...

Aug 7, 2021

Michael Alan Schwartz, 83 of Heritage Village died in his home on Saturday of natural causes after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Son of George and Helen. He is survived by his three children Carolyn Schwartz, Philip Schwartz, and Margo Litz and two grandchildren Dylan and Grayson Litz.

He was an avid gardener, antiquer and...

Aug 6, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Bette Ann Tiernan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 6, 2021

Southbury- Carolyn  V. Somers, of East Flat Hill Rd. died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021 in Waterbury Hospital. Carolyn was born October 28, 1942 at Governors Island, New York, daughter of the late Herbert and Anne (Kupker ) Quednow.

"Carole" grew up in New Jersey, graduating from Cranford High School, and working for the federal government where...

Aug 5, 2021

Our beloved daughter, sister Audrey Marie Velicka, (55) of Jacksonville, Florida went to be with her Savior on August 5, 2021.  She was a lifelong resident of Connecticut and had only begun her journey in the sunshine state before she was tragically taken from us.  She wanted to live near the beauty of the water where she could take...

Aug 5, 2021

Woodbury- Dorothy S. Manzi passed away peacefully at her beloved summer home in Cape Cod looking over the water on Thursday August 5th.  Born May 10th 1928, to Francis and Mary Sousa, she was a wife to Edward Manzi for 67 years. She was the mother to Guy Manzi and wife Paula, Patricia Solami and husband Al, and Raymond...

Aug 3, 2021

Loving husband father and grandfather

Southbury - Richard O. Rosenbeck, 82, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

He was born December 5, 1938, the son of the late Albert J. and Isabella (O'Brien) Rosenbeck. Richard grew up in the city of Waterbury and attended public schools. He work for the city...

Jul 31, 2021

Cortlandt ("Cort") Stevens Heyniger, 69, of Bethlehem, CT, passed away at Vitas Inpatient Hospice in Waterbury on July 31st after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Cortlandt ("Bud") and Jean (Van Valkenburg) Heyniger of Woodbury, CT.

Cort attended Rumsey Hall School and the Darrow School. He graduated from Nonnewaug High School...