Obituaries

Mar 3, 2021

Eugene F. Martin, 83, of Oxford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Gene was the loving husband of Nancy L. Martin (Mills), son of the late George and Jessie (Hoepner) Martin. He was born on November 11, 1937 in New Haven.

Gene was educated in the...

Mar 1, 2021

Ronald Roncarti, 79, from Southbury, CT, passed away on Monday March 1, 2021 at the Newtown Health and Rehab Center with family by his side.

He leaves his wife, Donna (Davies) Roncarti, the love of his life, after 58 years.  His children Karen (Roncarti) and husband Christopher Lamy, Michael Roncarti, and life partner Kimberly Jones, Robin (Roncarti)...

Feb 27, 2021

Henry Wheaton Kunhardt (Hank) died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 5:30 am. He was in his Washington, CT home with his three children beside him. Cause of death was long life – he was 92 years old, having been born on July 3, 1928.

Hank leaves behind: his son Bradley Kunhardt and...

Feb 26, 2021

Antonia (Muller) Gradoia, 53, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 26, 2021, after a brave battle with ALS.

Toni was born to Herbert and Almuth Muller in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 16, 1967. Her father's diplomatic service brought the family to the United States during the Ford and...

Feb 21, 2021

"There are some who bring a light so great to the world,

that even after they have gone,

the light remains."  -Unknown

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Catherine Michelle Walters passed away at her home in Southbury on Sunday, February 21, surrounded by her family. She began her...

Feb 18, 2021

We celebrate the life, love and work of Helena J. Lawson who passed peacefully from this earth on 18 February 2021 at River Glen nursing home in Southbury, CT. Born in 1931 in Prague, Czech Republic, to Leopoldina and Gustav Jung, she and her family survived the Nazi occupation in Kutna Hora during tragic times. She emigrated to Norway...

Feb 17, 2021

Phyllis Klausner formerly of Southbury Ct passed away In Rhinebeck NewYork on February 17 2021. Born in NYC on December 17 1924, predeceased by her beloved  husband of 71 years Samuel S. Klausner. She leaves abundant memories for her three children Beth Haber(Alan) Richard Klausner(Rachel) Joan Caine(Andre),8 Grandchildren, Sarah Mogol, Zev Haber , Mia Haber, Isaac Klausner, Eli Klausner,...

Feb 17, 2021

SOUTHBURY - Philip Toye Gay, 89, formerly of Greenwich, NY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021.  Philip is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Wanda Lee (Eitner) Gay.

Philip was born in Tewksbury, MA to Robert and Beatrice Gay on April 30, 1931.  He graduated from Tewksbury High School and Northeastern University, where he...

Feb 15, 2021

Robert (Bob) Michael Balancia, 94, of Heritage Village in Southbury, CT, died peacefully at home on President's Day, Monday, February 15, 2021. He was husband to the late Mary Theresa LaSaracina Balancia (1930-1991).

Bob was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Flag Day, June 14, 1926 to Sarah and John Balancia. Bob enlisted in the Navy while...

Feb 13, 2021

Edna I. Beeman, 93, formally of Lake Plymouth died on Saturday, February 13, at The Pines of Bristol, CT.

She was born in Lorain, OH, moved to Connecticut when she married Burton N. Beeman Jr. They had four children, Bruce (Jackie) of Thomaston, Kurt (Janice) of Goshen, Tim (Marsha) of Bristol and Paula Gustafson of Bristol. She...

Feb 11, 2021

James 'Mark' Ramey, a resident of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully in his home from complications of COVID-19 on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at the age of 64.

Mark was a devoted father and is survived by his two sons, Dr. Benjamin J Ramey (New York City) and Mr. Paul Ramey (Washington DC), his parents Ms. Phyllis...

Feb 10, 2021

Gene Bobel, 69, of Sandy Hook, CT entered eternal life on February 10th after a courageous year-long battle with brain cancer.  He was born on August 16, 1951 in Danbury, CT son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Bobel.

Gene was a graduate of Henry Abbott Technical High School and Waterbury State Technical College.  Gene worked as...

Feb 9, 2021

Neuza Cecilia Andrade Rodriguez, 82, of Waterbury and formerly of Chicago, IL, and Bahia, Brazil, passed away on February 9, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital. Neuza was the daughter of Dalva Matos Padua Andrade and João Carlos de Andrade. She was the wife of Juan Francisco Rodriguez for 54 years.

Neuza earned a bachelor's degree in education and...

Feb 7, 2021

James DeCamp Redway, 64, died unexpectedly at home in Middlebury from natural causes on February 7th, 2021. Born on March 18,1956, the son of the late Albert and Eleanor (Nonnie) Redway of Woodbury, he was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Liza) Bean Redway who pre-deceased him just last year. The couple had dated since 1974 and were happily...

Jan 30, 2021

Clare Barbieri, 93, of Southbury and formerly of Grantham, NH, Weston, CT and Basking Ridge, NJ., passed away on January 30, 2021. Clare was the daughter of Archey and Hellen (Fry) Richey. She was the wife of Charles Barbieri for 62 years until his death.

Clare was a Julliard graduate who specialized in all percussion instruments but...

Jan 29, 2021

Francis J. Orlawski, 96, of Woodbury, formerly of Meriden, peacefully left us on January 29, 2021 to be with the love of his life, Clara, who left us on October 28, 2020. He married Clara Savchik on November 14, 1953. They had a beautiful and happy life together.

Francis was born in Naugatuck on November 6, 1924,...

Jan 29, 2021

Evelyn M. Farrell passed away on January 29, 2021 in Danbury hospital. Ms. Farrell was born on March 15, 1942 in Queens, New York to Frank and Ann Kulpa. She went to business school in New York and loved her secretarial job in Manhattan. She married Michael Malone on May 7, 1966. They raised two children, Chrissy and Eddie....

Jan 23, 2021

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Leroy C. Kleinschmidt, of Middlebury, husband of Melanie (née Giguere), passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2021, at age 87.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Lee also loved sports. He followed the New York Yankees with devotion and could recount games, play by play, from decades past. Lee, a gifted...

Jan 22, 2021

Elizabeth Knox Barry, longtime resident of Woodbury, passed away on January 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 2 1930 in Litchfield the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Doherty) & Bartholomew Knox. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Edward M Barry.

Formerly of Waterbury, Elizabeth moved to Woodbury in...

Jan 21, 2021

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