Obituaries

Aug 18, 2020

John Dorosh, age 83, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2020 at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT.  John was born on January 7, 1937 in Manhattan, NY and was the son of John and Kathryn Dorosh of New York, NY. A resident of Oxford, CT for the past 15 years, John and his wife Denise previously raised their family in...

Aug 18, 2020

Doris Abramson, 94, passed away peacefully August 18, 2020 after a valiant battle against Alzheimer's Disease.  She is survived by Joel Abramson, her husband of 74 years, her son Larry Abramson and his wife Bess, her daughter Louise Abramson Loveall and her husband Douglas Loveall, her grandson Joshua Abramson and his wife Susanne, her granddaughters Rebecca Loveall and Rachel...

Aug 17, 2020

Marlene Cioffoletti of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully "her way" on Sunday August 16, 2020 after battling a long illness. She is survived by her husband Glen, faithful dog Mya, mother Nancy, Brothers and Sisters Francine, Bob, Michael, Nancy, and Dee, several nieces and nephews. Marlene was a longtime bartender and manager in Newtown, CT. She left her mark...

Aug 16, 2020

On Sunday, August 16, 2020, the world lost some of its beauty when Mary Eileen Janell (O'Connor) took her last breath, at age 77.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend.  She was born March 14, 1943. She grew up in Waterbury, CT and resided in Woodbury, CT and Naples, FL.  She and her husband Joe...

Aug 7, 2020

Michael Joseph Trosan

Michael J. Trosan, 64, of Southbury passed peacefully at his home on Friday August 7, 2020.  Michael was born in Bridgeport, CT to Joseph M. and Barbara L. Trosan, and moved to Newtown, CT, the place he will always call home, when he was 2.  Michael attended Sandy Hook School, St. Rose, Newtown Middle...

Aug 6, 2020

Ruth Elmore was born April 22, 1927 and grew up in Queens Village, Long Island, NY. Ruth died peacefully at the Halifax Hospice Center in Orange City, FL on August 4, 2020. A native New Yorker, she went to Albany State College for Teachers where she met her husband Jim on a blind date. They were married in 1950...

Aug 3, 2020

On August 03, 2020 Paul Gerald Meyer passed away in the comfort of his home in Stamford, CT. Paul, whose name derives from his grandfathers, is survived by his parents Tom and Christy Meyer, and his four siblings; Michelle, Matthew, Thomas and Rebecca, each of which hold a treasured place in his heart. Paul was born on December 7th,...

Jul 27, 2020

Harland D. Zeno "Pete", passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020 at the age of 95. He was born to Fredrick and Sadie Zeno in Monkton, VT on April 10, 1925. He was predeceased by several siblings and is survived by his half-sister May Hnath and half-brother Freddy Zeno. He leaves behind four sons- Harland, Jr., Peter, Michael, and...

Jul 26, 2020

Byron Douglas Gallup, 82, of Southbury passed from this life on July 26th at Governors House Care and Rehab Facility in Simsbury after a long illness. His beloved wife Beatriz was by his side. Prior to his illness, he lived in Southbury and Stamford Connecticut for many years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beatriz (nee...

Jul 26, 2020

SOUTHBURY — Ann Hinman Lilley passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on July 26, 2020.

Ann was born to Jane (Spader) Hinman and Edward Hinman Jr. in New York City on May 29, 1930. Later that year, the family took residence in the Southbury home built by their ancestor, Col. Benjamin Hinman, in 1742.

Jul 26, 2020

Nancy Temple Hammond, 1926-2020  Nancy Temple Hammond died of natural causes at 93 years old on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was the daughter of Alan H. Temple and Annalee V. Temple, and wife of Robert G. Hammond for 66 years until his death in September of 2018. She is survived by her three children, Bob Jr. (Marion), Carrie,...

Jul 22, 2020

Harry Gustafson, age 77, of Woodbury, CT, passed away at Danbury Hospital on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 after a brief illness. Harry was a truck driver since the age of 16, working for many companies, the last being Consolidated Freightways. Harry was an avid gardener and loved working outdoors, which was evident if you saw his gardens

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Jul 21, 2020

Carlos Aírto Sepúlveda, 48, of Seymour, CT passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 with family by his side. Carlos was born in Middletown, CT on June 4, 1972 to Dr. Martín-J. and Maria L. Sepúlveda.

Carlos graduated summa cum laude from the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine with...

Jul 21, 2020

Oskar Gustav Lange, 86, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, beloved husband of Hildegard (Sedelies) Lange, passed peacefully on Tuesday July 21, 2020 with his family by his side.  Oskar was born on October 6, 1933 in Naujininken, Lithuania and was a son of the late Gustav Lange and Augusta (Kropstadt) Lange.

After coming to the United States, Oskar and...

Jul 19, 2020

Robert "Bob" Tendler, age 86, died at Regional Hospice Danbury on July 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY to Leona & Alvin Tendler on May 8, 1934. He attended PS 128, graduated from Madison High School in 1951 and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1955. Following graduation Bob served in the...

Jul 18, 2020

Raul Melgoza was a passionate designer, devoted father, loving husband, adoring son, accomplished creative director, and a fiercely loyal friend. The world lost one of the most talented and loving humans on July 18th, 2020 at the tender age of 48.

Raul was born on July 15th, 1972 in Los Angeles, California. He received a degree from...

Jul 10, 2020

Shirley V. Pierce, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Woodbury CT on July 10, 2020. Her last few days were spent in the company of her loved ones.  She was born Oct 11, 1929 to the late Wilbur and Alice (Hunt) McKay.  Shirley was a 1947 graduate of Danbury High School.  She was an accomplished seamstress and...

Jun 29, 2020

Debra Ann Keyworth, age 65, passed away peacefully June 29, 2020. She was born on October 2, 1954 in New Haven, Connecticut. She resided in Woodbury Connecticut where she wonderfully raised her two children, Ryan Holton and Abby Holton.

She obtained her Associates Degree of science at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. She loved to help people,...

Jun 27, 2020

Daniel M. Candido passed away peacefully June 27, 2020, at his home.  Danny was born August 7, 1931 in Waterbury and was the son of the late Alfio (Tony) and Anne (D'Lea) Candido.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances Candido and his brother Alfie Candido.  Danny was born in Waterbury CT and spent the majority of his...

Jun 26, 2020

On Friday, June 26th, George William Lewis, Retired Airforce Major and Eastern Airlines' Captain died peacefully in hospice care at home with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and freedom fighter.

George was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 6th, 1932. After graduating high school, George enlisted and was later commissioned...