Obituaries

Apr 21, 2019

Marian Goodrich Hudak passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born October 4, 1926 in New Orleans, LA.

During the Korean war, Marian and her dearest friend Myrtis loved to dance at the USO. Both were employed at Greyhound Bus Co. and enjoyed a long friendship until Myrtis' passing. Marrying Leonard Hudak in 1953,...

Apr 20, 2019

William J. Pape II, 87, died at his home Saturday, April 20, 2019, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Patricia Moran Pape; his son, William B. Pape II and daughter-in-law, Barbara Bradbury Pape; his daughter-in-law, Christine Pattillo Pape; his grandchildren, Alexandra, Annabelle, Caroline, Jamieson and Julia Pape; and...

Apr 20, 2019

Kathryn "Kay" Santiso passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday April 20, 2019 with her loving husband of 67 years by her side.

Kathryn was born on June 10, 1927 in Dickson City, PA. She met her husband Joseph at a dance in Scranton, PA in 1950, married in May of 1952 and relocated to Connecticut...

Apr 18, 2019

Barbara Ellen Ecker Sherwood of Woodbury, CT. joined her husband Albert Carrington Sherwood and daughter Brooke Stiles Sherwood and the rest of a multitude of family in eternal rest on Thursday April 18th ,2019, after a long life.

Barbara was born at home on October 27th, 1923 to her parents, Arthur George Ecker and Eva Bilson Ecker...

Apr 18, 2019

Ellen J. Treacy of Middlebury, CT, passed away on April 18, 2019 at Danbury Hospital at the age of 70.  Mother of Elizabeth Davis (Joe), and cherished grandmother of Alexandra (Ali) Treacy; fond sister of James Treacy (Diane), aunt to Emily Treacy; dear friend of Joshua Zuraitis and life-long friend to many more.  Ellen was born in Flushing, NY,...

Apr 17, 2019

Physician, Scholar, Athlete

Austin Craig Shealy, M.D., 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, and was borne to the ages with the abundant love of his grateful family. For 58 years, until his retirement in 2018 at the age of 91, Craig nobly tended his devoted patients, restoring hope and health to the many who benefited...

Apr 12, 2019

Chris Everett Jensen, age 68, of Woodbury, CT died peacefully early Friday, April 12th 2019 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by lots of love.  He had been residing at Valerie Manor in Torrington, CT.  He was the loving husband of Susan (Morgante) Jensen, to whom he was married for 47 years.

Chris was born on August 22nd,...

Apr 5, 2019

Ken Balanda, 39, died at his home on Friday April 5, 2019. He was the son of the late Francis X. Balanda and Joyce (Johnson) Balanda of Southbury and the brother of Kate Balanda of Southbury.

Ken was born on Feb 12, 1980 in Waterbury, CT. He was a graduate of Naugatuck High School & Keene State...

Apr 2, 2019

Kyle Lynn Ushka, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Kyle was born in Bridgeport on Aug. 14, 1966 and raised in Monroe. Kyle is survived by her husband Mike Ushka, son Michael Ushka and daughter Rachael Ushka. She was predeceased by her mother Candace Callan and survived by her father William Callan, sister Corley...

Apr 1, 2019

Edward Timothy Carey,76, formerly of Waterbury and Woodbury, passed away Monday morning, April 1, 2019, at his home. Mr. Carey was born July 16, 1942, in Scranton Pa., son of Grace and the late Leo Carey. Ed proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1959 until his discharged in 1962. He was a financial adviser for Merrill Lynch...

Apr 1, 2019

Dorothy (Harris) Lapnow, 84 wife of the late Frederick H. Lapnow passed away April 1, 2019. She was born June 16, 1934 on Staten Island N.Y. to the late Marion and Morgan E. Harris. She is predeceased by two brothers Edward M. and Robert T. Harris. She lived in Westport, CT. for 45 years and Southbury, CT at the...

Mar 26, 2019

Kenneth C. Martin, 71, of Woodbury passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. on August 25, 1947, the son of Edward and Florence Martin. He moved to Woodbury as a young child and was a long time resident of the town.

Ken served overseas in the Air Force for...

Mar 25, 2019

Peter Chepya, 68, of Oxford, CT, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born in London on April 5, 1950. Peter is survived by his mum Muriel Chepyha of Montreal, his daughter Emma Voytek and son-in-law Joseph Voytek of Westbrook, and his son Brian Chepya. He was predeceased by his wife Bozena Chepya, his father Nicholas Chepyha, and...

Mar 21, 2019

Roxbury-

Mary Elizabeth MacCallum Peck

Mary Elizabeth MacCallum Peck (M.E. to all who knew her) passed away suddenly on March 21, 2019. She was a life long resident of Roxbury. Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Esther (Voytershark) and John MacCallum, both of whom predeceased her. Her father died in the crash of a B-17...

Mar 20, 2019

Evelyn Mary (Pacelli) McCormack was called home to her Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born on June 24, 1930, the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Mishly) Pacelli. Evelyn was married to Michael McCormack for over 51 years.

Evelyn was born and raised in Stamford, CT. She loved children and they loved her...

Mar 18, 2019

Naugatuck

Jean Adams (Halstead) DeBisschop, 91, died Monday March 18, 2019 in her home.  Formerly of Oxford, she was the widow of John F. DeBisschop Sr.  Jean was born September 29, 1927 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Leo and Laura (Munson) Halstead.

Jean grew up on the family dairy farm in Middlebury.  She was...

Mar 16, 2019

DOJNY, Florence A. (Krueger) age 90 of Woodbury passed away on March 16, 2019. She was born in Norwich, CT on September 9, 1928 daughter of Mary Grayley and John Krueger. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Stanley of 55 years. Until her retirement, she was employed by the State of Connecticut. She is survived by her sons...

Mar 14, 2019

Theda I Geddes Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother

SOUTHBURY - Theda Irene (Elwood) Geddes, 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019, 13 days before her 101st birthday. She resided at The Lutheran Home in Southbury. She was the devoted wife of the late Ralph J. Geddes for 50 years before his passing in...

Mar 11, 2019

Robert Ernest Fiala passed away Monday March 11, 2019 at Newington Rapid Recover Rehab Center from cardiac arrest after a year-long battle with sepsis and other complications.

Robert was born May 19, 1956 in Stamford, Connecticut. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1974 and then went on to New England College where he received a Bachelor...

Mar 9, 2019

Samphon J Reach, called Sam, was born in Battambong, Cambodia to Prak, Vang (deceased) and Reach, Pun. He was the only son and eldest child with 5 younger sisters.  He was 47 years old.

They came to the United States in 1984. Sam attended Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, New York.

As a child, Sam...