Obituaries
Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
We cover the following but are not limited to
Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook
Monica Schneider
Jul 31, 2025
It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Monica "Nicky" Schneider, age 80, of Southbury, Ct share the news of her unexpected passing on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, following a brief illness. She was the loving wife of 58 years of marriage to Philip J. Schneider.
Monica was born on Christmas Day in...
William Kelly
Jul 30, 2025
The family of William "Bill" Patrick Kelly, 88, of Southbury, CT is deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 30th, 2025, at Monarch Southbury. Bill was born in 1937 in Waterbury, CT the son of Francis and Elizabeth Brophy Kelly.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Kathleen Bennett Kelly of Southbury and...
H. Catherine W. Skinner
Jul 30, 2025
UPDATE:
Please join us for a Memorial Celebration of Life for Catherine W. Skinner will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Elm City Club (aka Graduate Club), 155 Elm Street, New Haven, CT. Parking is available behind the club in Yale Lot 51 located at 318 Temple Street,...
Thomas Brissett
Jul 30, 2025
Thomas Warren Brissett, Sr.
9/29/43-7/30/25
Larger than life, gentle giant, Moose, Big Tommy, Hon, Dad, Grampy, Great Grampy, all-around good guy, aspirational Wise Guy and Goodfella, avid Patriots and Red Sox fan, and a man who never met a stranger, Thomas "Tom" Warren Brissett, Sr. of Washington Depot, CT, died on July 30, 2025, surrounded...
Wendy Lee Onofrey
Jul 29, 2025
Woodbury- Wendy Lee Onofrey, 82, passed away on July 29, 2025, at Candlewood Valley Rehabilitation Center in New Milford.
Born on August 27, 1942, in New Haven, Connecticut, Wendy was the daughter of the late Donald Heppinstall and Althea Mohr. She received a traditional education and after graduating high school, went on to become a Ballet Teacher....
Douglas W. Bolduc
Jul 29, 2025
Douglas Wayne Bolduc, age 75, of Terryville, CT passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Bristol, CT. Born to the late Raymond and Mitzi (Patten) Bolduc on December 8, 1949 in Laconia, NH. Douglas graduated Pomperaug High School in 1969.
Doug's life was characterized by his hard work as a tool and cutter grinder in the...
Frank Jay Farrel
Jul 26, 2025
Frank Jay Farrel passed away on July 26, 2025 at his home in Southbury, Connecticut after a brief battle with cancer. Frank was born on October 26,1955 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Theresa Cavallo Hansell and Winfield Ernest Farrel. He was a loving husband to Louise Farrel, his high school sweetheart, whom he married nine years ago. A graduate of...
Jay H. Kim
Jul 26, 2025
Jay H. Kim November 29, 1937 – July 21, 2025
Jay H. Kim, 87, of South Kent, Connecticut and formerly of Deerfield, Illinois, died peacefully at home on July 21, 2025. Jay and his wife Sunbin had moved to their daughter's residence in South Kent in 2023 after nearly 50 years in the Chicago area, where Jay...
Sandra M. (Magda) Blum
Jul 24, 2025
Sandra Magda Blum, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Southbury on July 24, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Derby to Walter and Ethel Magda on January 27, 1948, and was raised in Oxford, Connecticut.
She is survived by her daughters Bonnie Patrick (Frank Posca) and Tammy Overchuk (John); her devoted life...
Margaret Byard Stearns
Jul 21, 2025
Margaret Byard Stearns
1936-2025
Margaret Byard Stearns passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was eighty-nine.
Born on March 1, 1936 in New York City to D. Spencer Byard and Margaret M. Byard, Margaret, who went by "Maggie," grew up on East 92nd Street, attended The Brearley School,...
Michael J. Mccartney
Jul 17, 2025
Michael John McCartney, 70, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Born on January 17, 1955, at Waterbury Hospital, he was the son of the late Shirley and Emmet McCartney. Michael was a graduate of Naugatuck High School and a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for many years at Mercury...
Dona Jean Morgan
Jul 16, 2025
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Dona was freed from the bonds of this earth. She passed away peacefully at home.
Born in Danbury on November 17, 1950, Dona was the cherished second child of David B. Morgan Jr., who passed in 1987, and Marion R. Morgan. Dona grew up in Newtown, where her family had called home...
Edwin F. Sparn
Jul 7, 2025
Southbury-
It is with deep reflection and sorrow that we announce the passing of Edwin F. Sparn, who departed this life on July 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 3, 1931, in Denver Colorado, Edwin—known as "Eddie" to family and "Ed" to many friends—was the beloved son of Ernst Theodore Sparn and Martha...
Janet C. Fazioli
Jul 5, 2025
Woodbury – Janet Carol Fazioli, 90, of 31 Town Line Road, passed Saturday, July 5, at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law. Born May 17, 1935, in Torrington, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Julia Laigle of Torrington and married to the late Felix Fazioli for 54 years.
She survives...
Barbara P. Ensign
Jul 5, 2025
Bethlehem- Barbara Powers Ensign, 95, of Bethlehem, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. Born on July 22, 1929, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Johanna and James Powers, Barbara lived a long and joyful life rooted in kindness, optimism, and deep devotion to her faith, family, and community.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert W....
Glenice Edward Morris
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Glenice Edward Morris: Beloved Family man and Horseman
Glenice Edward "Glen" Morris, 85, of Southbury, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, doing what he loved—prepping his and his wife's garden for the summer season.
All who had the pleasure of knowing Glen will surely remember his quick wit, riveting...
Linda W. Lauer
Jun 30, 2025
Linda Ann Walker Lauer
November 3, 1942- June 30, 2025
Southbury- Linda Ann Walker Lauer, 82, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, in the presence of her family after a brief illness. She was the loving and caring spouse of Robert "Bob" E. Lauer of Southbury, CT.
Linda was born in Waterbury,...
Delcye Riefler Kelz
Jun 28, 2025
* PLEASE NOTE - Celebration of Life is on JULY 26, 2025 *
There will be a Celebration of Life on JULY 26th, 1:00 pm at the East Hill by Senior Living Hospitality in Southbury, CT.
Delcye Riefler Kelz October 16, 1934 – June 28, 2025 Southbury, Connecticut
Delcye Riefler Kelz, 90, of...
Cynthia A. O'Connell
Jun 28, 2025
Cynthia Anne O'Connell (Baxter) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. The daughter of Majorie (née Rigney) and Edward Baxter, Cynthia was born on August 28th 1935, in Waterbury and raised along with her sisters in Naugatuck. A graduate of Naugatuck High School class of 53', Cynthia went on to earn a degree in Biology at Saint Elizabeth...
Abenilde M. Coelho
Jun 26, 2025
Abenilde "Abby" (Martins) Coelho, a former resident of Cumberland and Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Southbury, Connecticut. Born in 1931 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Ermalinda (Lopes) and Joao Martins. Abby was the loving wife of the late Alberto Coelho. Even through her dementia,...

