William H. Luers
May 10, 2025
Services will be held privately.
Obituary written by Robert D. McFadden
In 1983, William H. Luers, a new American ambassador to Czechoslovakia, bet on a long shot for its future: Vaclav Havel, the often-imprisoned poet-playwright and enemy of the Communist state. But after leading a peaceful revolution to oust the regime, the long shot cultural...
Dolores F. Daley
May 9, 2025
Dolores "Dee" Fischer Daley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and passionate community member passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 9th. She was 94 years old.
Dee was born on December 5th, 1930. She was born in Plainfield N.J to Anne and Ludwig Fischer. Dee grew up in Waterbury, CT. She was a graduate of Crosby...
Concetta Marie (Mollica) Galvin
May 7, 2025
Concetta (Mollica) Galvin, 84, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Known to many as Tina, she was "Mimi" to those who loved her most. Tina was a proud member of the Algonquin Archery Club in Woodbury, where she earned numerous medals and trophies. She had a...
Thomas P. Shea
May 6, 2025
Thom Shea, aged 76, passed away on May 6, 2025, at his home in Woodbury, CT. Born on October 27, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, Thom was the beloved son of Bart Shea and Joan Foley Shea. He grew up with his siblings Bart, Billy, Mike, and Mary, and attended Kaynor Tech and CCSU.
Thom served in the...
Edward Clark Harney
May 4, 2025
The family of Edward Harney invite you to join them on July 12 for a Celebration of Life from 4 to 7 PM in Southbury. Please RSVP to Ellie at ellieh1965@gmail.com. The location of the service will be e-mailed to you.
Edward Clark Harney, son of Norma and Edward A. Harney and born in New Haven on...
Robert "Bob" Plourde
May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert John Plourde, 70, of Southbury, who left us peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Lynn, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born on September 9, 1954, in Miami, Florida, to the late Irving and Virginia...
Elizabeth Anne (Matlak) Urkawich
May 1, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Matlak Urkawich of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with a debilitating illness. She was the beloved wife of retired Lieutenant Albert Urkawich of the Darien Police Department, where he proudly served for over 27 years.
Born on May 23, 1950, in Stamford, CT, Liz was the daughter of...
Wesley John Wilcock
May 1, 2025
Wesley John Wilcock, 70, of Woodbury, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025 with his family at his side. Wes is the son of Joan O'Connor Wilcock and the late Leland Wilcock. Wes was born in Waterbury on June 9, 1954. He was raised in Watertown, attended Mattatuck Community College in Waterbury and was employed as...
Joyce A. Macbrien
Apr 30, 2025
Joyce Anne (Carney) MacBrien, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born April 2, 1933, in New Haven, Connecticut, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion—to her faith, her family, and her community.
Growing up in Fair Haven, Joyce held a special bond with her three sisters and treasured their closeness. Shortly...
Dolores (Weglarz) Batchelor
Apr 27, 2025
Dolores "Bachi" Weglarz Batchelor, 84, longtime resident of Woodbury, passed away on April 23, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Christopher Batchelor.
She was born in Bridgeport on June 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Stella Weglarz.
Holidays were always extra special. Dolores adored spending time her grandchildren and...
Walter J. Whiteside
Apr 25, 2025
Walter John Whiteside Senior, 91, of Southbury, CT, passed away on April 25, 2025. Walter was born in Waterbury, CT to Elizabeth Dixon and Robert Whiteside. After graduating from Crosby High School, He attended the University of Bridgeport. Walter was drafted by the army where he served in the Korean War. Walter shared his love of Japan, where he...
Robert F. Clarke
Apr 19, 2025
Robert F. Clarke, 91, died at home as he wished, in the last hour of Good Friday, April 18, 2025 in the company of his beloved and devoted wife of 69 years Marjorie and his children. Bob, as he was known, led a long, sedulous life but his happiest chapter began when he and Marjorie moved to Woodbury, and...
Richard Paul Travers
Apr 19, 2025
Richard P. Travers of Newtown, CT died on Saturday April 19th at the age of 53. Richard was surrounded by family as he passed from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Besides Rich's family his greatest love was motorcycles. He loved nothing more than time in the garage working on his bikes, a passion he shared with his nephew...
Ann R. Pronovost-Buckley
Apr 18, 2025
Southbury-
Ann Rita (Carolan) Pronovost-Buckley passed away peacefully April 18, 2025 in the presence of her family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 85.
She was born August 10, 1939 in Waterbury, CT to John J. Carolan and Rita Dorothea Flaherty. She attended Catholic High School in Waterbury, Amhurst College and later...
Marilyn Aligata
Apr 17, 2025
Woodbury- Marilyn Aligata passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Born on June 11, 1937, in Bridgewater, MA, she was the daughter of John Jacob Kern and Marion Ryan. Marilyn lived a life embodying the principles of "live, laugh, and love" to the fullest.
Marilyn's family, including Pam and Greg Lesniewski, John and Donna Aligata, cherished her...
Stephen E. King Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
Woodbury- Stephen E. King Jr., 71, of Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, surrounded by family.
Born on June 22, 1953 in the Azores, Portugal, Steve was the son of the late Stephen E. King Sr. and Jane (Modzelewski) King. He graduated from Maloney High School in Meriden,...
James T. Soresino
Apr 16, 2025
James T. Soresino, 71, of Naugatuck, CT, passed peacefully on Wednesday April 16 th,
2025, surrounded by his loving family at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Born
December 5 th, 1953, he was the son of George Soresino and Phyllis Elizabeth Soresino.
James was predeceased by his wife of thirty years, Linda...
Clara A. Ashby
Apr 15, 2025
SOUTHBURY, CT. – Clara Ann Ashby, 93, formerly of Westford, MA., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury, CT.
Clara was born July 22, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pa, the daughter of Paul A. Bessinger and Clara V. Bessinger (Davis). She graduated from Bristol High School in 1949 and in August 1953...
Frank C. Cesare
Apr 15, 2025
Woodbury- Frank C. Cesare, PhD, also lovingly known as Doc, Grandpa & FraFra, 94, passed away peacefully after a short illness in St. Mary's Hospital on April 15, 2025. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.
Frank was born on May 29,1930, in Albany, NY to the late Giacomo and Concetta Cesare. Frank...
Emily J. Petillo
Apr 12, 2025
Emily Jean Petillo, 81, a lifelong resident of Waterbury passed away on April 11, 2025. She was the loving and devoted aunt of Gregory N. and Nicole Polletta, great-aunt of Gia Kamdar, sister-in-law of Noel Polletta and many cousins. She was the daughter of the late Maryand Jerome T. Petillo and sister of the late Elaine Petillo. Auntie Em,...
