Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut
Serving Woodbury, Connecticut
Sophie Belko
Jan 16, 2018
Sophie J. (Ploch) Belko, 87, passed away on Jan. 16, 2018, at Waterbury Hospital with family by her side.
Born on April 17, 1930, Sophie was the youngest child of the late Michol and Agnes (Matula) Ploch. She was the widow of Harry A. Belko, to whom she was married for 44 years.
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Edward "Bud" W. Phillips
Jan 14, 2018
Edward W. Phillips, 87, "Bud" of Westside Road died January 14, 2018. He was the husband of the late Madelyn (Strack) Phillips. Bud was born on December 13, 1930 in Waterbury son of the late Algernon and Beatrice (Taylor) Phillips.
Bud was a lifelong resident of Woodbury, a true "townie". He owned and operated Phillips Diner for...
Lawrence R. Zingo
Jan 13, 2018
On January 13, 2018, Lawrence R. Zingo passed away peacefully at his home in Southbury, CT, with his loving son Michael with him. Larry faced his 'cancer battle' with courage & dignity- putting his strong faith, trust & belief in The Lord to walk through it with him.
Born in Bridgeport, CT on January 29, 1951, into...
Richard F. Gabriel
Jan 11, 2018
RICHARD F. GABRIEL, of Southbury, Connecticut, formerly of Bridgewater, Connecticut and New York City passed away, on January 11, 2018 at the age of 93.
In 1943, at age 18, he was drafted in the U.S. Army and sent to active duty in France and Germany in World War II. In 1946, after he was discharged from...
Irina Pabst
Jan 9, 2018
Irina Pabst, best known as Granny, passed away on January 9, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born February 28, 1917 in Moscow, Russia to Valentine and Sergi Denham.
Irina married Robert Pabst in 1941. She lived a full life. She loved to travel and was very active in the Arts, investing and was...
William M. Murphy
Jan 8, 2018
William M. Murphy, 70, of Oakville, passed away January 8, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital. William was born in Waterbury on April 18, 1947, son of the late Patrick and Mary E. (Conway) Murphy. He was the husband of Karen (Wolfson) Murphy.
William worked at ALJIM/Schaffer Foods and Napoli Foods until his retirement.
William was an...
Denise A. Rose
Jan 6, 2018
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Denise A. Rose, 50, of Church Hill Road passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 6, 2018. She was born January 21, 1967 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Kenneth and Eleanor Rose.
Denise had worked as a legal assistant at Cramer and Anderson LLP for many years. She leaves behind her husband...
Constance (Bartow) Zombar
Jan 5, 2018
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Constance (Bartow) Zombar, age 70, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, January 5, 2018. Born December 19, 1947 to Homer and Janet (Smith) Bartow in Cooperstown, NY, Connie was a long-time resident of Woodbury, CT. She graduated Masuk High School in Monroe in 1965. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert...
Norman Bruce Horton
Jan 5, 2018
Norman Bruce Horton, of Southbury and formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2018, one day after his 88th birthday.
Bruce was born on Long Island, New York to Daniel Tucker Horton and Anna Tull Horton, and grew up in the village of East Norwich. The youngest of six, Bruce loved all the...
Walter Greatorex
Jan 5, 2018
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Walter Richard Greatorex, fondly known as "Beansie"
Walter "Beansie" Greatorex, 84, of Southbury, CT passed peacefully after a brief illness January 5, 2018 to join his beloved wife of over 62 years Claire (Fleming).
Born in 1933 and raised in Waterbury, CT by the late Theodore...
Delphine L Claussen
Jan 1, 2018
Danbury - Delphine L. Claussen, a resident of Ridgefield, passed away on Monday, January 1 at the age of 86 years old. She was surrounded by loving family and health care givers at the Regional Hospice Center in Danbury.
Born in Grand Forks, ND and raised in Minnesota, Del eventually moved to Connecticut where she spent most...
Suzann B. (Farkas) Sellars
Dec 31, 2017
Suzann left this world in her own way on the last day of the year on the eve of the full wolf moon lighting her journey to the Lord.
She was a traveler, adventurer, lover of nature including all its flora and fauna. Suzann lived life in her own unique way with passion, gratitude, courage and grace...
Kyle W Hobbs
Dec 31, 2017
Kyle William Hobbs, 26, passed away at his home in Bridgewater, CT, Sunday, December 31. Kyle was the cherished son of Kevin and Monsie Hobbs. Born April, 10, 1991, Kyle attended Burnham Elementary and Shepaug schools, and is a remembered student and neighbor in the community. He was a committed track and field athlete, having achieved a men's relay...
Robert "Bob" H Janson
Dec 30, 2017
Lt. Col. Robert (Bob) Holger Janson
Southbury, CT - Lieutenant Colonel Robert Holger Janson (U.S. Air Force retired), 89, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 30, 2017, surrounded by family at Danbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Lt. Col. Janson was born February 7, 1928 in Bridgeport, CT. He was the son...
Arlene Joan (Smith) Grugle
Dec 29, 2017
Arlene Grugle, of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully on 12/29 surrounded by her family. Arlene is survived by her husband of 63 years, John (Jack), her daughter, Kathryn Wolf and husband Scott, her daughter in law, Kim Grugle, three granddaughters, Elizabeth Wolf, Carolyn Wolf, Alison Grugle, one grandson, Peter Grugle and wife Lauren, and one great-grandson, Graham Grugle, as...
Sandra Claire (White) Gleason
Dec 28, 2017
Sandra Claire Gleason, 51, of Magnolia Hill Road, died peacefully on December 28, 2017 at Regional Hospice of Danbury.
Sandy was born April 23, 1966 in Waterbury daughter of the late Edward Lee White Sr. and Esther (Nimchick ) White. Sandy is also predeceased by her step mother, Marilyn Fortier White, who raised her.
Sandy...
Gerald L. Yacavone
Dec 27, 2017
Gerald (Jerry) Yacavone Jr., age 75, of Southbury, beloved husband of the late Vickie (Hines)Yacavone, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on December 27th at Yale New Haven Hospital.
The son of Gerald and Angeline Yacavone, Jerry was born December 13, 1942 in Cortland NY. He grew up in Cortland, and was a graduate...
Jane (Moore) Gilbride
Dec 25, 2017
Jane (Moore) Gilbride age 90 of New Milford, formerly of Southbury, passed into eternal life on Christmas Day 2017. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack and two children. Jane is survived by three children, ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Teresa of Avila Church on Saturday, April 7 at 10:30...
Norman C. Taylor
Dec 23, 2017
Norman C. Taylor of Woodbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at the age of 94. He is survived by his loyal wife of 67 years, Adele Madeline Stemmler. They were married on July 8, 1950 in Wading River, Long Island. He is survived by their four children: Daniel Taylor and his wife Carol Rhodes of San...

