Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 28, 2017

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 23, 2017

JOHN T. DOWNEY

John T. Downey, 78, of Oxford, CT passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with lung cancer. John was born the third of five children to Patrick and Delia (Glennon) Downey in the Bronx NY, and lived in Yonkers, NY for 40 years before moving to...

Dec 22, 2017

BETHLEHEM – Barbara J. Quigley, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2017, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Fennelly T. Quigley. Barbara was born on May 25, 1940 in Doylestown, P.A., the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia (Servis) Von Webern. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse...

Dec 21, 2017

Nina Montgomery Dana

January 20, 1922 – December 21, 2017

Nina Dana died at home on Wykeham Road in Washington, CT, Thursday afternoon December 21st, at the age of 95.

Daughter of Katharine Alice Crane and George Peabody Montgomery, Nina was born in New York City.  She attended The Brearley School and then...

Dec 21, 2017

Patrick Joseph Krasniewski passed to his eternal rest suddenly on December 21, 2017 at his home in Ann Arbor Michigan.  Patrick was the beloved son of Edward J. Krasniewski of Portland CT. and Geraldine (Mahoney) and Rowland Travis of Southbury, CT.  Born on November 20, 1973 in Yonkers, NY, Patrick spent most of his life in Crompond, NY where...

Dec 20, 2017

Joyce M. Thomas, 79, passed away peacefully on December 20 at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury with her daughter, Susan, nearby. Joyce was the widow of Ferris (Bud) Thomas and the daughter of the late Floyd and Victoria (Britain) Mac Donald. She was born on June 5, 1938 in Waterbury.  Raised in Woodbury and Oakville, Joyce graduated...

Dec 17, 2017

BETHLEHEM - Michael DeMartino, 56, died unexpectedly on Sunday December 17, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Michael was born on June 2, 1961, at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT., the son of Antoinette and Frank DeMartino Jr. He grew up on the family farm located in Seymour, CT., and graduated from Nonnewaug High School in 1979....

Dec 13, 2017

Jamie Monsanto, 54, of Southbury, Connecticut; passed away unexpectantly on December 13th. He was born on July 30, 1963, and was a lifelong area resident. His gentle, caring ways and quick wit endeared him to all. The heavens must have needed him to keep the celestial bodies in alignment the same way that he did for so many people's...

Dec 11, 2017

Joan (Probst) Williams, age 89, died on December 11, 2017, from Alzheimer 's disease at The Lutheran Home of Southbury, Ct.  Joan was born in Hempstead, NY, on August 26, 1928, to John and Katherine (Riley) Probst and was the eldest of their 10 children.  She spent her childhood primarily in Island Park.  She graduated high school from St....

Dec 8, 2017

Joan Sears Duda, 95, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, after bidding her family goodbye with a last smile.  Born in New York, she was pre-deceased by her husband, Peter; her father, H. H. Sears, her mother, Florence Kate Sears; and her only sister, Betty McCabe. Joan wanted people to know that she was a member of the first...

Dec 8, 2017

Edward T. Matthews USCGR (Ret) of Southbury, CT, formerly of Tappan, NY died peacefully at home on Friday, December 8, 2017. Born April 6, 1928 to Thomas and Anne (Murphy) Matthews in Girardville, PA. Beloved Husband of Patricia (Clark) for 62 years. Devoted Father of Megan Cadelina (David) and Terence (Julie). Loving Grandfather of Will, Alexander, Caroline Cadelina and...

Dec 7, 2017

Rose leaves behind  her daughters: Annie and son in law Keith Broderick, and Rose and son in law Charlie, a Granddaughter: Janell  and great grandchildren: Mason and Laina. Rose also leaves a niece Elba Lopez and a brother Frank along with great nieces and nephews.  She will be missed by all all her friends in the Bronx, who she...