Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Woodbury, Connecticut

Serving Woodbury, Connecticut

Joseph A. Stevens

Joseph A. Stevens

Aug 22, 2017

Mr. Joseph A. Stevens, 97, of Torrington, passed away peacefully Aug. 22, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital with family by his side.  He was the widower of Mildred (Root) Stevens and Dorothy (Atkin) Stevens.

Joe was born June 1, 1920, in Waterbury, son of the late John L. and Viola (Minor) Stevens.

He served proudly in...

Patricia Patelson

Patricia Patelson

Aug 21, 2017

Patricia Patelson was born on August 2, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the daughter of Eine Lenn and August Koponen.

Patricia was a Rockette, dancing at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City during the 1930s and 40s. From 1942-1945 she went to Hollywood where she was given a contract with the Metro Goldwin...

Doris Susan (Levine)  Gerl

Doris Susan (Levine) Gerl

Aug 19, 2017

Doris Susan (LeVine) Gerl, of Bethlehem died on August 19, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of Jerome "Jerry" Gerl who predeceased her in June 2011. Jerry was the love of her life and they were married for just under 54 years.

Doris was born December 21, 1934 in New Haven CT., the daughter of...

Joanna Marie (Costello)  Civitello

Joanna Marie (Costello) Civitello

Aug 19, 2017

JoAnna Marie (Costello) Civitello, aged 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 19th at Waterbury Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Dante Raphael Civitello and the loving mother of six children.

JoAnna was born on February 10th, 1936 in New York City, New York, the cherished daughter of Mary Spezio Costello...

Thelma (Kinig)  Hahn

Thelma (Kinig) Hahn

Aug 18, 2017

Thelma Kinig Hahn

June 4, 1929 - August 18, 2017

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Thelma was a graduate of New Utrecht High School.  She met Irwin Hahn during the war and they were married for 48 years until Irwin's death in June, 1995. She went to college while raising her two children and...

Elsie Johnson

Elsie Johnson

Aug 17, 2017

Elsie H. Johnson, 95 of Southbury, CT, formerly from Pleasantville, NY entered eternal rest on August 17, 2017. Born December 29, 1921  in Perry, IA. She received her registered nurses training in Hutchinson, KS. Prdeceased in 2009 by her husband of 64 years, Harry O. Johnson. She leaves 3 daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Easterly, Joyce (Bob) Rothland, Hollis (Eric,deceased) Lundeen....

Josephine V. (Comarano)  Huff

Josephine V. (Comarano) Huff

Aug 13, 2017

Mrs. Josephine V. Huff, 88, passed away quietly at home on August 13, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her family members who had cared for her during her long struggle. Josephine was the loving wife of Russell B. Huff, they had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary a few weeks prior to her passing.

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Sean A Moran

Sean A Moran

Aug 9, 2017

Sean Andrew Moran, 38, of Bethlehem died at home surrounded by his family on August 9th, 2017 after a long illness.  He leaves his parents, Jack and Barbara, his sister, Kate, his bother-in-law Daryl Connolly, his niece Clare and his lifelong best friend Brian Bernardi. Sean is survived by a festival of loving extended family and friends.

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Shawn W. Varley

Shawn W. Varley

Aug 4, 2017

Shawn William Varley age 32 of Harwinton, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 4th. He is survived by his parents Heidi and Butch Finch of Roxbury and James Varley of Warren, his siblings Jessica Varley and Ryan Varley, his grandmother Virginia Varley of Washington, his niece and nephew Amber and Sebastian, and his loyal dog Trudy. He graduated...

Walter Fryz

Walter Fryz

Aug 2, 2017

It is with a heavy heart I write to say how heartbroken & saddened our family is to lose Walter Fryz.  He died suddenly on Wed., Aug. 2nd at our Oxford home at the age of 58.  We have been blessed & honored to have him as part of our lives.  Walter was a beautiful man inside and out.  ...

Mary Jane Farrenkopf

Mary Jane Farrenkopf

Aug 1, 2017

Mary Jane (Frascatore) Farrenkopf , 92, formerly from North Mark Drive, Oxford, entered into eternal peace on August 1, 2017.

Mary was born on June 27, 1925,  in Watertown, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Anthony and Saletta Frascatore.  Mary graduated from Watertown High School and worked as an administrative assistant for several years in Boston, MA., Wethersfield,...

Margaret (Meston)  Breg

Margaret (Meston) Breg

Aug 1, 2017

Margaret Breg, 94, of Southbury, CT passed away on Aug. 1st after a brief illness.  She was the wife of W. Roy Breg, M.D.

Mrs. Breg, the daughter of Archibald and Florence Meston, spent most of her childhood in New Jersey, graduating from Bound Brook High School.  She received a B.Sc. from Bucknell University and a M.Sc....

Daniel J Carnese

Daniel J Carnese

Aug 1, 2017

Daniel Joseph Carnese, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully after a long illness at his home in Woodbury, CT on Tuesday, August 1, 2017,with his beloved wife, Jean, and loving family at his side.

Dan was born in Greenwich, CT, on August 29, 1925, the only child of Anthony G. Carnese and Jean Orlando Carnese. He grew up...

Susann Sprole

Susann Sprole

Jul 30, 2017

Susann "Susi" Legath Sprole of Woodbury, CT born February 19, 1973 lost her courageous battle to stage 4 breast cancer on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

Susi is survived by her loving husband Ryan Sprole, beloved son Graham, her devoted parents Josef and Rosi Legath of Waterbury, her sister Johanna Legath Klohn (Thom Klohn)...

Kathleen (Circola)  Piselli

Kathleen (Circola) Piselli

Jul 29, 2017

Kathleen Piselli died suddenly on Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Woodbury, CT. She was born on October 6, 1927, to Fred and Mae Circola in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Brooklyn College in 1948, helping to build the local Kappa Delta chapter there. Leaving aside her first major, chemistry, she graduated with a degree in English, working on Water...

Jeanne Moran

Jeanne Moran

Jul 23, 2017

Jeanne Moran of Southbury, Ct passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 23 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her beloved husband John of Southbury, her daughter Joanna of Peekskill, NY, her daughter Alison and granddaughter Katelyn of Woodbury, Ct., grandchildren Samantha and Thomas and daughter Susan of North Carolina, as well as dear...

Judith S (Goldberg)  Rockwell

Judith S (Goldberg) Rockwell

Jul 23, 2017

Judith Sue Goldberg Rockwell "Grandma Judi "age 75 passed away at 12:15 pm on Sunday July 23rd 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury from complications of heart surgery. Born on September 22nd 1941 in Bridgeport at St. Vincent's Hospital, to Meyer and Florence Goldberg. Judi graduated from Andrew Ward High School in 1959, where she enjoyed drama club,...

Neil B Standish

Neil B Standish

Jul 23, 2017

Neil B. Standish (59), beloved husband of Hilary Standish, passed away on July 23, 2017. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 9-11:30 A.M, at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home,  2 School Street Woodbury, CT. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Teresa Church in Woodbury at 12:00 P.M. Burial will be at New North...

Louise D. (Dickinson)  Greene

Louise D. (Dickinson) Greene

Jul 16, 2017

Middlebury

Louise D Greene, 100, passed away on Sunday July 16, 2017. She was born in Roxbury on April 18, 1917, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Wagner) Dickinson. Louise was predeceased by her husband Arthur in 1990.

Louise graduated from Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing and worked as an RN after raising...

Miriam A. Splain

Miriam A. Splain

Jul 8, 2017

Miriam Splain passed away on July 8, 2017, in West Hartford, CT.  Miriam was born on August 7, 1922, to William and Stella Stautberg in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was a proud graduate of Mercy High School and Edgecliff College in Cincinnati.  In 1945 she married Lawrence Splain who shared her love of literature and writing.  Miriam was an English...