Joseph Michael Valente
Mar 3, 2025
It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joseph Michael Valente of Oakville, CT. Joe passed away at his home on March 3rd 2025. He was one of a kind and one of the sweetest souls anyone could ever meet. His large sense of humor, uniqueness and unwavering generosity will be greatly missed...
Margaret Greenman
Mar 2, 2025
Southbury- Margaret Greenman went home to the Lord on March 2, 2025. She was born August 10, 1930, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Edith E. Kinivil and the younger sister of her only sibling, the late John Kinivil, Jr. She grew up in a multi-generational household with her mother, brother, German-speaking grandparents and an aunt and...
Carol Lorraine Hamel
Mar 2, 2025
Carol Hamel, 82 passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 with family by her side. Carol was born on November 2, 1942 in Waterbury, Conn., to Lionel and Pauline (Bessette) Hamel. She grew up in Waterbury, Conn. and retired from Airpax Corp./Philips Technology after working in payroll for over 40 years and then worked part-time for AMC movie theatre. She...
Belle Coda
Feb 24, 2025
Belle Coda, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away at the age of 86 on February 24, 2025. She was born Belle Hariton on April 24, 1938, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Eli and Rose Hariton. Belle was the beloved wife of the late Seymour Coda, who preceded her in death after 54 years of marriage.
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Norma S. Fleischer
Feb 23, 2025
Norma S. Fleischer passed away on February 23, 2025 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Elsie and Manuel Robbins of Stamford, Connecticut, and the devoted wife of the late Dr. Murray S. Fleischer. She was loved and admired by all, touching and inspiring the lives of everyone she knew. She will be missed dearly.
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Carmel M. (Salerno) Sirbono
Feb 20, 2025
Carmel Marie (Salerno) Sirbono, 88, passed away February 20, 2025 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Born on September 13,1936 in Port Chester, New York, Carmel was the second of Frank and Alice (Fiorito) Salerno's three children. Carm spent most of her life in Port Chester, New York and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1953. Carm...
James R. Meehan
Feb 19, 2025
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With deep sorrow we announce the passing of James R. Meehan, who departed this life peacefully on February 19, 2025, at Danbury Hospital. Born on August 22, 1943, in Stamford, Connecticut, James lived fully and generously, leaving behind...
Caren Bourdeau
Feb 18, 2025
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Join us in honoring the vibrant life of Caren O'Connor Bourdeau on April 5, 2025. We invite you to a joyful gathering at the Woodbury Senior Center from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Friends, family, and all who cherished her are warmly welcomed. Please wear colorful attire while joining us to celebrate her life. The Woodbury...
Laura C. Maksymiw
Feb 17, 2025
Laura Eckholm Maksymiw, age 92, passed away peacefully with family members holding her hands, on February 17, 2025 in Southbury, CT. Born and raised in Trumbull and graduated from Bassick High School. She was the daughter of the late George Eckholm and Celia Guimond Eckholm. Laura was the Chief Executive Officer for the Home Builders Association of Fairfield County...
Donald J. Montfort
Feb 15, 2025
Donald (Moose) Joseph Montfort, 94, of Bethlehem passed away on February 15th, at Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol. He was born on February 21st, 1930, to Joseph and Mary Margaret (Murphy) Montfort in St. Louis, Missouri. Joe and Margaret had adopted a daughter, Mary Alice, twelve years older than Don, but did not expect to have any more...
James K. Duplese
Feb 15, 2025
James was born on December 12, 1928, to James F. and Delia (Kelleher) Duplese. He lived in Derby all of his childhood and attended and graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School and Derby High School where he was active in dramatics, varsity baseball and basketball, and the marching band.
James served in the U.S. Army during the...
Artemis T. (Tatamanis) Romell
Feb 14, 2025
Artemis Tatamanis Romell , age 96, peacefully passed away on February 14, 2025 surrounded by her devoted family. In 1954, Artemis was engaged on that exact day, Valentine's Day, to her beloved husband Michael.
She resided in Longmeadow, MA for 28 years and then lived in Amherst, MA for 30 years with her husband Michael Romell. In...
Mark B. Bieluczyk
Feb 14, 2025
Mark Bruno Bieluczyk, 73, died unexpectedly on February 14, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his sudden death. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jean (née Buck); his children, Sophie and Anne, and his granddaughter, Luna.
Mark was born on December 5, 1951, in Danbury, CT. He attended...
Loretta M (Daily) Macphee
Feb 13, 2025
Loretta M. MacPhee, of Woodbury passed away at home on February 13, 2025, her 79th birthday. Fiercely independent and private, Loretta spent her time taking care of her son Robert. Constant companions, they enjoyed visiting their friends at the Community Services Council and businesses around Woodbury. Loretta and Robert were wonderful neighbors and those neighbors became family.
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Stephen B. Herrick
Feb 11, 2025
Woodbury- Stephen Barrett Herrick, 42, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Woodbury on February 11, 2025. He was the loving son of Michael and the late Arlene (Katz)Herrick.
Stephen was born on Halloween in 1982 in New Milford, Connecticut. He graduated Pomperaug High School in 2001 and earned a Bachelors Degree in Communication in 2005 from...
Dennis John Marklewitz
Feb 11, 2025
Woodbury- Dennis John Marklewitz,73, passed away on February 11, 2025 at Danbury Hospital. He was the loving husband to Lori (Griffin) Marklewitz for 35 years.
Born on September 14, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the son of William and Marcella (Abbott) Marklewitz. He grew up surrounded by the love of his family, alongside his siblings, Mary...
Leo Ditkoff
Feb 10, 2025
Southbury- Leo Ditkoff, 101, of Heritage Village, died Monday, February 10 at home after declining health of three years. His was the loving husband to the late Shirley Ditkoff, who passed on February 11, 2010.
He was born November 30, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Morris and Esther Ditkoff. After graduating from high school,...
E. Lynn Cripe
Feb 10, 2025
Wolcott, Formerly Southbury-
Elizabeth "Lynn" Cripe, 74, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital ICU, after a courageous battle with chronic lung disease.
Although a current resident of Wolcott, Lynn was a proud former Southbury resident for 44 years.
Born on June 11, 1950, in Louisville, KY, Lynn...
Honoria "Nonie" (Hine) Diebold
Feb 5, 2025
Honoria "Nonie" Hine Diebold, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, died peacefully on February 5, 2025, after a 2.5 year battle with Glioblastoma. She is survived by her husband, Dudley G. Diebold, the love of her life for 47 years, and her daughter, Caitlin Kiely Diebold, and her husband, Kevin O'Connell. She will be greatly missed by...
Bonnie Bradley
Feb 5, 2025
Bonnie Bradley, age 86, of Roxbury, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, in Brentwood, TN.
Bonnie was born on April 28, 1938, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Ina Trivers Bradley and J. Kenneth Bradley. She grew up in Westport, attending the Bolton School before continuing her education at Smith College. Bonnie made her home in...
