Obituaries
Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
We cover the following but are not limited to
Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook
Sally Campbell Woodhall
Oct 3, 2026
Sally Campbell Woodhall, 88, of Bethlehem, Connecticut, was a beloved mother and grandmother, passionate educator, and co-founder of The Woodhall School. She died on October 3. Born Sally Campbell on June 18, 1938, in Norwalk, Connecticut, she was the younger daughter of the late Francis and Abbie Savage Campbell. Sally spent many happy times at the Darien home of her...
Timothy W. Clough
Oct 2, 2026
Timothy (Tim) Walter Clough of Southbury, CT, passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 71.
Tim was born on June 25, 1955, in Greenfield, MA. He spent many years in sales with PepsiCo and later became a self-employed contractor. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southbury.
Tim was happiest around the water, whether with friends...
Mary B. Troiano
Oct 1, 2026
Mary B. Troiano, the beloved wife and cherished partner to Matthew Troiano for nearly 63 years, passed away on October 1, 2026, in her sleep. Mary was the proud and grateful mother to Jon Troiano (Tania), Gretchen Burnes (William), Mark Troiano (Diana), Karen Troiano (Kevin Nixon). She was the sister to the late Jon Fink. Mary deeply loved and held...
Diana Emily Smith
Sep 28, 2026
Diana Emily Smith, born January 22, 1938, died peacefully on September 28th in Southbury, CT. The daughter of Jasper and Emily (Lobdell) Smith, her childhood in Middlebury, CT, was spent keeping track of three boisterous younger brothers (Jonathan, Jerry, and Jeffrey) and modeling for them the value of education and learning. A graduate of St. Margaret's- McTernan school in Waterbury...
Carolyn Bean
Sep 27, 2026
MIDDLEBURY—Carolyn G. Bean, 97, died precisely as she wished on September 27, 2026—peacefully in her sleep, at home, during a storm, with her all her faculties, and a cat curled up beside her. Even pushing 100, she was never old in spirit, still petite, perpetually cute, with a pretty smile and ready for a good laugh.
Born at Waterbury Hospital on...
Jean-Guy Dussault
Sep 26, 2026
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Lawrence Almond Woodward Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
Lawrence passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 23, surrounded by family, friends, and Lucky, his cat and companion of 22 years.
Lawrence was born on September 24, 1940, in Waterbury, Connecticut, and grew up in Woodbury, where he attended local schools. In 1957, at age 17, he persuaded his mother to sign the papers allowing him to enlist in...
John Ogolik
Sep 19, 2026
WOODBURY – With a heavy heart we announce the death of John Joseph Ogolik on Saturday, September 19, 2026. John was born July 12, 1931, in Bridgeport, CT to Steven and Sophie Ugolik. He is predeceased by nine siblings including his twin brother Henry.
John, a proud veteran of the US Army, was stationed in Germany for four years. After his...
Alvin J. "Mac" MacBrien
Sep 16, 2026
Southbury-
Alvin James “Mac” MacBrien, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2026. Born April 13, 1930, in Ansonia, Connecticut, Alvin lived a life of devotion to his family, brought joy to many as a jazz musician, and served the residents of Connecticut as a civil engineer.
Raised by a father who loved music, Mac began...
Ruth Ann Clark
Sep 7, 2026
Bantam- Ruth Clark, 66, passed away at home after a courageous battle with a long illness. The world will never be the same without her unforgettable smile and warm heart.
Born April 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late John E. Clark and Eunice (Hoff) Clark of Woodbury. Ruth worked as a payroll officer for the State of Connecticut...
Francis A. Riess
Sep 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Francis (Frank) Anthony Riess
March 27, 1937 – September 6, 2026
Francis (Frank) Anthony Riess passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2026. He was 89.
Frank began his family life in Smithtown, Long Island, where he and his beloved wife, Norma E. Riess, raised their three girls. Later, Frank and Norma found their dream home in Redding,...
Kelly Lynn Gayowski
Sep 3, 2026
Kelly Lynn Gayowski, 51, of Oxford, CT passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her own home on September 3, 2026.
Born on September 11, 1974 in Danbury, CT, Kelly was the youngest out of three daughters from Linda L. Stanley, and Peter M. Gayowski. She attended Shepaug Valley High School, in Washington, CT and later pursued some college studies.
In life,...
Janet E. Ieronimo
Sep 3, 2026
Woodbury-
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Janet Elaine Ieronimo, 76, of Woodbury, CT, who left this world on September 1, 2026. Born on May 17, 1950, in Elizabeth, NJ, to Victor G. and Harriet (Hodge) Kocenko. Janet touched the lives of many with her warmth, gentleness, and unwavering spirit.
Janet graduated from Trumbull High School and later attended NVCC...
Judith F. Strohm
Sep 2, 2026
Judith F. Strohm, 96, of Pomperaug Woods, Southbury, CT and formerly from Chappaqua, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 2, 2026. She was born in Newton, MA on August 31, 1930. Judith was the daughter of F. Stuart Friend and Natalie S. Friend. She graduated from Newton High School, Bradford Jr. College and Iowa State University. On...
Daniel Edward Schenzer
Sep 2, 2026
Daniel Edward Schenzer, of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on December 17, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and moved with his family to Brookfield at the age of 11. He attended Danbury High School.
Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years, including...
I. James Elmore
Aug 31, 2026
I. Jim Elmore, 101, of Orange City, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at Halifax Hospice Center in Orange City.
Born on May 3, 1925, Jim grew up in South Fallsburg, New York, one of ten children born to W. Ray and Rosa Lewis Elmore. His family operated a 50-room boarding house and farm, the property that is now...
Joseph James Perry
Aug 28, 2026
On the beautiful afternoon of August 28, 2026, just as his beloved New York Yankees were taking the field, Joseph James Perry, Sr., of Bethel, Connecticut, passed away, embraced in the love of his wife and children. Born in New York City on March 8, 1938, to Sicilian immigrants, James Perry and Rose Pasqua Perry, Joe always considered himself lucky...
Lynne S. Wilkens
Aug 27, 2026
Lynne Silliman Wilkens, 84, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at HavenCare at Litchfield Woods, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lynne was born on August 17, 1942, in New York City and was adopted by Florence and Leland Silliman, who raised her as their beloved daughter. She attended Purchase Elementary School and Pleasantville High School...
Louis Gordon Knowlton
Aug 26, 2026
Louis Gordon Knowlton, III, 90, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in the VITAS unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.
Gordon was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 67 years, Margaret (Peggy) A. Knowlton.
Gordon was born on October 4, 1935 in Middlebury, Connecticut, the second son of the late Louis Gordon Knowlton II and Elsie...

