Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Ms. Jennifer Praskievicz
Jul 20, 2026
Beacon Falls - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Jennifer Praskievicz, age 54, of Beacon Falls, says farewell for now to their beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter following an unexpected passing on Monday, July 20th 2026, at home. Jennifer will be remembered for the love, warmth, and joy she brought to all who...
Sally Mae Baucom
Jul 23, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Sally Mae (Ettson) Baucom shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by the blessed love of her family.
Sally was born on May 18, 1945, in Thomasville, North Carolina, the beloved daughter of the late George and Anna...
Mr. Derek L. Yates Sr.
Jul 19, 2026
WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Derek Lamar Yates Sr., age 51, of Waterbury, say farewell for now, to our beloved father, brother, son and uncle, following his peaceful passing on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved lifelong soulmate of Karen LeVasseur.
Derek was born...
Mr. Francis W. Geigle
Jul 18, 2026
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Francis W. Geigle, age 82, of Waterbury, say farewell for now, to our beloved husband, father and grandfather following his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Autumn Lake Nursing Center in New Britain. He was the beloved husband to Diane (Rainville) Geigle.
Francis...
Ms. Lorna Anderson
Jul 15, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Lorna (Brown) Anderson share the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the blessed love and care of her family.
Lorna was born on May 16, 1944, in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, the cherished daughter of the late Lorenzo...
Mr. Henry J. LeClerc
Jul 15, 2026
OAKVILLE — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Henry Joseph LeClerc shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the VITAS Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved widower of Mrs. Jeannette Rita (Dupont) LeClerc.
Henry was born on January 26, 1929, in...
Ms. Laura Patricia Hicks
Jul 14, 2026
BRISTOL- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Laura Patricia (Olson) Hicks, age 79 say farewell for now to our beloved, mother, sister and aunt who passed at Civita Care, Sheriden Woods, Bristol on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Laura was born on March 6, 1947, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Robert and Laura...
Mrs. Elaine Petraroia
Jul 14, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Elaine Marie (Mariano) Petraroia, age 84, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Elaine was born February 19, 1942, in Naugatuck, Connecticut, daughter of the late Anita Orsatti and William Mariano. She spent...
Mrs. Doris J. Nata
Jul 14, 2026
PLYMOUTH- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Doris J. (Hamel) Nata age 80 say farewell for now to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who passed peacefully at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Plymouth and formerly of Prospect, Doris was the...
Mrs. Lois Muriel Carrington
Jul 11, 2026
EAST ORLEANS MA — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Lois Muriel (VonTobel) Carrington of East Orleans MA, formerly of Waterbury CT, say farewell for now to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend following her peaceful passing on Saturday July 11, 2026 after a brief illness in the comfort of her Cape...
Mr. William Charles Gervickas Jr.
Jul 11, 2026
PROSPECT — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. William “Bill” Charles Gervickas say farewell for now to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle following his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford surrounded by the blessed love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Pamela...
Mr. Bruce L. Grant
Jul 11, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Bruce L. Grant say farewell for now, to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle following his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the blessed love of his family after an extended illness. He was the treasured husband and best friend of...
Mr. Terrance "Tjae" Saunders Jr
Jul 7, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Terrance Saunders, Jr. age 40, known to so many as “Tjae”, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Terrance was born on March 27, 1986 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late Terrence “Bertie” Saunders and Hazel Dawkins. He dedicated...
Ms. Zaniya Dawkins
Jul 6, 2026
Zaniya Ariona Dawkins entered into her eternal rest on July 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Saint Mary's hospital.
Zaniya "Nini" "The Queen" Ariona Dawkins was born on June 17, 2008 in Waterbury, CT to Tyjuan Dawkins and Tanoa Arline. Zaniya was a loving daughter, sister, niece, aunt and a very caring friend to many.
Zaniya worked very hard at...
Mr. Michael Joseph Perugini
Jul 5, 2026
COLCHESTER -It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mr. Michael Joseph Perugini, age 80, of Colchester, formerly of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, July 5th 2026, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Cipollone) Perugini.
Michael was born...
Mr. Peter Vincent Carroll
Jul 4, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Peter Vincent Carroll share the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the comfort of his home after spending many years courageously battling a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Kathleen (Pierce) Carroll, with whom he shared 40 loving years.
Peter was...
Ms. Christine Otano
Jul 3, 2026
BRISTOL— It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Christine Otano, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Civita Care, Sheriden Woods in Bristol, surrounded by the blessed love of her family.
Christine was born on February 16, 1971, in Waterbury, the cherished daughter of Carmen (Gutierrez) and Angel Otano....
Mrs. Laura Sharp
Jul 2, 2026
OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Laura (Maksymiw) Sharp, age 71, of Oakville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, July 02, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Leslie Sharp.
Laura was born on November 25, 1954, in Bridgeport, CT,...
Mrs. Barbara Cavanaugh
Jul 2, 2026
Barbara Ann (Sullivan) Cavanaugh
WATERBURY - Family and friends above all else. Any attempt to put our mom into words starts there because that was the secret to her long, incredible, joyful, love and laughter-filled life. Although she left us at 90 years young on July 2, 2026, she gave us all countless wonderful memories and stories that will keep her with...
Ms. Andrea Campbell
Jul 1, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Andrea Carlene Campbell, age 51, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Andrea was born on August 25, 1974, in Kingston, Jamaica, the beloved daughter of Leopold Campbell and the late...

