Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Sally Mae Baucom

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...

Ms. Jennifer Praskievicz

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...

Mrs. Maria Esposito

Mrs. Maria Esposito

Jul 29, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Maria Esposito, age 91, say goodbye for now to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister-in-law who passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted and beloved wife of Angelo Esposito.

Maria was born on...

Alan S. McGill

Alan S. McGill

Jul 29, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Alan S. McGill age 72, of Waterbury, announces his peaceful passing at the Vitas Hospice Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after a brief illness..

Born on November 15, 1953, in Waterbury, Connecticut,...

Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" O'Brien

Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" O'Brien

Jul 28, 2026

WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” R. O’Brien, age 69, of Waterbury, say farewell for now, to our beloved sister, aunt and friend, following her peaceful passing on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of her beloved Frederick J. O’Brien, Jr.

Peggy grew up in the East Mountain...

Mr. Heriberto Olivero Jr.

Mr. Heriberto Olivero Jr.

Jul 24, 2026

WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Heriberto Olivero Jr, age 37, of Waterbury, say farewell for now, to our beloved father, son, and brother following his unexpected passing on Friday, July 24, 2026, at home.

Heriberto was born on October 25, 1988, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Heriberto Olivero Sr., and Elizabeth Adames. He...

Mr. Frederick John Cocchiola

Mr. Frederick John Cocchiola

Jul 23, 2026

 WATERTOWN- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Frederick J. Cocchiola, age 57, of Watertown, announce his peaceful passing surrounded by his loving family at Danbury Hospital on July 23, 2026.

 Fred was born on December 06, 1968, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Norma (O'Rourke) Gregory and the late Frederick A. Cocchiola. Fred spent his early years in...

Rose Marie Summa

Rose Marie Summa

Jul 22, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Rose Summa, age 93, of Waterbury, announces her peaceful passing at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after an extended illness.

Rose was born on October 12, 1933, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Domenic and Helen (Sullivan) Ferrucci. Above all else, Rose loved being a...

Mr. Derek L. Yates Sr.

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

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...

Mrs. Brianna Murphy

Mrs. Brianna Murphy

Jul 16, 2026

All services for Brianna Murphy will be held privately. 

Ms. Lorna Anderson

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...