Obituaries

Sep 9, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Patricia (Long) George, age 79 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Apple Rehabilitation Center of Watertown after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Gary George.

Patricia was born on March 13, 1946,...

Sep 15, 2025

Sep 14, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Alton A. Trotman, age 91, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Yates) Trotman.

Alton was born on August 14, 1934 in...

Sep 14, 2025

WOLCOTT- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Michael Joseph DiMaria, age 68, of Wolcott, shares the news of his peaceful passing in the comfort of his home after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Michael was born on May 23, 1957, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Joseph and Nancy (Fasano)...

Sep 12, 2025

Bright, Kind, Gentle Spirit

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ethan Dane Viele, age 19, of Naugatuck, share the news of his unexpected passing, the result of a tragic motorcycle accident on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Ethan was born on July 20, 2006 in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the proud son of Eftihia Mandrozos...

Sep 11, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Kristen DeFranzo -Rachuba age 42 of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of Saint Marys Hospital after a valiant three year battle with cancer.

Kristen was born on February 15, 1983, the cherished daughter of John...

Sep 8, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Heinz Dippelhofer, age 53, of Waterbury, share the news of his unexpected passing on Monday, September 8, 2025, at home.

Heinz was born on December 27, 1971, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Karl Heinz Dippelhofer and Nancy (Smith) Dippelhofer Bouchard. He was a graduate of Watertown...

Sep 7, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Nancy (Brennan) Cocchiola, age 66, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Carmen Cocchiola her husband of 23 years.

Nancy was born February 12, 1959...

Sep 5, 2025

WATERBURY- Mark Mosher, a devoted son, a beloved friend, athlete, and community member, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 4, 2025, after a full and active life. He was 68 years old.

Mark was born in Brockport, New York, on August 10, 1957, to Ronald and Barbara Mosher. Mark was preceded in death by his sisters Kristine (Mosher) Butts,...

Sep 4, 2025

Vincent Wilson, 68, of Waterbury, CT, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1957, in Manhattan, NY, to the late Francis and Woodrow Wilson.

After graduating from high school in New York City, Vincent proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He went on to dedicate many years of service at Stony Brook...

Sep 3, 2025

OXFORD - Debra Pelletier, age 68, passed peacefully at home on September 3rd, 2025.

Debbie was the daughter of the late Robert (Bob) and Elizabeth (Betty) Deely. Debbie was raised in the Waterville neighborhood of Waterbury, CT. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School class of ‘76, and went on to attend Southern Connecticut State University in pursuit of...

Sep 3, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Kimberly Ann(Baker) Jacovich age 67 of Waterbury share the news of her unexpected passing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Paul Jacovich.

Kimberly was born on May 8, 1958 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Ronald and Mary (Conroy)Baker....

Sep 2, 2025

World War II Veteran

Oakville- Thomas G. Ulinskas, 101, of Oakville, widower of Monica (Murawski) Ulinskas died September 2, 2025 in Southington, CT, one month shy of his 102nd birthday.

Thomas was born on October 2, 1923, in Oakville, CT, the son of the late Thomas P. and Elizabeth (Mield) Ulinskas. He lived in Oakville most of this life and attended local schools,...

Sep 1, 2025

DERBY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of William F. Burdick Jr., age 77, of Derby, share the news of his peaceful passing on Monday, September 1, 2025, in the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital. He was the widower of Mary A. Burdick.

William was born May 24, 1948 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son...

Aug 31, 2025

PROSPECT – It is with profound sadness that the family of Eileen T. (McKenna) Kieffer age 83 of Prospect, formerly of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, August 31, 2025 in the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Marys Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife and widow of Paul Kieffer who preceded her...

Aug 30, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Vito Schiavo age 68 of Waterbury, share the news of his passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Diane (Santos) Schiavo.

Mr. Schiavo was born on April 10, 1957 in Waterbury, the son of the late Leonard and Martha...

Aug 30, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of Jane Holly Stanwich, age 80of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing at Masonicare of Wallingford on Saturday August 30, 2025 after an extended illness.

Ms. Stanwich was born on January 7, 1945, in Waterbury and lived there the majority of her life beginning in East Mountain,...

Aug 28, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Cynthia Ann Henry, age 88, of Oakville, share the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home on Thursday, August 28, 2025. 

Ms. Henry was born in Waterbury on December 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Maurice and Helen (Mitrulevich). Cynthia was a lifelong resident of...

Aug 25, 2025

Elizabeth H. DeVivo, 87, of Kensington, CT, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born in New York City on December 22, 1937 to Patrick and Pauline Horgan, Elizabeth lived a full and vibrant life marked by love, generosity, and spirited determination.

A devoted wife, Elizabeth shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with her loving husband Emil “Moe” DeVivo. She was...

Aug 25, 2025

OAKVILLE – Charles E. Mitchell age 85 of Oakville passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 25, 2025. He was the devoted husband of the late Barbara (Ineson) Mitchell.

Charles (Butch) was born on March 4th, 1940 in Plattsburgh New York, the son of the late Edward and Mildred (Sampsell) Mitchell. He...