Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Elias Taweh

Mr. Elias Taweh

Sep 15, 2024

Beloved husband, father and grandfather 

 WATERTOWN, CT – Elias Taweh age 60, of Waterbury, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15th 2024 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Raghida (Imad) Taweh. 

 Elias was born July 1st, 1964, in Lebanon, the son of Nadia (Tahtouh) and the late Michael Taweh. He immigrated...

Mr. James Millard Jr.

Mr. James Millard Jr.

Sep 15, 2024

A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. 

Mrs. Dorothy Caterino

Mrs. Dorothy Caterino

Sep 14, 2024

Loving mother, sister and grandmother 

 TORRINGTON, CT – Dorothy Caterino age 92, of Torrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at The Valerie Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after a long illness. She was the widow of Vincent Caterino. 

 Dorothy was born January 18th, 1932, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late...

Mr. Arthur Northrop

Mr. Arthur Northrop

Sep 14, 2024

An obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. 

Mr. Orcen Willis "Uncle Willis" Newland

Mr. Orcen Willis "Uncle Willis" Newland

Sep 14, 2024

Bronze Medal Olympian, Community Leader, husband, father and brother

 WATERBURY – It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that the family of Mr. Orcen Willis “Uncle Willis” Newland, age 49 of Waterbury, announce his unexpected passing on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital with his devoted wife and four sons at his bedside. He was the husband of...

Mrs. Cynthia Corey

Mrs. Cynthia Corey

Sep 14, 2024

OAKVILLE, CT – Cynthia Corey, age 69, of Oakville passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love and care of her family after a long illness. She was the loving wife of Brian Mazurkivich. 

 Cynthia was born April 11, 1955, in Paterson, NJ the daughter of Durward and Marlyn (Degraaff) Green....

Mr. Dante Tartaglia

Mr. Dante Tartaglia

Sep 14, 2024

Beloved husband, father and grandfather 

 WATERTOWN, CT – Dante Thomas Tartaglia age 96, of Watertown, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on Saturday September 14th 2024 at Waterbury Hospital after an extended illness. He was the husband of Betty (Bates) Tartaglia. 

 Dante was born to the late Joseph and Lena (Jamele) Tartaglia on December 11, 1927...

Mrs. Aida Maria Ramos Cruz

Mrs. Aida Maria Ramos Cruz

Sep 14, 2024

WATERBURY - It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Aida Maria Ramos Cruz age 93, announce her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home on Saturday September 14, 2024 with her family by her side. She was our beloved mother, (known as Mamá Aida) a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. She was...

Mrs. Anne (Ramonas) Kornacki

Mrs. Anne (Ramonas) Kornacki

Sep 13, 2024

 Waterbury native, devoted wife, mother, grandma and sister 

BRUNSWICK ME - Anne B. (Ramonas) Kornacki, 77, of Brunswick, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13th at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick with her family by her side.  

Anne was born in Waterbury on February 25, 1947, daughter of the late Anthony and Stella Ramonas, and attended St Joseph’s School and then...

Mr. Loden Stallings

Mr. Loden Stallings

Sep 11, 2024

WATERBURY - Elder Loden Stallings 87 of Waterbury, CT passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at St. Mary Hospital. 

Loden Stallings was born on February 23, 1937 in North Carolina , he was the son of the late Loden Stallings and Almira Hurdle. Loden was educated in the North Carolina School System. He was employed by Intermagnetic General Corporation (IGC)...

Mr. Peter Stengel

Mr. Peter Stengel

Sep 11, 2024

Devoted to his family and those in need

WATERBURY – Mr. Peter A. Stengel, age 62, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. 

Peter was born on September 1, 1962, in Waterbury, the son of Mary (Peregrin) and the late Arthur Stengel. Peter graduated from Oliver Wolcott Technical High School and worked for many years as a...

Mr. James Melvin Caesar

Mr. James Melvin Caesar

Sep 9, 2024

WATERTOWN– Mr. James Melvin Caesar, age 85, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Sautner) Caesar.

Mr. Caesar was born on February 6, 1939, in Ansonia, Connecticut to the late Archie and Gladys (Hamilton) Caesar. After graduating Ansonia High School in 1956, Mr....

Mrs. Phylisha Coles

Mrs. Phylisha Coles

Sep 9, 2024

Waterbury-

Introduction

Good afternoon, family and friends. Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Phylisha Juanita Coles, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. 

Early Life 

Born on October 24, 1967, in Suffolk, Virginia, Phylisha lived a life rooted in love, family, and service to others. Her sudden passing on September 9, 2024, at the age of 56 has left a deep...

Mrs. Pauline Clark

Mrs. Pauline Clark

Sep 9, 2024

 “Devoted to her family”

WATERTOWN - Pauline (Vaillancourt) Clark, age 91, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at Apple Rehabilitation, on Monday, September 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John J. Clark Jr. 

Pauline was born on November 16, 1932 in Eagle Lake, Maine. She moved with her family to Watertown in her early years of life....

Mrs. Karen E. Pesillo

Mrs. Karen E. Pesillo

Sep 7, 2024

“Devoted to her family” 

PLYMOUTH- Karen E. Pesillo, 56, of Terryville, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2024, at Bristol Hospital. She was the loving wife of John Pesillo.

 Karen, affectionately known by her many friends and family as “KK,” was born in Waterbury, CT, on May 20th, 1968, the daughter of the late Walter “Buddy” and Patricia “Betty” (Miller) Ericsson. Karen...

Ms. Ruth F. Dempsey

Ms. Ruth F. Dempsey

Sep 4, 2024

A full life, well lived

WATERBURY - Ruth (Fallon) Dempsey, age 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the VITAS Hospice Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of her beloved husband of 62 years, Xavier J. Dempsey.

A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Ruth was born on March 29, 1923, in Waterbury, daughter...

Ms.Luz Rodriguez

Ms.Luz Rodriguez

Sep 1, 2024

WATERBURY- Luz Rodriguez, a beloved mother, grandmother and devoted member of the Catholic Church, and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 78. 

Luz was born on May 3, 1946 in Puerto Rico into a large, close-knit family with 23 siblings. Luz’s life was a testament to her deep...

Mr. Julio Santiago

Mr. Julio Santiago

Aug 31, 2024

Julio Ceasar Santiago was born on February 11th, 1952, in New York City and peacefully passed away at his home in Waterbury Connecticut at the age of 72.

Julio was the eldest son of Alfredo Santiago Sr. and the late Elena Rodriguez Lugo. Julio moved from New York to Waterbury when he was 2 years old where he attended school and...

Mr. John E. "Jack" Rourke III

Mr. John E. "Jack" Rourke III

Aug 29, 2024

Devoted to his family 

MERIDEN - John E. “Jack” Rourke III age 70 of Meriden, passed away peacefully at the Hospital of Central CT after an extended illness. He was the devoted husband of Jean (Landon) Rourke.  

Jack was born on March 15, 1954, in Waterbury, the son of the late John E. “Jack” and Eleanor (McCarthy) Rourke. Jack was raised...

Miss. Marquisha Clark

Miss. Marquisha Clark

Aug 28, 2024

WATERBURY - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Marquisha “Quisha” Alisha Clark, age 23, of Waterbury, announce her unexpected passing on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. 

Marquisha was born in Waterbury, CT on September 03, 2000, the daughter of Monique Wright and Mark Clark Sr. She was a graduate of Wilby High School. Marquisha worked as...