Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Ms. Pamela Elbakhar
Dec 3, 2025
CHESHIRE- It is with profound sadness that the family of Pamela (Carkner) Elbakhar, age 57, of Cheshire, shares the news of her peaceful passing at Bridgeport Hospital on Wednesday, December 03, 2025, surrounded by those she loved.
Pamela was born on August 20, 1968, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Robert Carkner and Ruth (Bartholomew) Konovaluk. She attended local...
Attorney James E. Kernan
Dec 3, 2025
WATERBURY - James Edward Kernan, 78, of Middlebury, Connecticut and Nokomis, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born January 27, 1947 in Waterbury, Connecticut, Jim was the beloved husband of Sally (Wesson) Kernan, to whom he was married for 58 years.
A graduate of Boston College and George Washington University Law School, where he earned his J.D. with honors, Jim...
Mrs. Hayat Abouanni
Dec 2, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Hayat Abouanni, age 70, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was the loving wife of Nicholas Abouanni.
Hayat was born January 11, 1955, in...
Ms. Donna Sue Anselmo
Dec 1, 2025
All Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Mr. Richard “Colt” Scott
Nov 30, 2025
BETHANY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Richard Colt Scott, mostly known as “Colt,” age 74, of Bethany, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Meriden Health and Rehab after a courageous battle of Dementia. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Hoppe) Scott.
Colt was born in New...
Ms. Dana (Vining) Coffill
Nov 29, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Dana Shirley (Vining) Coffill, age 74, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family after an extended illness on Saturday, November 29th, 2025.
Dana was born March 3rd 1951 in Boston MA, the daughter of the late...
Mrs. Carol Durante
Nov 29, 2025
OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness that the family of Carol J. (Morrison) Durante., age 94, of Oakville and Port St. Lucie, FL, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Cook Willow Health Care Center. She was the widow of Henry Durante.
Carol was born on November 12, 1931, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of...
Mrs. Iluminada "Lily" Correa
Nov 26, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Iluminada “Lily” (Martinez) Correa, age 82, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Iluminada was born on October 04, 1943, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Manuel Martinez and Lydia Villanueva. She...
Mr. Frank H. Brickett
Nov 26, 2025
WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness that the family of Frank H. Brickett, age 91, of Watertown, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Barbara (Girard) Brickett.
Frank was born on March 9, 1934, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Charles...
Mr. David F. Beck
Nov 26, 2025
WOLCOTT- It is with profound sadness and extraordinarily broken hearts that the family of David Francis Beck, age 85, of Wolcott, shares the news of his passing on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Autumn Lakes at Bucks Hill, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Geigle) Beck.
David was born...
Ms. Joyce White
Nov 25, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of Joyce White, age 68, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing at Yale New Haven Hospital on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born April 11th, 1957, in Jacksonville, NC, the daughter of the late James R White and Nora...
Mr. James A. Miko II
Nov 23, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of James A. Miko II, age 62, of Waterbury, formerly of Stratford, CT, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at home.
James was born on August 30, 1963, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of the late James A. Miko and Lynn A. (Carre) Miko. He grew...
Ismael Pacheco Jr.
Nov 22, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of Ismael Pacheco Jr., age 12 of Waterbury, shares the news of his tragic passing on November 22, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Bristol.
Ismael was born on March 4, 2013, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Coraima Maldonado and his dad, Ismael...
Mr. Ismael Pacheco Sr.
Nov 22, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and extraordinarily heavy hearts that the family of Ismael Pacheco Sr., age 35, of Waterbury, shares the news of his tragic passing on November 22, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Bristol.
Ismael was born on March 10, 1990, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Rosa Duran and Jose Jesus...
Ms. Yvonne Whidbee
Nov 21, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Ms. Yvonne Whidbee, age 70, of Waterbury, CT share the news of her passing on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after courageously battling a massive stroke.
Born on August 1, 1955, in Hertford, North Carolina, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Leck and Lousiana (Banks) Whidbee....
Mr. Vernon L. Kinch
Nov 19, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Vernon Lloyd Kinch, age 61, of Waterbury, formerly of Fall River, Massachusetts, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Makisha Bailey.
Vernon was born on May 28, 1964, in Waterbury, CT, the son...
Ms. Jamey Ahearn
Nov 18, 2025
WOLCOTT- It is with profound sadness that the family of Jamey (Phelan) Ahearn., age 55, of Wolcott, shares the news of her peaceful passing at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by those she loved on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after an extended auto immune related illness.
Jamey was born on March 25, 1970, in Waterbury, the daughter of Christine (Peterson) Phelan of Wolcott...
Ms. Dorothy M. McIntosh
Nov 18, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Dorothy M. McIntosh, age 85, of Waterbury, Connecticut, share the news of her peaceful passing on November 18, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 8, 1940, in Sunbury, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Smith and James Smith Sr.....
Mr. Gregorio Hernandez Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
EAST GRANBY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Gregorio Hernandez Jr., age 56 of East Granby, formerly of Waterbury and Bridgeport, shares the news of his peaceful passing at Saint Francis Hospital, surrounded by those he loved on Friday, November 14, 2025, after an extended illness.
Gregorio was born on May 21, 1969, in Bridgeport, CT, the son...
Mr. Laurence Regan
Nov 14, 2025
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Laurence Regan, age 81, of Waterbury, CT, and Leesburg, FL, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Friday, November 14, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Laurence was born on May 4, 1944, in Waterbury, the son of the late Edward Sr. and Beatrice (Atwood)...

