Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Ms. Laura Gorman
May 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Laura Gorman, age 67, share news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Laura was born on June 9, 1957 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Ruth (Reed) Gorman. She was the third of...
Ms. Kelley A. Kingman
May 13, 2025
NAUGATUCK - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Kelley Anne Kingman, age 64, of Naugatuck, share the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital.
Kelley was born on December 20, 1960 in Danbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Paul S. Kingman Sr., and Jeanette G. (Gil)) Kingman....
Mr. Charles C. McGee Jr.
May 9, 2025
Devoted to his family
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father, Charles Curtis McGee Jr., age 71, on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the peace and comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He passed in the care of his lifelong partner, Janet Esposito.
Charles was born on...
Ms. Brenda McDonald
May 9, 2025
Devoted to her family
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share news of the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Brenda McDonald age 63, on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Marys Hospital after an extended but valiant battle with cancer.
Brenda was born on January 30, 1962 in Waterbury,...
Ms. Dorothy A. Cronin
May 8, 2025
Devoted to her faith and family
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Dorothy A. Cronin, age 81, share the news of her passing on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a long and brave battle.
Dorothy was born on November 22, 1943 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late William G. Cronin and Dorothy A....
Mr. Francis "Frank" P. Alcorace
May 7, 2025
Devoted to his family
NAUGATUCK - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share news of the passing of our beloved husband, father and Pop-Pop Francis P. Alcorace Jr. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Carol Byer-Alcorace.
Frank was born January 23, 1945 in Waterbury, the...
Mrs. Mary Ellen Pierce
May 5, 2025
Devoted Mother, Grandmother “Nana” and Great- Grandmother
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary Ellen (Gilhespy) Pierce, age 88, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Village at East Farms in Waterbury, surrounded by the love and comfort of her loving family. She was the widow of the late John...
Mrs. Marguerite Spielman
Apr 30, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS - Marguerite Julienne (O’Brien) Spielman of Colorado Springs, Colo., died peacefully at home in her sleep on April 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William “Bill” Albert Spielman, formerly of Waterbury.
Marguerite was born at home, on June 21, 1933 in Southbridge MA, the daughter of the late Camille and Viola (Goguen)...
Mr. Arthur "Bill" Whiteway Jr.
Apr 30, 2025
Lived a life defined by courage, devotion, and deep love for his family and country.
OAKVILLE - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Arthur “Bill” W. Whiteway Jr., age 76, share the news of his passing at the West Haven Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Tina (Lyons)...
Mr. Raymond Dunn
Apr 29, 2025
All services for Mr. Dunn will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Mrs. Barbara Pollo Morrow
Apr 28, 2025
Avid world traveler
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Barbara (Gentile) Pollo Morrow, age 83, share the news of her peaceful passing at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, April 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband Francis Morrow.
Barbara was born...
Mrs. Nina D'Amico
Apr 26, 2025
FLORIDA - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Nina (Zaccaria) D’Amico, age 79, share the news of her passing in Florida, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Carlo D’Amico, whom she was married to for 56 wonderful years.
Nina was born on April...
Mrs. Diann D. Strong
Apr 26, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt
WATERBURY – Diann D. Strong age 82, of Waterbury, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025 surrounded by the love and care of her family after an extended illness. She was the widow of Kenneth R. Strong. Diann was born February 23, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of...
Mrs. Anne Vaichus
Apr 25, 2025
OAKVILLE- With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Anne Elenor (Litwinas) Vaichus, who left us to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025, in her 100th year, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was the beloved widow of Raymond Vaichus.
Anne was born on November 2, 1925, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Anna...
Mr. Joseph Santos
Apr 22, 2025
All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Ms. Shelley Lynn Sprague
Apr 22, 2025
Beloved Daughter and Sister
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Shelley Lynn Sprague, age 43, of Waterbury, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital.
Shelley was born March 26, 1982, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Real Sprague and the late Linda Bouffard. Shelley loved fishing with her dad, picnicking, playing darts and...
Mr. Fred T. Shahen
Apr 21, 2025
Devoted to his family
WOLCOTT - It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Fred Thomas Shahen on April 21, 2025. At 79, he remained full of life even while fighting some of the harshest of illnesses in his determination to stay with us: a real “miracle man.”
Fred was born on March 2, 1946, son of...
Mrs. Rhoda Gail Hagberg
Apr 16, 2025
Loving Wife & Devoted Friend
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rhoda Gail Hagberg, age 84, of Waterbury, on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at the Autumn Lakes Health Care Center in Waterbury after an extended illness. She was the wife of Roger Hagberg for 47 years and it was a match made in heaven.
Gail...
Mrs. Frances A. Dunn
Apr 15, 2025
Lifelong Waterbury resident
WATERBURY - With profound sadness the family of Frances A. (Murphy) Dunn age 78, share news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of George Dunn to whom she was happily married for 58 wonderful years.
Frances was born on January 7, 1947 in Waterbury, the...
Ms. Tanya Dawson
Apr 14, 2025
Devoted to her career and her loving family
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Tanya Renee Dawson on April 14th, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the age of 52.
Tanya was born on June 28th, 1972, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Delilah Jarrett (née Dawson) and the late Tyrone L. McCormick Sr. A proud graduate...

