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Dzidra Apinis
Oct 3, 2026
Dzidra (Mazjanis) Apinis, 89, of Storrs, passed away on October 3, 2026.
Dzidra was born in Valle, Latvia, the daughter of Martins and Zelma Mazjanis.
At the age of 7, her family left Latvia in the dark of night, during WWII, to seek transport at the Liepaja Port on the Baltic Sea. They were able to board an overcrowded army boat to...
Mark F. Mastrangelo
Oct 2, 2026
Mark Frank Mastrangelo passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 62.
Born on January 11, 1964, in Willimantic, Connecticut, Mark spent much of his life in the Mansfield area, surrounded by familiar places, family, and lifelong connections. Over the years, he worked a variety of jobs, including at UConn as a facilities worker, Foxwoods Resort Casino, and Price...
Robert Wolfe Johnson
Sep 25, 2026
Robert “Bob” Thomas Wolfe Johnson, 78, of Coventry, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, after a life marked by devotion to family, service to his country and community, and a warm spirit that touched many lives.
Bob was born on October 11, 1947, in Yonkers, New York, to Dorothy Louise Wolfe. He was later adopted by G. Raymond Johnson...
Juanita McIntosh
Sep 25, 2026
Juanita “Nita” McIntosh, 88, of Coventry, CT, passed away on September 25, 2026. Born and raised in Willimantic, Nita was the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Bocash.
After graduating from Windham High School, Nita worked at American Thread and Brand Rex before retiring from her secretarial position at UConn.
Nita was a woman of strong Catholic faith and was a...
Michael W. Jones
Sep 23, 2026
Michael W. Jones, 69, of Storrs, CT passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family at Windham Hospital. He was the son of the late Richard and Mary Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife Susan, Sons: Brian (Heidi) and Chris (Carissa), his grandson Sammy, and his grand dogs Bailey, Tucker, and Cabela. He also leaves...
Donna M. Bogdanovich
Sep 21, 2026
Donna Mae (Phaneuf) Bogdanovich, 89, of Mansfield, Connecticut, beloved mother and Nana, passed away on Monday September 21st, 2026. She was born on December 5th, 1936, in Hartford, CT, to the late Kenneth P. Phaneuf and F. Hedwig (Carlson) Phaneuf.
Donna is survived by her daughter Janice Olga (Bogdanovich)Wehner and her husband Russell Wehner Jr. and her granddaughters Evangeline and Anastasia...
Raymond Mather
Sep 18, 2026
Raymond Mather, age 96, of Bozrah, Connecticut, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 18, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1930, in Stafford, Connecticut, to Walter and Anna (Weigold) Mather. Ray grew up and was educated in Willington, Connecticut, and graduated from Windham High School in 1948. Ray married the love of his life, Elaine Felix, on...
Gerret Conover
Sep 17, 2026
Gerry Conover passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT.
He was born to Margaret Gabel Conover and Alonzo Edward Conover III on 3/1/1930 in Montclair, NJ. He attended the George School, a private Quaker high school, and Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, was on the track team, and received a BS in Mechanical...
Stanley Paul Dugan
Sep 15, 2026
Dr. Stanley Paul Dugan of Mansfield, Connecticut, passed on September 15, 2026. Dr. Dugan was born on August 27, 1932 in Butler, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul Francis and Mary Helen (Nevel) Dugan, he was the fifth of seven siblings. He is survived by his loving wife, of 66 years, Peggy, and their five children, Kevin and his wife Matildes...
Prescott B. Spencer
Sep 15, 2026
Prescott Bishop Spencer of Storrs, CT, passed on September 15, 2026. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Alice Jane (Flewwellin) Spencer. He was born in Providence, RI on November 18, 1936, one of two children of Harry and Edith Spencer. Prescott was raised in North Scituate, RI, where he attended the North Scituate Baptist Church. This is where he...
Mary S. Orcutt
Sep 14, 2026
Mary Sullivan Orcutt, 92, of Coventry, CT, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 14, 1933, to Urban and Helen Sullivan.
Mary was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Coventry, where her Catholic faith was an important part of her life. She found great joy singing in the church...
Arlene Louise Kramer
Sep 11, 2026
Arlene Louise (Patten) Kramer, 88, passed away on September 11, 2026, in the home she and her husband, Richard, built as newlyweds. It was there they raised their family and gathered for Sunday dinners. The coffee was always on.
Arlene was born at home on December 23, 1937, in Sanford, Maine, the daughter of Merton Patten and Althea (Gardner) Patten.
As a...
Douglas C. Lagrow
Sep 10, 2026
Douglas C. Lagrow of Storrs, Connecticut, beloved husband of Pamela Berthelette, passed away at home on September 10, 2026.
Doug was born in Spokane, Washington to the late Carlton Lagrow and Leah Kershner. Doug graduated from Jonathan Law High School in 1969, later earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southern CT State University. He was president and sole proprietor of...
Sara C. Cianciolo
Sep 10, 2026
Sara Christine Cianciolo, a longtime resident of Scotland CT, was born on March 25, 1971 and passed away on September 9, 2026 after a 14 year battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother to her family and a lover of animals, especially cats. Sara poured her time and energy into her family, homeschooling her...
Marcella A. Tervidis
Sep 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marcella Tervidis
Marcella Tervidis, of Scotland CT., born October 13,1949, passed away on September 8, 2026.
Marcella graduated from Windham High School and later graduated from dental hygienist school. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to caring for others. She worked at Ames Corp., provided daycare for children, and generously volunteered her time at Windham Community Memorial Hospital.
Marcella...
Jim Alan Puleo
Sep 8, 2026
Jim Alan Puleo, born October 1, 1956, in Willimantic, Connecticut, and a longtime resident of Hampton, Connecticut, passed away on September 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with multiple chronic health conditions.
Jim attended Windham schools and graduated from Windham High School. Early in his career, he worked at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut. He later spent many years...
Robin A. Gazza
Sep 5, 2026
Robin A. Gazza
March 22, 1950 – September 5, 2026
Robin A. Gazza (76) of Windham, beloved husband of Arlene Gazza, passed away at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
He was born in Hartford, CT on March 22, 1950, to the late Lawrence and Marion (Muller) Gazza. He grew up in Glastonbury, graduated from Glastonbury High School, and attended Manchester Community College,...
Richard Gaylor
Aug 30, 2026
Richard G. Gaylor, 92, of Mansfield Center, beloved husband of the late Edith Gaylor, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
He was born in Mansfield on June 7, 1934, to the late Harold and Ingrid Gaylor. Richard grew up in Mansfield Center and graduated from Windham High School in 1954. On August 14, 1954, he married...
Mary E Merryman
Aug 27, 2026
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Merryman, 96, of Andover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27th during the Lunar Eclipse, at Mansfield Center for Nursing in Storrs. She was born in Bath, Maine and lived in Andover for more than 70 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, Lawrence Merryman, and her daughter Avis Trehy of Groton. She...
Alfred Hatt
Aug 22, 2026
Alfred H. Hatt, 91, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Living Center in Windham, CT.
Al was born on December 15, 1934, in Norwich, CT, to the late James and Myrtle (Perkins) Hatt. He worked for many years as a truck driver and enjoyed spending time at the Waterford Speedbowl, where he had a...
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