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Dean J. Vertefeuille
Nov 20, 2023
Dean Vertefeuille Obituary Dean John Vertefeuille, 66, of Willimantic, died unexpectedly on November 20, 2023. He was born October 14, 1957 in Willimantic to Elizabeth (Clauson) and Edmond (Mike) Vertefeuille. He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his son Benjamin Vertefeuille of Chaplin, as well as many cousins and extended family. Dean was...
Miles E. Cochran Jr.
Nov 20, 2023
Miles Cochran Jr. Obituary Miles E. Cochran Jr, affectionately known as Smiley, was a beacon of light and a symbol of strength, generosity, and love. He was born on May 5, 1934, in Lancaster County, PA, and passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, in Scotland, CT. He lived in Lebanon, CT for many years then spent 18 years living...
Marjorie A. (Cronsell) Klein
Nov 19, 2023
Marjorie Klein Obituary Marjorie A. (Cronsell) Klein, 91, of Vernon, CT passed away on November 19, 2023. She was born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Ragner and Nellie (DuBois) Cronsell. Marjorie graduated from Wethersfield High School, Class of 1950. In 1956, she married her husband, John Klein. She resided in Coventry, CT for 41 years and Ashford,...
Penny Lynn (Lambertson) Mccomiskey
Nov 18, 2023
Penny McComiskey Obituary Celebrating the life of a radiant soul, Penny (Lambertson) McComiskey, a woman who embodied love, kindness, and selflessness in every aspect of her life. Penny was born on October 11, 1970, in Norwich, CT, and on November 18, 2023, she left a lasting legacy of positivity and love. Penny was a woman of immeasurable courage and strength,...
James A. Mitchell
Nov 14, 2023
James Mitchell Obituary James A. Mitchell, better known to us all as Jim, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2023, in Norwich, CT. Born in Willimantic on May 29, 1970, he lived an extraordinary life filled with laughter, love, and kindness. Known for his generosity, loving nature, and the ability to make anyone laugh, Jim was the life of every...
Felix John Szepanski
Nov 13, 2023
Felix Szepanski Obituary Felix John Szepanski, 80, of Chaplin, CT passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born in Windsor Locks, CT, the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Barth) Szepanski. He was an avid hunter, a good cook, a great gardener and a breeder of American Eskimos. Felix retired from Veeder Root in Hartford as a manufacturing...
John George Douglas, Jr.
Nov 13, 2023
John Douglas, Jr. Obituary John George Douglas, Jr., 89, of Mansfield Center, CT and Bonita Springs, FL, died peacefully in hospice at Day Kimball Hospital on November 13, 2023. Born in Cranesville PA to John and Mary (Hanas) Douglas, John graduated from Rice Avenue H.S. in Girard Pennsylvania and attended Lock Haven State University where he was an All American...
Stephen A. Whyte (Planchon)
Nov 12, 2023
Stephen Whyte (Planchon) Obituary Stephen Allen (Planchon) Whyte, 85, of Plainfield, CT passed away on November 12, 2023. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Stephen and Dorothy (Wilson) Whyte. He was a life member of Sprague Rod & Gun Club and the Polish Club. Stephen was also a life member of the VFW Post 1724...
Joan A. (Minnick) Giannelli
Nov 11, 2023
Joan Giannelli Obituary Mrs. Carol Ann "Joan" (Minnick) Giannelli, 86, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023, in Vernon, Connecticut after years of battling various medical ailments including Multiple Myeloma Leukemia. She was born on March 22, 1937 in Berlin, New Hampshire, the daughter of Grace (Faucher) Minnick and Glen Minnick. Joan was predeceased by her husband of 41 years,...
Shwanda M. Smith
Nov 11, 2023
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Philip Charles Desiato
Nov 9, 2023
Philip DeSiato Obituary Philip Charles DeSiato passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on November 9, 2023 at his home in Coventry, Connecticut with his beloved wife of many years Susan (Kilburn) DeSiato by his side. Phil was born on October 12, 1942 in Willimantic and was the loving son of the late Felix and Angeline (Giordano) DeSiato. At...
Judith A. (Palmer) Yorke
Nov 8, 2023
Judith Yorke Obituary Judith Ann Yorke, known to all as Judy, was born on June 15, 1945, in Hartford, CT, and was called home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2023, in Windham, CT. This loving, generous, and faith-filled woman, known for her radiant smile and unwavering spirit, lived a life of service and dedication to her family,...
Ethel T. (Triska) Krapf
Nov 7, 2023
Ethel Krapf Obituary Ethel T. (Triska) Krapf, 95, of Ashford, CT born on February 29, 1928 to Frank and Anne (Tomaskovic) Triska, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Vernon, CT. She was a dedicated employee for the Child Development Labs at the University of Connecticut until her retirement in 1989. Ethel cherished time...
Daniel Bruce Meade
Nov 7, 2023
Daniel Meade Obituary Daniel Bruce Meade of Hampton, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel, originally of Willimantic, CT, graduated from the University of CT with a masters degree in hydro-geology and went on to work for the CT Department on Environmental Protection and the US Geological Survey. He was adjunct faculty at University...
Kenneth A. Doeg
Nov 5, 2023
Kenneth Doeg Obituary Kenneth A. Doeg, 92, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born in West Hoboken, NJ, the only child of Albert and Wally (Letz) Doeg. Ken graduated from Montclair Teacher’s College in 1952. He received his doctorate at Rutger’s University in 1957 researching polycystic ovarian syndrome. He was at the Enzyme institute...
Eileen S. (Stearns) Griffin
Nov 5, 2023
Eileen Griffin Obituary Eileen Stearns Griffin, 76, passed away on November 5, 2023 at Douglas Manor after a prolonged fight with dementia. Eileen was born in Lynn, MA on October 15, 1947. She and her family lived in various homes around New England and New York as her father held a job with a large construction company. After her family...
Alphonse "Al" "Butch" J. Macha
Nov 5, 2023
Alphonse "Al" "Butch" Macha Obituary Alphonse “Al” J. Macha, Jr., 84, of Willimantic, CT passed away on November 5, 2023. He was born in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Alphonse J. and Judy (Marshell) Macha, Sr. Al enjoyed reading and playing military based video games. He worked for the Town of Windham for 33 years. Alphonse was a...
Kellie (Barkyoumb) Hartigan
Nov 3, 2023
Kellie Hartigan Obituary On November 3rd, 2023, Kellie Hartigan was called home to the Lord. Born on May 15, 1987, in Middletown, CT, she was a shining beacon of love and dedication, whose life inspired many to resilience and compassion. As we say our earthly goodbyes, we take comfort in knowing that she is now free from pain, resting in...
Betty Jean (Bryant) Edwards
Nov 2, 2023
Betty Edwards Obituary Betty Jean Edwards, 83, passed away on Thursday November 2, 2023, at home in Erwin, TN surrounded by her loving family. Betty is the daughter of the late David and Ora Lee (Renfro) Bryant of Erwin, TN. Betty was born in Yancey County, NC on July 8, 1940. She grew up in Eastern TN where she met...
Jesse M. Jones
Oct 31, 2023
Jesse Jones Obituary Jesse Michael Jones, 40, of Storrs Mansfield, CT was severely injured in a tragic bicycle accident while on his way to work on the morning of October 23 and succumbed to his injuries on October 31, 2023. Jesse was an organ donor, and his organs were donated following his death. He was born and raised in Worcester,...
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