Richard C. Gaynor
Mar 27, 2024
Richard Gaynor Obituary Richard C. Gaynor, known affectionately as “Dickie” to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024, in Storrs, Connecticut. Born on June 12, 1935, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, Dickie was the son of the late Alan and Leah Gaynor. He was a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and proud great-grandfather. He shared 63 years...
Robert "Bob" A. Senkbeil
Mar 26, 2024
Robert "Bob" Senkbeil Obituary Robert "Bob" A. Senkbeil, 74, currently of Columbia, CT passed away on March 26, 2024, at Hartford Hospital with his family at his side. Born in Manchester, CT on January 3, 1950, the son of the late Charles Oliver and Antoinette (Schiavetti) Senkbeil. Bob grew up in Hebron and graduated from RHAM High School in 1968,...
Arthur Steele
Mar 22, 2024
Arthur Steele Obituary It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Steele, 75, of Scotland, CT. He passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22nd, 2024. Arthur was born on May 22nd, 1948, in New York City and raised in East Hartford, CT. He was predeceased by his father Archie C. Steele; mother, Martha McAuliffe; and brother,...
Michael Paul Carroll
Mar 20, 2024
Michael Carroll Obituary Michael Paul Carroll, born on May 23, 1952, in Hartford, peacefully passed away in his home on March 20, 2024. He was reunited in death with his beloved wife and soul mate, Sarah Carroll, as well as his parents, Paul and Bertha Carroll, and his sisters, Kathleen Roncaioli and Jennifer Carroll. Michael is survived by his sister...
John E. Handfield
Mar 19, 2024
John Handfield Obituary John E. Handfield, 73, of Andover passed away March 19, 2024. He was born July 29, 1950, to Francis and Thelma (Chamberlain) Handfield. John grew up in Franklin with his seven brothers and sisters, graduating from Norwich Free Academy in 1968. He worked at Pratt & Whitney for many years as a package designer before moving on...
Guenther Otto Stever
Mar 16, 2024
Guenther Stever Obituary Guenther Otto Stever, affectionately known as Opa, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on May 24, 1937, in Hamburg, Germany, to the late Otto and Martha Stever. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Barbara, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and adventure for...
Pasquale De Sciscio
Mar 12, 2024
Pasquale De Sciscio Obituary Pasquale De Sciscio, 83, of Willimantic, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of the community, passed away on March 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 20, 1940, in Volturara Appula, Italy, Pasquale was the epitome of hard work, craftsmanship, and family devotion. In 1971, Pasquale embarked on a journey to the United...
Marian C. (Clark) Rychling
Mar 12, 2024
Marian Rychling Obituary Marian C. Rychling, 87, of Lebanon, CT, wife of the late Victor Rychling, passed away on March 12, 2024. Born on March 30, 1937, in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Leonard and Lillian (Muphy) Clark Marian's unwavering commitment to her community was evident through her 42 years of service as a secretary at the local...
Dennis Wayne Hill
Mar 11, 2024
Dennis Hill Obituary Dennis Wayne Hill, 75, of Storrs, CT died on March 11, 2024, from complications related to Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Born in Wichita Falls, TX in 1948 to Donald and Annie Lee Hill, Dennis was the eldest of three children. In his youth he excelled as both a student and athlete. Dennis took an interest in the sciences at...
Edna (Brown) Handfield
Mar 11, 2024
Edna Handfield Obituary Lucy Edna Handfield, 93, wife of the late Francis Handfield, of Franklin, CT passed away on March 11, 2024 at St. Joseph Living Center. She was born on July 29, 1930, daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Rogers) Brown. Edna lived her whole life in the Town of Franklin where she and Francis began and ran...
John C. Dazy
Mar 10, 2024
John Dazy Obituary John Cameron Dazy, 71, of Plainfield, CT passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born in Windham, CT, the son of the late Henry and Viola (Eichner) Dazy. John was a devoted father and absolutely adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to make people laugh and he had the best sense of humor. John...
John Howard Olsen
Mar 8, 2024
John Olsen Obituary John Howard Olsen, 57, of Lebanon, CT, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2024 at home with his family by his side. John was born in Putnam, CT and grew up in the center of Abington, CT in a historic home passed down through the generations. John took pride in the fact that he was a direct...
Mary (Phillips) Tokés
Mar 6, 2024
Mary Tokés Obituary Mary Phillips Tokés, 90, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on March 6, 2024 in the presence of her loving family – her husband Rudolf L. Tokés, daughter Anne Elizabeth Tokés Teurlings and son Adam Christopher Tokés. Her son-in-law Roel Teurlings and granddaughter Sophie Teurlings mourn her passing from their home in the Netherlands. Mary was born...
Kathleen Mary (Costello) Daros
Mar 5, 2024
Kathleen DaRos Obituary Kathleen Mary DaRos, of Willimantic, passed on March 5, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born in Willimantic, Connecticut on June 3, 1952 to the late Bernard and Mary (Runkel) Costello. Kathleen is survived by children Sean M. DaRos of Louisiana and Shanna M. DaRos of North Carolina; brothers John Costello of Louisiana, Edward Costello...
Linda M. (Leger) Gatchek
Mar 3, 2024
Linda Gatchek Obituary Linda M. Gatchek, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, in Colchester, Connecticut, due to complications from C.O.P.D. Born on June 8, 1943, in Canada, Linda's warmth and vivacity brought light and laughter to all who knew her throughout her 80 years of life. Linda's journey began in the halls...
Giacomo "Jack" Guarnaccia, Jr.
Feb 29, 2024
Giacomo "Jack" Guarnaccia, Jr. Obituary Giacomo Jack Guarnaccia, Jr. of Mansfield, CT passed away on February 29, 2024. He was born July 7, 1948 in Windham, CT to Giacomo Guarnaccia, Sr. and Rose Ferro. He grew up in Mansfield, CT and attended E.O. Smith High School. Jack earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Gannon College in 1970 and graduated...
Jay D. Hilton
Feb 26, 2024
Jay Hilton Obituary Jay David Winslow Hilton, 56, of Storrs, CT passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on February 26, 2024. He was born in Hartford, CT, the son of Harvey and the late Audrey (Rosenberg) Hilton. Jay is survived by his wife of 18 years, Laura (Pinti) Hilton, children Samuel Winslow (16) and Leigh Elizabeth (15)...
Roger Durrell Titus
Feb 22, 2024
Roger Titus Obituary Roger Durrell Titus, 81, passed peacefully at home with his wife and two children at his bedside. Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, his sister, two adult children, and three incredible grandchildren aged 12 to 19. Roger was employed as an industrial arts teacher at Bolton High School for 32 years. During his career...
Richard T. Murray
Feb 20, 2024
Richard Murray Obituary Richard “Dick” Murray, 81, of Scotland, CT “A good man for all the right reasons”, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Windham Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1942 in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late James and Albertina (Coutu) Murray. Dick worked for over 40 years at Brand Rex. He was a member...
Kathryn (Whitehouse) Sycz
Feb 17, 2024
Kathryn Sycz Obituary Kathryn Whitehouse Sycz, 69, of Ashford, CT passed away on February 17, 2024. She was born in Stafford, CT, daughter of the late Gordon P. and Priscilla (Buck) Whitehouse. Kathryn was proud of her role as a caretaker to her clients as a developmental services worker with the State of CT, a career that she worked until...
