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Ingrid Faith (Larsen) Hanka

Ingrid Faith (Larsen) Hanka

Apr 6, 2024

Ingrid Hanka Obituary Ingrid Faith Larsen Hanka, 50, passed away at her home surrounded by her boys. Beloved wife and mother of two. Daughter and youngest of four children of Theresa Coyle Larsen and Lambert Larsen. Ingrid leaves behind her Husband Erik Hanka, Her sons Scott Hanka and Noah Hanka, Sisters Cecile Larsen, Karen Larsen Hawes, and Dawn Larsen. Ingrid...

Dawn M. Littell

Dawn M. Littell

Apr 4, 2024

Dawn Littell Obituary Dawn Marie Littell, 65, of Ashford, Connecticut passed away on April 4, 2024. She was born on November 20, 1958 in Derby, Connecticut to the late Carol M. Woodworth and Richard C. Marino. However, her true lifelong father, Richard A. Littell, provided her with a boundless well of love the moment he welcomed her into his heart....

Gregory C. Frantz

Gregory C. Frantz

Apr 3, 2024

Gregory Frantz Obituary Gregory C. Frantz, 76, beloved husband of Patricia Frantz, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, in Manchester, Connecticut.  Born on September 14, 1947, in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Gregory was the son of Clayton and Anne Frantz.  He was a devoted husband, loving father, and doting grandfather. Gregory graduated from the University of Texas, moving to Storrs, Connecticut...

Margaret Elaine (Easton) Paulson

Margaret Elaine (Easton) Paulson

Mar 31, 2024

Margaret Paulson Obituary Margaret Elaine Paulson (Easton), 80, of Greenfield, MA, passed away on March 31, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1943, in Willimantic, CT, to the late Kenneth Easton and Bertha (Tranka) West, and lovingly raised by Roger West. Margaret's early years were spent in Hadley, Massachusetts, on the Hartsbrook Family Farm along with her twelve siblings....

Sharon "Sherry" B. (Rood) Lussier

Sharon "Sherry" B. (Rood) Lussier

Mar 29, 2024

Sharon "Sherry" Lussier Obituary Sharon “Sherry” Beverly Lussier, 80, a lifelong resident of Willimantic, CT, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born in Willimantic, daughter of the late Francis E. and Helen C.  Rood. She is survived by her four children: Andrew, JoAnne, Craig, and Paige and 12 grandchildren: Andy, Matthew, Jared,...

Evelyn Z. (Zemina) Budzinski

Evelyn Z. (Zemina) Budzinski

Mar 27, 2024

Evelyn Budzinski Obituary Evelyn Z. Budzinski, 97, passed away at home in Mansfield on March 27, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1926, in Hamden, Connecticut, the daughter of Mary (Cavar) and William Zemina.  She was a woman of remarkable spirit and grace who was fiercely independent and touched the lives of all who knew her. Evelyn worked for...

Richard C. Gaynor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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