Melvin J. Jones, Sr.
Jan 29, 2026
Melvin Jones Sr. was born on October 18, 1933, in Amherst, New York. He passed away at home on January 29, 2026, at the age of 92. Mel joined the Army in 1952 and was stationed in Germany until 1954. Mel leaves behind his wife, Patricia of 33 years of marriage, and his eight children and grandchildren from a previous...
George Bogdanovich
Jan 29, 2026
George Bogdanovich, 93, of Mansfield, Connecticut, beloved husband of Donna Mae (Phaneuf) Bogdanovich for over 68 years passed away on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. He was born on July 5th, 1932, on his family’s farm in Tolland CT, to the late Frank Bogdanovich and Olga (Mielnikowski) Bogdanovich.
In addition to his wife, George is survived by his daughter Janice Olga (Bogdanovich)...
Michael S. Hassett
Jan 27, 2026
Mr. Michael S. Hassett, 66, of Ashford, CT, passed away at his home on January 27, 2026. Mr. Hassett was born November 23, 1959, in Manchester, CT.
He is survived by a daughter, Felicia, a son, Sean, wife, Lisa, sister Linda Maneggia and husband Bill, 3 nieces, 8 nephews, 7 grand nephews and 2 grand nieces, 3 in- laws and their...
Harriet E. Gamache
Jan 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harriet Elizabeth (Thiem) Gamache, 87, of Willimantic, CT. Harriet passed away on January 27, 2026 after a long illness. She was born June 29, 1938, grew up in Coventry and was a graduate of Windham High. She was the daughter of Fredrick and Elsie (Brown) Thiem.
She married the love...
Grace Nowak
Jan 24, 2026
Grace Nowak
December 2, 1930 – January 24, 2026
Leila Grace (Wood) Nowak, 95, of Mansfield, CT, passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2026, after a stroke. Known her entire life as “Grace,” she was previously a resident of Windham Center, CT for over 40 years. Grace was born on December 2nd, 1930, in Rockholds, KY. She was born the daughter of...
Rose E. Drabek
Jan 22, 2026
Surrounded by love, Rose E. Drabek, age 97 of Columbia CT passed away peacefully in her home January 22, 2026. Born December 23, 1928, in Union City, New Jersey where she grew up. Daughter of late George and Mary Deublein. She graduated from Holy Family in 1944. Rose married in 1956 the love of her life, Walter D. Drabek with...
Dr. Robert Karl Bohn
Jan 22, 2026
Dr. Robert “Bob” Karl Bohn passed away peacefully at his home in Storrs, Connecticut on Thursday January 22nd, 2026. Bob was a long-time Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Connecticut, having first joined the faculty in 1965 as a 26-year-old Assistant Professor. He served as an educator and researcher there for 44 years – his entire...
Robert James Griffin
Jan 21, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert James Griffin of North Windham, CT. Robert passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2026, at the age of 80.
Affectionately known as “Bobby” or “Bob” to his family and friends, Robert grew up in Manchester, CT, graduating from Manchester High School in 1964. From there, he served in the...
James A. Reed, Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
James A. Reed, Sr., 87, of Marlborough, CT, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.
He was son of late Harold J. Reed and Louise Marie Reed. Jim was born February 3, 1938, in Norton, Kansas.
Jim was Assistant Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at University of Hartford.
He graduated with B.A., University of Connecticut; M.Ed., University of Hartford: M.S., University of Notre Dame.
He enjoyed...
Jeffrey Ward
Jan 12, 2026
Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Ward, 66, of Mansfield passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 12, 2026 following the progression of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
The youngest of four children, Jeff was born in Willimantic, CT on October 27, 1959, to Clifford O. Ward, Jr. and the late Althea Stearns Ward. A 1977 graduate from Windham Regional Technical High School, Jeff...
Sophie Szczurek
Jan 9, 2026
Sophie Szczurek, 101, of Windham, and formerly of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born at home on Cook Hill Road, Lebanon, CT on November 23, 1924. Daughter of the late Waclaw and Mary (Baran) Szczurek.
Prior to her retirement in 1987, she was employed at Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford for 29...
Ramona Garcia O' Farrill
Jan 9, 2026
Ramona Garcia O’Farrill, 87, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Ramona was born on February 6, 1938, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Evaristo Garcia and Altagracia (O’Farrill) Garcia. In the 1950s, she moved with her family to New York, first settling in Brooklyn before making...
Dr. Joyce Soulen Wong
Jan 8, 2026
Dr. Joyce Soulen Wong, 81 from Mansfield, Connecticut passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026 at Manchester Hospital.
Joyce graduated from Bridgewater State University and went on to get her Master’s Degree at Indiana University. She taught at Brooklyn College for 7 years and went back to Indiana University to complete her PHD in Kinesiology. Upon completing her PHD, she continued...
James Walter McConnell, Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
It is with deepest regret that James Walter McConnell, Jr., a.k.a “Mac” of Ashford, CT, has died on January 7, 2026, in his home, after a long battle with Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Schlegel McConnell; Sister Judith Gadbois of Kentucky; Nephews David McConnell, Jeffrey McConnell, Eric Paul Breuning and Niece Kimberlea Curran; and Cousins...
Ana L. Cubi
Jan 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ana L. Cubi August 15, 1937- January 6, 2026 Ana L. Cubi, a longtime Willimantic resident, was born Aug.15,1937, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico,the eldest of thirteen siblings, peacefully passed away in her home. Small in stature yet, mighty and classy at the same time, carried herself with grace and strength throughout her life.
Lovingly known as”...
Bernice Delia Smith - Hewes
Jan 4, 2026
Bernice Smith-Hewes December 15,1924 – January 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Bernice Smith-Hewes, 101, announces her passing on January 4, 2026, at her home in Storrs, CT, the place she loved the most. Born in Willimantic to parents Wilfred & Rhea Lyon. She was known for her warm smile and unwavering kindness.
After raising her family,...
Charles Kevin Synnott
Jan 1, 2026
Charles Kevin Synnott, 80, of Hampton, beloved husband of Regis Delaney Synnott, passed away on January 1, 2026, at Windham Hospital after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He was born in Waterbury to the late Charles Martin Synnott and Margaret Carolan Synnott. Kevin, as he was known to everyone, was raised in Cheshire and graduated from Cheshire High School. He...
Donald W. Ulkus
Dec 31, 2025
Donald William Ulkus, 97 left this earth peacefully on December 31, 2025. He was born in New Britain, CT on August 20, 1928, the first-born son of Fred and Agnes (Nelson) Ulkus. He spent his childhood in rural Kensington, CT surrounded by his large loving extended Nelson family and three siblings: Norma Dolan Crandall, John ‘Jack’ Ulkus and James ‘Jimmy’...
James Joseph Taylor
Dec 30, 2025
James J. Taylor, 72, of Mansfield Center, CT, passed peacefully away on December 30, 2025 into the loving arms of his Savior. Jim was always kind and known to be a gentleman. He spent 20 years in the Navy from 1972. Returning home, he received his college CPA degree. After he retired, he enjoyed singing with his guitar at local...
