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Richard "Dick" D. Gyure
Dec 5, 2022
Richard "Dick" Gyure Obituary Richard “Dick” David Gyure, 76, of Columbia, CT passed away December 5, 2022 after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Dick was born on September 30, 1946 to Charles and Johanna (Janas) Gyure in Willimantic, CT. After Dick graduated from Windham Technical School in 1964 he started his career in the manufacturing industry as a tool and...
Ann J. Sheedy
Dec 3, 2022
Ann Sheedy Obituary Ann Julia Sheedy, 74, of Lebanon, CT, widow of Edmund N. Leete passed away on December 3, 2022 at home. She was born in Torrington, CT on April 18, 1948 to John and Marion (McElhone) Sheedy but moved to New Hartford, CT shortly afterward. Ann attended St. Mary School in New Hartford, Class of 1962 and began...
Timothy B. Barr
Nov 28, 2022
Timothy Barr Obituary Timothy Brian Barr, 36, of Willimantic, CT passed away on November 28, 2022. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Carol Millette and the late Brian Barr. What follows are excerpts from a Drug Overdose Prayer for Victims and Families which was written for families to use for memorials and funerals. Thank you, Patricia Evans...
Margaret "Marge" (Ag) Soloway
Nov 27, 2022
Margaret Soloway Obituary Margaret “Marge” Soloway, went to be with the Lord, on November 27, 2022. Marge was born in Frackville, PA on October 27, 1922 to Peter and Sophie Drag. For many years she worked and retired from the Philco-Ford Plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon retirement, Marge and Alfred, her husband, moved to the Evangelical Baptist Camp (now known...
Carol D. (Chasse) Potter
Nov 26, 2022
Carol Potter Obituary Carol D. Potter, 84, of Willimantic, CT passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Lionel and Loretta (Beaudette) Chasse of Windham, CT. Carol graduated from Windham High School and was a talented musician and singer and then met Bruce Potter of Mansfield Center, CT, who became her husband. They were...
Claire (Strong) Werfelman
Nov 26, 2022
Claire Werfelman Obituary Claire Werfelman, 95, of Columbia, CT passed quietly to meet her Savior on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was married to her husband, Robert, for 62 years until his Lord and Savior called him home in May 2014. Claire is survived by her brother Lloyd Fike of Indiana and her only daughter Jane and her husband William ...
Joseph C. Lucia, Sr.
Nov 25, 2022
Joseph Lucia, Sr. Obituary Joseph Clayton Lucia, Sr., 85, of Mansfield, CT passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He worked diligently for his family his entire life. He was employed as a C.O. for twenty years at the Somers Correctional Facility, then as a prison chaplain for an additional 20 yrs. He reached many...
Gladys Ann (Rumps) Kusmer
Nov 24, 2022
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Richard Karl Eberl
Nov 24, 2022
Richard Eberl Obituary Richard Karl Eberl, 62, of Mansfield Center, husband of Terry (Kincaid) Eberl, passed away on November 24, 2022 after an extended illness, with his loving wife by his side. Rick was born March 1, 1960 in Norwich, the son of the late Richard F. and Adele P. (Hlastawa) Eberl. He was married to the love of his...
Patricia E. (Tranka) Ausburger
Nov 23, 2022
Patricia Ausburger Obituary Patricia Elizabeth (Tranka) Ausburger, 78, of Storrs CT, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022. She was born July 10, 1944 in Willimantic CT. She was the daughter of Charles Alois (Schlehofer) Tranka and Camilla Francis (Nowak) Tranka. Patricia was part of the first graduating class of E.O. Smith High School, and graduated from Manchester Community College...
Barbara Ruth (Berry) Corey
Nov 23, 2022
Barbara Corey Obituary Barbara R. Corey (Berry), beloved wife and mother, passed on November 23, 2022. She leaves behind Paul J. Corey, her high school sweetheart and husband of 62 years. Born in Boston on January 12, 1942, she lived most of her life in Dedham, Massachusetts. Barbara and Paul lived the last few years in Coventry, Connecticut. Barbara proudly...
Carol (Meikle) Moulton
Nov 23, 2022
Carol Moulton Obituary Carol Meikle Moulton, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2022 attended by her loving spouse, Linda Kaminski, and her beloved granddaughter, Hannah Gladczuk. Carol was born in Willimantic, to Thomas Joseph and Martha (Lux) Meikle, and spent the first years of her life with her folks and siblings on her grandparents’ Louis and...
Louise J. (Tomellini) Cawley
Nov 22, 2022
Louise Cawley Obituary Louise Jane (Tomellini) Cawley, 90, of Storrs Mansfield, CT, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022. She was born in Pawtucket, RI on May 21, 1932, the daughter of the late Peter and Eva (Sacchi) Tomellini. Louise graduated from the University of Rhode Island as a teacher. She taught in numerous schools around the area. Louise loved...
Virginia "Ginny" (Pace) Hellstrom
Nov 20, 2022
Virginia "Ginny" Hellstrom Obituary The family of Virginia “Ginny” Pace Hellstrom are saddened to announce her passing at age 72; she passed away peacefully by her husband's side on November 20, 2022, in their cozy home in Columbia, CT after a courageous battle with cancer. Ginny- a Wife, Mother & Grandmother was born on July 3, 1950, in Springfield, MA...
Gwen E. (Miller) Adzima
Nov 19, 2022
Gwen Adzima Obituary Gwen Esther Miller Adzima, 77, of Ashford, CT died at Windham Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Born June 15, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT, Gwen grew up in Fairfield where she lived with her mother, Charlotte (Matuskowitz) Miller; her aunt Ilene Matuskowitz; elder brother Gary Miller; and younger sister Charlotte Miller. She received a master’s degree...
Robert Pheanious
Nov 19, 2022
Robert Pheanious Obituary The world lost a talented and noble man on November 19, 2022. This wonderful husband, dedicated father, stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather, died peacefully in his Ashford home, going ahead of his wife, former State Representative Pat Wilson Pheanious and a host of family, friends and fans who were educated, motivated and inspired by his work. Robert...
Randy T. Prescott
Nov 18, 2022
Randy Prescott Obituary Randy T. Prescott, 63, of Willimantic, CT passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born in Glens Falls, NY, the son of the late Victor and Dorothy Euber. Randy had a big heart and was always helping out others. He enjoyed making people laugh and spending time with his wife and family. He loved going...
Josephine (Mazzola) Koval
Nov 18, 2022
Josephine Koval Obituary Josephine Koval, 101, of Columbia, CT passed away on November 18, 2022. She was born in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Michele and Virginia (Oliva) Mazzola. She was a National Honor Student and a graduate of Windham High School. Josephine enjoyed knitting, playing canasta, politics, rescue dogs, and Sees Chocolates Josephine is survived by her...
Thurl "Phil" A. Hiltz
Nov 17, 2022
Thurl "Phil" Hiltz Obituary We are saddened to announce the passing of Thurl (Phil) A. Hiltz, 90, of South Windham, CT on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was born in Livermore Falls, ME, the son of the late Millerd and Mildred (Gray) Hiltz. He is survived by his children, Brenda Gagnon and her husband Gary, Wayne Hiltz and his wife...
Julian Peter Quintana
Nov 10, 2022
Julian Quintana Obituary Julian Peter Quintana, 32, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born in Bronx, New York to Pedro Quintana and Lisa Malave. Julian was an amazing son, brother, cousin, uncle, Godfather, stepfather and friend. He was loved by all. Julian loved all sports, his favorite teams were The New York Yankees,...
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