Mary Kathleen (Vaillancourt) Soucy
Jul 6, 2022
Mary Soucy Obituary Mary Kathleen Soucy, 85, of Willimantic, CT passed away on July 6, 2022. She was born in Frenchville, ME, daughter of the late Patrick M. and Rose (Paradis) Vaillancourt. She was predeceased by her husband, Raynold Soucy in 2003. Her Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 1:00pm at St. Mary's Church, 1600 Main St....
Linda L. Trace "Sister Mary Bernadette"
Jul 4, 2022
Linda Trace "Sister Mary Bernadette" Obituary Linda L. Trace “Sister Mary Bernadette”, 75, of New London, CT passed away on July 4, 2022. She was adopted by the late Robert and Ann Trace in 1950 where she thrived and flourished. Linda inherited her dad’s quick wittedness and his ability to make people smile and laugh. She was a nun, friend...
Valerie Jean (Arnold) Bhat
Jul 4, 2022
Valerie Bhat Obituary Valerie Arnold Bhat, 64, of Windham, CT passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 4, 2022. Valerie loved spending time with family and friends and was so proud of her grandchildren. She was an avid music lover, Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty were a few of her favorites. Valerie loved her plants and her dog, Tank....
Sandra (Brady) Eisele
Jul 3, 2022
Sandra Eisele Obituary Sandra Eisele, 77, of Pomfret Center, CT passed away on July 3, 2022. She was born in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late William and Marion (Carr) Brady. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Helmut Eisele; sons David Eisele and his wife Melanie and Seth Eisele; sisters, Lisa Winn, Laura and Kay Brady;...
Clayton A. Church, Sr.
Jul 1, 2022
Clayton Church, Sr. Obituary Clayton Arnold Church, Sr. 89, of Windham, CT passed peacefully into everlasting rest surrounded by his loving family on July 1, 2022. Clayt was born in Vernon, CT on June 7, 1933 to Clinton and Doris (Snell) Church. He resided at St. Joseph Living Center for over a year. Clayton and his wife, Liz, lived in...
Barbara (Bell) Vajnar
Jul 1, 2022
Barbara Vajnar Obituary Barbara Vajnar, 66, of Lebanon, CT, passed away on July 1, 2022. She was born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Judith (Thompson) Bell and the late David N. Bell Sr. Barbara was an avid lover of antiques and early americana memorabilia. Her home was filled with unique items and pieces which were found at auctions or...
Carl J. (Jr.) Schwager
Jun 30, 2022
Carl Schwager Obituary Carl J. Schwager, Jr., 87, of Willimantic, CT passed away on June 30, 2022. He was born in Hartford, CT, son of the late Carl J. Schwager, Sr., and Marie (Melhorn) Schwager. Carl loved his family; he was a very family-oriented man. When the kids were young, he and his wife, Lillian, would take them camping. He...
Georgina M. Hendrick
Jun 29, 2022
Georgina Hendrick Obituary Georgina M. Hendrick, 89, of Storrs Mansfield, CT passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born in Cheshire, CT, daughter to the late Benjamin and Helen (Roberts) Metzler. Georgina was the retired Dean of Administration at Middlesex Community College and had held several positions throughout the state of Connecticut from Central Office to the University of...
Geraldine K. (Krapf) Jones
Jun 26, 2022
Geraldine Jones Obituary Geraldine Marie Krapf Jones died peacefully on June 26, 2022, six days before her 93rd birthday, at Douglas Manor Nursing Home in North Windham, CT. Gerry enjoyed summers on Lake Winnipesaukee with her family; several trips in the late 1970s to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands with her husband, George; other travel to Europe; trips across the U.S.;...
Renate C. (Richter) Savino
Jun 23, 2022
Renate Savino Obituary Early on June 23, 2022, Renate Crista (Richter) Savino, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She leaves behind her loving, devoted husband of 65 years, Donald M. Savino and her heart-broken children; Daniel Savino (& Laurie) of Hampton, Anthony Savino (& Melanie) of Andover, and Tina-Marie (Savino) Smith (& William) of Moodus. She also...
Kerttu K. (Karhu) Kersen
Jun 23, 2022
Kerttu Kersen Obituary Kerttu Kersen 95 of Coventry passed away on June 23, 2022. She was born March 23, 1927 in Manhattan, New York City the daughter of Jussi Karhu and Lahja Kovaluma. She moved to Coventry in 1952 with her late husband, John A Kersen Sr. Kert worked as a Medical Technologist for 37 years and retired from Windham...
Richard Anthony Brown
Jun 21, 2022
Richard Brown Obituary Richard A. Brown 80, formerly of Willimantic, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Marlborough Health Care Center. He was born on April 5, 1942, in Andover, CT to the late Bernard Brown and Katherine (Hunt) Garland. Richard spent his working years as a laborer in the construction and agricultural businesses. In his retirement he delivered papers...
Michael C. Mckusick
Jun 20, 2022
Michael McKusick Obituary Michael McKusick, 63, of Storrs, CT, passed away suddenly, but peacefully at home on June 20, 2022. He was the loving husband of Janice (Reault) McKusick for almost 40 years. Michael was a 1977 graduate of Coventry High School, and then entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps Reserves in 1984....
David G. Edens
Jun 20, 2022
David Edens Obituary David Gilland Edens passed away on June 20, 2022, at the age of 94. Born in Lumberton, NC, he led a charmed life. In high school he was known as a prankster and class clown and had a wonderful sense of humor. He served in the occupation army of Japan, where he managed the officer’s club for...
Matthew Todd O'Rourke
Jun 19, 2022
Matthew O'Rourke Obituary Matthew Todd O’Rourke, 53, of Willimantic, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born March 4, 1969 in Manchester, CT, the son of Martin and Marjorie (Bunce) O’Rourke. Matt’s love of movies led to his decision to work as an usher at Jillson Square Cinemas. He loved watching the newest movies as they...
Doris B. (Berke) Schlehofer
Jun 18, 2022
Doris Schlehofer Obituary Doris B. Schlehofer passed away peacefully, June 18, 2022, at the Cumberland Hospital hospice unit in Somerset, Kentucky. Doris was a long-time resident of Connecticut and raised her entire family in the Mansfield, Ashford area. She had resided with her daughter for the last 20 years. Doris was born April 24, 1930, in Bronx, New York to...
Karl A. Nieforth
Jun 18, 2022
Dr. Karl Nieforth Obituary Karl A. Nieforth, 85, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 18, 2022. He was the surviving son of the late Reginald Nieforth and Mabel Nieforth of Melrose MA. A dedicated pharmacist, educator, and leader, Karl received his Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in...
Mary Dean (Coates) Lindsay
Jun 17, 2022
Mary Dean Lindsay Obituary Mary Dean Lindsay, 96, of Storrs, CT passed away on June 17, 2022. She was born on September 8, 1925 in Dallas, Texas to the late Oren and Fern Coates. Mary Dean married Tamlin K. “TK” Lindsay when he was a Marine during World War II and she remained his devoted wife for over 60 years,...
Mark Svetz
Jun 17, 2022
Mark Svetz Obituary Mark Svetz passed away on June 17, 2022, just a few days past his 70th birthday. He was born in Torrington, CT the son of Henry J. and Joan Duffy Svetz. Mark grew up in Harwinton, CT where he lived until his son Gregory was a year old, and they moved to Willimantic. In Willimantic, Mark graduated...
Joan F. (Fredenburg) Cariglia
Jun 16, 2022
Joan Cariglia Obituary Joan “Joanie” Cariglia, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers Joan was born May 24, 1931, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of George and Helen (Toomey) Fredenburg. She attended Somerset High School (Class of 1949) and Fitchburg State Teachers College (Class of 1953). On April 19, 1954, she...
