John L. Horvath III
Apr 16, 2026
John L. Horvath III was born to Hazel Macomber Horvath and John L. Horvath Jr. on May 2, 1937. He grew up in Willimantic CT surrounded by many aunts and uncles, all of whom were first generation immigrants from what is now known as the Czech Republic and Hungary. Their Catholic faith and close family ties made a deep impact...
William Clifford Howlett
Apr 15, 2026
William Clifford Howlett passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1953, the son of the late Clifford and Therese (Marrotte) Howlett.
Bill graduated with a BA in history from UConn and retired from UConn as an IT specialist. Bill was a devoted family man. He especially loved the holiday get togethers. Bill was known to everyone...
Catherine E. Hamill
Apr 14, 2026
Catherine E. Hamill entered into eternal life on April 14, 2026. She was born in Norwich, CT, the daughter of the late Clifford and Mary E. (Mero) Hamill. Catherine was a lifelong resident of Windham, CT. Catherine loved all types of music, volunteering at the Immaculate Retreat House, reading her bible, and always cheering on her beloved Yankees.
She leaves her...
Susan Fontenelle Cutlip
Apr 13, 2026
Susan Cutlip, a beloved renaissance woman whose talents and passions touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family both far and near. She had a joie de vivre and was deeply generous with her time, love, and laughter Susan was a gifted violinist, a skilled weaver, an awesome cook, and...
Doris Marin Garcia
Apr 11, 2026
Dios les bendiga a todos.
Hoy dedicamos este espacio a una mujer admirable, Doris Marín García. Nació en Patillas, Puerto Rico el 2 de noviembre de 1953. Sus hijos Janet, Miguel y Cindy y sus 7 nietos y 7 bisnietos fueron sus orgullos y alegrías, al igual que sus hermanos y sobrinos y no olvidándonos de sus dos perritas que fueron...
Shirley J. Smith
Apr 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley J. Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world peacefully due to natural causes on April 10, 2026. Born on August 5, 1928, in Avoca, Pennsylvania, Shirley lived a life full of love, devotion, and joy, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to...
Cheryl Ann DeCandia
Apr 7, 2026
Cheryl A. DeCandia (Cookie) 79, of Ellington passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in her home surrounded by loved ones after a sudden battle with cancer. Cheryl was born at Windham Hospital and grew up in Andover before moving to Coventry. She had a long career with the State of Connecticut, where she made many friends, before retiring. Cheryl...
Rosa Rice
Apr 6, 2026
Rosika "Rosa" Rice passed away on April 6, 2026. She was a longtime resident of Windham, Connecticut, before moving to her daughter's home in Coventry. Rosa was born on her family's vineyard in the former Yugoslavia, alongside her sister, Anna. During World War II, she and her family were taken by German soldiers and transported by train to Germany, where...
Monica A. Elsemore
Apr 4, 2026
Monica Aline Elsemore (Greenwood) 86, of Tolland, CT passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on June 18, 1939, in Vermont to Gerald and Aline Greenwood. Monica was the oldest of five children. Her family moved to Connecticut from Vermont where she met and married Rodney Elsemore. Monica worked for...
Felix Antonio Lopez Velez
Apr 4, 2026
Felix Antonio Lopez Velez, Age 58, Beloved Father, Brother, Son, and Friend of Taftville Connecticut passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Cancer. Felix was born on March 19th, 1968. To Felix Lopez and the late Zorida Velez in the town of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Felix is a graduate of Jefferson High School, and...
Roland Fradette
Apr 1, 2026
Roland Fradette, 83, of Hampton, CT, husband of the late Louisette (Laflamme) Fradette, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Quebec, Canada, the son of the late Fernand and Annette (Roy) Fradette. Roland worked for many years a sheet rocker.
He is survived by three sons, Gary Fradette of Hampton, CT...
Philip A. Lowrey
Mar 31, 2026
Philip Lowrey, 71, of Mansfield Center, CT, passed away on March 31, 2026.
Born on November 6, 1954, in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Albert and Theresa (Rousseau) Lowrey. Phil was a dedicated employee of the Prysmian Group in Willimantic for over 50 years. He began his career there as part of a work-study program while attending...
Jeffrey L. Diaz
Mar 31, 2026
Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away on March 31, 2026, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT with his mother & sister, Lisa by his side. Jeff fought a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia.
He spent his younger years in Danielson, CT before moving to the Mansfield area where he attended Mansfield Middle School and E.O. Smith High School....
Frederick Chowanec
Mar 29, 2026
Fredrick Chowanec passed away at the age of 91 on March 29, 2026, at his home in Columbia, CT. He was the loving husband of Rosemary (St. Hilaire) Chowanec.
Fred was born on March 19, 1935, in Hartford, CT to the late Harry Chowanec and Alice (Evans) Chowanec. He was also predeceased by a sister Marjorie (Chowanec) Smith and brother-in-law Jim...
Raymond Ralph Bigelow
Mar 19, 2026
Raymond Ralph Bigelow, 94, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at his winter home in St. Augustine, Florida. Ray was born on October 28, 1931, in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Albert and Edna (LaFlamme) Bigelow.
He is survived by his loving children, Joanne Bigelow and Jackie Francoeur; his cherished grandchildren, Robert “Bobby” Lucey, Erin...
Rickey T. Serwanski
Mar 19, 2026
Rickey T Serwanski passed away on March 19, 2026 at Evergreen Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. He was the loving husband of Caryl Chowanec Serwanski for 29 years.
Rick was born August 2, 1952, in Willimantic, Connecticut to his father, Theodore Serwanski, and his mother, Jean Goudreau. He attended UConn and was also a supervisor of security...
Mildred Louise Farr
Mar 18, 2026
Mildred Louise Farr, “Midge” or “Midgie” as she was also known, 76, of Ashford, CT passed away suddenly on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Midge was born May 16,1949 in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late James W. Farr Sr. and Sophie L. (Bloniasz) Farr.
Her early years were spent primarily in the Hartford/East Hartford area. During her formative...
Mary Wehrle
Mar 16, 2026
Mary Wehrle, born Mary Louise Nelson, died on March 16, 2026 in Brooklyn, Connecticut, aged 95. She was born August 15, 1930, in Queens, New York, the only child to James F. Nelson and Louise (O’Malley) Nelson. Mary’s father was Eastern Zone manager for the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors. Growing up, she moved from Queens to Buffalo, NY,...
David James Mitchell
Mar 16, 2026
David Mitchell, of Coventry, formerly of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2026 after suffering a heart attack. He was born in Windham, on June 2, 1964, the son of the late Leo Mitchell and Audrey Tyler. He grew up in Mansfield, graduating from E. O. Smith High School in 1982. David worked as a truck driver for Willimantic...
Joan C. Nieforth
Mar 15, 2026
Joan Carolyn Nieforth of Mansfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15th, 2026 at the age of 89.
She was born on September 8th, 1936, in Windham, Connecticut.
She was predeceased by her husband Karl Nieforth, her parents James Whitney and Adeline Gaudette, and her brothers Douglas and Robert Whitney.
Joan is survived by her two loving daughters Maryellen Eldredge of Storrs,...
