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Gerda Walz-Michaels

Gerda Walz-Michaels

Jan 23, 2023

Gerda Walz-Michaels Obituary Gerda Walz-Michaels, born Gerda Sell on May 23, 1942, in Kiel, Germany, passed away peacefully at home in Storrs, Connecticut on January 23, 2023 at the age of 80. She had recently been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and had started chemotherapy treatments for it. Gerda loved beauty - flowers, art, classical music, nature, the ocean, a peaceful...

Donna A. (Mason) Kristoff

Donna A. (Mason) Kristoff

Jan 19, 2023

Donna Kristoff Obituary Donna A. Kristoff, 72, of Willington, CT passed away on January 19, 2023.  She was born in Windham, CT, the daughter of the late Ernest F. and Lillian A. (Dunnack) Mason. Donna graduated with an Associate Degree from Manchester Community College with a concentration in Business and Bookkeeping.  She was an avid reader who also enjoyed traveling...

Lori Ann Kissman

Lori Ann Kissman

Jan 18, 2023

Lori Kissman Obituary Lori Ann Kissman, 62, of Willimantic, CT passed away on January 19, 2023 at Hartford Hospital under hospice care after a brief period of failing health. She was born on January 3, 1961 in Manchester, CT, the daughter of Henry S. and Pauline B. Kissman. She attended school in Lebanon, CT and went on to work at...

Donald W. Bocash

Donald W. Bocash

Jan 10, 2023

Donald Bocash Obituary Donald W. Bocash, 94, husband of the late Edmerine (Berube) Bocash, of Columbia, CT passed away on January 10, 2023. He was born in Richford, VT, the son of the late Donald K. and Mary E. Bocash. Donald was a resident of Columbia since 1955 and a member of St. Columba’s Church. He was employed for over...

Charlotte Theresa (Elias) Mcdaniel

Charlotte Theresa (Elias) Mcdaniel

Jan 10, 2023

Charlotte McDaniel Obituary Charlotte Theresa McDaniel, 83, of Willimantic, CT passed away on January 10, 2023. She was born in Moosup, CT, the daughter of the late Charles and Julia Elias. Charlotte was a very patient, caring and giving person. Anyone that entered her home left well-fed. She was a great housewife and mother. Charlotte loved spending time with her...

Marvin Lewis Mitchell, Jr.

Marvin Lewis Mitchell, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Marvin Mitchell, Jr. Obituary Marvin Lewis Mitchell, 84, of Willimantic, CT husband of the late Ruby Lee Mitchell was called home on Monday, January 9, 2023 at UCONN John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, CT., surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 5, 1938 in Hollandale, MS. The son of the late Marvin and Darris (Welch) Mitchell, Sr. Marvin...

Theresa Mary (Coyle) Larsen

Theresa Mary (Coyle) Larsen

Jan 9, 2023

Theresa Larsen Obituary Theresa Mary Coyle Larsen, 79, of Mansfield, CT passed away on January 9, 2023. She was born in Norwich, CT at Backus Hospital, the daughter of Raymond Francis Coyle and Beatrice Margaret (Marchand) Coyle. She grew up on Canterbury Turnpike with her four siblings and had countless fond memories. These were personally documented in her “personal archives”....

Roland E. Reynolds

Roland E. Reynolds

Jan 8, 2023

Roland Reynolds Obituary Roland E. Reynolds, 92, lifelong resident of Coventry, CT passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023 in his home on land that he lived his life on & farmed. Roland operated a dairy farm of his own and partnered with his family farming land that has been in the family for six generations. Much of this land...

Fermin Lopez

Fermin Lopez

Jan 8, 2023

Fermin Lopez Obituary Fermin Lopez, 83, of Willimantic, CT passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Jesus Lopez and Teresa Ramos. His hobbies included fishing, playing pool, dominoes, and gardening vegetables. He is survived by his children Yolanda Lopez and her fiancé John Suri, Luz Nereida Silva and...

Robert D. Bellerose

Robert D. Bellerose

Jan 8, 2023

Robert Bellerose Obituary Robert D. Bellerose, 83, of Chaplin, CT passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1939 in Willimantic, CT, the son of the late Roland J. and Marjorie (VonDeck) Bellerose. Robert was a life-long resident of Chaplin. He graduated from Windham High School, Class of 1957. After high school, Robert worked at Brand...

David F. Bass

David F. Bass

Jan 7, 2023

David Bass Obituary David Franklin Bass, 87, died on January 7, 2023 at his home in Scotland, Connecticut following a long, courageous battle against myelodysplastic syndrome.  A life-long resident of Scotland, David was the seventh child of Eben and Helen Bass.  He was raised on the family farm, leaving only for a short stint of service as an MP in...

Gladyce C. (Christensen) Pescetello

Gladyce C. (Christensen) Pescetello

Jan 6, 2023

Gladyce Pescetello Obituary Gladyce Caroline Pescetello, 91, of Willimantic, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2023. She was born on November 23, 1931 to Charles and Esther Christensen in Manchester, CT. Gladyce married her late husband, Angelo on August 26, 1950 and they quickly embarked on a journey filled with travel, fun, family, and friends.  She thoroughly...

Susan Mary Sweet Maclachlan

Susan Mary Sweet Maclachlan

Jan 5, 2023

Susan Sweet MacLachlan Obituary SUSAN MARY (SWEET) MACLACHLAN, 87, of Scotland, CT, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 5th, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Norwich, CT on January 17th, 1935 to the late Ralph Gorton SWEET, Sr and the late Anthea Marie (VALLEAU) SWEET. Susan was raised in the towns of Windham and...

Kenneth Benjamin Hinkel

Kenneth Benjamin Hinkel

Jan 4, 2023

Kenneth Hinkel Obituary Kenneth Hinkel, 79 of Mansfield, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4,2023 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1943 in Willimantic, CT to the late George Hinkel and Lucy (Luciani)Ryan.  Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, JoAnn Battaglia.  He also leaves three children and their spouses: Anthony D. Hinkel...

June M. (Garrison) Nadile

June M. (Garrison) Nadile

Jan 3, 2023

June Nadile Obituary June Garrison Nadile, 89, of Chaplin, died peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2023.  She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Nadile, brother, Lee Garrison, her sister, Beth Garrison Cahill, and many other relatives. June was a graduate of Windham High School and retired from the Willimantic Chronicle, were she worked in the Circulation Department.  She...

Maurice C. Thompson

Maurice C. Thompson

Dec 31, 2022

Maurice Thompson Obituary Maurice C. Thompson, 96, of Mansfield Storrs, CT passed away on December 31, 2022. He was born in Mansfield, CT, the son of the late Royal and Lillian (Popple) Thompson. He was predeceased by his wife, Madelyn (Rood) Thompson. Maurice and Madelyn were married for 67 years. Maurice was a veteran of the Army 82nd Airborne and...

Andrew John Carey, Iii

Andrew John Carey, Iii

Dec 31, 2022

Andrew Carey, III Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew John Carey, III announces his passing on December 31, 2022.  Andy was born in Willimantic, CT to Andrew and Alice (McGuire) Carey, on March 30, 1943.  Andy was predeceased by his parents and wife DelAnne. Andrew was a graduate of Windham High School, employed by the...

Sonya (Darling) Fagan

Sonya (Darling) Fagan

Dec 30, 2022

Sonya Fagan Obituary Sonya Lee (Darling) Fagan, 84, of Manchester, Connecticut passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born in Bangor, Maine on October 29, 1938 to her parents, Ralph and Doris Darling.  Sonya attended schools in Bangor, Maine and Willimantic, Connecticut. She met her husband, the late David Fagan, Sr, when they were teenagers. They married in...

Rita (Fiasconaro) Carbone

Rita (Fiasconaro) Carbone

Dec 28, 2022

Rita Carbone Obituary Rita F. Carbone, 85, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away on December 28, 2022. She was born in Castelbuono, Sicily, Italy to the late Pietro and Conchetta (Ortolano) Fiasconaro. Rita enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters Iva Littlefield and her husband John and Giulietta Bauer and her...

Amanda Marie Bell

Amanda Marie Bell

Dec 27, 2022

Amanda Bell Obituary Amanda Marie Bell, 45, of Dayville, CT passed away on December 27, 2022. She was born in Willimantic, CT. Amanda will best be remembered for her bubbly personality, her beautiful smile and her kindness to others. She loved music, dancing, and singing loudly in the car. She enjoyed the beach, swimming, cooking, and crafting. Amanda was a...

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