Eugene "Gene" Jon Prorok
Jun 7, 2021
Eugene Prorok Obituary Eugene “Gene” J. Prorok, 65, of South Windham, CT was suddenly taken from us on June 7, 2021. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela on February 13, 1956 to the late Jon and Helen Prorok. Gene graduated salutatorian from Windham Technical High School in 1974. Along with his wife, he owned and operated Eagle Spirits Package Store...
Herbert James Rogers, Jr.
Jun 4, 2021
Herbert Rogers, Jr. Obituary Herbert James Rogers, Jr., 77, of North Windham, CT passed away June 4, 2021, after an extended illness. Known to everyone as “Jim,” he had a booming voice that echoed throughout the campgrounds he loved to visit with his devoted wife, Cindy. Born in Putnam, Connecticut, on September 24, 1943, to Herbert and Olive (Owen) Rogers,...
Mary Roberta (Duffany) Adams
May 31, 2021
Mary Adams Obituary Mary Roberta Adams, 89, of Lebanon, passed away on May 31, 2021. She was born in Center Ossipee, NH, the daughter of the late Leo and Elsie (Mansfield) Duffany. Mary worked as a switchboard operator at Windham Hospital and Brand Rex for many years. She loved to travel, especially Europe, camping in their motorhome, playing cards, boardgames...
Betty Catherine (Topich) Zemek
May 26, 2021
Betty Zemek Obituary Betty Catherine Zemek, 88, of Storrs, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021. She was born in Mansfield on September 29, 1932 to the late James and Barbara (Kuklik) Topich. Betty retired from working at The University of Connecticut in 1988. She loved flower gardening and making floral arrangements, country music, baking and cooking. She was also...
Sarah "Sally" Clarke Mochel
May 26, 2021
Sarah Mochel Obituary Sarah “Sally” Clarke Mochel, 65, passed away quietly on May 26, 2021 after battling autoimmune disease for a number of years. She was born in Wilson Borough, PA to Patricia L. Mochel and the late Gordon C. Mochel, and lived in Storrs and Mansfield Center, CT for many years. She leaves behind her mother, sisters Betsy Mochel,...
David Michaels
May 26, 2021
David Michaels Obituary David Michaels, 85, of Storrs, CT, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Gerda by his side on May 26, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1936 to the late Leon and Anna (Cheskes). David was raised by his parents on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, he went to Queens College at the age...
Susan Aldrich
May 24, 2021
Susan Aldrich Obituary Susan Aldrich, 70 of Canterbury passed away May 24, 2021, four days after her birthday of a massive stroke. Susan was the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn Aldrich. She is survived by her brother, Jan Aldrich. Susan grew up in Meriden, Connecticut and Beaver, Pennsylvania. She worked at Mason Labs in Massachusetts, was an Assistant...
Jo Anne (Gutekunst) Loughery
May 22, 2021
Jo Anne Loughery Obituary Jo Anne Loughery, 64, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, following a brief and valiant battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Jo was born in Ithica, New York to Richard and Anna Gutekunst. The daughter of a career naval officer, she lived in various places growing up, including three memorable years in Cairo, Egypt from 1960-63. After attending...
Ricardo Rivera
May 21, 2021
Ricardo Rivera Obituary Ricardo Rivera, 65, of Willimantic, CT passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2021. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to Bienvenido Padillo and Isabel (Barrios) Rivera. Rick was an outgoing person with strong moral values and spiritual beliefs. He was very athletic and had a tremendous love of football. In his younger days, he played semi-pro football,...
Richard E. Jefferson
May 20, 2021
Richard Jefferson Obituary Richard E. Jefferson, 67, of Columbia, CT passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2021. He was born in New Milford, CT on November 21, 1953 to Edward N. and Mary S. (Starkey) Jefferson. Richard’s greatest passion was spending time outdoors. He enjoyed being around nature and working in his yard. He loved good cooking and always had...
Robert L. Langworthy
May 19, 2021
Robert Langworthy Obituary Robert Lester Langworthy, 82, Retired United States Navy Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman, Vietnam Combat Veteran, husband, father and grandfather, died Wednesday evening, May 19th, 2021 at Windham Hospital. He leaves his loving wife of 13 years, Marie Langworthy, and his children, Jason and David Langworthy, David’s wife, Catherine and her family and is also survived by his...
Alice Joyce (Martin) Macha
May 14, 2021
Alice Macha Obituary Alice J. Macha, 92, of Windham, passed away on May 14, 2021 at Douglas Manor. She was born in Willimantic, CT on November 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Francois and Marie Louise (Fredette) Martin. Alice enjoyed working outside with her flowers, and absolutely loved watching John Wayne movies. The family would like to thank the...
Michael Francis Turner
May 14, 2021
Michael Turner Obituary Michael Francis Turner, 58, of Norwich, CT passed away at St Joseph’s Living Center in Windham, CT on Friday, May 14, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Norwich, CT to Robert A. and Dorothy Turner. Michael leaves behind his beloved son, Michael Morse, his sisters and brothers Robert and Ellen Turner, Deborah...
Sarah May (Sherman) Briggs
May 9, 2021
Sarah Briggs Obituary Sarah May Briggs, 94, of Storrs, CT passed away on May 9, 2021. She was born in Pine Plains, NY to Frank and Mary (Johnson) Sherman. Sarah is survived by her daughter Mary Briggs; grandchildren Katrina Heyer and her fiancé Michael Clute, Dennis Briggs and his wife Rachel, and Kenny Briggs and his wife Becky; great grandchildren...
Arnold "Arnie" Postemski
May 8, 2021
Arnold Postemski Obituary Arnold “Arnie” Edward Postemski, 62, of Lebanon, loving husband and father of two, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Arnie was born on September 23, 1958, in Putnam, CT to the late Victor F. Postemski Sr and Helen B. (Awizyc) Postemski. In March of 1978, he married Carolyn (Arson) Postemski. They raised twin sons, Victor...
James Robert Pestey
May 7, 2021
James Pestey Obituary James Robert Pestey of Franklin, CT passed unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2021 with his family by his side. James was born in Hamden, CT on November 15, 1940 and was the son of George and Ellen Pestey. James spent his life on the road selling trucks for companies such as Brockway and Mack. When he...
Louise M. (Williams) Fried
May 5, 2021
Louise Fried Obituary Louise Margaret Fried (Williams), 73, of Windham, CT, passed away May 5, 2021 after an extended illness. Louise was born in Milford, CT, graduated from Milford High School and Bridgeport School of Nursing. She was a dedicated, life-long registered nurse, spending her career in positions in Texas, Virginia, and most recently in Connecticut. Her fluency in Spanish...
Frederick A. St. Hilaire, Jr.
May 4, 2021
Frederick St. Hilaire, Jr. Obituary Frederick Alfred St. Hilaire, Jr., 86, of Windham, CT passed away on May 4, 2021. A life-long resident of Windham, he was born to Frederick and Alice (Mahau) St. Hilaire. He was a good father and grandfather as well as a very giving person. Frederick is survived by his daughters Jean-Marie and her husband David...
Julie (Chicoine) Hoddinott
May 1, 2021
Julie Hoddinott Obituary Julie Hoddinott, 66, of Columbia, CT passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021. She was born in Hartford, CT to Normand and Gracia (Pelletier) Chicoine. Julie graduated from Bulkeley High School in Hartford, CT. She received her nursing degree from St. Francis Nursing School. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the VA Hospital until she...
Alice K. (Kowalski) Gudeahn
May 1, 2021
Alice Gudeahn Obituary Alice K. Gudeahn, 86, of North Windham, wife of Joseph F. Gudeahn, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021. She was the daughter of John and Sophie (Huk) Kowalski. Alice was employed at various construction and engineering firms as well as the University of Connecticut. Her last place of employment was at Haley and Aldrich in Glastonbury,...
