Janet R. (Ross) Grief
Jul 27, 2018
Janet R. (Ross) Grief, of Willimantic, passed away on Friday, July 27.?She was the daughter of Milton I. and Nellie (Hotkowski) Ross. Janet's ambitions led her to travel many varied career paths over her life. She earned her Associate's Degrees in Psychology and Business Management. She also attended the Meridian Police Academy and became a detective. Her Coast Guard training...
Joan Marie Gorlach
Jul 23, 2018
Joan Marie Gorlach, 65, of North Windham, passed away unexpectedly at Hartford Hospital on July 23, 2018. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Theodore and Sophie (Lesniak) Gorlach. Joan earned her BA from Eastern Connecticut State University and ended her career at JC Penney. She was passionate about animals and rescues and leaves behind four beloved...
Rosalina Caro
Jul 23, 2018
Rosalina Caro, 61 of Willimantic, passed away on July 23, 2018. She was born on May 6, 1957 in Puerto Rico to parents Antonio Caro and Santa Rosado. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for most of her life. Rosalina leaves behind her loving sons Theodore and Eugene Valentin, as well as several other family members and friends. Calling...
Elizabeth A. (Kelley) Pavliscsak
Jul 23, 2018
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth Pavliscsak (Kelley), age 73, who passed away at her home in Ashford on July 23, 2018. Elizabeth, better known as Betty, was born in West Haven, CT on August 9th, 1944. Her parents Charles and Grace Kelley moved to Bridgeport, CT where they raised fifteen children. After graduating High...
Robert Donald Marquis
Jul 20, 2018
Robert Donald Marquis was reunited with his beloved wife, Violet, on July 20, 2018. They both died of gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma, exactly nine months apart.Bob was born on September 2, 1934 in Putnam to Arthur and Irene (Chandler) Marquis, the seventh of eleven children. Bob grew up in Canterbury. He left school when he turned 16 and went to work so...
Evelyn P. Matsas
Jul 19, 2018
Evelyn P. Matsas, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend died peacefully at home on July 19, 2018 surrounded by her family that she so loved. She resided in Storrs, CT and previously resided in Windham, CT for over 40 years. Evelyn was born on June 3, 1930 in Naugatuck CT, daughter of the late Peter and Georgia...
Constance Rae Upton Greene
Jul 19, 2018
Constance Rae Upton Greene of Mansfield passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19, 2018. Born May 1, 1933 in Hartford Connecticut, Constance was the daughter of Ray G. Upton and Helen M. (Colla) Upton who predeceased her. Connie is survived by her three daughters ? Vicki Lynn Piasecki and her husband Philip John Piasecki of Mansfield Connecticut, Jodi Rae Greene and...
Susan Virginia (Bronwell) Carter
Jul 17, 2018
Susan V. (Bronwell) Carter, 67, of Storrs, Connecticut passed away on Tuesday, July 17th, 2018. She was born October 29th, 1950 in Chicago; Cook County, town of Wilmette, the adoptive daughter of Arthur Brownell and Virginia Brownell (White) of Storrs. She is survived by her loving partner, since 1988 Michael Colburn and is survived by a brother Jim Bronwell and...
Edward Tabor
Jul 14, 2018
Edward Tabor, 94, of Windham, husband of Virginia (Mitro) Tabor, died Saturday July 14, 2018 at his home. There are no calling hours. Burial will be held at a later date. For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfunealhome.com .
David "King Cod" Cox
Jul 14, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of David Wayne Cox "King Cod" of Willimantic, 63, who died on Saturday July 14, 2018. He was born on February 21, 1955 in Willimantic, to the late William Franklin Cox and Eleanor Louise (Potter) Cox. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Holly Amon-Cox and...
Richard Vertefeuille
Jul 14, 2018
Richard E. Vertefeuille, 83, of Windham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 14, 2018 after a brief illness. He now joins his wife of 58 years, Linda (Juan) who predeceased him on December 19, 2017. He is also predeceased by his parents, Julian and Viola and his sister, Janet. Richard leaves his daughter, Julie Stygar and her husband Kirk, his...
Richard "Bagger" Paul Scepanski
Jul 13, 2018
Richard ?Bagger? Paul Scepanski, 72, of Lebanon, husband of Sheila (Carney) Scepanski, died Friday July 13, 2018 at his home. Bagger graduated from NFA in 1964 where he was a successful member of the cross country team. He enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam War serving in Iceland. Bagger returned to Norwich working for Scepanski Roofing. He married...
Raymond Gergler
Jul 11, 2018
Raymond Earl Gergler, 88, of Mansfield, CT passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born June 28, 1930 to Edward Juan Gergler and Thelma Louise Gergler. Raised in Mansfield Depot, Ray graduated from Windham High School in 1948. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Army serving most of his tour in Germany where he met and married...
Andrea Gale (Levinson) Rosenstein
Jul 11, 2018
Andrea Gale Rosenstein, age 73, resident of Columbia, CT since 1972, passed away on July 11, 2018, in the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Storrs, after a long struggle with Alzheimer?s disease. Born in Philadelphia, Andrea was the oldest of three children to Rabbi Nathan and Miriam Levinson, formerly of Middletown and Tamarac, Florida. She was the valedictorian...
Jeralyn "Luca" Boccuzzi
Jul 10, 2018
Jeralyn "Luca" Boccuzzi raised in Storrs, CT and recently of Rockville, CT passed away on July 10, 2018, and is at peace. She was born in Hartford, CT on August 29, 1986. Jeralyn graduated from E.O.?Smith?High School in 2004 and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in History from Stonehill College in 2008. While pursuing a career in Library Sciences...
Otila Luond
Jul 7, 2018
Otila Villarreal Luond, 103, of Willimantic, passed away at St. Joseph Living Center on Saturday, July 7, 2018. She is now at peace with her beloved husband. She was a communicant at St. Mary?s Church in Coventry. Born September 19,1914 in Rio Grande City, Texas, Otila was one of nine children of Fortunato and Adela Villarreal. She married Francis Earl...
Bridget Ann Perry
Jul 6, 2018
Bridget Ann Perry, 70 of Scotland, CT, dearly loved mother and adored grandmother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 7, 2018. She fought a courageous long battle with cancer. Bridget was born in Corglass, County Longford Ireland on September 5, 1947 where she lived with her family. She had a great sense of adventure...
Jolene Marie Van Allen
Jul 6, 2018
Jolene Marie Van Allen, age 33, passed away unexpectedly?on July 7, 2018. She is survived by her foster mother, Laura?Wilkerson?and her daughter, Lillian Legace. Jolene was a lifetime resident of Connecticut and most recently lived in New London. She was employed?at Wendy?s in Groton. Jolene is 1 of 6 children of the Wilkerson household which includes; Michael Olmsted, Alan Olmstead,...
Denise Randy (Cupe) Cruz
Jul 6, 2018
Denise Randy Cruz, 66 of Willimantic, CT went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. She was born September 11, 1951 in Hartford, CT to the late Mary Alice and Willie A. Cupe. Denise was a very strong, hardworking person who retired from Pratt and Whitney after 35 years and...
