Linda M. (Skewes) Elliott
Nov 19, 2017
Linda Elliott (Skewes) 65, of Columbia, CT died peacefully surrounded by her friends and family on November 19, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on October 21, 1952 in Windham CT. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, quirkiness and Irish temper. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, quilting, sewing, gardening,...
Marian E. (Wolf) Rettenmeyer
Nov 19, 2017
Marian E. Rettenmeyer, 87, of Willimantic, CT died Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of David and Marian Wolf. Marian completed her undergraduate studies at Ohio Wesleyan University and obtained her Master?s Degree in Biology from University of Michigan. While at University of Michigan she met her soul mate, Carl W. Rettenmeyer. They wed...
Fred M. Wrzesien
Nov 18, 2017
Fred M. Wrzesien, 92, of Scotland, husband of the late Marion (Schmeelk) Wrzesien, died Saturday November 18, 2017 at Davis Place, in Danielson. He was the son of the late Jacob and Antonina (Morytko) Wrzesien. Fred is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Wrzesien of Oakdale, Pamela Carignan of North Windham and Pauline Wrzesien of Scotland; two sisters, Anne Williams, of...
Emily May (Sousa) Kasacek
Nov 18, 2017
Emily May Kasacek, 78, of Willington, wife of the late Louis Kasacek passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday November 18, 2017. Emily was the daughter of the late Francis and Emily (Marceau) Sousa.?Emily is survived by a daughter Caroline Parent and her husband Norman of Willington, son Wayne Kasacek and his wife Bernadette of Andover; granddaughters, Kristina, Jennifer and...
Phyllis Sara Dowd
Nov 14, 2017
Phyllis Sara Dowd, 81, of Bokeelia, FL and Willimantic, CT passed away November 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Dowd and the daughter of the late Max and Margaret Brock. Phyllis was born May 22, 1936 and grew up in New York City. She was a very...
Charles I. Randall
Nov 12, 2017
Charles I. Randall, 99, of Columbia, CT, died peacefully at home on November 12, 2017. He was born on November 5, 1918, in Providence, RI, the son of the late Charles H. and Gertrude (Orchard) Randall. Charles graduated from LaSalle high school, Providence, RI, where he excelled in track and cross country, winning a State Championship in the mile run...
John Alan Blair
Nov 4, 2017
John Alan Blair, 70, of Chaplin, CT passed peacefully at his home after a long illness on November 4, 2017. John was born in Cranston, RI, July 14,1947, the son of the late Leo and Frances (Smith) Blair. He attended Windham High School and Lyman High School. John proudly served his country in the US Army from 1967 to1971. During...
Betty Ann (Hardgrove) Gardner
Nov 3, 2017
Betty Ann (Hardgrove) Gardner, 87, formally of Willimantic, died peacefully Friday, November 3, 2017 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehab in Mansfield. She was born on April 14, 1930, the daughter of the late Douglas and Ann E. (Rohm) Hardgrove. Betty was a member of the Elk?s Lodge 1311 and the Democratic Town Council in Willimantic. She was employed...
Maurice M. Mcclure
Nov 1, 2017
Maurice M. McClure, 87, of Willimantic, died peacefully Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in West Haven. Born at Windham Hospital to the late George and Yvonne McClure, he lived his entire life in the Willimantic area. Many knew him as Maurice, and also Mark and Moe. You could often find him playing cards at the Legion,...
Mary (Valaski) Laterra
Oct 31, 2017
Mary R. (Valaski) Laterra, 97, formally of Franklin, died peacefully Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Bayview Health Care Center in Waterford. Born in Stamford, CT, Mary grew up in Occum, CT. She married the late John L. Laterra in 1948 and moved to Franklin, CT where she resided for over 50 years. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Peter and...
Helen W. (Wilhelm) Pultz
Oct 30, 2017
Helen W. Pultz, 96, of Lebanon, wife of the late Merton ?Bud? Pultz, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at Saint Joseph?s Living Center. A lifelong Lebanon resident Helen was born on April 16, 1921, the daughter of the late Gottlieb and Christina (Ausberger) Wilhelm. She was employed by the American Thread Company for many years and enjoyed farming and traveling...
Laurie Mckelvey
Oct 29, 2017
Laurie Ann Mckelvey, 48, of Willimantic, CT passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born to the late James Mckelvey and Karen Schroeder on October 15, 1969. She was a rambunctious, ebullient, honest woman who had a passion for writing and animals. Laurie is survived by her daughter, Ashley Easton of Willimantic and her grandson, Jamie Ross. She...
Wallace Burdette Stearns
Oct 27, 2017
Wallace (Wally) Burdette Stearns, 31, of Mansfield Center, CT passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, October 27, 2017. Wallace was born January 10, 1986 to Kathleen and Arthur Stearns. He leaves behind his fianc?, Caitlin Dorrington, and their three-week-old son, Jameis Arthur Stearns. From the very beginning Wallace had an independent and outgoing personality. As a small boy he...
Ilpyong John Kim
Oct 23, 2017
Ilpyong J. Kim, of Storrs, CT died peacefully at home on Monday, October 23, 2017 after a long struggle with Lewy Body Disease, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Kim was born in a rural village in South Korea. A virulent illness took both parents from Dr. Kim and his two sisters when they were young. His uncle, on a...
Walter Joseph Piontek
Oct 22, 2017
Walter Joseph Piontek 95 of Mansfield Center passed away Sunday October 22, 2017. He was born in Mansfield Center, CT to the late Joseph and Bridget Piontek. Walter enjoyed the outdoors, puttering around in his yard, mowing or working in his vegetable garden. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Frances Pokorny, Sally Ritchie, Linda Parker, Stanley Syztek, John...
Thomas J. Roberts
Oct 21, 2017
Dr. Thomas J. Roberts, 92 of Tolland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday October 21, 2017. He was born in St. Paul, MN to the late John Arthur and Theresa Solheid Roberts. He maintained integrity and transparency throughout his entire life. He had a terrific sense of humor, and?was a great soul. For those who truly loved him, only the physicality of...
Stephen T. Matwyko Sr.
Oct 21, 2017
Stephen T. Matwyko Sr., 70, of North Windham, husband of Shirley (Dearborn) Matwyko, died Saturday October 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 21, 1947, the son of the late Steven and Yvonne (Desrosiers) Matwyko. Stephen worked in construction for many years. He served in the United States Army Corps., and was an active member...
Stefan Russ
Oct 20, 2017
Stefan B. Russ, 42, of Danielson, CT passed away at home on Friday October 20, 2017. He was born on October 25, 1974 to Stanley B. Russ and Sandra F. Walsh. He is the father of Nicholas P. Russ and Timothy B. Russ, whom he enjoyed goofing off with and loved very much. Stefan loved music, writing poetry, and creating...
Ruth M. (Nolan) Dobush
Oct 20, 2017
Ruth M. (Nolan) Dobush, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away from natural causes on Friday, October 20, 2017 at her home in Columbia, CT. Born January 29, 1924, in Willimantic, CT, the daughter of the late Richard Edward and Catherine (Meickle) Nolan. Ruth grew up in Willimantic and married Walter whose career had them living in New York,...
