Mark Prentice Browning
May 11, 2026
Mark Prentice Browning passed away on Monday May 11, 2026 at Saint Joesph Living Center in Windham, CT at the age of 64. He died of internal organ failure after several years of deteriorating health.
He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur Prentice (2013) and Gabriel Rita Browning (2015).
He is survived by his brother Jason David (wife Kathy), his sister Cindy...
Jose H. Colon
May 9, 2026
Jose Hector Colon, 89, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 7, 1936, in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, Jose moved to Willimantic at the age of 18, where he built a life rooted in hard work, friendship, and family. He spent almost 30 years working as a janitor at...
Barbara H. Drum
May 8, 2026
Barbara (Hinckley) Drum, 78, beloved wife of Ronald Drum of Lebanon, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. She was born in Willimantic to the late Arthur Kenneth Hinckley and Alberta Wheaton Hinckley.
Barbara graduated from Lyman Memorial High School in 1966. She spent many years working alongside her husband, proudly running several laundromats and businesses throughout the Willimantic and...
Dick Willard Joseph Bluto
May 7, 2026
Dick Willard Joseph Bluto, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7th. He lived in Monson, Massachusetts for many years, where he owned a farm, until moving to Coventry, Connecticut in 1987, where he remained. He was predeceased by his father, Austin Joseph Bluto, in 2003; his mother, Clara Bluto, in 2005; his brother, Darwin Bluto, who tragically passed away...
Joan Helen Beck
May 3, 2026
Joan Helen Beck, 89, of South Windsor, CT, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness.
Married for 55 years to her high school sweetheart and beloved husband, John “Jerry”, Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother for whom family was the cornerstone of her life. Born on 04/27/1937 to Agnes and John...
Camille B. Turcotte
May 3, 2026
Camille “Bert” Turcotte, 97 of Storrs passed away on May 3,2026, peacefully at home. Loving husband of Mary, predeceased on March 13, 2014. Loving father to Linda Maidelis (Tali), of Waterford, CT. Laurie Wasiele (Larry) of Storrs, CT. Grandchildren Meghan Maidelis (Kristen) of Foster, RI. Mara Harris (Morgan) of East Lyme, CT/UK. Tony Wasiele, Storrs, CT. Shelby McGillicuddy (Brandon) Storrs,...
Douglas M. Franklin
May 3, 2026
Douglas Mark Franklin, of Columbia, CT passed away peacefully at his home on May 3rd, 2026. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on March 9th, 1965, the son of the late William J. Franklin and Ellen Swartz Franklin. Doug was a 1995 graduate of the UConn School of Engineering and went on to have a successful career as a...
Edith D. Vertefeuille
Apr 28, 2026
Edith “Edie” (Taylor) Vertefeuille, 92, of Willimantic, beloved wife of the late Leonard Vertefeuille Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
She was born in Coventry, CT, the daughter of the late Lester and Doris (Wood) Taylor. She was the loving sister of Audrey Belanger and Beverly Taylor, and was predeceased by her brother, Lester Taylor.
Edie cherished time spent...
John William Krukoff Jr.
Apr 21, 2026
John W. Krukoff Jr., 83, of Ashford, CT, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. He was born on November 6, 1942, to the late John Krukoff and Margaret Fugedi Krukoff. John was predeceased by his sister, Shirley Kaba, and his loving wife of over 50 years, Beverly L. Maulucci Krukoff.
John worked as a truck driver for many years and...
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...
