Mark D. Roarabaugh
Aug 19, 2026
Mark Daniel Roarabaugh, Sr., of North Windham, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at 64 on August 19, 2026, after a courageous 10-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).
Born on July 13, 1962, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mark was the son of John Roarabaugh and Joan (Anspach) Drew. He graduated from Windham High School and spent most of his adult life in North...
Mary aka Sister Stephen Marie Kowalyshyn
Aug 17, 2026
Mary Kowalyshyn, also known as Sister Stephen Marie, Went to Eternal Life on Monday August 17, 2026. Mary was born on August 23, 1946, to the late Stephen J. Kowalyshyn, Sr., and the late Marie Yvonne Maheu Kowalyshyn.
Mary graduated from Windham High School and continued her education at Eastern State University, where she earned her master’s degree in teaching. In...
Sharon E. Loomis
Aug 15, 2026
Sharon E. Loomis, 89, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Willimantic on February 22, 1937, to the late Alfred and Frances (Schlehofer) Racicot.
Sharon was reunited with the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Loomis, Jr., who passed away on September 25, 2012. Sharon and Bob were married on...
Scott James St. Lawrence
Aug 15, 2026
It’s with heavy hearts that we must announce the untimely death of our beloved son, brother, nephew, and uncle Scott James St. Lawrence, age 46. Born July 19, 1980 in Willimantic to Arthur and Joyce (Warren) St. Lawrence, he spent his entire life in Chaplin, CT. He attended Chaplin Elementary School and graduated from Parish Hill High School in 1999....
Janet Mulkern Laukaitis
Aug 15, 2026
Janet Mulkern Laukaitis, who led a life of love, laughter, and adventure, passed away on August 15, 2026. She will always be remembered for her gentle spirit and kind heart. Born in Michigan on February 18, 1959, Janet was the wife of Mark Laukaitis, the mother of Jennifer Laukaitis, and a cherished daughter of John and Helen (Nell) Mulkern.
Janet enjoyed...
William T. Grogan
Aug 13, 2026
William “Bill" Thomas Grogan Sr., lovingly known to his family as “Poppy”, 94, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away on August 13, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by devotion—to his family, his faith, his country, his work, and the community around him.
Born June 24, 1932, in Hartford, Connecticut, William was the son of John J. “Poppy” Grogan and Margaret “Nanny”...
Ronald Pizzanello
Aug 9, 2026
Ronald Pizzanello, 71, of Eastford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Ron was born on October 13, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut, and spent much of his life in the Hartford area. He took great pride in his career, working 29 years as an IT Specialist at The Hartford Financial Services Group followed by 9 years with...
Carole Ann Larned
Aug 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Carole Ann Larned
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole Ann Larned, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 6, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on December 25, 1944, in Colver, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Henry and...
Eugene Roland Ducharme
Jul 29, 2026
Eugene R. Ducharme, 84, of Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born on August 14, 1941, in Willimantic, Gene was the beloved son of the late Rudolph and Lucienne (Rondeau) Ducharme. He graduated from Windham Technical High School in 1959 and began his career as a mechanic at Joe Bousa's Garage...
James Andrew Kearns
Jul 28, 2026
James Andrew Kearns, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 after fighting a long battle with multiple medical conditions. James was the son of Pamela and Russell Kearns. He is survived by his significant other Christine Rentz, mother Pamela Kearns, sister Cheryl Cote and Kim Ridzon.
James was born June 8, 1965 and lived most of his life in North Windham...
David Arthur Sonstroem
Jul 27, 2026
Through all the chapters of his life, David Arthur Sonstroem, of Storrs, was a steady, gentle force. His love for his people and places was quiet and deep, and he was loved deeply in return.
David was born in Bristol, CT, on April 11, 1936, to Arthur M. and Lillian Meyer Sonstroem. He was the eldest sibling to Jon, Norma (who...
Kathleen Crystal Celotti
Jul 25, 2026
Kathleen Celotti, 46, of Coventry, Connecticut, passed away on July 25, 2026.
Born on March 28, 1980, in Manchester, Connecticut, Kathleen lived a life filled with passion, compassion, and dedication to her family and her lifelong love of horses.
Kathleen attended the University of Connecticut, where she earned a degree in Allied Science with aspirations of becoming a veterinarian. She spent countless...
Arlene J. Michaud
Jul 24, 2026
Arlene J. Michaud, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24.
Arlene was born on June 21, 1947, in Fall River, MA to the late Arthur Michaud and Dorothy (Redfern) Michaud. Arlene graduated from Windham High School in 1965. Following graduation, she attended the Morse School of Business in Hartford, CT. She then had a long career at the University of...
Janet G. Farmer
Jul 23, 2026
Everyone loves summer. We all look forward to it. Long warm days and clear starry nights. Swimming and ice cream. Campfires and fireflies. We all look forward to it after a long cold winter.
But no one ever expects any summer to be their last. No one ever wakes up on Memorial Day and says to themselves, “Gee, this will be...
Theresa K. Fleming
Jul 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Theresa K. Fleming
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Theresa K. Fleming on July 22nd, 2026. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Nana, and faithful friend.
Theresa's greatest joy in life was her family. She was a loving wife whose unwavering support, kindness, and strength formed the foundation of her...
Nelson S. Field
Jul 21, 2026
Nelson Stanley Field passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Nelson was born December 24, 1938 to the late Stanley M. Field and Winnifred E. Field (Andrews) of Columbia. Nelson grew up in Columbia where he began school at the Moor’s Indian Charity school and graduated from Windham High School class of 1956.
Nelson was...
Julia Quinones-Rodriguez
Jul 19, 2026
Julia Quinones-Rodriguez, 92, of Mansfield, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Juan Quinones and Rosa Rodriguez.
Julia enjoyed working in the yard, cooking for her family and friends and was the oldest member of her congregation. She is survived by three children,...
Thomas Frank Anderson
Jul 19, 2026
Thomas Frank Anderson of Storrs, Connecticut, passed away on July 19, 2026, at the age of 79.
Tom was born on September 12, 1946, in Eagle Grove, Iowa, to Duane and Vesta Anderson.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1968, where he met the love of his life, Joan. They married in 1967 and...
William Albert Aho
Jul 19, 2026
William (Bill) Albert Aho, Emeritus Professor of Poultry Science at the University of Connecticut, died on July 19, 2026, in Storrs, Connecticut. He was born on January 29, 1918, in Ironwood, Michigan, to his late parents, Emil Aho and Bertha (Salmi) Aho, and lived a remarkably long life of 108 years.
Bill was born into a Finnish immigrant community of iron...
Alexander Charles Coriaty
Jul 17, 2026
Alexander “Alex” Charles Coriaty passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Alex was born to the late Diane and Charles Coriaty. Alex is survived by his sons Dylan Coriaty of Lakeland, FL, Keegan and Cameron Coriaty of East Lyme, CT, his sister, Diane Coriaty-Rayhall, nephew Anthony Rayhall and...
