Obituaries

Alan C. Breen

Alan C. Breen

Apr 9, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sergeant Alan C. Breen, U.S. Army (Ret.), who passed away at the age of 54 due to heart failure on Thursday, April 9, 2026. His loss is a devastating tragedy to all who knew and loved him.

Alan “Brian” was born on June 18, 1971 in Concord,...

Charles A. Pensarosa

Charles A. Pensarosa

Apr 7, 2026

Charles A. Pensarosa, 73, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his girls on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Santor) Pensarosa for 36 years.

Charlie was born on November 3, 1952, in Hartford, CT to the late Charles J. and Helena (King) Pensarosa. He graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1970, and went on...

Michael J. Sterling

Michael J. Sterling

Apr 6, 2026

Michael James Sterling, 62, of Southington, peacefully finished his journey on this earth, Monday, April 6, 2026, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, surrounded by his wife and family. There was both sorrow and peace in the room. 

A steadfast husband who walked alongside his faithful wife, Iris Sterling, through seasons of life. Michael was born, Tuesday, June 4, 1963, in...

Shirley St. Amant

Shirley St. Amant

Apr 4, 2026

Shirley (Chasse) St. Amant, passed away on April 4, 2026 in Plainville. On the day before her 83rd birthday.

Shirley was born in Waterville, ME to the late Gilbert and Ida (Hebert) Chasse. She worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant at several healthcare companies and worked for many years at Fafner Bearings in New Britain. Shirley also owned and operated her...

Elizabeth A. Drozd

Elizabeth A. Drozd

Apr 4, 2026

Elizabeth Agnes (Ziebka) Drozd, 99, a lifelong resident of Southington, Connecticut, died peacefully on April 4, 2026 in the town where she was born on August 27, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Agata (Kockanska) Ziebka. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Frank C. Drozd, her siblings, Elsie Pasquale (Armond), Matthew Ziebka...

Ann B. Domrad

Ann B. Domrad

Mar 31, 2026

Ann B. (Jankowski) Domrad, 95, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday,

March 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. Ann was the beloved wife of the late John J. Domrad for 62 years.

Ann was born on February 5, 1931, in Meriden, one of eleven children, to the late Joseph and Anna (Sujdak) Jankowski. She devoted her life to her family...

Charles Russo, III

Charles Russo, III

Mar 20, 2026

Charles “Charlie” Russo III, 80, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the HOCC at New Britain.

He was born on October 17, 1945 in Waterbury, CT to the late Charles II and Janice Russo.

Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked in the workers’ compensation department for the State of Connecticut, retiring after...

James Robert Gura

James Robert Gura

Apr 2, 2026

James Robert Gura, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was the loving husband of Brigitte (Blouin) Gura for 53 years.

Born on January 13, 1941 in Hartford, Jim was the son of the late Dr. George M. Gura and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Gura.

Jim graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1958 where he excelled...

Barbara H. Silva

Barbara H. Silva

Mar 18, 2026

Barbara H. Silva, 92 of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Silva for sixty-six years prior to his death in 2020.

Barbara was born on May 3, 1933 in Bristol, CT to the late Rutherford and Gertrude (Hancock) Holt.

Barbara received her education in Bristol, CT. She was...

Joseph E. Palmieri

Joseph E. Palmieri

Mar 30, 2026

Joseph Earl Palmieri, 82, of Southington, CT, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Joseph was born on November 23, 1943 in Southington to the late Sisto and Iona (Cook) Palmieri and worked in the drycleaning industry for many years.

Funeral services will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Tina Marie Roy

Tina Marie Roy

Mar 26, 2026

Tina M. Roy, passed away on March 26, 2026, surrounded by family. Tina was born in Manchester, CT on May 3, 1957 and resided in Coventry, CT,  Franklin, NH and Laconia, NH before moving to Southington, CT.

Tina survived a terrible accident in 1971 that left her with many physical limits, along with a traumatic brain injury. Despite all her challenges,...

Marianne P. Caiaze

Marianne P. Caiaze

Mar 17, 2026

Marianne (Pagel) Caiaze, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Amberwoods in Farmington.

Marianne was born on October 13, 1940 in the Bronx to the late Kurt and Stella (Pac) Pagel. She graduated from New Britain High School, Class of 1958. In her younger years, Marianne was very athletic, participating in swimming,...

Keith A. Morris

Keith A. Morris

Mar 17, 2026

Keith Alan Morris, 71, of Plantsville passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026 at THOCC New Britain Campus surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Catherine “Cath” Morris (Enright). Together, they shared a deep and unwavering bond as soulmates for 52 years.

Keith was born on September 30, 1954 at West Morlan Hospital in Greensburg, PA....

Dorothy "Dee" Glowasky

Dorothy "Dee" Glowasky

Mar 14, 2026

Dorothy “Dee” Glowasky, 93, of Plantsville and Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Ingraham Manor in Bristol.

Dorothy was born on May 26, 1932 in Wolcott to the late Andrew and Susan (Shia) Glowasky. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia Glowasky of Marion and several nieces and nephews, whom she treated like her own. Dorothy...

Marie B. Ponzillo

Marie B. Ponzillo

Mar 13, 2026

Marie (Battista) Ponzillo, 88, of Southington, CT and formerly of Englewood, FL, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Marie was born on January 16, 1938 in New Haven, CT to the late Joseph and Catherine (Sheridan) Battista. She graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven and was a longtime...

Eileen F. Tompkins

Eileen F. Tompkins

Mar 3, 2026

Eileen F. Tompkins passed away at her Brookdale residence in West Hartford, CT on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

She was a longtime resident of Southington where she raised her family with her husband of nearly 69 years.

Born in Queens, NY to the late Patrick and Helen Flynn in 1933, she was an only child and attended nursing school. Eileen was a...

Richard "Rix" H. Plonka

Richard "Rix" H. Plonka

Mar 2, 2026

Richard “Rix” H. Plonka, 63, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is now tending to his beautiful gardens in a better place; one that we all hope to be one day.

Richard was born on May 2, 1962 in Meriden to Ellen (Repan) Plonka and the late Richard J. Plonka.

Rix loved plants, flowers...

James Michael Cavanaugh

James Michael Cavanaugh

Feb 28, 2026

James Michael Cavanaugh, a larger-than-life Irishman, drew his last breath Saturday evening, February 28th, with his daughters by his side. While our world is much quieter, we know that he was greeted in Heaven enthusiastically by many loved ones who were awaiting his arrival.

Jimmy grew up on Alma Street, in the East End of Waterbury, in a home filled with...

Anthony S. Gwiazdowski, Jr.

Anthony S. Gwiazdowski, Jr.

Feb 28, 2026

Anthony S. Gwiazdowski, Jr., 87, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was the loving husband of Catherine (Summa) Gwiazdowski for 59 years.

Anthony was born on June 26, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to the late Anthony Sr. and Caroline (Schieffer) Gwiazdowski. He graduated from Cheshire High School and...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Wernicki

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Wernicki

Feb 27, 2026

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Wernicki, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Southington Care Center, surrounded by her family and wonderful staff.

She is survived by her four children, Jerry Wernicki and his companion Paula Fontana, Denise Witkoski and her late husband Robert, Christine Dammling and her husband Bill and James Wernicki and his wife Amy, eleven...