Obituaries
Betty Y. Libby
Jan 13, 2026
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Betty Yvonne (Otwell) Libby, 88, of Southington, joined her lifelong love and late husband, Leroy Lane Libby III, at their campground in the sky. They had been married for nearly 62 blessed years before his passing in 2016.
Betty was born on July 24, 1937, in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Alvy and Pauline Otwell. She worked...
Walter J. Belanger
Dec 11, 2025
Walter J. Belanger, 91, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Walter was born on January 30, 1934 in Caribou, Maine, one of eighteen children, to the late Francois and Josephine (Sanfacon) Belanger.
Walter proudly served in the U.S. Army for 22 years as a Sergeant First Class, Clinical Medical Specialist, from...
Kenneth P. Michaud Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
Kenneth P. Michaud Sr., 74, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 7, 2026. He was the husband of the late Sherry (Murray) Michaud.
Kenny was born in Fairfield, ME on July 3, 1951 to the late Gerard Michaud Sr. and Lucille (Roberge) Michaud.
Kenny worked as a Quality Control Specialist at GE in Plainville prior to his retirement. A devoted...
Dr. Kellie Ann Cameron
Jan 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Kellie Ann Cameron, age 61, who entered into eternal glory on Monday, January 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kellie was born in Waterbury, CT on February 3, 1964 to Margaret “Peggy” (Perrier) Cameron and the late John Joseph Cameron Jr. and had been a...
James E. DeBisschop
Jan 10, 2026
James E. DeBisschop, 84, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Bel-Air Manor in Newington. He was the loving husband of Theresa (Piccoli) DeBisschop for 62 years.
Jim was born on May 8, 1941 in Bristol to the late Maurice and Helen (Westfort) DeBisschop. He worked as a carpenter for Griffin Construction for 32 years and later...
E. Stephen Leggett
Jan 2, 2026
E. Stephen Leggett, 77, of Southington, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was the loving husband of Deborah J. Moores Leggett for 38 years.
Steve was born on September 11, 1948 in Waterbury, CT to the late Rita Irene (Bohan) Leggett and Edwin Shafter Leggett.
Steve worked as a corporate executive until September 10, 2001....
Sandra Mae Drivdahl
Jan 1, 2026
Sandra Mae (Narcum) Drivdahl, 79, of Southington, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at Hartford Hospital.
Sandi was born on April 21, 1946 in Bristol to the late John and Thelma (Van Gorder) Narcum and graduated from Bristol Eastern High School, Class of 1964.
Sandi found joy in crocheting and knitting, and she became a remarkably gifted blanket maker. Over the...
Jeanne H. Lopatosky
Dec 30, 2025
Jeanne Barbara Haupt Lopatosky, 99 years of age, of Southington passed away at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain on December 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas John Lopatosky. Born in New Britain on June 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte Valeria...
Fernanda "Fran" A. Lapila
Dec 28, 2025
Fernanda “Fran” A. (Vitelli) Lapila, 76, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a long battle with stage 4 lung cancer on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Detective Joseph J. Lapila III.
Fran was born in Italy on March 22, 1949 to the late Dominic and Mary (Cotungo) Vitelli. She graduated from Southington High School and...
Mary A. Dubicki
Dec 28, 2025
Mary A. (Kania) Dubicki, of Plantsville, a part of Southington, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Dubicki, who predeceased her in 2002.
Mary was born on October 20, 1932, in Waterbury, CT to the late Joseph S. and Esther (Majka) Kania. She graduated from Eastern High School in Bristol and...
Claire Y. Nitkowski
Dec 27, 2025
Claire Nitkowski, 88, beloved wife of the late Chester Nitkowski, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Born in St. Méthode, Canada, Claire was one of eleven children. She spent her childhood on a farm before moving with her family to Connecticut while in the eighth grade.
Claire was the proud mother of four...
Joseph M. Stankoski
Dec 27, 2025
Joseph M. Stankoski, 90, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Riverbend in Farmington. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara L. (Fraser) Stankoski for 66 years.
Joseph was born on March 29, 1935 in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania to the late Matthew and Helen (Yourko) Stankoski. He earned his degree in Engineering from the General Motors...
Charlotte P. Cole
Dec 27, 2025
Charlotte P. (Abbate) Cole, 88, of Southington, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 20, 1937 to the late Salvatore and Bridget (Kelly) Abbate, she had been a longtime Southington resident.
Charlotte worked as a bartender at different establishments in Southington for 30...
Barbara L. Bradley
Dec 26, 2025
Barbara L. (Campbell) Bradley, 81, of Southington, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Barbara was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 20, 1944 to the late Robert and Adelle (Cutler) Campbell and spent her younger years growing up in Maine. She had a long career in banking and retired from Farmington Savings Bank in Farmington.
A devoted...
Audrey Monica Keller
Dec 21, 2025
Audrey Monica (Kvichak) Keller, 87, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain. She was the beloved wife of the late John S. Keller for 67 years.
Audrey was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on June 29, 1938 to the late Stephen and Verna (Smilick) Kvichak. In high school, she was a Head Majorette...
Evelyn L. Budrow
Dec 20, 2025
Evelyn “Evie” L. (Olsen) Budrow, 63, of Southington, passed away after a short battle with lung cancer on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Jeffrey A. Budrow who predeceased her in 2010.
Evelyn was born on January 26, 1962 in Southington, CT to the late Norman and Barbara (Andrews) Olsen. She worked as a payroll...
Patricia L. Gugliotti
Dec 18, 2025
Patricia L. (DeManche) Gugliotti, 72, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was the loving wife of David P. Gugliotti for nearly 48 years.
Patricia was born on September 17, 1953 in Meriden, CT to the late Robert Sr. and Dorothy (Bunce) DeManche.
Patty worked in banking for her entire career,...
Fred D. Smith
Dec 17, 2025
Fred D. Smith, 78, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at HOCC at New Britain. He was the loving husband and best friend of Joanne (Cyr) Smith for 58 years.
Fred was born on January 24, 1947 in Meriden, CT. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Medic during...
Grace La Montagne
Dec 15, 2025
On December 15, 2025, Grace “Babe” (Constantino) La Montagne, of Southington, was escorted by the angels to the Heavenly gates, met by the apostles, and is now in the arms of Jesus. Grace was born in New Britain on October 27, 1934, daughter of the late Grace (Rossman) Constantino and Dominick Constantino. She attended New Britain High School where she...
David L. Perlot
Dec 15, 2025
David L. Perlot, 83, of Southington, CT passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was the loving husband of Joan (Bednarz) Perlot for over 60 blessed years.
Dave was born on August 6, 1942 in Meriden, CT to the late Leo and Stacia (Skawinski) Perlot. Throughout his life he valued the people he met and always enjoyed lively...
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