Obituaries
Tyler Thomas Porter
May 4, 2026
Tyler Thomas Porter, 21, of Southington, CT, passed away unexpectedly in Houston, Texas, on Monday, May 4, 2026, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident, just a few days after celebrating his 21st birthday. Though his life was tragically cut short, the impact he made will be felt far and wide.
Tyler was born on May 1, 2005 in New...
Emily DellaPuca
May 10, 2026
Emily (Polak) DellaPuca, 94, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of late Paul R. DellaPuca for 51 years.
Emily was born on July 9, 1931 in Laflin, PA to the late George and Katherine (Kravonka) Polak.
She retired from Allied Control after many years in quality control. Emily enjoyed watching...
Jeffrey H. Gargano
May 8, 2026
Jeffrey H. Gargano, 61, of Bristol and formerly of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Linda (Wright) Gargano for nearly 38 years.
Jeff was born in New Haven, CT on October 27, 1964 to the late Andrew Gargano and Marie (Battista) Gargano Ponzillo, and raised with love...
Joanne B. Bystrak
May 6, 2026
Joanne B. (Parciak) Bystrak, 93, of Southington, beloved wife for 66 years of Eugene R. Bystrak, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Born in New Britain on November 19, 1932, daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica (Juchniewicz) Parciak, she had been a longtime resident of Southington. Joanne retired from Johnson & Johnson in Southington after many years of service....
Phyllis G. Koeller
Apr 21, 2026
Phyllis Glover Koeller, age 93, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, simplicity, and quiet joy.
She lived a life rooted in her love for God and her devotion to Grace United Methodist Church, where she found friendship, strength, community, and purpose. Her faith guided her every step and was evident in the kindness and grace she extended to...
Robert James Mastrianni
Apr 21, 2026
Robert James Mastrianni “Doc Bob,” “Voodoo Bob,” “Mad Dog,” 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford, leaving a legacy of love and compassion.
Bob was born on August 25, 1953, in Southington to the late Robert Joseph and Ellen (Moran) Mastrianni.
He graduated from Canterbury Prep School, Class of 1972 and held several college...
William E. McNerney
Apr 21, 2026
William “Bill” McNerney, 83, of Newington, formerly of Plantsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at The Summit at Plantsville.
He was born in Waterbury on April 13, 1943 to the late William and Betty (Bowes) McNerney.
Bill graduated from St. Anthony High School in Bristol and went on to The University of Hartford Art School where he earned his...
Laura R. Triano, MD
Apr 19, 2026
Dr. Laura Rosanne Triano of the Milldale section of Southington passed away following a brief illness. The eldest daughter of Nancy R. and the late Francis M. Triano, Laura’s mother often recounted how she was born during a blizzard that would shut down the State of Connecticut. In an effort to be efficient, the obstetrician filled out her birth certificate...
Reba L. Politz
Apr 19, 2026
Reba L. (Martin) Politz, 77, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was the best friend and loving wife of Paul A. Politz for 58 years.
Reba was born on November 10, 1948 in Sandusky, Ohio, one of twelve children, to the late James and Bettye Jo (Barnett) Martin.
Reba served her country...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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,...
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...
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...
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