Obituaries

Jeanne M. Wolfe

Jeanne M. Wolfe

Apr 29, 2025

Jeanne M. (Zimmerman) Wolfe, 80, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

She was born on April 23, 1945 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the late Marvin and Amanda (Haugen) Zimmerman and worked as an executive secretary at Community Mental Health Affiliates, retiring after 30 years of service.

Faith and family were most important in...

Edgar G. Kilby

Edgar G. Kilby

Apr 29, 2025

Edgar Goddard Kilby, 97, of Southington, CT, and formerly of Las Vegas, NV, and Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Masonicare in Wallingford. He was the loving husband of Erlinda (Campomanes) Kilby and the late Peggy Jane Kilby, with whom he shared more than 60 years of devoted marriage.

Born on October 20, 1927, in Peoria,...

Ronald E. Pader

Ronald E. Pader

Apr 17, 2025

Ronald E. Pader, 60, of Wolcott, CT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Ron was born on September 17, 1964 in Meriden, CT to Linda L. (Yother) Pader and the late Milton E. Pader. He graduated from Maloney High School, Class of 1982 and went on to Wilcox Technical School where he earned his certificate in...

Scott S. Spaulding

Scott S. Spaulding

Apr 23, 2025

Scott S. Spaulding, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Yalesville, Connecticut on April 23, 2025. Scott’s family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing.

Scott was well known for his special skills as a painter, a trade he learned from his father, and what he did for most of his life. He was a meticulous, highly sought-after professional.

Scott always...

Virginia L. Marotto

Virginia L. Marotto

Apr 5, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” (Lofgren) Marotto, 94, passed away on April 5, 2025 in Southington. She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Robert A. Marotto.

She is survived by her children, Kristine Telke and her husband Leland, Lynn Palmieri and her husband Tony, and Robert Marotto Jr. and his wife Barbara, six grandchildren: Katrina Woodward (Mark), Tony Palmieri (Susan), Kaitlin Telke-Lyver...

James J. Pucci

James J. Pucci

Apr 27, 2025

James J. Pucci, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at HOCC at New Britain. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Phillips) Pucci for 56 years.

Jim was born in New Britain, CT to the late Emilio and Anita (Talevi) Pucci. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and worked as a field engineer...

Regina J. McDonald

Regina J. McDonald

Apr 23, 2025

Regina Jeanette (Pelletier) McDonald, 62, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Southington, CT, passed away after a hard battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital. She was the loving wife and best friend of Jeffrey P. McDonald for nearly 40 years.

Regina was born on July 20, 1962 in New Britain to the late Darius...

Clovis M. Rideout

Clovis M. Rideout

Apr 22, 2025

Clovis (McGrath) Rideout, 89, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Complete Care in Meriden. She was the loving wife of the late Delbert Rideout, Jr. who predeceased her in 1988.

Clovis was born on September 28, 1935 in Hartford to the late Stanley and Rita (Deganis) McGrath.

She was a loving wife, mother,...

Gail A. LaPoint

Gail A. LaPoint

Apr 18, 2025

Gail Ann (Farnham) LaPoint, 85, lifelong Southington resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025 with her loved ones by her side.

Gail was born on August 5, 1939 in Palmyra, Maine to the late Derward and Bridget (O’Shea) Farnham.

She was a devoted Red Sox fan who found happiness in sports, her family and the countless moments shared with loved...

Amelia J. Ryer

Amelia J. Ryer

Apr 15, 2025



Amelia J. (Zygmunt) Ryer, 98, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Summit of Plantsville. She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Ryer, who predeceased her in 1978.

Amelia was born on November 13, 1926 in Waterbury, CT to the late Antonin and Anna (Parylak) Zygmunt-Mikosz. In her younger...

Maria Palach

Maria Palach

Apr 14, 2025

Maria Palach, 86, of West Hartford, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 14, 2025.

Maria was born in Bialka, Tatrzanska, Poland on July 19, 1938 to the late Andrzej and Aniela (Klikuszowian) Budz. She immigrated to the United States in 1984.

Maria was a faithful parishioner at SS. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church in Hartford.

Throughout life, Maria found...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Apr 10, 2025

Margaret Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 88.

Born on October 31, 1936, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Margaret was the daughter of Catherine Kay and Hurley Fummerton. In 1945, she followed her mother to Colón, Panama, where she attended an American high...

Barry M. Weichsel

Barry M. Weichsel

Apr 1, 2025

Barry M. Weichsel, 64, of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Wight) Weichsel for over 27 years.

Barry was born on April 18, 1960 in Ellenville, New York, to the late John Weichsel, former town manager of Southington, and the late Reva Weichsel. He moved to Connecticut when he...

Herman Levesque

Herman Levesque

Apr 1, 2025

Herman Levesque,87, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was the loving husband of Angeline (Bard) Levesque for 67 years.

Herman was born on April 4, 1937 in Fort Kent, Maine, one of 12 children, to the late Pascal and Amanda (Caron) Levesque.

He was employed at Stanley Works of New Britain for 43 years...

Todd E. Camp

Todd E. Camp

Mar 29, 2025

Todd E. Camp, 62, of the Plantsville section of Southington and formerly of Meriden, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Todd was born on June 25, 1962 in Meriden, CT and graduated from Wilcox Technical School, Class of 1980. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country until being honorably discharged...

Mark H. Anair

Mark H. Anair

Mar 28, 2025

Mark H. Anair, 68, Newington, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain after a long battle with cancer.

Mark was born on March 7, 1957 in Springfield, MA to the late Paul and Elinor (Chisholm) Anair. He graduated from S. Hadley High School, Class of 1975 and went to Northfield Mount Hermon Preparatory School....

John A. Nieckarz

John A. Nieckarz

Mar 27, 2025

John “Johnny” A. Nieckarz, 62, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain.

Johnny was born on July 16, 1962 in New Britain to the late Stanley J. and Sophie (Dawidzionek) Nieckarz.

He graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1980 and worked in commercial plumbing and landscaping for most of his life. Johnny...

Richard O. Suiter

Richard O. Suiter

Mar 25, 2025

Richard O. Suiter, 96, of Southington, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 after a long illness. He was the loving husband of the late Dolores (Freire) Suiter for over 40 years.

Richard was born on January 18, 1929 in Hartford to the late Howard and Marie (Olsen) Suiter and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Gilman N. Gauvin

Gilman N. Gauvin

2025

Gilman Gauvin hailed from “the county” – Aroostook County in Maine. He was a learned man and he never stopped learning - not only scholastics, but in his hobbies of woodworking and computer programming. Gilman “Gil” N. Gauvin had hospice at home and passed away March 23rd from ALS. He was 77 years old and had his loving family around...

Michael J. Aldieri

Michael J. Aldieri

Mar 22, 2025

Michael J. Aldieri, 91, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Rachel (Cormier) Aldieri for 67 years.

Michael was born in Southington on March 24, 1933. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze...