Obituaries

Walter J. Belanger

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...

Shirley A. Doerfler

Shirley A. Doerfler

Dec 10, 2025

Shirley Andres Doerfler died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the age of 102. She was born on May 26th, 1923 to the late Roland and Wilhemina (Schlayer) Andres. A lifelong resident of Southington, Shirley attended school in a one room schoolhouse and graduated Valedictorian from Lewis High School. She then met the love of her...

Thomas J. Plocharczyk

Thomas J. Plocharczyk

Dec 10, 2025

Thomas Joseph Plocharczyk, of Southington and most recently Plantsville, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Monsignor Daniel Plocharczyk, and his daughter, Lisa Plocharczyk.

Tom grew up in New Britain, attended Sacred Heart School until 1963, and graduated from Goodwin Tech in 1966. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1967 and fought...

Richard W. Mayhew

Richard W. Mayhew

Dec 2, 2025

Richard W. Mayhew, 73, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Bodwell) Mayhew for 38 years.

Rich was born on March 19, 1952 in New York City to the late George and Carolin (Brokhahnne) Mayhew.

He proudly served in the Connecticut Army...

Elsie P. Walicki

Elsie P. Walicki

Nov 24, 2025

Elsie (Pekrul) Walicki, 101, lifelong Southington resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 24, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Elsie was born on August 6, 1924 in Southington to the late Alfred and Martha (Konkoski) Pekrul. She worked as an administrative financial assistant, eventually retiring from Coordinated Systems in West Hartford. Elsie was a former...

Robert W. Nadolny

Robert W. Nadolny

Nov 24, 2025

The chapters of a remarkable man’s living years closed on Monday, November 24th as Robert William “Bob” Nadolny, 59, of Berlin, CT, who habitually practiced random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty, passed peacefully at home in the presence and within the hearts of those he cherished.

Bob’s memory lives on through his wife Lorri (Colburn) Nadolny. He is...

Carmine Faraone

Carmine Faraone

Nov 17, 2025

Carmine Faraone entered into eternal rest on Nov 17, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Sharon (Flynn) Faraone, his father, Nicola Mario Faraone and mother, Maria (Caiata) Faraone, father-in-law, Gerald Flynn Sr. and mother-in-law, Mary (Micale) Flynn, his sister, Vita (Faraone) Paradis, brother, Donato Faraone, brothers-in-law, Vito Potenza, Michael Levanduski and Gerald Flynn Jr.

Carmine is survived by his son,...

Anna Skiba

Anna Skiba

Nov 13, 2025

Anna Skiba was most well known for being a loving Baba to her four grandchildren. Anna Skiba, 68, of New Britain, CT, died peacefully in New Britain on November 13, 2025.

Anna was born in Poland in 1957 to Irena and Franciszek Nosek who, like herself, worked hard all their lives. Anna studied architecture in school, and after moving to the...

William R. Wisk

William R. Wisk

Nov 12, 2025

William R. Wisk, (Rhino), 90, of Southington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain. He was the loving husband of Margaret (Shields) Wisk for 71 wonderful years.

William was born on February 28, 1935 in New Britain, CT to the late William and Julia (Leganza) Wisk. He graduated from New...

Robert W. Dickson

Robert W. Dickson

Nov 10, 2025

Robert “Bob” W. Dickson, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Mulberry Gardens. He was the beloved husband and true love of Gunda “Kay” (Krause) Dickson for 59 years, the devoted and supportive father to Holly and Troy and a cornball humored “Poppi” to his loving grandchildren.

Robert was born on May 30, 1940 in Hartford,...

Megan A. Thielman

Megan A. Thielman

Nov 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking loss of Megan Ann Thielman, of Southington. From the day Megan was born, throughout her 39 years with us, and until the moment she went to be with The Lord on November 7, 2025 – Megan filled our hearts with laughter, warmth, and JOY.

Megan was the daughter, mother, sister, aunt,...

Conrad "Goz" A. Gozzo

Conrad "Goz" A. Gozzo

Oct 29, 2025

Conrad A. Gozzo, 94, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Judy Gozzo for over 57 years. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, lived a full life of traveling, friendship, family and music.

 Conrad was born on August 26, 1931, in New Britain, CT to...

Brian M. Piazza

Brian M. Piazza

Oct 27, 2025

Brian Michael Piazza, 68, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27, 2025. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Albert) Piazza for ten wonderful years.

Brian was born in New Britain on May 28, 1957 to the late Salvatore and Barbara (Carroll) Piazza and grew up in New Britain.

He was an established welder of many years...

Camille Gagne

Camille Gagne

Oct 24, 2025

Camille Gagne, 89, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Pauline (Gagnon) Gagne for 65 years.

Camille was born on January 30, 1936 in Fort Kent, Maine, one of twelve children, to the late Henry and Hattie (Voisine) Gagne. He worked at Fafnir Bearing in Newington...

Kathleen Kilbride

Kathleen Kilbride

Oct 24, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Kilbride, 76, of Huger, SC and formerly of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, October 24, 2025. She was the beloved wife of John J. Kilbride for 53 years.

Kathy was born on December 9, 1948, in Queens, NY, to the late James and Margaret (Cronin) Keenan. The oldest of six children, she was...

Bernice K. Brady

Bernice K. Brady

Oct 23, 2025

Bernice (Kowaleski) Brady, 96, of Bristol, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late William Richard Edward Brady for nearly 54 years.

Bernice was born in Meriden, CT on December 10, 1928, one of four daughters, to the late Stanley and Mary (Mikosz) Kowaleski. She grew up in Plantsville, CT...

Edward H. Gladke

Edward H. Gladke

Oct 23, 2025

Edward H. Gladke, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Geraldine (Lang) Gladke for 53 years.

Edward was born on July 27, 1940, in Bristol to the late Stanley and Julia (Daniels) Gladke. He proudly served his country in the...

Paul Hagist

Paul Hagist

Oct 22, 2025

Paul Hagist, 84, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Amberwoods of Farmington.

Paul was born on March 7, 1941 in New Britain, CT. He attended New Britain schools and graduated from Hartford Technical High School. Paul joined the Peace Corps and then enrolled in the Army Reserves before starting his successful...

Donald J. Bartley

Donald J. Bartley

Oct 15, 2025

Donald J. Bartley, 86, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Michaud) Bartley for over 40 years.

Donald was born on May 10, 1939 in Twin Rocks, Pennsylvania. He was a longtime parishioner at Mary Our Queen Church in Southington and worked as a...

Pasco A. Testa Jr.

Pasco A. Testa Jr.

Oct 14, 2025

Pasco “Pat” A. Testa Jr., 84, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Summitt of Plantsville. He was the loving husband of the late Maryann (Bagley) Testa for 60 years.

Pat was born on September 15, 1941 in Southington, CT to the late Pasco A. Testa Sr. and Mary...