Obituaries

Ivy Breanna Rivera

Ivy Breanna Rivera

Jun 29, 2024

Our baby Ivy Breanna Rivera, ten days old, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024.

She was a fighter from the start, beating all odds when she came out breathing at 24 weeks, and even let out a little cry. Our daughter was the most beautiful baby we’ve ever seen. A perfect 50/50 of Naythan and I and she even came...

Dorothy M. Libengood

Dorothy M. Libengood

Jun 24, 2024

Dorothy M. (Thomas) Libengood, 96, of Southington, CT and formerly of Lower Burrell, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Elim Park in Cheshire. She had been the loving wife of the late Norman C. Libengood for nearly 70 years before he predeceased her in 2018. 

Dorothy was born on June 26, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA to the...

Jean "Jeannie" Norton

Jean "Jeannie" Norton

Jun 23, 2024

Jean “Jeannie” (Peccolo) Norton, 82, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the HOCC at New Britain. She was the loving wife of Paul D. Norton for 39 years. 

Jeannie was born on March 17, 1942 in Bristol, CT to the late Anthony and Mary (DeFelippi) Peccolo. 

She attended Bristol schools and worked as a commercial insurance broker...

Charles F. Hart

Charles F. Hart

Jun 15, 2024

Charles Francis Hart, 83, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He is home with his Creator. He was born in Little Falls, NY on July 1, 1940, the 2nd son of the late Joseph and Mary (Krasko) Hart. Charles was a loving husband to his late wife Priscilla for 60...

Sharon E. Poupart

Sharon E. Poupart

Jun 8, 2024

On June 8, 2024, Sharon E. Poupart took a hard left as she was cruising down the interstate of life and found a new route to explore. While the new direction takes her further from the existence that she has been accustomed to, it also brings her closer to the friends and family that blazed the new path that lay...

Judith Talbert

Judith Talbert

Jun 8, 2024

Judith "Judy" C. Talbert, of Plantsville, CT, passed away surrounded by her family on June 8th, just days before her 71st birthday. We will remember her as an avid reader and a music fan, especially The Beatles. She loved the beach and was a terrific cook which was greatly inspired by her relationship with her grandmother.

 A 1974 graduate of Hartford...

Stephen Olean, Jr.

Stephen Olean, Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

Stephen Olean, Jr. 82, from the Milldale section of Southington passed peacefully at HOCC New Britain, on Friday, June 7, 2024. 

Stephen was born in Norwalk, CT on February 13, 1942. Growing up in Westport, and graduating from Staples High School, Stephen later moved on to Lafayette College earned his B.A. degree, and received his Masters degree from the University of...

Gladys B. Dufour

Gladys B. Dufour

Jun 6, 2024

Gladys B. (Roy) Dufour, 82, of Bristol and formerly of Southington, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, June 6, 2024, with her children by her side.Gladys was born on December 17, 1941, in Fort Kent, Maine, the youngest of 8 children, to the late Willie and Rose (Thibeault) Roy.  Gladys grew up in Fort Kent and migrated to Connecticut as...

Emma R. Clemens

Emma R. Clemens

Jun 6, 2024

Emma Rose Clemens, age 3, of Bristol and Southington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving and devoted parents, on June 6, 2024.

She was born in Bristol on June 20, 2020 and in her short three years on this earth, was a shining example of how to be fearless, lovable and a big force of nature in a...

Regina V. Lumia

Regina V. Lumia

Jun 5, 2024

Regina “Gina” Victoria Lumia, 70, of Rocky Hill, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 5, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Mount Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of the late David and Dolores (Difate) Ali.

Gina's life was marked by memorable milestones that spoke to her adventurous spirit and dedication. Her service in the U.S. Air...

Edwin D. Rawling, III

Edwin D. Rawling, III

Jun 2, 2024

Edwin D. Rawling III, 63, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Susan for over 32 years.

Ed was predeceased by his parents, Edwin D. Rawling II and Ruthanne LoRusso.

After 42 years as a dedicated employee, he retired from Light Metals Coloring Company in Southington. Ed had many interests, from...

Lucille E. Spanos

Lucille E. Spanos

Jun 1, 2024

Lucille E. Spanos, of Preston and formerly of Ledyard, CT, passed away on June 1, 2024 at the age of 96.  She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, the daughter of the late J. Raymond and Pauline (Krueger) Gross.

Lucille attended local schools in Wilkes Barre, PA.   She was united in marriage to Theodore A. Spanos Sr., who predeceased her...

Laura L. Hart

Laura L. Hart

May 30, 2024

Laura L. Hart, 56, of Southington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 30, 2024. 

She was born in New Britain on May 29, 1968 and worked as a dental hygienist for many years.  

Laura had a strong faith and always had kind words and patience for everyone, she had an endlessly giving spirit, always ready to help anyone...

Marybeth E. Gonzalez

Marybeth E. Gonzalez

May 29, 2024

Marybeth (Epps) Gonzalez, 78, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Bel-Air Manor in Newington. She had been the beloved wife of Gustavo Gonzalez for 50 blessed years. 

Marybeth was born in New Haven on June 4, 1945 to the late Glane and Edna (Blakeslee) Epps. 

She graduated from Goodwin University and worked...

Deborah A. Boychuck

Deborah A. Boychuck

May 29, 2024

Deborah Forbes Angell Boychuck (February 6, 1952 – May 29, 2024) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous 14-year battle with cancer. A devoted wife and mother, Debbie is survived by her husband, Peter Boychuck Jr. of Southington, children, Bonnie & Matthew Plourde, Heidi & Randy Nielsen and Jolene Miceli, grandchildren, Jenna, Aiden, Owen & Caleb, brother,...

Sandra J. Michalak

Sandra J. Michalak

May 28, 2024

Sandra J. (Moore) Michalak, 75, of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of William G. Michalak Sr. for 54 years. 

Sandy was born in Hartford on February 16, 1949 to the late Delos and Grace (Stewart) Moore.  Sandy graduated from Southington High School in 1967. She worked at...

Rodwin E. Gulick

Rodwin E. Gulick

May 27, 2024

Rodwin Edwin Gulick, 95, of Plantsville, CT, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter by his side, on May 27, 2024.   Rod was born on June 25, 1928 in Orange, NJ to the late Randolph and Beatrice (Taylor) Gulick.  He graduated from East Orange High in 1946 and attended Newark College of Engineering from 1946-1949, earning his Bachelor...

Michael Botsacos Laufer

Michael Botsacos Laufer

May 24, 2024

Michael Botsacos Laufer, 27, of Southington, passed away at his home on Friday, May 24, 2024. 

Michael was born in Farmington on July 6, 1996. He was the kindest, most caring person in the world. He loved his family more than anything and never forgot a birthday, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, always making the day important. He loved to go...

Antoinette K. Edwards

Antoinette K. Edwards

May 23, 2024

Antoinette Marie Klemovich Edwards, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home in Houston, Texas. She had been the loving wife of the late Daniel Lewis Edwards. 

Born January 18, 1927 in Southington, she was the daughter of the late Emil Klemovich and Stella (Piesniakevich) Klemovich. Antoinette was affectionately known by her friends as “Toni”, “Klem’ by...

Ann T. Nelson

Ann T. Nelson

May 20, 2024

Ann (Turek) Nelson, 85, of Southington, CT passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 20, 2024. She had been the beloved wife of the late Allan M. Nelson for 41 years. 

Ann was born on September 20, 1938 in Southington, CT to the late Edward and Helen (Novak) Turek. Her family moved to Yonkers, NY in 1949 and she resided there until...