Obituaries

Beverly J. Wight

Beverly J. Wight

Nov 13, 2023

Beverly J. (Miller) Wight, 96, of the Plantsville section of Southington, died at her home peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023. She had been the loving wife of the late Roland A. Wight. Beverly was born on July 23, 1927 in Waterbury, CT to the late Ernest and Mabel (Howell) Miller.

Beverly retired from FanSteel in 1987. For the last...

Phyllis B. Fryzel

Phyllis B. Fryzel

Nov 11, 2023

 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our adored mother and grandmother, Phyllis (Buczko) Fryzel, 95, of Southington, Connecticut.

Phyllis passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on November 11, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin Fryzel for 38 years. Phyllis was born on July 13, 1928 in Bristol, Connecticut to the...

Kathleen Mary Flynn-Gleeson

Kathleen Mary Flynn-Gleeson

Nov 10, 2023

Kathleen Mary Flynn-Gleeson, 69, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully with her sister, Maureen and cousin Sharyn at her side at HOCC at New Britain on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Kathleen was born on December 14, 1953, in Southington, CT to the late Bernard J. Flynn. She enjoyed being by the water, feeding and watching hummingbirds and peacocks, the theatre,...

Linda J. Barbour

Linda J. Barbour

Nov 10, 2023

Linda J. (Keenan) Barbour, 67, of Beverly Hills, FL and formerly of Danbury, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on November 10, 2023.

Linda was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Robert Sr. and Betty (Potter) Keenan. She retired from Stop & Shop after 30 years of service.

Linda is survived by three children; Heather Feld and her...

Rodd S. Florian

Rodd S. Florian

Nov 8, 2023

Rodd S. Florian, 54, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. 

Born on July 1,1969 in Hartford to David and Honey (Meade) Florian, Rodd grew up in Plantsville, a constant companion to his three brothers, three sisters and many cousins, too numerous to count. He attended local schools, playing little league baseball, midget...

Anthony J. Paguni

Anthony J. Paguni

Nov 7, 2023

Anthony J. Paguni, 67, of Meriden, CT, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 after a short but brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Anthony was born on January 10, 1956 in Middletown, CT to the late Philip A. and Rosemarie (Annino) Paguni. He graduated from Xavier High School in Middletown, Class of 1974, where he excelled in Track &...

William A. Ludecke

William A. Ludecke

Oct 31, 2023

William Albert Ludecke, 86, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Apple Rehab in Plainville. William was the devoted husband of the late Judith M. (Fitzmorris) Ludecke for 52 years.

William was born on September 12, 1937 in Southington to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Thureson) Ludecke and had been a...

Frederick E. Till

Frederick E. Till

Oct 30, 2023

Frederick E. Till, 79 of Plantsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the HOCC, New Britain Campus. He was the husband and best friend of Soledad Llerena.

Fred was born on May 22, 1944 in Springfield, MA to the late Arthur Sr. and Emma Barnes.

Fred proudly served his country in the United...

Paul S. Dailida

Paul S. Dailida

Oct 30, 2023

Paul S. Dailida, 76, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 30, 2023 in New Britain. He was the loving husband and best friend of Vivian (Olson) Dailida for 46 years.

Paul was born on November 28, 1946 in Putnam, CT to the late Steven and Florence (Bedard) Dailida and was...

Dorothea E. Dexter

Dorothea E. Dexter

Oct 28, 2023

Dorothea E. (McKay) Dexter, 93, of Southington,CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Walter T. Dexter, Jr. for 44 years.

Dorothea was born on January 14, 1930 in Southington, one of eight children, to the late Lester and Gladys (Parkin) McKay.

Dorothea was a wonderful person. She...

Kirt J. Collin

Kirt J. Collin

Oct 26, 2023

Kirt J. Collin, 50, of Southington, CT, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the HOCC at New Britain.

Kirt was born on October 25, 1973 in New Britain, CT.  Kirt grew up in Southington, lived mostly and in New Britain, with a few stays in Daytona, FL. Growing up Kirt had an adventurous spirit, he enjoyed being outdoors...

Francis "Fran" M. Triano

Francis "Fran" M. Triano

Oct 26, 2023

Francis “Fran” M. Triano, 77, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2023, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.  

Born on November 24, 1945, to the late Louis and Rose (Santoro) Triano, Fran grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in Spanish from Southern Connecticut State University and...

Teresa L. Johnson

Teresa L. Johnson

Oct 25, 2023

Teresa Lyn (Rowe) Johnson, 42, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford.

Teresa was born on July 24, 1981 in Upper Darby, PA. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, was an avid reader and had a deep fondness for animals. Teresa was always quick with a...

Beverly M. Gregory

Beverly M. Gregory

Oct 24, 2023

Beverly (Mirando) Gregory, 58, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Scott Gregory for nearly 32 years and the devoted mother of their son, Dylan S. Gregory.

Beverly was born on February 27, 1965 in Waterbury, CT...

David J. Hubeny

David J. Hubeny

Oct 23, 2023

David J. Hubeny, 78, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was the loving husband of Judith (Dobson) Hubeny for 48 years.

David was born in Plantsville, CT on June 12, 1945, one of seven children, to the late Anthony and Sophie (Gladke) Hubeny.

David...

Mary Michaud

Mary Michaud

Oct 23, 2023

Mary “Mariatella” (Ingriselli) Michaud, 95, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Summit of Plantsville. She had been the loving and devoted wife of the late Rosaire Michaud for 42 years.

Mary was born on January 7, 1928 in Castel Campagnano, Italy to the late Giovanni and Giusepina (Marocco) Ingriselli. She...

Ronald "Sonny" M. Burek

Ronald "Sonny" M. Burek

Oct 22, 2023

Ronald "Sonny" M. Burek, 80, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 22nd surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Buchholz) Burek for 57 years.

Ronald was born in Waterbury, CT on September 8, 1943, only son, of the late Leo and Frances (Paolino) Burek.

Sonny proudly...

MaryJane H. Romajas

MaryJane H. Romajas

Oct 20, 2023

MaryJane H. (McLellan) Romajas, 84, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at her home. She was the loving wife of John “Jack” A. Romajas for nearly 60 years.

MaryJane was born on November 3, 1938 in S. Portland, Maine to the late Leo and Thelma (Blake) McLellan.

MaryJane loved all animals, especially horses...

Mary T. Hobson

Mary T. Hobson

Oct 20, 2023

Mary Teresa (Daley) Hobson, 97, of Southington, finished her full and blessed earthly journey on Friday, October 20, 2023 in the comfort of the home her husband built for her 68 years ago.  She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.

 Born in Waterbury, CT in her grandmother’s home, she was the eldest daughter of Bernard J. Daley,...

James “Jim” V. Kalamajka

James “Jim” V. Kalamajka

Oct 18, 2023

James “Jim” V. Kalamajka, 81, of Southington, CT, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at HOCC at New Britain. He was the loving husband of Cheryl (Wilson) Kalamajka for 51 years.

Jim was born on June 29, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Stanley and Margaret (Hunter) Kalamajka and had been a longtime Southington resident.

Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He graduated...