Obituaries

David Symolon

David Symolon

Feb 10, 2023

David P. Symolon, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Friday, February 10, 2023. David was the loving husband of Paulette (Baehr) Symolon for 58 years. 

David was born in New Britain on March 4, 1937 to the late Stanley and Helen (Mlodjewski) Symolon. He attended Plainville schools and graduated from Central...

Doris C. Cyr

Doris C. Cyr

Feb 6, 2023

Doris C. (Carignan) Cyr, 88, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at her home, with her two daughters by her side, on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Doris was born on May 14, 1934 in Portland, ME to the late Lucien and Antoinette (LeRiche) Carignan. After graduating from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1955, she moved to...

Elizabeth C. Anderson

Elizabeth C. Anderson

Feb 4, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” C. (Hlavka) Anderson, 94, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 4, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Anderson Jr., who proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Betty resided in her cherished home in Southington for over 68 years.

Elizabeth was born in...

Eric S. Perry

Eric S. Perry

Feb 1, 2023

Eric S. Perry, 72, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was the loving husband of Debbie (Martin) Perry for 33 years.

Eric was born on June 8, 1950 in Island Falls, ME to the late Nathan and Geneva (Wellington) Perry.

Eric proudly served his country in the U.S....

Paula A. Barra

Paula A. Barra

Jan 30, 2023

Paula A. Barra, 61, of Southington and formerly of Cheshire, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, January 30, 2023 at The HOCC New Britain Campus.

Paula was born on June 22, 1961 in New Haven, CT to the late Nicholas and Eleanor (DelVecchio) Barra.

Prior to her retirement, Paula was a participant at Abilities...

Ann E. Cope

Ann E. Cope

Jan 30, 2023

Ann E. (Gilson) Cope, 87, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, January 30, 2023.  

Ann was born on February 25, 1935 in Meriden to the late Kenneth and Vera (Fluke) Gilson. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and worked as an English and Reading teacher in the...

Nicholas W. Florian

Nicholas W. Florian

Jan 29, 2023

Nicholas W. Florian, 34, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was a proud father, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. 

Nick was born in New Britain on July 27, 1988, one of 5 children, to Michelle (Donadio) Florian and the late Mathew W. Florian. 

Nick graduated from Southington High School, Class...

Paul F. Lufbery

Paul F. Lufbery

Jan 26, 2023

Paul F. Lufbery, 70, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. He had been the loving husband of Veronica (DiSarro) Lufbery for 20 years.

Paul was born in Meriden on December 21, 1952, to the late Raoul and Margaret (Vitelli) Lufbery.

Paul loved being outside. He owned and operated Paul’s Landscaping, where he...

John "Jack" Barry

John "Jack" Barry

Jan 25, 2023

John "Jack” Barry, 91, died peacefully in his home after a rapid illness in the early hours of January 25, 2023 by his wife's side of 65 years, Ruth (Niebling) Barry.

A Southington native, John William Barry, known as "Jack" was born to the late William and Mary (Leach) Barry on June 18, 1931 and grew up in Milldale, Connecticut.

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Karen L. Richter

Karen L. Richter

Jan 25, 2023

Karen L. Richter, 57, of East Windsor and formerly of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Karen was born in New Britain on September 2, 1965, one of four children, to Deacon Neil and Dianne (Angiletta) Richter.

She graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1983, and went on to attend Keuka College in New...

Jeniva D. Albrycht

Jeniva D. Albrycht

Jan 23, 2023

Jeniva Dee (Parker) Albrycht, 80, of Meriden, passed away, unexpectedly at her home, in her bed in the early morning hours, on Monday, January 23, 2023. The world lost a loving and amazing woman and Heaven gained yet another angel who is now standing by her husband’s side in Heaven. She had been the loving wife of the late William...

Joan A. Lucas-Fenn

Joan A. Lucas-Fenn

Jan 20, 2023

Joan A. Lucas-Fenn, 82, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Summit of Plantsville.

Joan was born on April 7, 1940 in Meriden CT, to the late Kenneth and Mary (Ariale) Lucas and had been a longtime Southington resident.

Joan earned her Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University and worked for the State...

Kelly A. Shea-Gallagher

Kelly A. Shea-Gallagher

Jan 13, 2023

Kelly A. Shea-Gallagher, 52, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the HOCC in New Britain after a courageous 18-year battle with cancer. Kelly was the beloved wife, best friend and soul mate of Scott Gallagher for over 28 years. 

Kelly was born on February 11, 1970 in Boston, MA to John and Ginny (Kearns) Shea....

Edward P. Kordys

Edward P. Kordys

Jan 10, 2023

Edward Paul John Kordys, 94, of Southington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at HOCC at New Britain. He had been the loving and devoted husband of the late Mildred (Kosienski) Kordys for 48 wonderful years.

Born in Southington on February 25, 1928, one of eight, to the late Paul and Bronislawa (Swistak) Kordys, he was a...

Ivan A. Menard

Ivan A. Menard

Jan 10, 2023

Ivan A. Menard, 90, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Southington Care Center. He had been the loving husband of the late Marjorie (McKay) Menard for 50 years.

Born in Hardwick, VT on November 14, 1932 to the late George and Diana (Boulais) Menard, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Ivan worked as a...

Deborah L. Mariani

Deborah L. Mariani

Jan 10, 2023

Deborah L. (Roberts) Mariani, 60, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.

Deborah was born on March 26, 1962 in Hartford to the late Stanley and Jacqueline (Jacques) Roberts.

She graduated from Mary Immaculate...

Darcie L. Landrette

Darcie L. Landrette

Jan 5, 2023



It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Darcie L. Landrette on January 5, 2023.

Darcie was born on October 5, 1968 in New Britain. She graduated from Southington High School in 1985 where she was part of the VOAG program. Darcie was a dedicated employee at the Bristol Child Development Center for...

Jeffrey F. Otis

Jeffrey F. Otis

Jan 2, 2023



Jeffrey F. Otis, 76, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at MidState Medical Center. He had been the loving husband of Sarah (Connaughton) Otis for 33 Years.

Born in Haverhill, MA on April 19, 1946 to the late Milton and Virginia (Adams) Otis, he grew up in West Newbury, MA and was an accomplished student-athlete...

Genesio R. Masucci

Genesio R. Masucci

Dec 30, 2022

Genesio R. Masucci, 94, of Litchfield and formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Gino was born on August 27, 1928, in Italy to the late Giovan Giuseppe and Elisabetta (Bove) Masucci, before moving to the United States in 1951.

Gino is survived by his sons, John Masucci and his wife Nancy of Southington and Gino...

David A. Sjostedt

David A. Sjostedt

Dec 28, 2022

David A. Sjostedt, age 88, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  He was a Southington resident for 58 years, and was known in the community as an energetic, cheerful person who was always willing to make friends and to help those in need. 

Born and raised in Massachusetts, David served in the U.S. Forest Service at Mt. Rainier in...