Obituaries
Elizabeth A. Drozd
Apr 4, 2026
Elizabeth Agnes (Ziebka) Drozd, 99, a lifelong resident of Southington, Connecticut, died peacefully on April 4, 2026 in the town where she was born on August 27, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Agata (Kockanska) Ziebka. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Frank C. Drozd, her siblings, Elsie Pasquale (Armond), Matthew Ziebka...
James Robert Gura
Apr 2, 2026
James Robert Gura, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was the loving husband of Brigitte (Blouin) Gura for 53 years.
Born on January 13, 1941 in Hartford, Jim was the son of the late Dr. George M. Gura and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Gura.
Jim graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1958 where he excelled...
Ann B. Domrad
Mar 31, 2026
Ann B. (Jankowski) Domrad, 95, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday,
March 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. Ann was the beloved wife of the late John J. Domrad for 62 years.
Ann was born on February 5, 1931, in Meriden, one of eleven children, to the late Joseph and Anna (Sujdak) Jankowski. She devoted her life to her family...
Joseph E. Palmieri
Mar 30, 2026
Joseph Earl Palmieri, 82, of Southington, CT, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Joseph was born on November 23, 1943 in Southington to the late Sisto and Iona (Cook) Palmieri and worked in the drycleaning industry for many years.
Funeral services will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.
Tina Marie Roy
Mar 26, 2026
Tina M. Roy, passed away on March 26, 2026, surrounded by family. Tina was born in Manchester, CT on May 3, 1957 and resided in Coventry, CT, Franklin, NH and Laconia, NH before moving to Southington, CT.
Tina survived a terrible accident in 1971 that left her with many physical limits, along with a traumatic brain injury. Despite all her challenges,...
Charles Russo, III
Mar 20, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Russo III, 80, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the HOCC at New Britain.
He was born on October 17, 1945 in Waterbury, CT to the late Charles II and Janice Russo.
Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked in the workers’ compensation department for the State of Connecticut, retiring after...
Barbara H. Silva
Mar 18, 2026
Barbara H. Silva, 92 of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Silva for sixty-six years prior to his death in 2020.
Barbara was born on May 3, 1933 in Bristol, CT to the late Rutherford and Gertrude (Hancock) Holt.
Barbara received her education in Bristol, CT. She was...
Marianne P. Caiaze
Mar 17, 2026
Marianne (Pagel) Caiaze, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Amberwoods in Farmington.
Marianne was born on October 13, 1940 in the Bronx to the late Kurt and Stella (Pac) Pagel. She graduated from New Britain High School, Class of 1958. In her younger years, Marianne was very athletic, participating in swimming,...
Keith A. Morris
Mar 17, 2026
Keith Alan Morris, 71, of Plantsville passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026 at THOCC New Britain Campus surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Catherine “Cath” Morris (Enright). Together, they shared a deep and unwavering bond as soulmates for 52 years.
Keith was born on September 30, 1954 at West Morlan Hospital in Greensburg, PA....
Dorothy "Dee" Glowasky
Mar 14, 2026
Dorothy “Dee” Glowasky, 93, of Plantsville and Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Ingraham Manor in Bristol.
Dorothy was born on May 26, 1932 in Wolcott to the late Andrew and Susan (Shia) Glowasky. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia Glowasky of Marion and several nieces and nephews, whom she treated like her own. Dorothy...
Marie B. Ponzillo
Mar 13, 2026
Marie (Battista) Ponzillo, 88, of Southington, CT and formerly of Englewood, FL, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Marie was born on January 16, 1938 in New Haven, CT to the late Joseph and Catherine (Sheridan) Battista. She graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven and was a longtime...
Eileen F. Tompkins
Mar 3, 2026
Eileen F. Tompkins passed away at her Brookdale residence in West Hartford, CT on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
She was a longtime resident of Southington where she raised her family with her husband of nearly 69 years.
Born in Queens, NY to the late Patrick and Helen Flynn in 1933, she was an only child and attended nursing school. Eileen was a...
Richard "Rix" H. Plonka
Mar 2, 2026
Richard “Rix” H. Plonka, 63, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is now tending to his beautiful gardens in a better place; one that we all hope to be one day.
Richard was born on May 2, 1962 in Meriden to Ellen (Repan) Plonka and the late Richard J. Plonka.
Rix loved plants, flowers...
James Michael Cavanaugh
Feb 28, 2026
James Michael Cavanaugh, a larger-than-life Irishman, drew his last breath Saturday evening, February 28th, with his daughters by his side. While our world is much quieter, we know that he was greeted in Heaven enthusiastically by many loved ones who were awaiting his arrival.
Jimmy grew up on Alma Street, in the East End of Waterbury, in a home filled with...
Anthony S. Gwiazdowski, Jr.
Feb 28, 2026
Anthony S. Gwiazdowski, Jr., 87, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was the loving husband of Catherine (Summa) Gwiazdowski for 59 years.
Anthony was born on June 26, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to the late Anthony Sr. and Caroline (Schieffer) Gwiazdowski. He graduated from Cheshire High School and...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Wernicki
Feb 27, 2026
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Wernicki, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Southington Care Center, surrounded by her family and wonderful staff.
She is survived by her four children, Jerry Wernicki and his companion Paula Fontana, Denise Witkoski and her late husband Robert, Christine Dammling and her husband Bill and James Wernicki and his wife Amy, eleven...
Josephine M. Palmieri
Feb 27, 2026
Josephine (Majewski) Palmieri, 90, was welcomed into heaven on Friday, February 27, 2026, joining her beloved husband, Joseph Palmieri. She resided in Southington for the majority of her life, and lived the last few years in Rocky Hill, with her daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Pedro Guerra, where she peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones.
Josephine is survived by...
Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic
Feb 25, 2026
Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic, 78, longtime resident of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 after a brief illness.
Gerald was born on August 11, 1947, in Terryville, CT, only son of the late Henry and Ethel (Kulesa) Dziedzic.
Fr. Dziedzic, a priest for over 51 years, began his studies for priesthood at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield and continued...
Patricia G. Pallotti
Feb 23, 2026
Patricia (Gugliotti) Pallotti, 88, of the Plantsville section of Southington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Southington Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Pallotti, who predeceased her in 1999.
Pat was born on January 21, 1938, in New Britain, Connecticut, to the late Nunzio and Marie Antoinette...
David C. Alexander
Feb 22, 2026
David Charles Alexander, 71, of Naples, FL, passed away on February 22, 2026, following a brief illness. He leaves behind a legacy of adventure, quiet generosity, and a collection of stories that will be cherished for generations.
Born on February 2, 1955, in Hartford, CT, David was the son of the late Edmond J. and Jane (Cook) Alexander. After graduating from...
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