Obituaries
Dorothy H. Blum
Jan 18, 2022
Dorothy “Dot” (Hamel) Blum, 83, of Shrewsbury, MA and formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer during which time she was taken care of by her daughters. She was the loving wife of the late Richard L. Blum Sr. for 50 years.
Born on February 12, 1938, in Bristol to...
Alex M. Spaulding
Jan 18, 2022
Alex M. Spaulding, 23, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Alex was born on April 26, 1998, in New Britain to Michael and Theresa (Mendocha) Spaulding.
He graduated from Bristol Eastern High School and was employed at Notch Mechanical in Chicopee, MA. He had a kind heart and gentle soul, and...
Mary J. Meskun
Jan 17, 2022
Mary J. Meskun, 92, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully with her daughter Joy by her side on January 17, 2022 at Southington Care Center.
Mary was born on March 27, 1929 in Hennepin, MN to the late Clarence and Helen (Peterson) Anderson.
Mary worked as a sales manager for Homer Bronson in Beacon Falls and Interim...
Donald W. Streeter
Jan 15, 2022
Donald Walter Streeter, 64, of Southington, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital. He had been the loving husband of Nancy Chute-Streeter for 31 years.
Don was born on March 16, 1957 in Meriden to the late Donald and Dorothy (Eck) Streeter.
Donald was quiet and gentle in his spirit and his VERY dry sense...
Diane J. Pestillo
Jan 12, 2022
Diane J. Pestillo, 79, of Calabash, NC was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Theresa Joseph of Plainville, CT. Diane graduated from Plainville High School and resided in Plainville and Southington, CT for a total of 75 years. She passed peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side on Wednesday,...
Lewis S. Palmieri
Jan 12, 2022
Lewis S. Palmieri, 86, lifelong Southington resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at MidState Medical Center. He had been the loving husband of the late Loretta (Meola) Palmieri for nearly 42 years.
Lew was born in Southington on July 29, 1935 to the late Peter and Mariam "Mary" (Wilkes) Palmieri. He was a...
Gundelinde "Gundi" Sedlatschek
Jan 10, 2022
Gundi Sedlatschek, 84 of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Gundi was born on August 12, 1937 in Germany, daughter of the late Bertha and Alois Sedlatschek of Germany. Gundi was a master dressmaker, active in two hiking clubs, traveled extensively and won accolades for her beautiful gardens.
She is survived by her sister and...
Christine C. Delsanto
Jan 7, 2022
Christine C. Delsanto, 52, of Wallingford, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Services were celebrated privately.
Robert M. Styring
Jan 7, 2022
Robert Styring, 85, of Southington, passed away on Friday, January 7th at The Hospital of Central Connecticut.
Born in Southington to the late William and Mary (Dudac) Styring, he was a lifelong Southington resident.
He graduated from Southington High School, Class of ’54, Yale University BA ’58, and Trinity College MA ’65. He proudly served in the US Army and...
Theresa M. Blaney
Jan 6, 2022
Theresa M. (Chenard) Blaney, 87, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She had been the loving wife of the late Thomas L. Blaney Jr. for nearly 60 years. Born on August 21, 1934 in Biddeford, Maine to the late Alfred and Alma (Murphy) Chenard, she had been a longtime Southington resident. Theresa loved...
Mae V. Morin
Jan 4, 2022
I, Mae Marie (Violette) Morin, was given the gift of life from John and Anna Violette that started in Van Buren, Maine, and now I have to give it back. This is hard. But I was a lucky woman who led a lucky existence, and for this I am grateful. My family was my world. I’m sad to leave behind...
Melissa "Missy" J. Botsacos
Jan 3, 2022
As Missy’s mom, I think back to January 6, 1971 when I met my baby girl, my friend, my partner, & lifelong treasure. I’ve seen 50 years of amazement, watching her turn struggles into accomplishments.
She is a girl to be admired for all of the lives she’s touched. She has an uncanny way of sensing others needs and acting...
John J. Jahn
Dec 31, 2021
John J. Jahn, 77, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021 after a 21-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was the loving husband of Marlea Jahn for 42 years.
John was born on March 22, 1944 in Lafollette, TN to the late George and Louise (Benzenhafer) Jahn.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during...
Rita J. Goyen
Dec 31, 2021
Rita J. (Harrison) Goyen, 100, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021 at her home.
Rita was born on September 12, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Nina (Brockett) Harrison and had been a longtime Plantsville resident. She retired from New Departure after 46 years of service. Throughout her lifetime,...
Michael P. Dennison
Dec 28, 2021
Michael P. Dennison, 58, formerly of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his home in North Carolina after a brief battle with cancer.
Michael was born on November 11, 1963 in Meriden to Mary (Perry) Dennison and the late John Dennison and had been a longtime Southington resident before moving to North Carolina. Michael graduated from...
Nancy C. Volpe
Dec 28, 2021
Nancy C. (Pepin) Volpe, 53, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
Nancy was born on August 12, 1968 in Waterbury, CT to John Paul and Helena (Dostie) Pepin. She worked at Connecticut Mattress and for the Wholley Family for over 20 years. Nancy was thoughtful and very generous to her family and friends....
Regina R. Wolak
Dec 27, 2021
Regina “Reggie” R. (Adamovage) Wolak, 79, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 with her husband and daughter by her side. She had been the loving wife of Flavian Wolak for 41 years.
Reggie was born on July 11, 1942 in New Britain, CT to the late Albert and Genevieve (Klocko) Adamovage. She worked as a kindergarten...
Carol E. Bennett
Dec 27, 2021
Carol Evans Bennett, age 87, died at The Summit in Plantsville, CT, on December 27, 2021.
Carol was born on November 4, 1934 to the late Celia and Ralph Evans of Southington. She married William A. Bennett on June 16, 1951, and they raised four children : William, Philip, Kim, and Leslie. She was a loving grandmother to six grandchildren and...
Thomas "Tommy" B. Smith
Dec 26, 2021
Thomas “Tommy” B. Smith, 63, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Tommy was born on June 16, 1958 in Waterbury, CT to the late Alvis and Margaret (Palazzi) Smith.
He worked as an auto-mechanic for many years and loved his cars and motorcycles. He is survived by his son, Damian Hazen of Wilder,...
Christopher W. Hauschild
Dec 25, 2021
Christopher W. Hauschild, 39, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 25, 2021.
Chris was born on October 23, 1982 in Galveston, Texas. He was a student at Northwestern Community College. He was a big man with a big heart and enjoyed bowling and archery. He also looked forward to his annual Deaf Camping Trip.
Chris...
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