Obituaries

Elaine A. Hoffman

Elaine A. Hoffman

Aug 23, 2020

Elaine A. Hoffman, 81, went to dance among the stars on August 23, 2020. Born and raised in New Britain, Elaine was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Sideranko) Hoffman.

Elaine enjoyed shopping and would spend countless hours in the dollar store. Elaine’s love of reading and trips to the library brought her so much joy. She also loved...

Irene S. Sazanowicz

Irene S. Sazanowicz

Aug 14, 2020

Irene (Przygocki) Sazanowicz, age 92 was reunited with her children August 14, 2020. She was born to Frank and Karolina (Supragon) Przygocki in Bristol on February 4, 1928. Irene enjoyed and was very energetic and social in the polka dancing community. She loved shopping, getting her hair done weekly, and days at the beach. Her three generations of grandchildren were...

Eric P. Rathbun

Eric P. Rathbun

Aug 12, 2020

Eric P. Rathbun, 49, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. He was the loving husband of Krista (Peterson) Rathbun for nearly 18 years and the proud father of their four children, Ethan, Lillian, Marion and Kailyn. 

Eric was born on June 7, 1971 in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Newington High School and went on to...

Margaret K. Verzulli

Margaret K. Verzulli

Aug 7, 2020

Margaret Verzulli passed away peacefully on August 7th at Southington Care Center. Margaret was born on March 2, 1929 in New Britain, Connecticut, the daughter of Evangeline Burns and John Knight. She grew up in New Britain with her twin sister Mary, and twin sisters Jeanne and Jane, attending St. Mary's School and New Britain Senior High School.

Margaret worked...

Daniel R. Soto

Daniel R. Soto

Aug 4, 2020

Daniel R. Soto, 24, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.  

Daniel was born on January 17, 1996 in New Britain. He was a Southington High School graduate, Class of 2014. After graduation, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. National Guard. Dan was an outgoing, fun loving person with a good heart. He enjoyed spending time...

Ralph G. Mann

Ralph G. Mann

Aug 4, 2020

Ralph Gordon Mann, age 90, died on August 4th, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Meredith. Also, his two sons Edwin and Steven. He also leaves his grandsons Jonathan, Thomas and granddaughter Antonia Mangum and his sister Dorothy Rehm of Wallingford, several cousins, nieces and nephews

Ralph was born on October 6, 1929.  His family...

David J. Montano

David J. Montano

Aug 4, 2020

David J. Montano, 33, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Dave was a loving husband, son, brother, Godfather, Tio and a proud Father eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby.

Dave was born on February 24, 1987 in Derby, CT youngest child and the only son to Laz and Debbie (Burke) Montano.

In addition to his...

William F. Jones Sr.

William F. Jones Sr.

Aug 3, 2020

William F. Jones Sr., 64, longtime Southington resident, left us on Monday, August 3, 2020. He went down doing what he loved most, mowing lawns. Billy was born on June 20, 1956, son of the late Yolande Tavalozzi and Frederick Jones.

Billy loved everybody and would do anything for anyone in need. He enjoyed helping all the seniors in his...

Mary A. Coury

Mary A. Coury

Jul 31, 2020

Mary A. Coury, 65, of Meriden, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020. Mary was born in Kankakee, IL on December 9, 1954, one of 7 brothers and sisters.

She was dearly loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her mother: Armilla (Brouillet) Coury of Plantsville, siblings: Richard Coury (Jane) of Walpole, MA; Thomas Coury (Jackie)...

Deanna D. Caulfield

Deanna D. Caulfield

Jul 29, 2020

Deanna “Dena” D. (Kelly) Caulfield, 51, of Southington, passed away from her battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital.  

Dena was born on July 9, 1969 in Fort Kent, Maine to Buford Kelly Sr. and Gail (Jandreau) Kelly. In addition to her parents, Dena is survived by her two daughters, Kaelie and Abigail Caulfield, her sister,...

Arthur H. Anderson Jr.

Arthur H. Anderson Jr.

Jul 18, 2020

Arthur H. Anderson, Jr. (91) of Southington, CT passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020. Born on June 15, 1929 to the late Arthur and Margaret (Hogan) Anderson Sr., Art graduated from New Britain High School and Connecticut Teachers College (now CCSU) earning a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts. Thereafter, Art obtained a master’s degree in higher education administration from...

Merle A. Tripp

Merle A. Tripp

Jul 17, 2020

Merle A. Tripp, 59, of Meriden and former longtime Southington resident, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Merle was born on September 28, 1960 in Southington to the late Melvin Tripp Sr. and Evelyn (Murphy) Tripp.

He worked as a metal fabricator and was proud to have worked on the construction of Yankee Stadium. He proudly served in...

Mark A. Flors

Mark A. Flors

Jul 16, 2020

Mark A. Flors, 70, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the HOCC at New Britain.

Born on March 15, 1950 in Southington to the late Albert and Susan (Klemovich) Flors, he had been a lifelong Southington resident. Mark worked at Kurtz Farms as a driver for many...

Darlene Barnes Gordon

Darlene Barnes Gordon

Jul 9, 2020

Darlene Barnes Gordon, age 67 of Southington, passed away peacefully at home, on July 9, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born in New Britain, CT to the late Ramona Cray and Morrill Barnes on January 24, 1953.  

 Darlene is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Robert A. Gordon and her children Kelly May Del Debbio...

Faith L. Merriman

Faith L. Merriman

Jul 3, 2020

 

Faith L. Merriman, 63, of Cheshire, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.

Faith was born on February 24, 1957 in New Britain to the late Dudley Merriman and Charlotte (Ashworth) Merriman Hammick.

She loved art, animals and being outdoors, especially skiing in Massachusetts with the Fredette and Ashworth families and spending her summers at the...

Joseph P. Bernaiche

Joseph P. Bernaiche

Jul 3, 2020

Joseph P. Bernaiche, 60, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Joe was born on July 7, 1959 in Southington, son of the late Elsie and Larry Anctil, and to his late father, Richard Bernaiche.

An avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching baseball and football, and was a loyal UCONN Huskies basketball program supporter....

Kevin J. Buonocore

Kevin J. Buonocore

Jun 28, 2020

Kevin J. Buonocore, 53, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2020 at his home. He had been the loving husband of Linda (Beliveau) Buonocore for 38 years.

Kevin was born in Waterbury on April 1, 1967 to Henry Buonocore and the late Barbara (Lombardi) Buonocore.

He graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1986. He loved spending time...

Andrew D. Brush

Andrew D. Brush

Jun 26, 2020

Andrew D. Brush, 48, of Southington, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at HOCC, of New Britain. He was a devoted husband, proud father, loving son, brother, uncle and friend.

Andrew was born on July 22, 1971 in New Britain to William and Ellen (Kilduff) Brush and was a lifelong Southington resident.

Andy was a Southington High School graduate,...

Edward "Lefty" R. Clements

Edward "Lefty" R. Clements

Jun 26, 2020

Edward “Lefty” R. Clements, 94, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 26, 2020. He was the loving husband of Alyce (Wagner) Clements for 53 years.

Edward was born on January 7, 1926 in Duryea, PA to the late Vincent and Mary (Misorek) Clements and had been a longtime Southington resident. Edward proudly served his country...