Obituaries

Doris Hubeny Telke

Doris Hubeny Telke

Sep 8, 2020

Doris Hubeny Telke, 93, of Southington, passed away peacefully at Southington Care Center on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Walter Telke.

Doris was born on November 17, 1926 in Waterbury to the late Andrew and Veronica (Kobylarz) Hubeny.

Doris met the love of her life, Walter and married in 1947.  Together, they built...

Steven M. Pelcher

Steven M. Pelcher

Sep 7, 2020

Steven M. Pelcher, 58, of the Milldale section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 7, 2020.

He was born on September 20, 1961 in Southington to the late Adam Pelcher and Mary Jane (Morey) Pelcher Buxton.

Steven proudly served in the US Army. He worked as an auto mechanic and loved fishing and hunting.

He...

Ronald N. Wyckoff

Ronald N. Wyckoff

Aug 27, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” N. Wyckoff, 80, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020 at LiveWell in Plantsville. Ronnie was born in Pennsylvania on August 15, 1940, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Brennan)Wyckoff.

 

Ronnie was a heavy equipment mechanic working for H.O. Penn Caterpillar for 35 years. He was a legend and an accomplished race car driver. His love...

Otley C. Kania

Otley C. Kania

Aug 27, 2020

Otley C. Kania, 95, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020. The daughter of the late Edwin Anderson and Elizabeth (Carlson) Anderson, Otley was born on March 29, 1925 in New Britain. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Kania for 55 years.

 

Otley lived her life taking care of others.  She had a special way of...

Earl R. Affhauser, Sr.

Earl R. Affhauser, Sr.

Aug 25, 2020

Pops, Ompa, Grandpa, the best dad ever, Earl R. Affhauser, Sr. 79, passed away peacefully on August 25th at Apple Rehab in Plainville after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Earl was born on July 28, 1941 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the fourth of 10 children, to the late William and Ruth (Brownell) Affhauser.

 

Earl was a CNC machine...

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...