Obituaries

Lura "Anna" Michelson

Lura "Anna" Michelson

Mar 30, 2020

Lura Anna (Bailey) Michelson, known to all as “Anna” passed from this life peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020.  Anna was born Dec 26, 1922 in Middletown to the late Lura (Barton) Bailey and Harry Bailey, Sr., formerly of East Hampton.

 Anna was a lifelong resident of East Hampton.  She was a student of East Hampton High School’s first graduating...

Bobby D. Martin

Bobby D. Martin

Mar 29, 2020

Robert “Bobby” D. Martin, 83, of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut.  Bob was born in Fairland, Oklahoma on August 5, 1936 to the late Roy and Kizzie (Testerman) Martin.  He lived in Miami for most of his life, only recently moving to Connecticut to be closer to his daughter and...

Eileen G. Sperry

Eileen G. Sperry

Mar 26, 2020

 Eileen (Gregg) Sperry, 106, of the Plantsville section of Southington, daughter of the late Frank and Bessie (Boone) Gregg, was born on September 25, 1913 in Rowena, New Brunswick, Canada. The family moved to Washburn, Maine when she was eight years old and she attended local schools. She married her late husband James, on March 22, 1931. In 1953, they...

Merrill "Mitch" C. Leach

Merrill "Mitch" C. Leach

Mar 25, 2020

Merrill “Mitch” C. Leach, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He had been the loving husband of  Arneta (Lovley) Leach for 68 years.

Mitch proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of the Faith Living Church. He enjoyed boating, water skiing and camping. Mitch...

Alan D. Brown

Alan D. Brown

Mar 24, 2020

On September 1, 1936 Alan D. Brown, first child of William and Elizabeth Brown, was born in New Haven, CT.  Following a lengthy, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's, Alan lost that battle on March 24, 2020.

Survived by his long-time love and companion, Barbara Bradley, her son Scott and daughter Cheryl he also leaves behind his daughters and their spouses: Kathy Brown...

Vincent  "Michael" Lombardo

Vincent "Michael" Lombardo

Mar 24, 2020

Vincent "Michael" Lombardo, 74, of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at The Summit at Plantsville.   He was born on Nov, 30 1945 in Waterbury, CT. to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Barbieri) Lombardo, and was a lifelong Southington resident. He loved his town and was a member of many community groups throughout the years.

Michael proudly served his country...

Anita G. Styring

Anita G. Styring

Mar 21, 2020

Anita (Guyer) Styring, 94, of Cromwell and formerly of Southington, made her last curtain call on Saturday, March 21, 2020 after failing health, resulting from a stroke.

Anita was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, April 5, 1925 to the late Alfred “Pete” and Rose (Fecteau) Guyer. She was one of eight children.  Anita attended Sacred Heart School, in Laconia and...

Eugene R. Bystrak

Eugene R. Bystrak

Mar 18, 2020

Eugene R. Bystrak, 89, of Southington, beloved husband for 66 years of Joanne (Parciak) Bystrak, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in the company of family. 

Born in New Britain on December 31, 1930, son of the late John and Jennie (Bober) Bystrak, he had been a longtime resident of Southington. Eugene proudly served and was honorably discharged from...

Patrick H. Musshorn

Patrick H. Musshorn

Mar 10, 2020

As the last full moon of winter passed through the early morning sky, Patrick Henry Musshorn slipped peacefully into his eternal rest, surrounded by love until the end. He was born February 5, 1951 in Southington to Henry and Joan Musshorn. Beloved husband of Linda Musshorn for 35 years, who never left his side and was truly his partner in...

Edward J. Knapp

Edward J. Knapp

Mar 8, 2020

 Edward J. Knapp, 87, lifelong resident of Southington, passed away on March 8, 2020. He was the devoted husband to Gladys (Uliasz) Knapp for 67 years. He was a graduate of Lewis High School where he led his football team to the state championship. After high school, Ed joined the Marine Corps in 1950. He was the proudest U.S. Marine...

Ryan L. Knapp

Ryan L. Knapp

Mar 6, 2020

Ryan L. Knapp, 42, of Southington, much loved father, son, husband, brother and loyal friend, left us all too soon on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Born on January 3, 1978 in White Plains, NY, he was the oldest son of David and Jacqueline Knapp and the big brother to Bret Knapp.  Ryan grew up in Yorktown Heights, NY and graduated...

Brian K. Kraft

Brian K. Kraft

Mar 5, 2020

Brian K. Kraft, 46, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on March 5, 2020 at his home. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Brian was born on Nov. 10, 1973 in New Britain to David and Sharon (Shimansky) Kraft. He was a graduate of Southington High School, Class of 1992 and the former co-owner...

Philip W. Keyworth Jr.

Philip W. Keyworth Jr.

Mar 3, 2020

Philip W. Keyworth, Jr., 63, of Southington, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. He was a proud father, loving brother, son and friend to many.

Phil was born on July 1, 1956 in New Haven to the late Philip W. Keyworth Sr. and Mary (Rodlund) Keyworth and had been a lifelong Southington resident.   

Phil...

Stanley H. Emond, Sr.

Stanley H. Emond, Sr.

Mar 1, 2020

Stanley H. Emond Sr, 90, of Cheshire and formerly of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at The Summit of Plantsville. He had been the loving husband of the late Rosemary (Scheppard) Emond for 59 years.

Stanley was born in Orange, VT on August 18, 1929 to the late Leon and Hattie (Machia)...

Rowena W. James

Rowena W. James

Feb 18, 2020

Rowena (Welsh) James, 92, of Bristol and formerly of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Ingraham Manor. She had been the loving wife of the late Courtland M. James for nearly 75 years.

Born on March 3, 1927 in Famingdale, Maine to the late Roy and Ethel (Williams) Welsh, she had...

Brian F. Hicock

Brian F. Hicock

Feb 17, 2020

Brian F. Hicock, 62, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 17, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Brian lived courageously every day of his life for the past 7 years during his never-ending, fearless fight against cancer.

Born on Feb. 5, 1958 in Waterbury to the late Edward and Mary (Lokites) Hicock, he had been a...

Catherine Haburay-Gibbons

Catherine Haburay-Gibbons

Feb 15, 2020

Catherine Haburay-Gibbons, 55, of Newport, NC and formerly of Southington, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She had been the loving wife of Larry Gibbons for 23 years.

Catherine was born on March 16, 1964 in Southington to the late John Sr. and Rosalie (Cantito) Haburay. She had a passion for Reggae music, traveling the...

Claudette Tully

Claudette Tully

Feb 15, 2020

Claudette (Clavet) Tully, 80, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. She had been the loving wife of Gerald Tully for 35 years.

Claudette was born on January 15, 1940 in New Brunswick, Canada to the late Emile and Ida (Cyr) Clavet and had been a longtime...

Sylvester Testa

Sylvester Testa

Feb 14, 2020

Sylvester Testa, 91, of Lancaster , CA and former longtime Southington resident, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Thomas R. Pigeon

Thomas R. Pigeon

Feb 13, 2020

Thomas R. Pigeon, 71, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 after a short illness. He had been the loving husband of Theresa (Fager) Pigeon for 36 years.

Thomas was born in Hartford on January 12, 1949. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Tom worked as a quality control inspector at the former Critikon...