Obituaries

Anthony J. Stankewicz, DDS, MSD

Anthony J. Stankewicz, DDS, MSD

Feb 22, 2025

Anthony John Stankewicz, DDS, MSD, aged 88, of Southington, CT passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Kerr) Stankewicz for 55 years. 

Anthony was born October 17, 1936 in New Britain, CT to the late Anthony and Frances (Gladke) Stankewicz.

Dr. Stankewicz was a 1954 graduate of Cheshire Academy and went on to earn...

Robert M. Houle

Robert M. Houle

Feb 21, 2025

Robert M. Houle, 93, of Southington, CT, passed away surrounded by his family on February 21, 2025 in Florida. He was the beloved husband of the late Rachel C. (Gelinas) Houle for 68 years.

Born on January 6, 1932 in Waterbury, CT to the late Henry and Florette (Boucher) Houle, he had been a longtime Southington resident. 

Mr. Houle proudly served in...

Ursula M. Boardman

Ursula M. Boardman

Feb 20, 2025

Ursula Mary (Roper) Boardman, age 86, entered eternal peace with her family by her side, on February 20, 2025, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT. 

Born in Liverpool, England on May 11, 1938, she was the daughter of Francis and Mary (Nolan) Roper. She moved to the United States with her husband, William Boardman, and oldest daughter,...

Donald Joseph Perlot

Donald Joseph Perlot

Feb 19, 2025

Donald Joseph Perlot of Dover, Delaware passed away recently on February 19th, 2025 at the age of 88 years old. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut on October 28th, 1936. His parents were Eligio Mario Perlot and Stacia Theresa Perlot. 

He is survived by his three sons, Stephen M. Perlot and his wife Virginia of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, Kevin...

Carol D. Scott

Carol D. Scott

Feb 19, 2025

Carol (Davies) Scott, 64, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Autumn Lake in New Britain. She was the loving wife of the late Edwin C. Scott III for 32 years.

Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 17, 1960 and adopted by John Harmon and Margaret (Chase) Davies. 

She graduated from Conard...

Jeffrey Allen Dube

Jeffrey Allen Dube

Feb 18, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Dube, 59, of Southington, CT, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and a faithful child of God.

Jeffrey was born on August 25, 1965 in Rockville, CT. He was predeceased by his mother, Lorraine J. (Doherty) Fernandez Bussolati, his father, Edmond Dube and a...

Charlene E. DeSorbo

Charlene E. DeSorbo

Feb 17, 2025

Charlene E. (Stone) DeSorbo, 84, of Port St. Lucie, FL and formerly of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis “Louie” DeSorbo.

Charlene was born on March 9, 1940, in Windsor, VT to the late Lawrence and Albertine (Charbonneau) Stone.

She was selfless, kind, fun to be around and tougher than...

Daniel C. True

Daniel C. True

Feb 14, 2025

Daniel C. True, 61, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14, 2025. Born September 26, 1963 in Southington, he was the son of the late John F. True, Sr. and the late Jane (Iorio) True.

A lifelong resident of Plantsville, Dan will be most remembered for his passion for the goats he...

Sally Ann Wisniewski

Sally Ann Wisniewski

Feb 13, 2025

Sally Ann (Cole) Wisniewski, 62, of New Britain and former longtime Southington resident, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at UConn Health, after a courageous 7-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was the devoted wife of Rome Wisniewski for nearly 43 years.

Sally was born in Southington on December 3, 1962 and graduated from...

Edward J. Aszklar

Edward J. Aszklar

Feb 13, 2025

Edward “Eddie” J. Aszklar, 82, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Southington Care Center. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Dow) Aszklar for 56 years.

Edward was born on June 17, 1942 in New Britain, CT to the late Edward and Jean (Hika) Aszklar. He started his career at Aszklar’s Automotive, where he was affectionately...

Joanne F. Myska

Joanne F. Myska

Feb 11, 2025

Joanne (Finch) Myska, 82, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was the loving wife of John J. Myska for nearly 63 years. 

Joanne was born on September 22, 1942 in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Bernard and Rose (Gotto) Finch. She graduated from Plainville High School and had been a longtime Southington resident.

Joanne was a...

Susan E. Zajac

Susan E. Zajac

Feb 9, 2025

Susan E. Zajac, 77, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville.

Born on September 20, 1947 in Southington to the late Joseph “Lefty” and Helen (Putala) Zajac, she had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Susan graduated from Southington High School and then attended the former Laurel Business School. She worked most of...

Sandra K. Breedlove

Sandra K. Breedlove

Feb 6, 2025

Sandra K. (Massow) Breedlove, 84, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at MidState Medical Center. 

Sandra was born on March 6, 1940 in Bristol, CT to the late Raymond and Catherine (Richardson) Massow. 

She was fun-loving and had a soft spot for her elders. Sandra worked as a school bus driver for many years and then took the...

Rosemarie Atterrato

Rosemarie Atterrato

Feb 3, 2025

Rosemarie (Orson) Atterrato, 69, of Vero Beach, FL and formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was the loving wife of Thomas Atterrato for over 29 years.

Rosemarie was born on June 29, 1955 in Somers, CT to the late George and Carmella (Vella) Orson. 

Rosemarie worked as a customer service manager at Caldor for over 20...

Patricia L. McVaney

Patricia L. McVaney

Feb 3, 2025

Patricia L. McVaney, 75, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a long illness on her birthday, Monday, February 3, 2025, at UCONN Health Center. 

Patricia was born in Meriden on February 3, 1950 to the late Lloyd Lee McVaney and Gwendolyn (White) McVaney. 

She graduated from nursing school in Elkins, West Virginia and worked as a licensed practical nurse for many years....

Margaret "Peggy" A. Fabian

Margaret "Peggy" A. Fabian

Feb 2, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Fabian, formerly of Portland, CT, left this world on February 2nd, 2025, surrounded by family in the quiet comfort of her home. 

Peggy, the oldest child of the late Cecelia (Grippo) and Hendrick Ruimerman, formerly of Middletown, CT, is lovingly remembered by her siblings, Doug (Dolores), Frank (Katie), Paul (Dodie), Duffy Rodriguez and Liz Aresti (Bob). She graduated from...

Shirley A. Kizilski

Shirley A. Kizilski

Feb 1, 2025

Shirley A. (McKay) Kizilski, 90, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain. She had been the loving wife of William R. Kizilski for nearly 69 years. 

Shirley was born on January 13, 1935 in Meriden to the late Daniel A. and Theresa (DeLuco) McKay and lived all of...

Patricia A. Silva

Patricia A. Silva

Jan 31, 2025

Patricia A. (Brenker) Silva, 80, of Southington, CT, died January 31, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward S. Silva in 2022. The daughter of Charles and Catherine (O’Brien) Brenker, Pat was born in Santa Barbara, CA and raised along with her 5 siblings in Waterbury, CT. 

A graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Pat became a Registered...

Dale M. Campochiaro Pac

Dale M. Campochiaro Pac

Jan 26, 2025

Dale M. (Raymond) Campochiaro Pac, 83, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain. She was the loving wife of Stanley J. Pac Jr. for 37 years.

Dale was born on June 27, 1941 in Brunswick, Maine to the late Leonard and Exelia “Candy” (Saucier) Raymond. 

Dale leaves behind a legacy of light,...

Lena M. Dorner

Lena M. Dorner

Jan 24, 2025

Lena Dorner, 78, of Bristol passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. While we’d like to say she went quietly into the night, anyone who knew her would say that wasn’t how Lena did anything. She was beloved for her outgoing personality, charm and sharp wit, from which no one was safe.

 Lena had a generous love for her family and...