Obituaries

Diane M. Kisken

Diane M. Kisken

Jan 23, 2025

Diane Martha (Jones) Kisken , 84, of New Canaan, CT and more recently of Meriden, CT, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2025. 

Diane was born in New Canaan, CT to the late Elmer and Martha (Davis) Jones. She was raised in Pound Ridge, NY and attended John Jay High School in Cross River, NY. Upon graduation, she began...

Michael J. Rabis, Sr.

Michael J. Rabis, Sr.

Jan 22, 2025

Michael J. Rabis Sr., 87, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain. He was the husband of the late Joan (Rogozinski) Rabis.

Born on August 17, 1937 in Southington to the late Joseph and Helen (Gladke) Rabis, he had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Mr. Rabis worked as a payloader operator and...

Angela E. D'Angelo

Angela E. D'Angelo

Jan 18, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we share the news of the peaceful passing of Angela “Angie” (DePastino) D’Angelo on January 18, 2025 at the Connecticut Baptist Home in Meriden, CT. Angie, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, graced this world with 91 beautiful years filled with love and joy.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Angie was the cherished eldest daughter...

Victoria Czerwinski

Victoria Czerwinski

Jan 13, 2025

Victoria (Calatayud) Czerwinski, 92, of Plainville, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at The Summitt at Plantsville. 

Victoria was born on March 27, 1932 in Wallingford, CT, youngest daughter of the late Jack and Vicentica (Serra) Calatayud. 

She loved animals, especially dogs. 

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Charles “Charlie" Czerwinski and her only son,...

Carol L. Frechette

Carol L. Frechette

Jan 13, 2025

Carol Louise (Rembish) Frechette, 84, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Waterbury, CT to the late Anthony and Helen (Makarewicz) Rembish on December 22, 1940. She was devoted to her late husband, Roland J. Frechette, Jr., for...

Matthew G. Docar

Matthew G. Docar

Jan 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew Gregory Docar, age 54, on January 12, 2025 at his home in Southington.

Matthew was born June 7, 1970 to Gregory Docar and the late MaryAnne Christensen Docar. 

He was a graduate of Southington High School and worked for UPS for over 25 years. 

He leaves behind his father Gregory Docar...

Zigmund S. Stanowski

Zigmund S. Stanowski

Jan 12, 2025

Zigmund “Zig” “Ziggy” S. Stanowski, 91, of Southington and former longtime resident of East Berlin, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Marek) Stanowski for nearly 67 years. 

Zig was born on December 9, 1933 in New Britain, one of eight children, to the late Zigmund and Yvonne (Gariepy) Stanowski. He graduated from New...

Anthony E. Kupcho, Jr.

Anthony E. Kupcho, Jr.

Jan 11, 2025

Anthony E. Kupcho, Jr., 75, of Southington, passed away on January 11, 2025 at the Jerome Home in New Britain. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Buczak) Kupcho for over 53 years.

Born on March 30, 1949 in Southington to the late Anthony E. Sr. and Ann (Sokolowski) Kupcho, he had been a lifelong Southington resident. 

Anthony retired from Ideal Forging...

Gail Castiola

Gail Castiola

Jan 10, 2025

Gail (Edele) Castiola, 81, of Southington, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the HOCC of New Britain. She was the loving wife of Frank J. Castiola for over 58 years. 

Gail was born in New Britain, CT on April 14, 1944, to the late Frederick William and Myrtle (Blois) Edele.

Gail lived a full, vigorous and independent life...

Anna Kujtkowski

Anna Kujtkowski

Jan 7, 2025

Our beloved Anna lost her battle with cancer on January 7th 2025. She leaves behind her much loved husband, David, their wonderful son, Aleksander and sister, Beata. 

She was born and raised in Holyoke, MA, the daughter of the late Frederyka (Lesiak) Kujtkowski and Waclaw (Walter) Kujtkowski. Anna was also predeceased by her brother, George Kujtkowski.

 Anna graduated with a master’s degree...

John J. McGeehan II

John J. McGeehan II

Jan 7, 2025

John James McGeehan II of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family on his 83rd birthday, January 7, 2025. Born in Philadelphia in 1942, he was the son of the late John and Virginia (Rossi) McGeehan. He grew up surrounded by family, with his sister Margaret “Peggy” (McGeehan) Johnson and many cousins...

Joseph Martocci

Joseph Martocci

Jan 5, 2025

Joseph Martocci, 80, of Middletown, beloved life partner of Ann Frances Marino, died peacefully on January 5, 2025 after a long battle with chronic heart failure. Joe was born March 6, 1944 in Bronx, New York. He graduated from Ridgefield High School in Connecticut. He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Alicia (Guagenti) Martocci.

After Joe served in the U.S....

Joyce E. Deckert

Joyce E. Deckert

Jan 4, 2025

Joyce E. Deckert passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 80.

She was the daughter of the late Walter C. Deckert, Sr. and Bertha (Reinhard) Deckert.

She leaves behind her sisters, Esther and Carol Deckert, sister-in-law, Bonnie Deckert, niece and nephews, Donald Deckert and wife Jenifer, Debra Deckert and husband Peter Goodwin, Donna Handoe and husband Frank and Daniel...

Nita G. Harrison

Nita G. Harrison

Jan 2, 2025

Nita Harrison, 88, formerly of Putney, VT, passed away peacefully at LiveWell in Plantsville, CT, on January 2, 2025, with her daughter Calico at her side.

Nita was born November 4, 1936, in Jonesboro, AR, to the late Wilma and Frank Harrison. She graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, with a degree in Studio Art in 1957. In June of...

David P. McNiel

David P. McNiel

Dec 31, 2024

David Paul McNiel, 60, of the Plantsville section of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. 

David was born in Greenville, South Carolina on January 25, 1964 to Audra (Kanzigg) McNiel and the late Donald A. McNiel. 

He spent his earliest years in South Carolina and North Carolina and moved to Connecticut at the age of 15....

Lowell "Bob" R. Hodgkins, Jr.

Lowell "Bob" R. Hodgkins, Jr.

Dec 30, 2024

Lowell “Bob” R. Hodgkins, Jr., 64, of CT and formerly of Worcester, MA, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 30, 2024. 

Bob was born on February 24, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia to Caroline (Weber) Tartaglia and the late Lowell R. Hodgkins Sr. and spent his childhood years in Newtown, CT. Bob moved to California for the next 30...

Jenny Colon

Jenny Colon

Dec 28, 2024

Jenny Colon, 47, of New Britain, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024 after a long illness.

Jenny was born on November 7, 1977 in Brooklyn, NY to Ramon Colon and the late Luz Maria Thillet Colon. 

Jenny worked as the manager of the Friendship Center in New Britain. Although her time with us has been way...

Doris K. LaRese

Doris K. LaRese

Dec 27, 2024

Doris “Meme” Katherine (McLean) LaRese, 98, of Southington, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was the wife of the late Robert R. LaRese who predeceased her on February 28, 1992.

 Doris was born on July 29, 1926 in Danbury, CT to the late Walter and Louise (Kromer) McLean. She attended Hamden schools and graduated from...

Thelma Paradis

Thelma Paradis

Dec 26, 2024

Thelma (Raymond) Paradis, 84, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was the loving wife of Placid “Jr” Paradis for 67 blessed years.

Thelma was born in Winterville, Maine on September 9, 1940 to the late Thomas and Ida (Voisine) Raymond. She loved to reminisce about her childhood days on the family...

William L. Walsh, Jr.

William L. Walsh, Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

William L. Walsh Jr., 69, of Portland, CT, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Hartford Hospital.

Bill was born on October 31, 1955 in New London to the late William Sr. and Janet (Chapman) Walsh. He graduated from New London High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the...