Obituaries

Regina V. Lumia

Regina V. Lumia

Jun 5, 2024

Regina “Gina” Victoria Lumia, 70, of Rocky Hill, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 5, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Mount Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of the late David and Dolores (Difate) Ali.

Gina's life was marked by memorable milestones that spoke to her adventurous spirit and dedication. Her service in the U.S. Air...

Edwin D. Rawling, III

Edwin D. Rawling, III

Jun 2, 2024

Edwin D. Rawling III, 63, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Susan for over 32 years.

Ed was predeceased by his parents, Edwin D. Rawling II and Ruthanne LoRusso.

After 42 years as a dedicated employee, he retired from Light Metals Coloring Company in Southington. Ed had many interests, from...

Lucille E. Spanos

Lucille E. Spanos

Jun 1, 2024

Lucille E. Spanos, of Preston and formerly of Ledyard, CT, passed away on June 1, 2024 at the age of 96.  She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, the daughter of the late J. Raymond and Pauline (Krueger) Gross.

Lucille attended local schools in Wilkes Barre, PA.   She was united in marriage to Theodore A. Spanos Sr., who predeceased her...

Laura L. Hart

Laura L. Hart

May 30, 2024

Laura L. Hart, 56, of Southington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 30, 2024. 

She was born in New Britain on May 29, 1968 and worked as a dental hygienist for many years.  

Laura had a strong faith and always had kind words and patience for everyone, she had an endlessly giving spirit, always ready to help anyone...

Marybeth E. Gonzalez

Marybeth E. Gonzalez

May 29, 2024

Marybeth (Epps) Gonzalez, 78, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Bel-Air Manor in Newington. She had been the beloved wife of Gustavo Gonzalez for 50 blessed years. 

Marybeth was born in New Haven on June 4, 1945 to the late Glane and Edna (Blakeslee) Epps. 

She graduated from Goodwin University and worked...

Deborah A. Boychuck

Deborah A. Boychuck

May 29, 2024

Deborah Forbes Angell Boychuck (February 6, 1952 – May 29, 2024) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous 14-year battle with cancer. A devoted wife and mother, Debbie is survived by her husband, Peter Boychuck Jr. of Southington, children, Bonnie & Matthew Plourde, Heidi & Randy Nielsen and Jolene Miceli, grandchildren, Jenna, Aiden, Owen & Caleb, brother,...

Sandra J. Michalak

Sandra J. Michalak

May 28, 2024

Sandra J. (Moore) Michalak, 75, of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of William G. Michalak Sr. for 54 years. 

Sandy was born in Hartford on February 16, 1949 to the late Delos and Grace (Stewart) Moore.  Sandy graduated from Southington High School in 1967. She worked at...

Rodwin E. Gulick

Rodwin E. Gulick

May 27, 2024

Rodwin Edwin Gulick, 95, of Plantsville, CT, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter by his side, on May 27, 2024.   Rod was born on June 25, 1928 in Orange, NJ to the late Randolph and Beatrice (Taylor) Gulick.  He graduated from East Orange High in 1946 and attended Newark College of Engineering from 1946-1949, earning his Bachelor...

Michael Botsacos Laufer

Michael Botsacos Laufer

May 24, 2024

Michael Botsacos Laufer, 27, of Southington, passed away at his home on Friday, May 24, 2024. 

Michael was born in Farmington on July 6, 1996. He was the kindest, most caring person in the world. He loved his family more than anything and never forgot a birthday, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, always making the day important. He loved to go...

Antoinette K. Edwards

Antoinette K. Edwards

May 23, 2024

Antoinette Marie Klemovich Edwards, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home in Houston, Texas. She had been the loving wife of the late Daniel Lewis Edwards. 

Born January 18, 1927 in Southington, she was the daughter of the late Emil Klemovich and Stella (Piesniakevich) Klemovich. Antoinette was affectionately known by her friends as “Toni”, “Klem’ by...

Ann T. Nelson

Ann T. Nelson

May 20, 2024

Ann (Turek) Nelson, 85, of Southington, CT passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 20, 2024. She had been the beloved wife of the late Allan M. Nelson for 41 years. 

Ann was born on September 20, 1938 in Southington, CT to the late Edward and Helen (Novak) Turek. Her family moved to Yonkers, NY in 1949 and she resided there until...

Arlene L. Bouthot

Arlene L. Bouthot

May 19, 2024

Arlene L. (Veronneau) Bouthot, 81, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She had been the beloved wife of the late Real A. Bouthot for over 25 years.

Arlene was born in Waterbury on January 9, 1943, the last of 7 children, to the late Charles and Marie...

Alfred L. Appelle III

Alfred L. Appelle III

May 19, 2024

Alfred L. Appelle III, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home in Rocky Hill on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  Al was born on April 1, 1967, to Margaret (Kleszcz) and Alfred L. Appelle Jr. He grew up in Southington where he developed a passion for motorcycles and music at a young age.

For anybody who met Al, you could quickly learn that beyond the crazy, tough, grizzly bear,...

Dorothy Ann "Dot" Lalla

Dorothy Ann "Dot" Lalla

May 19, 2024

Dorothy Ann “Dot” (Smith) Lalla, 79, Southington, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Southington Care Center. She was the beloved wife of Alexander A. Lalla for 61 years. 

Dorothy was born in Clifton, South Carolina on September 26, 1944 to the late Ward and Mae (Wright) Smith and had been a longtime Southington resident. As the...

Marion W. Gionfriddo

Marion W. Gionfriddo

May 18, 2024

Marion (Wright) Gionfriddo, 82, of Southington, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at HOCC at Bradley. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Gionfriddo for 33 years. 

Marion was born in New Britain on October 4, 1941 to the late Ernest and Anna Marie (DiCaprio) Wright and had been a longtime Southington resident. 

Marion graduated from...

Frank W. Shimko

Frank W. Shimko

May 15, 2024

Frank W. Shimko, 63, of Southington, CT, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after a courageous 4-year battle with prostate cancer. He was the best friend and loving husband of Linda (Kokoszka) Shimko for 20 years. 

Frank was born on April 28, 1961 in Norwalk, CT, one of four children, to the late Frank J. and Helen...

Carol A. Badgley

Carol A. Badgley

May 12, 2024

 Carol A. (Osden) Badgley, 77, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late Miles Badgley who predeceased her in 1996. 

Carol was born in Hartford, CT on October 25, 1946 to the late Raymond and Jennie (Nowotka) Osden. 

She attended Canton schools and retired from Cigna...

Carolyn G. Cello

Carolyn G. Cello

May 11, 2024

Carolyn Grace Cello, 80, of Southington and former longtime Meriden resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Southington Care Center.  Carolyn was born on October 19, 1943 in Meriden to the late Louis and Flora (Vitale) Cello. She graduated from Platt High School class of 1963 and retired from Travelers Insurance Company after 40 years of service.Carolyn...

Joan T. King

Joan T. King

May 6, 2024

Joan (Theriault) King, 87, of Southington, CT,  passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Hartford Hospital. She had been the beloved wife of the late Allen L. King of Houlton, ME for 36 years. 

Joan was born in Southington, CT on August 6, 1936 to the late Charles and Florence (Leach) Theriault and had been a Southington...

Zachary "Zak" Nason

Zachary "Zak" Nason

May 4, 2024

Zachary “Zak” Nason, 23, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away suddenly after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 4, 2024. 

Zak was born in New Britain, CT on November 21, 2000, the only son of Dennis Nason of Plantsville and Maria (Fachini) Nason of Plainville. 

He graduated from Wilcox Technical School, Class of 2018, and was working...