WATERBURY – Lillie Johnson 87, widow of Elmore Johnson, died Dec. 26, 2017. Service is noon Tuesday at The Rock Church, 513 Meriden Road, Waterbury. Burial: New Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hour 11 a.m. to noon.
Theresa A. Palmento
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Theresa A. Palmento passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. Theresa was born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Daniel and Alice (Massicotte) Palmento. She was a graduate…
Ethel A. Pennell
TORRINGTON – Ethel A. Pennell, 86, passed away Dec. 29, 2017. Funeral services are Monday, Jan. 1, at 6 p.m. at Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home, 258 Prospect St., Torrington. Calling hours Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home….
Dino J. Mengacci
Retired from Peter Paul
NAUGATUCK – Dino J. Mengacci, 90, died peacefully on Dec. 23, 2017. Dino was born on May 31, 1927, in Naugatuck, son of the late Giuseppe and Domenica (Vaccarelli) Mengacci and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. He retired from Peter…
Joseph S. Narciso
Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather
w/photo and flag WATERBURY – Mr. Joseph S. Narciso, 94, was reunited with his wife, Lillian, in heaven Friday evening, Dec. 29, 2017, at the Glendale Center Genesis Eldercare in Naugatuck, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving…
Torrence McCombs
Beloved father and grandfather
WATERBURY – Mr. Torrence “T.C.” McCombs, 84, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 2017. He was the husband of the late Shirley L. (Cook) McCombs. T.C. was born on Dec. 6, 1933, in Richeyville, Pa., son…
William J. Levandoski Jr.
TERRYVILLE – William J. Levandoski Jr., 73, died Dec. 30, 2017. Funeral services are 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St., Terryville, to Immaculate Conception Church, Terryville, at 10 a.m. Burial is in St. Mary Cemetery,…
William J. Naylor
Assistant chief, Stratford Fire Department, retired
w/photo BEACON FALLS – William John Naylor, 89, formerly of Stratford and Beacon Falls, went home Dec. 16, 2017. He was born Aug. 14, 1928, in Stratford, son of Lewis and Sarah (O’Neill) Naylor. Bill served in the National Guard…
Lars G. Johnson Worked as a project engineer
NAUGATUCK – Mr. Lars G. Johnson, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017. He was the husband of 45 years to Debra (Butts) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was born in Waterbury on March 25, 1950, son…
Barbara B. Pogue
Served on Salisbury boards
SALISBURY – Salisbury town leader Barbara B. Pogue died Dec. 28, 2017. Born in Boston in 1932, she served on numerous boards and as former secretary of Salisbury Zoning Board of Appeals. She was an active member of the former…
Marjorie M. Hurley Retired registered nurse
WINSTED – Marjorie M. Hurley, 85, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late W.M. Hurley for 42 years. She was born May 1, 1935, in New Marlborough, Mass., daughter of the late…
Maddalena Guerrera
Loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt
OAKVILLE – Maddalena (Calabrese) Guerrera, 87, formerly of Waterbury and Stuart, Fla., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Nicola “Nick” Guerrera. Maddalena was born on…
Sandra C. Gleason
Licensed massage therapist, reflexologist
BETHLEHEM – Sandra Claire Gleason, 51, of Magnolia Hill Road, died peacefully on Dec. 28, 2017, at Regional Hospice of Danbury. Sandy was born on April 23, 1966, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Edward Lee White Sr. and Esther…
Martin H. Groody
Retired deputy chief of the Waterbury Fire Department, 3rd generation to carry on Groody firefighting tradition
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Martin H. Groody, 70, departed this world for yet another adventure on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2017. This day is appropriate, for all who knew Marty do give thanks for knowing and loving this fine man….
Norman C. Taylor Enthusiastic sportsman
WOODBURY – Norman C. Taylor passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2017, at the age of 94. He was survived by his loyal wife of 67 years, Adele Madeline Stemmler. They were married on July 8, 1950, in Wading River,…
The Rev. Larry Ward
Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather
WATERBURY – The Rev. Larry “Sporty” Ward, 71, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at the VITAS Innovative Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Pastor Winifred (Blanchard) Ward for…
Anna M. Witkoski Worked at Rita’s Bakery
NAUGATUCK – Anna M. (Rosa) Witkoski, 84, widow of Henry J. “Hank” Witkoski Sr., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Waterbury on April 27, 1933, daughter of the late William and…
Donald F. Woodfield Worked at Prospect Street School
NAUGATUCK – Donald F. “Woody” Woodfield, 77, died unexpectedly on Dec. 26, 2017, at Beacon Brook Health Center. Donald was born on March 12, 1940, in Waterbury, son of the late Donald C. and Dorothy (Houseknecht) Woodfield and lived in…
Forrest J. Woodman Worked for the state DOT
CORNWALL – Forrest (Woody) J. Woodman, 89, of West Cornwall, died peacefully Dec. 20, 2017, at home. He was the loving husband of Mary Sebben Woodman. Woody was born March 16, 1928, in Cornwall, the son of the late Forrest…
Black Lives Matter icon Eric Garner’s daughter dies at 27
NEW YORK (AP) — The daughter of Black Lives Matter icon Eric Garner died Saturday after a weeklong hospital stay following a heart attack. “She was a warrior to the end. She stood up for justice for her father,” the…
Sister Helen Chasse
Member of the Ursuline Sisters
WOLCOTT – Sister Helen Chasse OSU, 74, died peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Helen was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Waterbury, and resided in Wolcott. She was the daughter of Margaret (Gravel)…
