All Obituaries

Kaylyn Ashley Jones, 18, of Manchester, CT, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2020. She was born on August 23, 2001 in Manchester to her parents, Kenneth Jones and the late Merlyn Jones. She was sunshine personified, in her personality and actions. Kaylyn always displayed warmth, kindness, and an ever-bright smile that made everyone feel safe and welcome. She never lost her positivity even during the darkest days. Kaylyn was loved by so many. She was class president of Manchester High...

Bette (Miller) Francoline, 94, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  Bette was born in Manchester, CT on November 20, 1925 to Walter and Emma (Bauer) Miller. Bette grew-up in the South End of Hartford, CT meeting and marrying the love of her life Rocco Francoline in 1945.  Bette was a personal shopper at G. Fox & Company, Hartford, CT. She was a loving housewife and mother, raising the first two of five children in...

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE STREAM OF THE SERVICE Hermance M. Levesque, 87, of South Windsor, CT formerly of Honolulu, HI passed away on July 1, 2020 at Manchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness and complications of dementia. She was born on October 30, 1932 in Van Buren, Maine to Emile and Anastasie “Anna” (Chasse) Levesque and was raised in the village of Keegan. Hermance loved to refer to herself as the baby of the family. In the 70’s she landed...

Trent G. Reopell, 64, of Bolton, husband of Betty (Iacobucci) Reopell, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.  He was born January 2, 1956 in Manchester, CT, the son of the late Carson and Katherine (Boyd) Reopell Sr.  Trent was a graduate of Bolton High School in 1975.  He worked for many years at the East Hartford Police Station in the Maintenance Department.  Trent enjoyed antique cars and motorcycles.  In addition to his wife, Betty, Trent is...

Reno R. Dufour, 90,  passed away on June 27, 2020 at Vernon Manor Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness.  He was born in St. Agatha, ME on January 25, 1930 to the late Arthur Dufour and Alexina (Paradis) Dufour. After moving to Massachusetts in 1942, he attended Central Catholic Hight School and graduated in 1948. He then went on to study at Boston College before joining the Air Force during the Korean War. After this, he went to Jersey City Medical Center to pursue a career in...

Frank Richard Reischerl, 76, of Manchester, husband of Susan (Perras) Reischerl, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and  a seeming  recovery from Co Vid 19. He was born in the Bronx New York, second son of the late Frank and Helen (Palkovic) Reischerl. He shared his January 17th birthday with Ben Franklin, which tickled him to no end.  He admired and studied all things Ben Franklin. For many years he went to...

On Father's Day, June 21st 2020, Jonathan Rec, loving son to Linda and father to the love of his life Joshua, passed into the heavens. Jon will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for his great compassion for others and his unwavering ability to put others needs above his own, despite complications from a tragic automotive accident years ago. Jon will be remembered for his creativity, love for hiking, cooking and exploring nature, especially with his son Joshua. Jon leaves...

Thomas J. Blasko, 85, of Manchester, CT passed away on June 21, 2020. He left behind his wife, Ann, of 62 years to join his parents, John P. Blasko and Sophia A. (Plitnick) Blasko; and sisters Mary Ann Duneski and Diane Duneski-Gallagher.  He was born August 7, 1934 in Hazelton, PA. Thomas graduated high school in 1952 and spent the next four years in the USAF before settling in CT in 1956 then worked for PWA the next 36 years. Tom was an active lifetime member of the Army Navy Club and...

To view live stream of Graveside Service please click the link below. http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1890059 Hoopi Shoopi!  A polka party kicked off in heaven on June 15, 2020 when Francis “Frank” Putira, 88, joined the love of his life, Ellie (Cadder), in heaven. He left his earthly home with family by his side. Born February 20, 1932 in Kingston, PA, he was the son of the late Mary (Stash) and Michael Putera. Frank was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and after the...

Jean L. Weiss (Monast), of Manchester, died peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the age of 90. A lifelong resident of the town of Manchester, she was born on February 21, 1930 to the late Leo and Helen Monast. Jean attended Manchester schools and later received her college degree from the University of Connecticut at Storrs where she double majored in Social Work and Home Economics. While at UConn, she was a proud member of the Pi Phi Sorority and stayed active in...