Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Audrey J. Mordavsky

Audrey J. Mordavsky

May 27, 2026

Audrey J. (Piche) Mordavsky RT, of Manchester, formerly of Willimantic, wife of the late David M. Mordavsky, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at home. A resident of Manchester since 1963, daughter of the late Leo W. and Nelle V. (Phillips) Piche.

She was educated in the Windham Public School System, graduating from Windham High School in 1952. She was...

Jeanne Karen McAllister

Jeanne Karen McAllister

Apr 4, 2026

Jeanne Karen McAllister, 77, of Manchester passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born May 16, 1948, in Willimantic, CT. She was baptized at South Methodist Church in Manchester, Connecticut. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Marion (Nason) McAllister and the sister of the late Carl McAllister Jr.

Jeanne grew up in Manchester and...

Clara T. Smith

Clara T. Smith

Oct 27, 2025

Clara Therese Smith, 85, of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on March 11, 1940, in Bridgeport, Clara was the daughter of the late Stephen Takacs and Grace (Fodor) Takacs. Clara grew up in Fairfield where she began exploring her musical talents at an early age. She received her bachelor’s degree in music from the University...

Eileen Rita Fuller

Eileen Rita Fuller

Jun 27, 2026

Eileen Rita Fuller, 91, of Etna Maine and formerly of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away at home on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Born July 2, 1934, in Manchester, Connecticut; she was the daughter of the late Clarence LaChapelle and Ruth (Bennett) LaChapelle. Widow of Robert Fuller. She was raised in Vernon Ct. along with her 9 brothers and 3 sisters. Eileen...

*CHANGE OF SERVICE* John E. Whitham

*CHANGE OF SERVICE* John E. Whitham

Jun 19, 2026

John Erwin Whitham, 89, of Vernon CT and previously long-time resident of Bolton CT, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was born on August 27th, 1936 in Harford CT, the youngest of five children to the late Erwin William and Frances Johanna (Wolf) Whitham. John was predeceased by his high school sweetheart and wife Sally-Ann Zawistowski Whitham; son Stephen...

John "Jack" W. Melesko

John "Jack" W. Melesko

Jun 18, 2026

Jack Melesko, 81, of Manchester, beloved husband of Catherine Mclarty, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2026.

Born on October 21, 1944, in Manchester, he was the son of the late John and Julia Melesko. A proud graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1962, Jack enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after graduation. He served four years,...

Mark A. D'Alessandro

Mark A. D'Alessandro

Jun 17, 2026

Mark A. D'Alessandro, was born on February 19, 1967, in Manchester, Connecticut, and passed away on June 17, 2026, in Windsor, Connecticut, at the age of 59 surrounded by the love of his family.

Mark was born and raised in Manchester Connecticut, where attended school and went on to build his life. Mark had many interests that fit him perfectly. He...

Annie F. Torrance

Annie F. Torrance

Jun 11, 2026

Annie Q. Torrance of Glastonbury, CT passed away on June 11, 2026, now eternally free from her chronic pain from renal cancer and a recently broken hip.

Annie was born in Glastonbury on a family farm in Nayaug. She was one of the youngest children among the thirteen daughters and three sons of Harry and Lillian (Pelton) Ferry. She was strongly...

Joseph Jon Blair

Joseph Jon Blair

May 28, 2026

Joseph “Joey” Jon Blair, of Marlborough, CT, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 29.

Born on March 30, 1997, in Manchester, CT, Joey was the beloved son of Deborah A. Willis and Mark J. Blair.

Joey was raised in Andover, CT, where he attended Andover Elementary School and RHAM Middle and High School. He had a...

Jacqueline Bennett Mirtl

Jacqueline Bennett Mirtl

May 25, 2026

Jacqueline Bennett Mirtl, 89, of Manchester, CT, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Douglas Manor in Windham. Born February 8, 1937, in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Bertram and Irene (Knie) Bennett and was a proud graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1955 and later worked for 25 years at Fuss & O'Neill Consulting...

James Paul Michaud

James Paul Michaud

May 25, 2026

James Paul Michaud, 67, of Ellington, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Hartford Hospital. Born January 28, 1959, in Manchester, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Robert Albert Michaud and Alice (McCue) Michaud.

He is survived by his brothers Robert Michaud and his wife, Norma, of Kissimmee, Florida, David Michaud and wife, Kathy, of Austin,...

John B. "Johnny" Kennedy

John B. "Johnny" Kennedy

May 24, 2026

John B. “Johnny” Kennedy passed away unexpectedly but peacefully early Sunday morning on May 24th, 2026, two days prior to his 42nd wedding anniversary. Born on June 21st, 1957 to James and Jacqueline (Benedict) Kennedy while his father was stationed in Anchorage, AK. They returned to Vermont, then moved to Connecticut five years later. Shortly after graduating from Hartford High...

Craig R. Reichenbach

Craig R. Reichenbach

May 21, 2026

Craig R. Reichenbach, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Manchester, Connecticut, at the age of 62.

Born on March 16, 1964, in Manchester, Connecticut, Craig was the son of the late Jack Reichenbach and the late Shirley (Carlson) Reichenbach, and he grew up with the values of hard work, perseverance, and loyalty that would guide him throughout his life. He...

Beatrix A. Hopkins

Beatrix A. Hopkins

May 17, 2026

Beatrix A. Hopkins, 82, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and devotion to her family and all who knew her. Born on December 22, 1943, Beatrix lived a life defined by kindness, strength, and an unwavering commitment to those she cherished most.

Beatrix was the beloved mother of Michele (Troy), Michael (Celina) and Daniel (Mary) each of...

Nadene Cole Stoltenberg

Nadene Cole Stoltenberg

Apr 22, 2026

Nadene Cole Stoltenberg, 87, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Mel L. Stoltenberg, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She leaves her loving family, her sons Doug and his wife Kathy and their children Zachary and Molly; Gary and his wife Carol and their son, Cole. Arrangements are private.

Marlene Couch

Marlene Couch

Apr 17, 2026

Marlene (Misovich) Couch, 70 of Tolland, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born in Manchester, CT to the late Michael Misovich Jr. and Ella (Tomasaitis) Misovich on May 23, 1955.

Marlene graduated from Manchester High School in 1973 and from Morse School of Business in 1975. While attending Morse School of Business,...

Jesse A. Rich

Jesse A. Rich

Apr 12, 2026

Jesse Alexander Rich, 28, died at home on 4/12/2026 in the arms of his mother, a very special friend, and his cousin. Jesse was born in Manchester, CT, on 12/17/1997. He attended Manchester schools and graduated in 2016. Jesse was born into domestic violence, struggled with cruelty from others, and mental illness. He developed a tough exterior to protect the...

Rachel Lorraine Conover

Rachel Lorraine Conover

Apr 8, 2026

Rachel Lorraine Conover, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Manchester, Connecticut, after a long and courageous battle with rectal cancer. She was 50 years old. Born on March 15, 1976, in Tampa, Florida, she spent most of her adult life in Connecticut, where she built a life marked by resilience, warmth and creativity.

Rachel was the beloved mother of her...

Higia Santana

Higia Santana

Mar 31, 2026

Higia Santana, 86, of Manchester, CT, was called home by the Father this past Friday, March 27th. Born in Apia, Colombia, she was one of twelve siblings. She is survived by her husband, Hernando, married for a beautiful and blessed sixty nine years, as well as her five children, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Devout in her faith, selfless and...

Linda Jean Corcoran

Linda Jean Corcoran

Mar 26, 2026

Linda Jean Mercer Corcoran, age 68, of Manchester CT, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of March 26, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. Linda was in the care of her loving family and friends. They worked hard to ensure that she was able to stay at home throughout her illness, caring for her until...