Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Michael L Gohla

Michael L Gohla

Sep 4, 2026

Michael Lee Gohla, 80, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 with family by his side.

Despite ongoing medical challenges, Mike lived his life joyfully. He was one of six siblings born in Minnesota to the late Pearl and Gerald Gohla. Mike graduated from Rockhurst University, followed by serving in the United States Air Force. After marrying his...

Ryan Dennis Purington

Ryan Dennis Purington

Aug 29, 2026

Ryan Dennis Purington, 47, passed away at home on August 29, 2026, after courageously battling cancer.  Ryan was born on August 28, 1979 in Manchester, CT to the late Dennis W. Purington of Palmdale, CA, and Joan M. Sheehan of Andover, CT.

Ryan attended nursery and pre-school in Glendora, CA, primary school at Andover Elementary School in Andover, CT, junior high...

Maximino Echevarria Bermudez

Maximino Echevarria Bermudez

Aug 16, 2026

Maximino “Maxy” Echevarría Bermúdez

Maximino “Max” Echevarría Bermúdez, 70, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, with his children by his side, along with his sister, Eddie “Chavela” Echevarría, and Carmen Bermúdez Eldridge, who remained a caring and supportive presence. After a courageous battle with cancer, Max fought with strength and determination until the very end.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Max...

Winifred D. Keeney

Winifred D. Keeney

Sep 18, 2026

Winifred “Winnie” Gertrude (Dow) Keeney, 87, of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2026.

Winnie was born on May 5, 1939, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, to John Arnold Dow and Mary Anna (Kattiche) Dow, and grew up in nearby Mill River. She graduated from Mount Everett Regional High School with the Class of 1957. She was preceded...

Fredrick Paul Palmer

Fredrick Paul Palmer

Sep 16, 2026

Fredrick Paul Palmer, 71, of Manchester, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born in Hartford, CT on December 8, 1954, he was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Watrous) Palmer.

Fred was a hardworking man with a generous spirit and a deep commitment to giving back to his community. Throughout his life, he worked as a truck driver...

Jill Silverstein Swearingen

Jill Silverstein Swearingen

Sep 14, 2026

On September 14, 2026, Jill (Silverstein) Swearingen passed away with her family by her side at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, after a long and courageous battle against breast cancer. Just 16 days shy of her 56th birthday, she lived in Bethel, CT and previously in Parker, CO and Bolton, CT.

Born and raised in Bolton, she was the daughter...

Luz Sanchez Rodriguez

Luz Sanchez Rodriguez

Sep 10, 2026

Luz M. Sanchez Rodriguez, 85, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Puerto Rico on December 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Nicolas Sanchez and Carmen Rodriguez.

Luz was a wonderful and loving grandmother whose family was always her greatest priority. Her maternal presence was...

Sylvia Alma Stechholz

Sylvia Alma Stechholz

Aug 15, 2026

Sylvia Alma Stechholz, 100, a lifelong resident of Manchester, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home in Manchester. She was born on June 17, 1926; daughter of the late Rev. Hugo and Louise (Breisch) Stechholz. Sylvia was a 1944 Manchester High School graduate and attended Hartford Art School and Hillyer College. Following graduation, she was employed as...

Tracy Allen Barile

Tracy Allen Barile

Aug 10, 2026

Tracy Allen Barile was born March 14, 1959, in Hartford, CT. He passed away the morning of August 10th, 2026, at the age of 67.

He was born in Hartford, CT, to Jean and Daniel Barile Sr. Growing up, he had many siblings to spend his time with and lifelong friends. Tracy loved every new adventure. He was always looking for...

Elizabeth E. (McCann) McCarthy

Elizabeth E. (McCann) McCarthy

Jul 29, 2026

Elizabeth Esther McCann McCarthy, 99, known lovingly as Betty, passed away on July 29,2026 after a short illness. She was born on April 15, 1927, to Mary Finnegan McCann and James McCann in Manchester, Connecticut, where she spent her entire life and touched countless hearts along the way. 

Betty grew up on the family farm, the land now known as McCann...

Stephen A. Moorhouse

Stephen A. Moorhouse

Jul 27, 2026

Stephen Andrew Moorhouse, 69, of Manchester, CT passed away July 27, 2026. He was born August 29, 1956 to the late William and Beatrice (Torrance) Moorhouse. He is survived by his high school sweetheart from geometry class and loving wife of more than 45 years, Deborah, and his devoted children, son Daniel Moorhouse of Manchester, CT and daughter and son-in-law...

Dr. Edward J. Kenefick Jr.

Dr. Edward J. Kenefick Jr.

Jul 26, 2026

Dr. Edward J. Kenefick, Jr. DDS, 99, of Manchester, CT, passed away on July 26th, 2026 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on August 10, 1926, in Hartford, CT to Edward J. Kenefick, Sr. and Mary (McCarthy) Kenefick.

He attended St. Anselm College and upon graduation attended Loyola (Chicago) University School of Dentistry graduating in 1954 with...

Sariah Isabelle Miranda

Sariah Isabelle Miranda

Jul 24, 2026

Sariah Isabelle Miranda was born on January 12th, 2005, in Hartford, Connecticut. She passed away on the night of July 24th, 2026, at the age of 21.

Sariah was a beautiful, fearless, and loving young woman whose presence could brighten any room. She was full of life, always smiling, and had a way of making everyone around her feel seen, heard,...

Josephine Savacheck

Josephine Savacheck

Jul 24, 2026

Josephine Savacheck passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 86. Born to Joseph and Katherine Harasimowitz, she attended local schools and graduated from Bacon Academy in 1958.

She met and married Michael Savacheck while working at the United Technologies Leadership Center. Upon retirement, she and Mike traveled across the country to the National Parks several times. International...

Jacob Najarian

Jacob Najarian

Jul 15, 2026

Our dearest and beloved brother, son, and friend Jacob “Jake” Najarian was called home by God on July 15th, 2026.

He is deeply loved and grieved by his sister, Abigail Najarian and Ruddy Tatis, who is not only a longtime friend, but essentially a brother-in-law to Jacob, father Robert Najarian, mother Laurie Najarian and her husband Lawrence Caruso, grandmother Dollie Warren...

"Nikki" Nicoline A. Hollister

"Nikki" Nicoline A. Hollister

Jul 11, 2026

"Nikki" Nicoline A. Hollister of Vernon, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in her home on July 11th, 2026, at the age of 83.

She was born on October 14th, 1942 to Thomas and Elizabeth Kearns in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She had two children, a son and a daughter with her first husband, Charles A. Heck. Soon after she married Hudson Hollister in 1969,...

Dolores C. Perreault

Dolores C. Perreault

Jul 4, 2026

Dolores C. Perreault, 93, of Vernon, CT beloved wife of the late Donald H Perreault for 64 years died peacefully on Saturday, July 4th surrounded by her family. She was born July 28th, 1932, in Pawtucket, RI the daughter of the late Leo A. Lamoureux and Cephelia Y. (Doucette) Lamoureux.

She was employed as a secretary for Marblecraft for 5 years...

Althea S. Wojcik

Althea S. Wojcik

Jul 1, 2026

Althea S. Wojcik, 84, beloved wife of Edward N. Wojcik passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2026, at Manchester Memorial Hospital surrounded by the love and support of her family after a short illness. She passed away at the same place in which her life began. Althea graduated from Manchester High School in 1959 and proceeded to work in phlebotomy...

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...

John E. Whitham

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...