Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Rose A. Kvart

Rose A. Kvart

Feb 14, 2024

Rose A. Kvart (Abshere), 70, of Vernon, loving wife of 42 years to Albert E. Kvart died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, with family at her side. Rose was born on March 5, 1953, in Princeton, West Virginia, daughter of the loving mother late Bertha A. (Farley) LaPointe and loving father Richard L. LaPointe. She was employed...

David Thomas Wengertsman

David Thomas Wengertsman

Feb 13, 2024

David Wengertsman, 49, passed away unexpectantly on February 13, 2024. David was a warm, thoughtful, creative, gentle, and patient human being. He was born on November 7, 1974. He was a joy to his parents, John and Carol Wengertsman, from the start. David attended Manchester public schools as well as St. Bridget School. His artistic talents shone throughout his life....

Robert W Peterson

Robert W Peterson

Feb 11, 2024

Bolton, CT. Robert W. Peterson, 87, of Bolton passed away peacefully of amyloidosis on February 11, 2024 at Windham Hospital. Bob was born in Manchester, CT on July 15, 1936 the son of Clarence and Florence Peterson. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Catherine Hadden "Kay" Peterson. Bob was raised in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High...

Dolores Lewis

Dolores Lewis

Feb 9, 2024

Dolores Ogren Lewis from Enfield, CT, at the age of 83, died Friday February 9th at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Dolores was born December 10, 1940 in Manchester, CT to Albert and Agnes Ogren. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Joseph P Lewis, her daughter, Debra Lewis and two brothers William and Al Ogren. Dolores was a graduate...

Thomas Alexander Platt

Thomas Alexander Platt

Feb 8, 2024

Thomas Alexander (Plokstis) Platt, 73, of Manchester, passed away on February 8 at Hartford Hospital following a brave and courageous 10-year battle with cancer. Shawn Maynard, his longtime partner, companion, and caregiver, was by his side, along with their friend, Rev. Mary Horan. Born August 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Adela Yakaitis and Alexander (Plokstis) Platt...

William D. Hegener

William D. Hegener

Feb 6, 2024

William Dieter Hegener, at the age of 86 passed away on February 6th , 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family in Andover, CT. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend and will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Bill was born on September 18th, 1937, in Darby, PA to the late Joseph...

Patricia Taylor Szemplinski

Patricia Taylor Szemplinski

Feb 4, 2024

Patricia Taylor Szemplinski, 89, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital. Born on December 2, 1934, in Hartford, Connecticut, Pat was dedicated to her loved ones. She was an alumna of Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford, where she studied education. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Henry, whom...

Anna 'Terry' Theresa Falco

Anna 'Terry' Theresa Falco

Feb 1, 2024

Anna (Terry) Theresa Falco, age 94, passed February 1, 2024. She was born in Manchester, CT to Guiseppe Felice and Concetta (Leone) Felice. She attended Manchester High School. Later, she married Lawrence Falco who passed on in 2018. Terry enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grand kids, the beach, the casino, she enjoyed hosting cookouts for friends...

William Ray Gonsalves

William Ray Gonsalves

Jan 25, 2024

William Ray Gonsalves, known affectionately as Ray to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 at home with his family. Ray was born on November 29, 1956 in Fukushima-Ken, Japan, and brought joy, laughter, and a spirit of generosity to all who knew him throughout his 67 years. Ray attended Manchester High School, where he...

William P. Poole Jr.

William P. Poole Jr.

Jan 23, 2024

William Phillip Poole Jr., 82 of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of the late Judith Poole, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at The Residence at Glastonbury. He was born May 17, 1941 in Waltham, Massachusetts and lived in Watertown, MA. Son of the late William Poole Sr. and the late Winifred Poole, he had been a resident of Manchester since...

Elizabeth E. Ruganis

Elizabeth E. Ruganis

Jan 21, 2024

Elizabeth E. Ruganis, 88, beloved widow of Stanley Ruganis, since 1972 of Manchester passed away on January 21, 2024 at home after a long illness surrounded by loving family. She was born October 15, 1935 in East Hartford to the late Durward and Ann DeBenedetto Vaughn. She graduated and attended East Hartford High. Moving to Manchester in 1958, she resided...

Ralph G. Carlson

Ralph G. Carlson

Jan 6, 2024

Ralph was born in Hartford on May 25, 1951. He died, peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, January 6, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Ralph currently resided in Andover, CT. He graduated from Manchester High in 1970 where his lifelong interest in photography began on the Somanhis yearbook staff. His work received recognition from...

Stephen Michael Saharek

Stephen Michael Saharek

Jan 1, 2024

South Windsor, CT - Stephen Michael Saharek, prior resident of Washington, CT, stone mason, fisherman, and sports enthusiast, peacefully died on January 1, 2024. Stephen was born on December 30, 1953, in Torrington, Connecticut, the son of the late Gloria (Pease) and Donald Saharek. He grew up in New Milford, CT, and graduated from New Milford High School. Stephen went...

Frederic James Barstow

Frederic James Barstow

Dec 26, 2023

Frederic J. Barstow (Fred), 81, died on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Born in Farmington, CT to the late Harold Ellison and Adeline (Scarritt) Barstow, Fred spent his formative years there and fondly remembered his neighborhood and school friends and the adventures of his youth. He was a graduate of Farmington High School, class of 1961, where he was known famously...

Janet R. Forzley

Janet R. Forzley

Dec 26, 2023

Janet Rizkalla Forzley, 90, formerly of Worcester MA, passed into eternal life on December 26, 2023, which was the anniversary of her marriage to Philip Forzley, who predeceased her. Janet was born to George and Mae Rizkalla of Worcester, MA. She received her bachelors degree from Clark University in Worcester, MA, her masters degree from the University of Hartford, Hartford...

Jeanne G. Wright

Jeanne G. Wright

Dec 25, 2023

The angels were calling. JEANNE GIFFIN WRIGHT, 85, of Manchester, CT passed away December 25, 2023. Jeanne was raised in upstate New York in St. Regis Falls. She graduated early from St. Lawrence University Suma Cum Laude with a degree in Mathematics. In June 1961 she married her best friend and partner for life Richard H. Wright and moved to...

Edmund Michael Richards

Edmund Michael Richards

Dec 25, 2023

Edmund Michael Richards, otherwise known as Mike, Eddie, or Charge, passed away December 25th with his wife and daughter by his side. Born to Pauline and Edmund Richards in 1948, he grew up in East Hartford, CT and graduated from Penny High School in 1967. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Mike and his wife purchased a home in Manchester...

Albert J. Henrikson

Albert J. Henrikson

Dec 24, 2023

Albert "Al" J. Henrikson, 74, of Bolton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on December 24, after a two year long battle with cancer. Al was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on January 21, 1949, son of the late Roy and Alice (Jensen) Henrikson of Stanford, Connecticut. Al was a gregarious and kind person, always willing to...

Mary Carroll Kennedy

Mary Carroll Kennedy

Dec 23, 2023

Mary Carroll Kennedy of Manchester, Connecticut passed away on December 23, 2023. Born to Gertrude Sexton Carroll and Patrick Frances Carroll on February 28, 1943 in Stamford, Connecticut. Mary attended Saint James School, The Mount, graduated from Boston College School of Education and received a Masters Degree from University of Hartford. Mary began her career in education teaching at Eli...

Lorraine G. Keeney

Lorraine G. Keeney

Dec 21, 2023

Lorraine G. Keeney, 92 passed into the arms our Lord surrounded by her loving family on Dec 21,2023. She was the daughter of the late Octave and Donalda (Fontaine) Gauthier, and devoted wife of Alfred W. Keeney for 62 years before his passing in 2017. Her family was her most valued treasure. She was loving, kind and had an adventurous...