Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Leslie Norris

Leslie Norris

Feb 9, 2020

Leslie Anne Norris, 58 of East Hartford beloved daughter of Barbara Norris entered into eternal life February 9, 2020 after a brief illness with Cancer. Leslie was born in Manchester on October 21, 1961 to Barbara Norris and the late William Norris. Leslie is survived by her mother, her devoted brother Michael Norris and her loving longtime partner James Ryhanen....

Alexander T. Urbanetti

Alexander T. Urbanetti

Feb 8, 2020

Alexander Thomas Urbanetti (Alex), 74, was born on January 11, 1946, in Manchester, Connecticut. He was the son of Anthony and Mildred (Sutherland) Urbanetti. He passed away peacefully the evening of February 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Pamela West, and his children Jordona and Seth West, his brother Dr. John Urbanetti and his wife...

Carol Ann Willis

Carol Ann Willis

Feb 8, 2020

Carol A (Lallier) Willis, 75, of Manchester, beloved wife of 55 years of John "Jack" Willis, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 23, 1944 in Hartford, CT. She was the daughter of the late Julia (Polinick) Demo and Norman Lallier. Carol grew up in Glastonbury, attended local schools and...

Stephen J. Lukas, Jr.

Stephen J. Lukas, Jr.

Feb 7, 2020

Stephen J. Lukas, Jr., age 86, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of the late Irene Lukas, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born August 9, 1933 in Manchester, the son of the late Stephen Sr. and Antonina Lukas. Stephen was a former carpenter and was later employed by Carlyle Johnson Machine Company....

Karen Anne Buske

Karen Anne Buske

Feb 6, 2020

Karen Obue Buske, 48, of Coventry, CT, beloved wife of Jeffrey Buske, and proud mother of Amber, Becca, and Madeline, passed away on February 6, 2020 after a tragic accident. She was born in Hartford, CT on May 28, 1971. Karen graduated from Manchester High School in 1989 and Stonehill College in 1993. After raising her 3 daughters she started...

Phyllis Volz

Phyllis Volz

Feb 4, 2020

Phyllis Volz, 82, of Manchester, CT, devoted wife to John Volz, passed away February 4, 2020 at Crestfield Nursing Home. She was born in Hartford, CT, April 21, 1937 to the late Robert and Jessie Goodwill. Phyllis's creativity shined through her many and varied pursuits. She was a talented fine artist who worked in both oils and acrylics. Meeting the...

Frances Pyka

Frances Pyka

Feb 1, 2020

Frances Wandych Pyka, 100, of Manchester, CT died February 1, 2020 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born in Manchester, April 4, 1919, and lived in Connecticut her entire life. Her parents (Stanley Wandych & Caroline Gemzik) were both born in Poland in the late 1800s and Caroline lived to be 93. Her husband, Victor Pyka (married for 52 years),...

Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson

Jan 31, 2020

Barry A. Nelson, 75, of Coventry, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Windham Memorial Hospital. He was born in Manchester, CT, on June 22, 1944, the son of the late Paul and Estelle (Davis) Nelson. Barry was a graduate of Howell Cheney Technical School, and was the owner of R&B Electric for 30 years. When he...

Kenneth D. Walters

Kenneth D. Walters

Jan 29, 2020

Kenneth D. Walters, 82, of Vernon, CT passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Bristol, CT to the late Charles R. Graff Sr. and Laura (Garfield) Graff. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester until he moved to Vernon in 2004. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1955, then proudly served...

David C. Orcutt Sr.

David C. Orcutt Sr.

Jan 28, 2020

David C. Orcutt, 81, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of 61 years to Sandra (Carson) Orcutt, passed away peacefully January 28, 2020. Born in Coventry to the late Franklin and Ida (McCarville) Orcutt, he attended Coventry schools and later pursued his passion for heavy equipment operating. David was an extremely hard-working man. He worked for years at Shapiros and other...

Pricella Lancaster

Pricella Lancaster

Jan 27, 2020

Pricella Mary (McClelland) Lancaster, 94, of East Hartford and Manchester, CT passed away on January 27, 2020 with her niece and nephew by her side. She was born September 13, 1925, to the best parents anyone could have, William Francis McClelland and Phoebe (Irons) McClelland. She was raised on the family farm, participating in many of the farm chores which...

Marjorie J. Tomlinson

Marjorie J. Tomlinson

Jan 25, 2020

Marjorie J. Tomlinson, 95 1/2, of Manchester, CT passed away January 25, 2020, she was born August 21, 1924 in Manchester, to the late Frank and Ines Sonego. She attended Manchester schools and graduated in 1942. Marjorie married the love of her life George Tomlinson in 1951 and they had four daughters: Susan Lessard, Debra Dolan, Linda Tomlinson and Marybeth...

Preston Westly Ojala

Preston Westly Ojala

Jan 25, 2020

Preston Westly Ojala, age 48, of Vernon, Connecticut passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020. Preston was a graduate of Rockville High School and the University of Connecticut School of Engineering. Preston served his country in the U.S. Army, and continued his military service in the Army Reserves, where he received his commission as a 2nd lieutenant. He was also...

Kellyann Miller

Kellyann Miller

Jan 14, 2020

Kelly Correa Miller was born in Paterson, New Jersey on June 7, 1981. She entered Heavens gates on January 14, 2020. Kelly was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her husband and mother. She loved to watch food tutorials and cooking channels during her spare time. She loved posting pictures on social media to share her latest meal...

Felicia Jakiel

Felicia Jakiel

Jan 13, 2020

Felicia (Godleski) Jakiel, 103, of Manchester, CT, beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Jakiel, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Brookdale in South Windsor, CT. Felicia was born in Hartford, December 10, 1916, daughter of Felix and Mary (Chereska) Godleski and was a life-long Manchester resident, She was very proud of her Polish heritage, and was a longtime...

Nancy Sweetnam

Nancy Sweetnam

Jan 13, 2020

Nancy Sweetnam, 87, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born August 3, 1932 to the late George and Evelyn (Cole) Cunningham. A native of Maine, she and her late husband, Richard Sweetnam, made their home in Manchester for almost 60 years. Nancy graduated from Tufts University and the University...

Anastasia Franek

Anastasia Franek

Jan 12, 2020

The Funeral Mass can be viewed at the link below. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the church will not be open to the public. http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/97019897 Anastasia T. (Krowchenko) Franek, 97, of Vernon, CT, passed away January 12, 2020 at Fox Hill Center. Born November 6, 1922, in Litchfield, CT, Anastasia had been a resident of Vernon for more than 75 years....

Alice A. Kosinski

Alice A. Kosinski

Jan 12, 2020

Alice A. Kosinski, 97, died Jan. 12, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Acton, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Julia and Enoch Kosinski, and sister of the late Wanda Hurley and Edward Kosinski. Alice lived most of her life in Manchester and East Hartford, and worked in various positions in the banking industry, including in the trust department...

Raymond J. Merovonich

Raymond J. Merovonich

Jan 12, 2020

Raymond J. Merovonich, 81, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 12, 2020 at Rockville General Hospital. Ray was born May 9, 1938 in Manchester to the late Roman Merovonich and Mary (Zelanko) Merovonich. As a confirmed Bachelor, he lived in his childhood home with his mother until her passing where he chose to remain...

Richard George Carl Mcmullin

Richard George Carl Mcmullin

Jan 8, 2020

Richard George Carl McMullin Jr, 76, of Hebron, Connecticut, passed away, Wednesday, January 8 2020. Richard (Dick / 'Butch') was born April 5, 1943 in Manchester, Connecticut to Richard McMullin Sr and Edna (Scott) McMullin. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1961 and attended the Porter School for Engineering Design. On January 18 1964, he married his high school...