Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Sophie M. Wrobel

Sophie M. Wrobel

Apr 22, 2017

Sophie Margaret (Vashalifski) Wrobel, 94 of Manchester, CT, widow of John A. Wrobel, died Saturday April 22, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Sophie was born on July 1, 1922, daughter of Martin and Frances (Piotek) Vashalifski and one of nine siblings. She was raised in Marlborough, graduated from Glastonbury High School, and has been a...

Charlene M. Decioccio

Charlene M. Decioccio

Apr 20, 2017

Charlene M. DeCioccio, 66 of Manchester, beloved daughter of the late Ernest C. and Zoe (Stanton) DeCioccio passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Charlene was born July 21, 1950 in Brisbane Australia QLD. and came to the United States as a young girl. She graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1969 and had resided...

Raymond J. Camire

Raymond J. Camire

Apr 20, 2017

Raymond Joseph Camire, 82 of East Windsor, formerly of Manchester, passed away Thursday April 20, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Ray was born in Biddeford, ME on September 20, 1934, son of the late Eaustache and Carmeline (Fournier) Camire. He was raised in Maine, served in the US Marine Corps Reserve, and came to Manchester in the late...

Ernest H. Pallein

Ernest H. Pallein

Apr 19, 2017

Ernest H. Pallein, 88 of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Elaine (Gibson) Pallein and father of the late Ernest J. Pallein, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Manchester Manor with his family at his side. Ernest was born in Manchester November 13, 1928 son of the late Michael and Anna (Pieger) Pallein and was a lifelong resident. He...

Emil G. Stavens

Emil G. Stavens

Apr 17, 2017

Emil G. Stavens, 10/12/1915 to 4/17/2017 died Monday morning after a short illness at Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester, CT. Emil was a very compassionate, ethical, honest and truly a role model to his entire family. Emil was predeceased by his wife Doris (Geer) Stavens whom he was married with for 70 years. Emil leaves behind two daughters, Marilyn Conklin of...

Clarence W. Vibberts

Clarence W. Vibberts

Apr 16, 2017

Clarence "Clay" W. Vibberts, 101, of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Clarissa (MacDonald) Vibberts died peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Fenwood Manor in Manchester after living independently in his home up until a month ago. He was born on March 28, 1916 in Southington son of the late Herbert E. and Sarah Ann (Dillaway) Vibberts. He had...

Arthur C. Petrone, Sr

Arthur C. Petrone, Sr

Apr 16, 2017

Arthur C. Petrone Sr. 95, of Morrisville, VT., formerly of Manchester, CT., beloved husband of the late Helen (Kenny) Petrone passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2017 with his daughter Eileen at his side. Art was born on July 16, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY son of the late Gaetano and Maria Petrone and had been a resident of Manchester...

Jean H. Kocsis

Jean H. Kocsis

Apr 13, 2017

Jean Hannay (McCann) Kocsis, 87, of Manchester, CT, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife for thirty eight years of the late Louis C. Kocsis Jr. who predeceased her on March 14, 2017. Jean was born in Albany, New York on December 14, 1929, daughter of the late Hamilton and Marion (Hunt) Hannay. She...

Patricia S. Caldwell

Patricia S. Caldwell

Apr 13, 2017

Patricia S. Caldwell, 83, of South Windsor beloved wife of the late Thomas Caldwell passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at home with her family at her side. Patricia was born in Hartford, June 18, 1933 daughter of the late Edward F. and Pearl (Ennis) Scully and she had resided in South Windsor for most of her life....

Jimmy A. Martin

Jimmy A. Martin

Apr 13, 2017

Jimmy Martin, 78 of Vernon, CT, loving husband of Cynthia (Bagley) Martin with whom he would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in June, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Rockville General Hospital. Jimmy was born in Van Buren, Maine on February 18, 1939, one of ten children of the late Gerald and Maryann...

Catherine R Hamel

Catherine R Hamel

Apr 10, 2017

Catherine (DiDonato) Hamel, 98, of Hartford passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017 with her family by her side. Born in Hartford, CT on December 20, 1918, she was the daughter of Michael and Christina (Gallinoto) DiDonato. In 1957 she moved to Norwalk, CA with her husband and children for 58 years until moving back to Hartford to be close...

Judith Ann Larson

Judith Ann Larson

Apr 9, 2017

Judith Ann Larson, 76 of Manchester, formerly of Main Street in Hartford and a resident of Manchester Manor died Sunday April 9, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford after an extended illness. Judi was born in Hartford on August 31, 1940, one of two daughters of the late Francis W. and Josephine (Stewart) Larson. She graduated...

Beverley A. Gifford

Beverley A. Gifford

Apr 9, 2017

On April 9, 2017 the night sky became a bit brighter as Beverley (Taylor) Gifford, 78 , of Manchester became another star. After defying the expectations of the medical community, for over a decade, her tenacious fight came to a quiet, peaceful end surrounded by her family. Beverley was born September 3, 1938 to the late Clayton and Elsie Taylor...

Dorothy K. Bowen

Dorothy K. Bowen

Apr 9, 2017

Dr. Dorothy (Kalinauskas) Bowen, 85 of Eastford, CT, wife of the late John Howland Bowen, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Day-Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. Dorothy was born in New Britain, CT on May 28, 1931, daughter of John and Mary (Dennis) Kalinauskas. She graduated from New Britain High School, and continued her passion for higher education at the...

John M. Risley

John M. Risley

Apr 5, 2017

John M. Risley, 82, of Tolland, loving husband of 37 years of Linda (Lathrop) Risley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. John was born on December 3, 1934 in Willimantic, son of the late Clifford and Evelyn Risley. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving his country in the U.S. Army. Prior to his retirement...

Pauline B. Lautenbach

Pauline B. Lautenbach

Apr 4, 2017

Pauline B. Lautenbach, 89, of Middletown formerly of Manchester, beloved wife of the late William F. Lautenbach passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Middlesex Memorial Hospital. Pauline was born in West Springfield, MA on July 13, 1927 daughter of the late Ernest and Lucille (Gagnun) Bessette. She was a longtime Manchester resident before recently moving to Middletown. Pauline worked...

Helen M. Vogel

Helen M. Vogel

Apr 4, 2017

Helen (McGugan) Vogel, 85, of Vernon, beloved wife of 61 years of Walter P. Vogel Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 while wintering in Florida. She was born on September 16, 1931 in Hartford daughter of the late James and Elsie McGugan. Helen was a longtime member of South United Methodist Church in Manchester. She was an...

William H. 'Bill' Lorne

William H. 'Bill' Lorne

Apr 1, 2017

William H. "Bill" Lorne, 62, of Manchester and Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away on April 1, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on May 12, 1954 in West Palm Beach, FL. Bill owned and operated his own clothing stores in Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter, FL. He was also a licensed...

Maureen Tomkiel

Maureen Tomkiel

Mar 29, 2017

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Shawn Phillip Lennon

Shawn Phillip Lennon

Mar 29, 2017

Shawn P. Lennon, 35, of Manchester, loving son of Anne Kiriluk Lennon of Manchester died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Shawn was born on August 19, 1981 in Manchester. He attended local schools, was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 2000 and earned his Associate degree in Business Administration from Manchester Community College. During his...