Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Eva Zuromski

Eva Zuromski

Jul 13, 2016

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Marilyn R. Townsend

Marilyn R. Townsend

Jul 12, 2016

Marilyn R. (McKay) Carlson Townsend, 74, of Vernon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 and will be deeply missed by her family. Marilyn was born on October 2, 1941 in Hartford daughter of the late George D. and Gertrude (Bensche) McKay. She was predeceased by her loving husband Wayne "Bud" Carlson at the young age of 27. She...

Florence I. Arthofer

Florence I. Arthofer

Jul 12, 2016

Florence I. (Johnson) Arthofer, 92 of Manchester, widow of Rudolph F. Arthofer Jr., died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at an area convalescent home. Florence was born in Randolf, MA on July 24, 1923, daughter of Carl Iver Johnson and Alida (Tangen) Johnson. She came to the Hartford area as a young child and had been a resident of Manchester since...

Amelie Gannutz

Amelie Gannutz

Jul 12, 2016

Amelie "Amy" (Chapin) Gannutz, 100 of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Peter Francis Gannutz passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Touchpoints at Manchester. Besides her parents and husband she was predeceased by her sister and brothers. Amelie was born in Tolland, MA on September 11, 1915 daughter of Alfred and Mabel (Rivers) Chapin and spent her childhood years...

Barbara J. Howard

Barbara J. Howard

Jul 10, 2016

Barbara J. Howard, 62, of Manchester died suddenly at home on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She was born in New York City on October 30, 1953 daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Charant) Howard. Barbara was a graduate of Enfield High School, Class of 1971 and she earned her nursing degree from the St. Francis School of Nursing in...

John T. Buehler

John T. Buehler

Jul 9, 2016

John T. "Jack" Buehler, 79, of Manchester, beloved husband of 47 years to the late Carole (Bergeron) Buehler died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Jack was born on November 19, 1936 in Frackville, PA son of the late John and Dorothy (Kramer) Buehler. He had been a resident of the Vernon and Manchester areas for over 60...

Gunther H. Winkler

Gunther H. Winkler

Jul 8, 2016

Gunther H. Winkler, 81 of Bolton, CT, loving husband of fifty-eight years of Helen (Hofmann) Winkler, died Friday, July 8, 2016 at an assisted living facility in Glastonbury after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Gunther was born in New York City October 1, 1934, son of Gustav A. and Irma (Lux) Winkler .He spent his early childhood...

Alec Clayton Howe Dougan

Alec Clayton Howe Dougan

Jul 7, 2016

Our beautiful son, Alec Clayton Howe Dougan, died on July 6th of a heroin overdose. He was 23 years old. Alec came into the world, a golden boy. He was born at Hartford Hospital on May 9, 1993, Mothers Day. He brought with him into this world a light that, even in his death, will never be extinguished. He attended...

Ryan Francis Kerley

Ryan Francis Kerley

Jul 2, 2016

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Richard M. Piantanida

Richard M. Piantanida

Jul 1, 2016

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard M. Piantanida who died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on July 1, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is the loving husband of 60 years to Sheila (Sullivan) Piantanida. Richard was born in Canton, CT on September 21, 1934 son of the late Alfonse...

Gustave A. Senkbeil Jr

Gustave A. Senkbeil Jr

Jun 29, 2016

Gustave A. "Gus" Senkbeil Jr., 89 of Manchester, loving husband for 53 years of Joyce E. (Ramey) Senkbeil, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at a local convalescent home. Gus was born in Hartford on June 7, 1927, son of Gustave and Ida (Hills) Senkbeil. He was raised in the Hartford area and came to Manchester in 1964. Prior to retiring...

Elizabeth A. ''Betty'' Everett

Elizabeth A. ''Betty'' Everett

Jun 27, 2016

Elizabeth Agnes "Betty" (Wilke) Everett, 79, of Manchester wife of the late Earle Everett died peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1936 in Manchester daughter of the late Frederick and Irene (Anderson) Wilke. She is survived by her three daughters; Bette-ann Boiardi of Vernon and her children; Troy Steele and...

Thomas Diruzza

Thomas Diruzza

Jun 26, 2016

Attorney Thomas DiRuzza, 93, of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Mary (Progana) DiRuzza died on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Tom was born on February 5, 1923 in Fontana Liri, Italy, son of the late Antonio and Antonia DiRuzza. He immigrated to the United States in March of 1939 settling in Fall River, Massachusetts and later...

John Edward Cole Iii

John Edward Cole Iii

Jun 22, 2016

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Earl C. 'Buzz' Loveland Jr

Earl C. 'Buzz' Loveland Jr

Jun 22, 2016

Earl C. "Buzz" Loveland Jr., 83, of Manchester, beloved husband of Judith A. (Naper) Loveland passed away at home with his family at his side Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Earl was born in Manchester April 2, 1933 son of the late Earl C. and Hazel (Ferrell) Loveland Sr. and was a lifelong resident. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran,...

Marjorie Marte

Marjorie Marte

Jun 20, 2016

Marjorie Marte, 91, of Manchester and Giants Neck Beach died peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016 at a local convalescent home. She was born on June 30, 1924 in Manchester daughter of the late Louis and Gladys (Rising) Marte. Marjorie attended local schools and was a 1942 graduate of Manchester High School. She then earned her degree from the former...

Judith A. Olsen

Judith A. Olsen

Jun 19, 2016

Judith A. Olsen 69 of South Windsor, formerly of Manchester, beloved wife of the late A. Harry W. Olsen Jr., passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 with her family at her side at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Judith and Harry had been married for 45 years prior to his passing on May 6, 2014. Judith was born December 9, 1946 in...

Juan R Mena

Juan R Mena

Jun 18, 2016

Juan R. Mena Gerlach, at the age 68, of Manchester, being a loving husband of 48 years to Sara A. (Gomez) Mena, went to be home with His Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Hartford Hospital from an extended illness with cancer. He was born in Peaflor, Chile on April 20, 1948, son of the late Clemente...

Marie Lillian Carlson

Marie Lillian Carlson

Jun 14, 2016

Marie Lillian (Jenkins) Carlson, 93, of Manchester, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, from the White Oaks Retirement Community. She was born May 8, 1923, in Somerville, Mass., to H. Allen and Lillian (Taylor) Jenkins. The second eldest of eight children, she graduated from Howe High School and, at age 19, married high school sweetheart Arthur...

Ferdinand A. Lagos

Ferdinand A. Lagos

Jun 13, 2016

Ferdinand A. Lagos, 44, of Manchester, loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend died tragically after a paddleboard accident on Monday, June 13, 2016. Ferdinand was born on February 14, 1972 in Cuzco, Peru son of Alejandrina Lagos and Rogelio Arohuanca. He came to the United States in 2003 and had resided in Manchester since 2009. Ferdinand was a Teacher...