Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

John S. Backer

John S. Backer

Dec 20, 2025

John Scott Backer, 84, of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Born on September 20, 1941, in Selma, California, John was the son of the late Francis Henry “Mike” Backer and Elizabeth Alice Scott. He was a graduate of California State University, Fresno, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

John met his future wife, Sharon (Mincy)...

Carl Michael Jamroga

Carl Michael Jamroga

Dec 18, 2025

Carl Michael Jamroga, 71, of East Hartford CT, was called to the Lord on December 18, 2025. Born in Hartford CT to the late John James and Constance Jamroga, Carl grew up with his three siblings in their East Hartford home. Carl graduated from East Hartford High School in 1972 going on to work for Parker X-Ray and then S.N.E.T....

Harold J. Clough

Harold J. Clough

Dec 14, 2025

Harold J. Clough Sr., a life-long member of the Manchester community, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 1, 1939, in Manchester, Connecticut, Harold lived a full life characterized by dedication to his family, his country, and his work.

Harold grew up in the loving home of his late parents, Harold T. Clough...

Stuart Earle Danforth

Stuart Earle Danforth

Dec 9, 2025

Stuart Earle Danforth, age 95, of Tolland, Connecticut, passed away quietly in his sleep on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born in Somersworth, New Hampshire, on February 2, 1930, to Lincoln Earle Danforth and Helen Mae (Kimball) Danforth.

Early on, Stuart’s family moved to Lewiston, Maine, where he graduated from high school in 1948. After graduation, he briefly attended college...

Robert Warren Stoker

Robert Warren Stoker

Dec 3, 2025

Robert Warren Stoker, 90, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 25, 1935, in Troy, New York, he was the son of the late Warren Cady Stoker and Ruth E. Gabb.

From a young age, Robert was deeply influenced by the care a sibling received from a...

Donald J. Smith

Donald J. Smith

Nov 24, 2025

Donald J. Smith, 88, of Bolton, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Manchester Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Born on September 4, 1937, in New York, he was the son of the late Fletcher Smith and Ruth (Frantzen) Smith. Donald shared 53 years of marriage with his wife, Helen, before her death on July 27,2019.



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Stella Patricia "Pat" Hancock

Stella Patricia "Pat" Hancock

Nov 23, 2025

Stella Patricia Hancock, of Manchester, CT., passed away peacefully on Sunday 11/23/25 surrounded by family and friends at the age of 89. She was born in Croydon, England on October 20th, 1936 to the late Edmund James and Doris Aida (Doubleday) Graves.

 “Pat” was a strong, resilient, independent and determined woman from an early age who always pushed the limits of...

Elizabeth "Beth" (Cone) D'aoust

Elizabeth "Beth" (Cone) D'aoust

Nov 20, 2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Daoust, 75, of Coventry, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. Born on September 8, 1950, in Manchester, Connecticut, Beth was the daughter of Everett Cone and Elsie (Demko) Cone. She grew up in Manchester alongside her twin sister, Sharon Valley, and her younger brother, Jeffrey Cone, and graduated from Manchester High School in 1968.

Beth went on...

Donna Marie Perleone

Donna Marie Perleone

Nov 17, 2025

Donna Marie Perleone, 76, of Manchester CT departed this life on November 17th, 2025, surrounded by her family and caregivers.

She was born in Hartford, CT on May 1, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Cecile Perleone.

She spent her early years living in East Hartford with her family. She moved to Manchester, attended Manchester Schools and met...

Edith R. Sirianni

Edith R. Sirianni

Nov 16, 2025

Edith Rochelle (Sciaretta) Sirianni, 103, formerly of Manchester, passed away peacefully on November 16th, three weeks shy of her 104th birthday. Edith was the widow of James Anthony Sirianni who passed away in 2001. Born on December 5, 1921, in Bernardsville, New Jersey, Edith was daughter to Anthony and Anna Cerone Sciaretta. She is also predeceased by her five brothers;...

Lillian Borsotti

Lillian Borsotti

Nov 13, 2025

Lillian (Miner) Borsotti, 90, of Rocky Hill, CT, formerly of West Hartford and Hebron, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Born on December 1, 1934, in Nassau, NY, Lillian was the daughter of the late Ralph and Emma (Daniels) Miner. In 1956, she married the love of her life, the late George Emilio Borsotti. They shared 52...

G. Reba (Dalley) Bouchie

G. Reba (Dalley) Bouchie

Nov 10, 2025

Gratia “Reba” (Dalley) Bouchie, of South Windsor, Connecticut, beloved wife of the late George E. Bouchie (Sr.), passed away on November 10th from age-related complications. She was 94 years old. Reba was born Gratia Reba Dalley on April 10th, 1931 to Helen (Phillips) Dalley and Winfield Dalley in Moretown, Vermont. She did not care for her first name and although...

Heidi Luck

Heidi Luck

Nov 9, 2025

.Heidi Luck, 60, beloved wife of Alan Potter since 2016, of Bolton, CT passed away suddenly on November 9, 2025 at her home in Bolton. She was born on April 20, 1965 in Boulder, CO to Fred and Karen Luck.

She graduated from Bolton High School in 1983 and was a well-known and active member of her community. Heidi enjoyed a...

Sheryl R. Bieu

Sheryl R. Bieu

Nov 7, 2025

Sheryl (Roy) Bieu of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 78. Sheryl was born in Quincy, Mass, on February 16, 1947, and graduated from Manchester High School in 1965. 

She was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Doris (Stone) Roy. Sheryl was predeceased by her husband, Richard C. Bieu, a veteran of the...

Clara T. Smith

Clara T. Smith

Oct 27, 2025

Clara Therese Smith, 85, of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on March 11, 1940, in Bridgeport, Clara was the daughter of the late Stephen Takacs and Grace (Fodor) Takacs. Clara grew up in Fairfield where she began exploring her musical talents at an early age. She received her bachelor’s degree in music from the University...

Clyde Wilson Conrad

Clyde Wilson Conrad

Oct 26, 2025

Clyde Wilson Conrad, Jr., 87, of Andover, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Born on August 28, 1938, in Hartford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Clyde W. Conrad, Sr. and Lillian (Hiltz) Conrad.

Clyde was a hardworking and successful businessman throughout his life, known for his determination and entrepreneurial spirit. He owned and operated...

Anton Joseph Hierl

Anton Joseph Hierl

Oct 24, 2025

Anton Joseph Hierl, 89, of Coventry, CT, formerly of Branchburg NJ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Manchester Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 24. Joe was a beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, and was “Pop” to the whole family. He was born January 12, 1936, in Newark, NJ. He was the son of the late Agnes and Anton Hierl.

Pop...

Ida Marie Anderson

Ida Marie Anderson

Oct 20, 2025

Ida M. (Johnson) Anderson, a woman whose life was defined by love, compassion, and a tireless devotion to others, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2025, at 88 years of age. She was the beloved and dedicated wife of the late Wayne A. Anderson. Born in Manchester, Connecticut, on September 2, 1937, Ida was a cherished daughter of...

Roy Arthur Shook, Jr.

Roy Arthur Shook, Jr.

Oct 15, 2025

Roy Arthur Shook Jr., 85, of Coventry, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Born February 26, 1940, in Bangor, Pennsylvania; he was a son of the late Roy A. Shook, Sr. and Sarah (Parsons) Shook. Roy is survived by his wife Orian (Handelong) Shook; daughters Laura Barnett and husband David, Shelly Seymour and husband Ronald; grandchildren Joshua Barnett, Sarah...

Frederick W. Young

Frederick W. Young

Oct 9, 2025

Frederick W. Young, a lifelong member of the Manchester community, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at the age of 92 in the home that he built for his family. Born on December 9, 1932, in Manchester, Connecticut, Frederick's life was one marked by dedication to his faith, his work, and his unending love for his family.

Frederick was the...