Obituary Listing

Mar 31, 2025

Rosemary Margaret Addison McCarthy of Hamden passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2025. Born in London, Ontario, Canada on November 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Margaret (Deveney) Addison. The sole daughter of in a family of seven siblings, she was predeceased by her brothers and their wives, Norman (Virginia),...

Mar 28, 2025

Marie F. Turner, 88, of Meriden, loving wife of the late Arnold J. Turner, passed away on March 28, 2025, at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain. She was born in Waterville, ME on August 2, 1936, a daughter of the late Albert and Albertine (Bourque) Genest. Marie is survived by her children, Mark Turner, Paul Turner and...

Mar 27, 2025

Mildred (Sis) Schlesinger, of Cheshire, formerly of North Haven, passed away on March 27, 2025 at the age of 102. She was born in New Brunswick, NJ to the late John and Mildred Ashmead, and grew up in Windsor, CT. Sis attended Mt. St Joseph Academy in West Hartford, graduated from Westbrook College in Portland, ME, and worked as...

Mar 25, 2025

Rev. Eugene J. Charman, entered into eternal life on March 25, 2025, the solemnity of the Annunciation. Fr. Gene was born in Newport, RI on March 10, 1944 to the late Genevieve (Grudzinski) Charman and Eugene R. Charman. Fr. Gene spent his childhood growing up along the shoreline and was a proud alumni of Notre Dame High School in...

Mar 24, 2025

Elsie E. Pia Lombra, 99, of Hamden/Cheshire, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. She was born at St. Raphael's Hospital on June 18, 1925 to Letticia and John Pia. Elsie was predeceased by the love of her life, Eugene L. Lombra, in 2007, her loving daughter, JoAnne, in 2021, and her brother, Arthur Pia. Elsie is survived by...

Mar 20, 2025

Peter George Hinchliff, 74, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025 at CT Hospice. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Lekas Hinchliff, whom he was married to for 55 years. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his daughters and sons-in-law, Allison & Gabe Rosenberg and Stephanie & Michael Barrett; his siblings, Susan Zelanakas and Michael Hinchliff;...

Mar 20, 2025

N. Yvonne Dingus, age 85 of Hamden passed away March 20, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital / St. Raphael Campus. Yvonne was the widow of Edwin F. Dingus. Born on December 30. 1939 in Starke, Florida she was a daughter of the late James and Mary Virginia (Brantley) Purdee.

Yvonne is survived by her daughter  Betty...

Mar 20, 2025

Ann Rose (DiGiuilo) Vega, 72, Meriden, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 20, 2025. Ann will be reuniting in heaven with her late dear beloved husband of 50 years, Francisco E. Vega.

Ann was born at Long Island College Hospital on September 18, 1952 to the late Thomas and Angela Rose DiGiulio. She was raised...

Mar 14, 2025

A. Lee Campione (nee Scowen), EMBA, BA – 91, of Wallingford, died unexpectedly and peacefully Friday, March 14, 2025. Born on October 19, 1933, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to the late P.H. Scowen and Eulah Reed, Lee's early years were spent living in Quebec. On a gap-year trip to Europe, she met her husband-to-be in Lausanne, Switzerland. For 51...

Mar 13, 2025

Jean Margaret Pyne, age 87, of North Haven, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born in New Haven on January 16, 1938, Jean was the daughter of the late Thomas Pyne Sr. and Margaret (English) Pyne, and the sister of the late Thomas Pyne Jr.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Joan Pyne of Bethany; her nephews,...

Mar 13, 2025

Maureen Catherine Leahy passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born on August 27, 1951, in The Bronx, NY, to the late Joseph Arthur and Margaret Mary (Malloy) Leahy, she was the beloved wife and best friend of her devoted husband, David Keith Gonda, with whom she shared over 38 wonderful...

Mar 9, 2025

Alison Ann Chapman (née Faulkner) passed away peacefully at home in New Haven on March 9, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born on February 3, 1933, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Alison's early life was marked by creativity and academic prowess. During her college years, she shone as a beauty queen, was an active member of Kappa Kappa...

Mar 8, 2025

Barbara Jean (Benton) Thomas, age 81, of Orange, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2025, after a long illness. Born in New Haven on September 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Louis T. Benton, Jr. and Hertha E. Benton.

Barbara was the beloved widow of James E. Thomas, Sr. She is...

Mar 5, 2025

Regina Crossley Nocera, 68, of Meriden, beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Nocera, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on March 5, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Regina is survived by her two sons Jason Kovach (Lorrie Quirk) and Matthew Nocera (Candice Cronin) both of Meriden, and her daughter Lauren Nocera (Lucas McPhee) of...

Mar 3, 2025

Kanchanbhai Ambalal Patel May 23, 1955 – March 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kanchanbhai Ambalal Patel, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, who peacefully passed away surrounded by family, on March 3, 2025, at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut.

Born on May...

Mar 1, 2025

Roberta Yuskiewicz Thornton passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025 at the age of 85, while under hospice care at Whitney Center in Hamden, Connecticut. During her life, Roberta touched the lives of many people who knew her as a strong-willed woman dedicated to her family, her lifelong friends, and her churches. Roberta spent most of her adult life...

Mar 1, 2025

Jonathan W. Wilson unexpectedly departed this world on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was 55 years old and a lifelong resident of Meriden, CT Jonathan or "Johnny" as he was known to many, was born on November 07, 1969, to the late Woodrow Wilson Jr. and Dorothy L. Marrow of Meriden, CT. The family is deeply saddened and shocked...

Feb 28, 2025

Bettie (Boehringer) Biederman passed away peacefully at her home in Meriden, CT on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1933, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Erich and Ottilie (Kamens) Boehringer. She attended Fosdick-Masten Park High School in Buffalo, NY, completing her high school education at Meriden High School, Class of 1950. On September 18,...

Feb 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Edna Luz Velez, a loving and devoted wife and mother, announce she passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 at the age of 65 at CT Hospice.

Edna was always known for her welcoming smile, her kindness, and her excellent cooking.  She cherished spending time with her family,...

Feb 26, 2025

Richelle A. Bruschi, 52, passed away suddenly on February 26, 2025 in Hamden.  Richelle was predeceased by her father, Robert J. Bruschi.

Besides her loving fiancé, Peter F. Nizen III, Richelle leaves behind her mother, Jeanette Brown Springer; her daughters, Brittany Dase and her husband Austin, and Taylor White; and her brother Josh Springer.