Obituary Listing

Apr 22, 2016

Marilyn McKenna Zolot, 81, of New Haven and Atlanta GA, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016. She was born in Waterbury, CT to the late George and Edna Poulter McKenna. She leaves her devoted husband of 45 years, Norman Zolot, of Atlanta, GA, her sons David and Marie Monde of Atlanta and Steven and Stephanie Monde of Montpelier, VT....

Apr 21, 2016

Meriden- Katherine M. Hesseltine, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born June 29, 1953 in Meriden a daughter of the late Robert and Georgia (Birdsey) Dennis. Kathy loved horses, winning many ribbons when she was young. She was a devoted mother, whether it was attending her children's many sports games, or...

Apr 20, 2016

Rebecca Magazine Humphrey, affectionately known as 'Beck,' the ninth child of Ethel and Davis Magazine, Sr. Rebecca was born January 14, 1939 in Bishopville, South Carolina, and transitioned from life to death on April 20, 2016. Rebecca was educated in the Lee County Public Schools in Bishopville. Her favorite subject was typing. She strived for accuracy over speed but achieved...

Apr 15, 2016

Apr 14, 2016

Commander Ernest Robert 'Pete' Peterson (Ret. USN), 99, of Cheshire, formerly of Hamden, husband of the late Eleanor Rhodes, passed away on April 14, 2016 at Elim Park. He was born in Iowa to the late Per Theodore and Anna Lofstedt Peterson. He leaves his loving son Charles (Chuck) and his wife Colleen of West Hartford, and granddaughter Kirsten Peterson,...

Apr 14, 2016

Frances L. Miller, age 83, of Hamden, passed away on April 14, 2016. Born in Salina Kansas on November 18, 1932 she was a daughter of the late Cecil & Edna Britschge Griffith. Frances was the widow of Joseph Arthur Miller; mother of Susan Miller George & her husband Gary of Hamden, Kerry Joseph Miller of Indianapolis, IN and David...

Apr 8, 2016

Lawrence V. Bruce, age 68, of Meriden, passed away on April 8, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Lawrence was born in Meriden on March 31, 1948 a son of the late Joseph M. Bruce and Mary Waterhouse Bruce. He is survived by his sister Beverly Zaluski & her husband Joseph of Meriden; nieces Stacey Buonanni and Kristy Palmer and great...

Apr 7, 2016

Donald Joseph Thomson, 91, a resident of West Haven for over 65 years, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016. Don was born in New Haven on October 1, 1924 to the late Donald and Emma (Mursko) Thomson. Don leaves his wife of 65 years, Jane (Hull) Thomson, and his daughters Donna (Paul) Kohler, Carol (Dan) Bonyai, Patricia (Bruce) Bellmore,...

Apr 7, 2016

Michael R. 'Mike' Finnell passed away at his home in Hamden on April 7, 2016. Born in New Bedford, MA on February 8, 1948, he was a son of the late Raymond A. Finnell Jr. and Julia Crean Finnell. Mike was a disabled veteran as a result of serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is...

Apr 6, 2016

James Ernest Francisco, 34, of Middlefield, beloved husband of Karri Harrington Francisco, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 6, 2016. Born in Middletown on February 24, 1982 to Randy and Debra Loomis Francisco of St. Cloud, FL. Besides his wife, James leaves his son, Matthew S. Francisco; his sister, Christine Provo of Milford; his brother, Joseph Francisco of...

Apr 6, 2016

Meriden- James C. Strom, 77, husband of Aida (Rivera) Strom passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born August 17, 1938 in West Hartford, CT; a son of the late Carl and June (Czyz) Strom. James proudly served his country in the U.S.Navy. He had a great passion for horses his entire life. In addition to his wife...

Apr 5, 2016

Richard W. Peckrul, age 79, of Rocky Hill passed away on April 5, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in New Britain on December 6, 1936 he was a son of the late William & Edith Andrulot Peckrul. A resident of Meriden for many years, he was predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Bloom) Peckrul and is survived by his wife...

Mar 28, 2016

Albert G. Hauser, age 86, of Hamden, died peacefully on March 28, 2016, at the Masonicare in Wallingford. Born in New Haven on July 15, 1929, he was the son of the late George and Ruth (Todet) Hauser and step-son of the late Beatrice (Barber) Hauser. Albert is survived by Priscilla Mae (Greene) Hauser, his wife of 45 years. He...

Mar 26, 2016

Leona P. Howarth, 88, of New Haven, wife of the late Ottis S. Howarth passed away March 26, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven a daughter of Wade and Edith Westcott and had been employed at Global Electronics prior to retirement. Mother of Scott Howarth of New Haven and Thomas Howarth of Newport, ME....

Mar 24, 2016

Irene E. Pierson, 98, formerly of 43 Chestnut Street, West Haven, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Apple Rehab. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Pierson. Daughter of the late Thomas J. and Agnes (Moran) Fahey, Irene was born on June 11, 1917 in New Haven. A loving mother and grandmother, Irene is survived...

Mar 23, 2016

Margaret Hogan Coyle, formerly of Elim Park, Cheshire, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on March 23, 2016. She was sadly predeceased 50 years ago by her loving husband, Robert Coyle. They met and married at Fort Meade, Maryland and lived on Collett St., Hamden. Margaret was born in Newark, Delaware to the late Henry and Emily Scarborough...

Mar 23, 2016

Meriden - Evelyn B. (Payne) Pontolillo, 92, wife of the late Louis J. Pontolillo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 7, 1924 in Culpepper, VA a daughter of the late Hugh and Bertha (Taylor) Payne. Evelyn was a sweet Southern lady who was warm, caring and giving. She will be forever missed. She...

Mar 22, 2016

Mary Jane Grelle-McGaffin, 58, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2016 with her husband and best friend of 25 years, David McGaffin, by her side. She was born in New Haven on September 29, 1957 to the late Richard & Joyce Rice Grelle. Besides her husband, Mary Jane will be remembered by her brothers, Richard (Mary Jo) & Frank Grelle;...

Mar 21, 2016

Anthony John Romandetti, age 92, of East Haven, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Masonicare in Wallingford after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen Jamilkowski Romandetti. Born in New Haven on September 30, 1923 he was a son of the late John & Beatrice (Lombardi) Romandetti. In his...

Mar 17, 2016

Beverly Sawin Davie, 85, of Wallingford passed away on March 17, 2016 at Masonicare. Wife of the late John 'Ian' Davie of 57 years , Bev was born in New Haven to the late Raymond R. and Inez (Mossberg) Sawin. Granddaughter of the late Ernest and Minnie Raycroft Sawin and Oscar and Alida Peterson Mossberg, she graduated from Hillhouse High...