Betsy Gelb Claro
Mar 12, 2015
Betsy Gelb Claro, 64, loving wife of Robert Claro, passed away on March 12, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born in Scranton, PA on April 1, 1950 to Harriett Isaacs Gelb of Scranton, PA & the late Carl Gelb, Betsy is also survived by daughter Kimberly Horowitz of North Haven; son Justin White & his wife Rita Hamad of San...
Evelyn Ruth Skelly
Mar 8, 2015
Evelyn Ruth Skelly, age 92, of Hamden, passed away on March 8, 2015. She was born in New Haven in 1922 to the late Joseph and Ruth Brandt Skelly. She attended Hamden schools, earned a Bachelor's Degree from Albertus Magnus College, and two Master's Degrees from Fairfield University. She worked for Southern New England Telephone Company. She was a member...
Melvin Tyler, Jr.
Mar 7, 2015
Melvin Tyler, Jr, age 87, of Hamden, passed away on March 7, 2015. Melvin was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on August 5, 1927, the son of the late Melvin Issac Tyler and Beatrice Miller Tyler. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Loretta Comfort Tyler; his children, Joseph (Julia) Tyler, Dorri (John) Eilbeck, Dawn Yates, Duane (Karen)...
Joyce Arlene Gilbert
Mar 7, 2015
Joyce Arlene Schanbacher Gilbert, of 200 River Road, Mt. Carmel, CT passed away peacefully on March 7, 2015 in her home of over 54 years. Born in Mansfield, PA, Joyce was one of eight children of Orville and Martha Ann Rauscher Schanbacher, her father being the founder/owner of the Mansfield Novelty Company. Joyce received a BA in Education from her...
John G. Radeach
Mar 4, 2015
John George Radeach of Ashlar Village, Wallingford passed away on March 4, 2015. Husband of the late Eleanor Hartigan Weaver Radeach. John was born on August 26, 1919 in Okrug, Yugoslavia/Croatia, son of the late Fabo and Fo Dome Mise Radic. He is survived by stepsons, Kenneth (Carol) Weaver of Hamden and Richard Weaver. He was predeceased by 12 brothers...
Evelyn J. Harris
Mar 4, 2015
Evelyn J. Harris, age 94, of Hamden, formerly of North Branford & West Haven, passed away on March 4, 2015. Evelyn was born in New Haven on January 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Albert & Alice Rempfer Harris. Evelyn was predeceased by her brothers, Robert J. Harris & Daniel Holt and her sister Alice Flavin. She was a...
George Willard Chamberlain, Sr.
Mar 3, 2015
George Willard Chamberlain, Sr., 73, of Branford, husband of the late Marilyn Bogart Chamberlain, passed away on March 3, 2015. Born on July 28, 1941 to the late Walter and Doris Willard Chamberlain. George is survived by his children, Christine Sambor of Middlefield, George Chamberlain, Jr., & William Chamberlain both of Branford; grandchildren, Jake, Nicole, Sara, & Kaylynn. Predeceased by...
John L. Connolly
Mar 3, 2015
John 'Jack' L. Connolly, age 90, of Hamden, passed away on March 3, 2015. Jack was the loving husband of Lucille D'Addetta Connolly; father of Albert Connolly of Concord, NH, Mary (Robert) Hayden of Rockmart, GA, Laura Connolly of Hamden, CT; James (Charlene) Connolly and grandfather of Leah & Emma Connolly of Madison, CT and brother of Marilyn Cole of...
Grace Louise Wyman
Feb 26, 2015
Grace Louise Wyman had her 'home going' on February 26th, 2015. She's rejoicing in Heaven now with her Mom, her Dad, her sisters Sissy and Virgie, her husband Larry, her grandson Todd, and her sweet dog Mitzi. What joy she must be feeling and experiencing. She is finally free. She is singing and playing the piano just as she always...
Joshua Mark Yorio
Feb 25, 2015
Joshua Mark Yorio, 23, of Kissimmee FL, formerly of Hamden, passed away on February 25, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Born on July 19, 1991, he was the beloved son to Mark & Maria Vasquez Yorio of Kissimmee, FL. Besides his parents, Joshua is survived by his sister, Rebekah Yorio of Kissimmee, FL;...
Arthur 'Bill' William Sorensen, Jr.
Feb 24, 2015
Arthur 'Bill' William Sorensen, Jr., 84, lifelong resident of Woodbridge, passed away on February 24, 2015. Born in New Haven on February 26, 1930 to the late Arthur W. and Florence Ennis Sorensen, Sr. Bill will be remembered by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Contois Sorensen; daughters, Linda Russell & her husband Lenny of Naugatuck and Sherry Whiles of...
Helen P. Bober
Feb 23, 2015
Meriden- Helen P. Bober, 94, wife of the late John T. Bober, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford. Helen was born December 26, 1920 in Meriden a daughter of the late William H. Patkoske and Helen (Ficken) Carlson. She was a graduate of Meriden High School and Pequod Business School. Helen was...
Henry R. Banks
Feb 21, 2015
Henry R. Banks, age 64, passed away at his home in North Haven on February 21, 2015. He was the loving husband of Rosalie Scillia Loyd Banks, of North Haven. Born on August 5, 1950, he was a son of Dolores Ardito Banks and the late Amos Banks. Beloved father of Michael Anthony Banks, of North Haven, and Stephen Henry...
John J. Flanagan, Jr.
Feb 21, 2015
John J. Flanagan, Jr, age 76, of Hamden, passed away on February 21, 2015. John was born in New Haven on January 23, 1939, the son of the late John J. Flanagan, Sr and Alice Banner Flanagan Cropper. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Moran & her husband John of Wallingford, Darlene DeLaura & her husband Scott of Niantic...
Thail Coleman King
Feb 20, 2015
Thail Coleman King, age 91, of Hamden, passed away on February 20, 2015. Thail was the widow of Edward T. King. Born in Hamden on June 25, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John M. & Dorothea Shields Coleman. Thail is survived by her daughter Moira King McCormick & her husband Kevin of Hamden; her son John C....
Elizabeth M. Nelson
Feb 14, 2015
Elizabeth M. Nelson, 90, a resident of Woodbridge for the past 58 years, passed away at Connecticut Hospice on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Born on May 28, 1924 to the late Konstanty and Josephine March. She was the wife of the late Burton E. Nelson. She is survived by a son, Wayne B. Nelson, and a brother, Walter March, both...
Philip E. Cantore
Feb 14, 2015
Philip E. Cantore, 54, of Hamden, passed away on February 14, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 20, 1960 to Philip Cantore and his dearest mother, the late Janet Johnson. Philip is survived by his daughters, Sophia & Grace Cantore; former wife, Melissa Cantore; step- father, Robert Johnson; sisters, Alicia Cantore & Elizabeth Rodman, along...
Pasquale 'Pat' A. Crocco
Feb 13, 2015
Pasquale 'Pat' A. Crocco, age 91, of Hamden, passed away at his home on February 13, 2015. Pat was born on June 22, 1923 in New Haven, a son of the late Rocco & Immacolta Melillo Crocco. He was predeceased by his wife Louise Esposito Crocco. Pat is survived by: children; James (wife Victoria), Valerie DellaRocco-Civitello, and John; 5 grandchildren,...
Duncan A. Creaser
Feb 12, 2015
Duncan A. Creaser, 90, of Orange, passed away at his home on February 12, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born in Riverport, Nova Scotia on August 28, 1924 to the late John and Florence Patterson Creaser. He was predeceased by his wife Florence Brockett Creaser. Duncan is survived by his sons, David Creaser of Orange & Duncan (Patricia) Creaser, Jr....
Eda A. Michalke
Feb 11, 2015
Middletown - Eda A. Michalke, devoted wife of the late Walter Michalke passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Middlesex Healthcare Center. She was born October 3, 1931 in New Britain a daughter of the late Alma Schwanke. Eda enjoyed being a waitress at the old Monte Green Inn for 20 years, as well as working at the...
