Obituary Listing

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.

Feb 18, 2025

Sheryl Kozlowski Carmody passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on February 18, 2025.  Sheryl was born on September 3, 1956 at Yale New Haven Hospital to the late Raymond and Shirley Kozlowski.  She worked as a pari-mutual teller at Milford Jai-alai and Foxwoods for many years.

Sheryl loved spoiling her grandchildren, and grand-dog Cece. She...

Feb 8, 2025

Viola A. (Catapano) Piscatelli, age 90 of Hamden passed away February 8, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital / St. Raphael Campus. Viola was born in New Haven on April 19, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (DePino) Catapano. Viola was the widow of Robert J. Piscatelli, Sr; beloved mother of Rose Trickett of Hamden and...

Feb 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Phyllis Giardina

Phyllis who lit up every room with her beauty, warmth, and kindness, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 at the age of 93.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she will be remembered for the love she gave so freely and the joy she brought to...

Feb 5, 2025

Dale John Bell (78) of Cape Coral, FL passed away on February 5th, 2025. Dale was born on December 2nd, 1946, in Meriden, CT to Arthur and Wanda (Sobolewski) Bell.

Dale graduated in 1964 from Platt High School and a year later from Wilcox Technical School, both in Meriden. Dale was drafted into the Vietnam War in...

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Fiore Carbone, 100, loving wife of 65 years to the late Joseph "Uncle Joe" Carbone

Long-time resident of East Haven, most recently living at Elim Park Health Center in Cheshire, departed her life on February 2nd, 2025 with her nephew Dale J. Fiore by her side.  Mary's work journey began on the Maselli Family Farm in...

Jan 31, 2025

Gordon M. Sivigny, 73, of Killingworth, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Jerkowski) Sivigny for 54 years. Born in Meriden, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ethel (Blodgett) Sivigny. Gordon was an exceptionally skilled career auto mechanic. He was a dedicated, proud employee of the City of...

Jan 19, 2025

William "Bill "Anthony Fiore, 86

March 11, 1938-January 19, 2025

Of Vienna, VA. Departed his life at home with the care of his loving wife, Alla, of 24 years by his side.

Bill began a career journey as a U.S. Air Force Communications Officer and navigated through the forever-changing information technology systems of...

Jan 18, 2025

Nicholas Cofrancesco, 89, of New Haven passed away January 18, 2025 after a brief illness.  He was born July 13, 1935, a son of the late Michael and Lillian Busher Cofrancesco and was a life long resident of New Haven. He was an inspector at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. Nicholas is survived by his sister, Irene Monroy of CA;...

Jan 18, 2025

Robert William Whiteman, 71, of Meriden, loving husband of Joy (Groetzinger) Whiteman, passed away on January 18, 2025. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ on October 7, 1953, a son of the late Edward Whiteman and Eleanor (Beltz) Whiteman. In addition to his wife Joy, Robert is survived by his sons Daniel and Jason Whiteman, his daughter Kaitlyn...

Jan 17, 2025

Rebekah Elizabeth Lyas, 45, of Wallingford, beloved wife of Benjamin Lyas, passed away on January 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Seoul, Korea on September 5, 1979, Rebekah came to America that December, a Christmas miracle to her parents, Deborah Dennis Ohlsen and the late James Ohlsen.

Besides her husband and mother, Rebekah...