Obituary Listing

Mar 8, 2026

Luz E. Marquez, 60, of Meriden, loving wife of Santos Jr. Marquez, passed away on March 8, 2026. She was born in Carolina, P.R. on December 8, 1965, a daughter of Jesus M. Hiraldo Sr. and Carmen Colon Hiraldo. In addition to her husband, she leaves her children, Ashley M. Marquez and her boyfriend Eric Padilla, and Christopher L....

Mar 6, 2026

Giovanna (Giovie) Marie Bozzi (née Scandiffio) passed away on March 6, 2026, after a long battle with Lymphoma. Giovie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alex, and their children, Alex (Kathy), Marlane (Eric), and Vanessa (Terry), and their grandson, Bobby. Giovie is also survived by her sister and best friend, Dorrie, brother, Nick (Beth), sister-in-law, Lenore, and...

Mar 3, 2026

Douglas Irving Relyea, Sr., age 95, died at his home in Bethany on March 3, 2026. He was born September 20, 1930 in Warsaw, New York, the son of the late Irving Halstead Relyea and the late Teressa Morelle Fish. His spouse of 52 years was the late Mary Lou (Peters) Relyea.

He is survived by sons,...

Mar 3, 2026

Jane Bishop Ashton, 93, passed away peacefully on 3 March 2026. She was a native of Lockport, NY, born to Robert C. and Florence S. Bishop and a graduate of Lockport High. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in nutrition.

Jane began her career as an intern at Kodak in...

Mar 2, 2026

Michael J. Reilly, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away on March 2, 2026 after a long illness.

He was born on June 15, 1946 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to William and Dorothy Reilly. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1963 and attended Berkshire Community College. He married the love of his life, Caryl,...

Mar 2, 2026

Pauline J. Heath, 91, wife of the late James E. Heath, entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2026 at the CT Baptist Home in Meriden surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Barre, VT on July 4, 1934, the daughter of the late George and Celia Brown Stanley, and was a lifelong Meriden resident....

Feb 27, 2026

Rev. John L. Beck, 92, loving husband of 66 years to Barbara Seletzky Beck, passed away on February 27, 2026, at Pilgrim Manor, Cromwell, CT. He was born in Sauk Rapids, MN on November 24, 1933, son of the late Rev. John and Gloria (Berwald) Beck. In addition to his wife Barbara, John leaves his children, Christina Beck and...

Feb 24, 2026

Andree L. DeCerbo, age 101, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026 in Wallingford. She was born on October 22, 1924 in Montataire, France to the late George and Agnes (Batardy) Fasquelle. Andree was predeceased by her husband of 78 years, Nicholas "Nick" DeCerbo.

Andree met her loving husband in France while he was deployed for the...

Feb 22, 2026

Gertrude Williams Burrell, 91, of Hamden, passed away peacefully at her home on February 22, 2026 with her children by her side. She was born in New Haven, CT on June 17, 1934 to the late Reverend George and Emma Hart Williams, Sr. She was married to Samuel A. Burrell, Jr. for 66 years, before his passing four years...

Feb 16, 2026

Kenneth R. Thomas, age 77, of West Haven, passed away on February 16, 2026. Born in New Haven on July 21, 1948, he was a son of the late Edwin Noble Thomas and Barbara Carrie (Eisenlord) Thomas. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Lynda S. (Dunbar) Thomas; his stepdaughter, Wendy Azukas and her partner Stephen Cerrone, all of New...

Feb 10, 2026

Russell John Anderson, II, age 64, of Wallingford passed away on February 10, 2026. Born in Tonawanda, New York on September 13, 1961, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Anderson. Russell was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jill (Atwood) Anderson, this past July. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Consiglio; his granddaughter,...

Feb 8, 2026

Joseph Paul (Joe) Derbacher, 98, of Hamden passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. He was born in New Haven on November 27, 1927 to the late Karl Derbacher, Sr. and Ruth Andersen Derbacher. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, his daughter, Lisa Matusovich, and his brother, Karl Derbacher, Jr.

Joseph served in the United States...

Feb 8, 2026

Lucille Gentile, 96, wife of the late Angelo L. Gentile, MD, passed away February 8, 2026, peacefully in her residence. She was born in Auburn, MA May 24, 1929, a daughter of the late Philip Eldon and Lucille Leishman Brooks, and resided in North Haven for many years. Lucille graduated from the Hospital of St. Raphael Nursing School in...

Feb 7, 2026

Leo Francis Dumais, 67, of Meriden, passed away peacefully at Civita Care Center of Cheshire on February 7, 2026. He was born in Meriden on February 1, 1959 to the late Wilford and Amy Jocelyn Dumais.

Leo will be lovingly remembered by his daughter and son-in-law, Roseanna and Fabian Rodriguez, Jr.; grandson, Fabian Jovani Rodriguez, III; and...

Feb 5, 2026

Sharon K. Napolitano, 63, Hamden, CT, beloved wife of Philip and loving mother of Kathryn and John, passed through death to life with Christ forever Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Sharon Kristina Almquist, the daughter of Erland Lincoln and Elinor Frances Chase Almquist, was born October 13, 1962, in Red Oak, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at...

Feb 4, 2026

Juana Rodriguez, 90, of Meriden, wife of the late Jose Ramon Rodriguez, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 4, 2026. She was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico on February 8, 1935, a daughter of the late Agustin Valentin Curbelo and Ramona Moya Lopez. Juana is survived by her children, Lillian Ramirez, Miriam Valentin, Mayra Quinones,...

Feb 1, 2026

Salvatore P. Barese, age 77, of Branford passed away on February 1, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael Campus. Salvatore was born in New Haven, CT on January 10, 1949, the son of the late Elizabeth (Vellaca) Barese. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan L. (Kenney) Barese; his aunt, Anna Geelan, and cousins, Frances DeRose Kennedy...

Jan 27, 2026

Max Howard Mitchley, 88, loving husband of 38 years to Elizabeth "Pinky" Mitchley, passed away at his home in Bonita Springs, FL on January 27, 2026. He was born in Westfield, PA on November 13, 1937, the son of John and Thelma Mitchley. He attended six different grade schools and three different high schools, graduating from Troy High School...

Jan 22, 2026

Jennette Edith Cloutier, 88, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Miller Memorial Community Nursing Home. Born in Meriden on March 17, 1937, daughter of the late Edwin I. Vibberts and Elsie E. Stevens, she was a lifelong resident of Meriden and was a graduate of Meriden High School. After high school, Jennette married...

Jan 21, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Ketelhut DeGraff, age 91, of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Dr. Arthur C. "Chris" DeGraff, Jr., on October 3, 2025. Born in Meriden, CT, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. Ketelhut, President and Chairman of City Savings Bank in Meriden,...