Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2026

Madeleine Lilliane Paul passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on November 26, 1945, in Fall River, MA, to the late Norman and Irene Thibault Barrette.

She attended Bishop Stang High School and was a proud member of its first graduating class. Madeleine married and raised her two children...

Jan 15, 2026

David Barry Willis, 97, husband of Brenda Howell Willis of Hamden, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in New Haven December 2, 1928, he was the son of the late David C. and Esther Doolittle Willis. Loving father of Susan (David) Lizotte, Deborah Willis, and Barry Willis. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Brittany,...

Jan 14, 2026

Auria Violeta Galarza, age 85, of Meriden, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1940, in Guayaquil, Ecuador to the late Gilberto and Zulima Elizalde Santillan. Auria was a kind and thoughtful woman who always put family first. Her warmth, generosity, and loving spirit touched everyone who knew her.  A devoted mother, grandmother,...

Jan 14, 2026

Richard Raoul Chevalier, age 91, of North Haven, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on January 14, 2026, at the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on December 28, 1934, he was the son of the late Raoul and Marie (Christiansen) Chevalier.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of...

Jan 13, 2026

Evelyn Linda DellaRocco, 98, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was born in New Haven on September 23, 1927, to the late Tony and Lena Pantalone. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony DellaRocco, Sr. She is survived by her three children, Lynn (Bud), Anthony (Bonnie), and Alan; two grandchildren, Michael Iovene (Edie) and Alexa DellaRocco (Krystin);...

Jan 12, 2026

John W. "Jackie" Harmon, age 77, of Wallingford, passed away January 12, 2026. Born in New Haven on June 29, 1948, he was the son of the late William W. Harmon and Ellen M.G. (Hurwitz) Harmon. John lived most of his life in Hamden. He played hockey for the Hamden High School team. John was a mechanic in the...

Jan 12, 2026

Mae Ruth (Little) MacDonald, "Peggy," 88 of Southington, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Houlton, ME on April 10, 1937, a daughter of the late Clayton and Ena (Montieth) Little. Mae worked in several local factories until her retirement. In her free time, she loved her dogs, camping,...

Jan 11, 2026

Joseph A. Coppola, 95, of Branford, formerly of Milford and North Haven for many years, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was the loving husband of Jocelyn (Ende) Coppola. Joseph was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York on June 4, 1930 to the late Michael and Mary (Capone) Coppola. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United...

Jan 10, 2026

Dianne I. Hurlburt, age 74, of Hamden passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on January 10, 2026. Born in New Haven on December 3, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Flora (Spaulding) Hurlburt. A resident of New Haven for many years, she formerly worked at Bella Vista Apartments in New Haven. She is survived...

Jan 7, 2026

Iris Donna Chernosky, 75, of Hamden, passed away on January 7, 2026, after a short illness. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 1, 1950 to the late Isadore and Joyce Fertel Wexler. Iris grew up in Queens before moving to Greenwich with her husband of 53 years, Noel Chernosky. For the last 43 years, Hamden had been...

Jan 3, 2026

Marilyn A. (Clancy) Erff, age 83, of Hamden passed away January 3, 2026 at St. Raphael Hospital. She was the widow of Frank W. Erff, Ret. NHFD. Born in New Haven on October 22, 1942, she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Brisson) Clancy. Living all of her life on Dante Place in Hamden, she is...

Dec 29, 2025

James J. Fetcho, 85, of Meriden, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the Jerome Home in New Britain following a long illness. He was born in Scranton, PA on November 21, 1940, a son of the late Joseph and Ida (Polidori) Fetcho. James honorably served in the United States Army Reserves. He graduated from Bullard-Havens Technical High School...

Dec 25, 2025

Arline Durkin Roche, age 92, of West Palm Beach FL, entered into rest on December 25, 2025, after a long illness. She was a North Haven resident for almost 60 years. The devoted wife of the late Noel Vincent Roche for 50 years until his passing in 2006. Arline was born in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Josephine...

Dec 24, 2025

Barry W. Braman, age 77, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the West Haven Veteran Medical Center, following a sudden and aggressive battle with lymphoma. Born in New Haven on January 31, 1948, he was the son of the late Gustave and Lois (Johnson) Braman. A resident of Hamden for most of his life, he was a proud...

Dec 24, 2025

Germania Santiago, 67, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain. She was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic on February 20, 1958, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Paula Fernandez Munoz. Germania is survived by her children, Yesenia and Manuel Santiago; grandchildren, Amanda (Jose), Kathiah, Violet, Areanna, Xzadia, Jayden,...

Dec 24, 2025

Frederick Davis Clarke, 59, passed away on December 24, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 2, 1966, he was a son of Mike Clarke and the late Faye Keller Clarke.

Fred was interested in computer work and was able to help friends and others work and set up programs on their computers. He enjoyed playing computer...

Dec 22, 2025

William "Bill" Francis Reilly, 78, of Branford, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Bill entered this world on September 9, 1947, in New Haven, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Shanley Reilly.

Bill was a proud member of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (BAC)...

Dec 19, 2025

Lorraine Mary O'Connell Romano, 76, of Hamden, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Yale New Haven Hospital, on Friday, December 19, 2025.

She was born in New Haven on May 6, 1949 to the late William and Helen Cassidy O'Connell Sr. and grew up on Lakeview Avenue in Hamden. Lorraine graduated from Hamden High in 1968...

Dec 12, 2025

Marjorie Jean Smith (nee Klaus), 94, passed away in her home on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose life was centered on her unwavering faith and family.

Margie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved playing Scrabble, bingo and pinochle, and rarely missed a Hallmark...

Dec 8, 2025

Michael R. Kopjanski, 68, lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away after a short illness on December 8, 2025. He was born in New Haven on March 24, 1957 to the late Raymond and Elia Rivolta Kopjanski.

After graduating from Hamden High, Michael received his bachelor's degree from Norwich University in Vermont. For over 15 years he was...