Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2023

Beryl O. (McFall) Simon, 92, wife of the late Anton Simon, a life-long Meriden resident, passed away on August 6, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Meriden on September 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Ira and Irma (Stutzke) McFall. Beryl leaves her sons, Keith Simon, and Michael Simon and his wife Carole,...

Aug 5, 2023

Marilyn Marie (Neun) Hoff, 91, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Meriden and Middletown, CT, loving wife of Howard Walter Hoff, passed away on August 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Meriden on April 21, 1932, a daughter of the late Herman and Frieda (Hass) Neun. Besides her husband Howard, Marilyn leaves her...

Aug 4, 2023

Aguedo Melendez-Sanchez, 82, of Meriden, loving husband of Leticia (Delgado) Melendez, passed away on August 4, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT. He was born in Gurabo, PR on February 5, 1941, a son of the late Rufo Melendez and Berta Sanchez. Besides his wife Leticia, Aguedo is survived by his children, Isai Melendez and his wife Maribel,...

Aug 3, 2023

Ellen (Mulhern) Sands, age 65, of North Branford passed away on August 3, 2023. Ellen was the widow of Garry Sands. Born in New Haven on November 2, 1957, she was a daughter of the late Hugh E. Mulhern, Sr., Ret. Chief, HPD and Nora (McGrath) Mulhern. Ellen is survived by her sons, Dana and his wife Cristina Sands...

Aug 2, 2023

Hannelore "Hanne" Haerter Howard passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023 at the age of 98, at the Mary Wade Home, New Haven, CT. She was born March 28, 1925 to the late Wilhelm "Willi" and Helene Haerter, and grew up in the Charlottenburg District of Berlin, Germany. In 1943 she survived, along with her mother, the famous Rosenstrasse...

Aug 1, 2023

Carol Carmari Pabon, 32, of Meriden, passed away at her home on August 1, 2023. She was born in Meriden on October 3, 1990, the daughter of Miguel Pabon and the late Martha Oquendo-Pabon. Besides her father Miguel, Carol is survived by her brothers, David Pabon and Jonathan Pabon and his wife Brittani, her grandmother Marina Oquendo, her aunt...

Jul 29, 2023

Brenda J. Locke, 83, of Meriden, loving wife of the late Herbert Locke, Sr. passed away on July 29, 2023, at Midstate Medical Center. She was born in Merrill, Maine on July 6, 1940, a daughter of the late Wesley and Beatrice (Mitchell) Bell. Brenda is survived by her children Kim Frosolone and her husband Veto of East Haven,...

Jul 29, 2023

Shirley Viola King, 94, of Hamden, widow of George King, died on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Benchmark in Hamden. Shirley was born in New Britain on December 2, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Amanda (Yeski) Hinkel. She was raised in New Britain and was a graduate of Grace Memorial Nursing School in New...

Jul 29, 2023

Tobias Hugh Johnson, age 42, of Meriden, CT, fell asleep on Saturday, July 29th, 2023. "TOBI" was born in Calais, ME, son of Debra V. (Brown) Queen of Meriden, CT and the late Kenneth L. Johnson. He resided in Meriden with his mom and stepfather, Steven Queen. Tobias is survived by his precious princess daughter, Lilian Rose Johnson, stepdaughter...

Jul 27, 2023

Ronald D. Morris, 73, beloved husband of Jenifer A. Wilmot Morris of New Haven, CT passed away at his home on July 27, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA on December 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Gordon E. and Rosa Lee Chapelle Morris. Loving father of Michelle (Terrance) Burroughs of Hamden, CT, Nicole A. Morris of...

Jul 27, 2023

Frank J. Biggs, age 84, of Wallingford passed away July 27, 2023. Born in East Lyme on February 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Leon O. Hamel & Mary Margaret (Diamond) Hamel. Frank is survived by his wife, Marion (Landa) Biggs; his sons, Michael Biggs, Stephen (Jodie) Biggs, and Kenneth (Kathy Crowley) Biggs; his sister, Helen...

Jul 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Joseph O'Donnell, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and United States Marine. Kevin departed this world on July 25, 2023 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever resonate in the hearts of those...

Jul 21, 2023

Minister Evangeline (McGill) Burch, 77, was born on June 20, 1946 in Shelby, NC to the late Eugene McGill and Elmeda (Lockhart) McGill. She departed this life on July 21, 2023, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, CT. Min. Evangeline, known to some as "Vangie," to others as "Mother Burch," and to many as "Grandma," loved the Lord Jesus...

Jul 20, 2023

Fred Joseph Anderson of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 at age 90 after suffering from a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Noris, son, Martin, daughter, Andrea, sisters, Daphne and Etta (Belle), first wife, Barbara, six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter, nephews and nieces, and grandnephews and grandnieces. Fred was born in Jamaica, West...

Jul 18, 2023

Marcus William Lowe, 35, of North Haven, passed away on July 18, 2023 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was born in New Haven on January 3, 1988, the son of John Louis Lowe, III and Hollis Schlacter Lowe. Besides his parents, Marcus leaves his sister Cameron Lowe Schimmel and her husband Ryan, and his stepmother Colleen M. Girard. He...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert Carl Peterson, 89, of Hamden, husband of Joan Hubler Peterson, passed away at Yale-New Haven Hospital on July 18, 2023. Born in New Haven on September 1, 1933 to the late Gothard and Pauline Marotte Peterson, Robert grew up in the New Haven area before settling in Hamden, where he and his wife of 69 years raised their...

Jul 17, 2023

Ferdinand E. "Fred" Auger, Jr., age 84, of Branford passed away July 17, 2023. Fred, also known as Corky, was born in New Haven on November 28, 1938, a son of the late Ferdinand E. and Vilma (Borsari) Auger, Sr. He was predeceased by his first wife Jean (Barber) Auger in 1983. Fred is survived by his wife Carol...

Jul 17, 2023

Shirley H. Edwards, 95, loving wife of 58 years to the late Richard H. Edwards, III, of Hamden, passed away July 17, 2023 after a brief illness. Beloved mother of Julia Anne Edwards, who loved and supported her at home so she could enjoy her last years in Hamden; and Richard H. Edwards, IV, also of Hamden, her ever-present...

Jul 16, 2023

Bob Marenholz, 89, of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16th, 2023.

He was born in Hamden on April 20th, 1934. He was the son of the late Otto and Martha (Podgwaite) Marenholz. He is survived by his children, Ginny (Mike) McHale of Scottsdale AZ, Otto (Carol) Marenholz of North Reading, MA, Patricia...

Jul 13, 2023

Carlene (Schultz) Owen, 70, of Meriden, loving wife of the late Douglas Owen, passed away on July 13, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 15, 1952, a daughter of the late Carl and Marion (Gustine) Schultz, and was a lifelong resident of Meriden. Carlene is survived by her sons, Patrick Owen and his...