Obituary Listing

Oct 1, 2021

James E. Holley, Sr., 82 of Middletown, CT departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021.  Born April 6, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Lillie V. Rankins-Anthony and Stewart Holley, James was the third child of twelve children.  He moved to Middletown, CT in 1955 to work with his brothers.

James was predeceased by his...

Sep 30, 2021

DOROTHY IRONEY SMITH BLANDFORD

Sunrise October 3, 1925 Sunset September 30, 2021

Dorothy Blandford was born on October 3, 1925 to Lemuel Smith and Gwendolyn Brooks. She was the only daughter of five children. She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings: William, George, Harris "Junior," and Albert. Dorothy was married to...

Sep 29, 2021

Robert Clyde Byrd, 93, of Hamden passed away September 29, 2021 in the WH VAMC after a brief illness. He was born in Kennard, TX a son of the late Isado Byrd and Myrtle Wooten and proudly served in the US Army overseas during WW II. He was employed for over 30 years at the WH VAMC helping his...

Sep 28, 2021

Annette "Bunny" Ochsner Chapin, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2021. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 24, 1950 to the late William H. Ochsner, Jr. and Evelyn Aaronson Ochsner. She is survived by her son Todd Chapin and his partner Michelle Foppiano, and her daughter Jennifer Giering and husband George....

Sep 27, 2021

Rosanne Cox, 66, of Durham, beloved wife of Timothy Cox, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital.  Very anxious to come into this world, she was born in a taxi cab in Queens, NY on November 2, 1954 to Rose Claud Nurnberger of Island Park, NY and the late Raymond Nurnberger.

Rosanne grew up...

Sep 26, 2021

Sep 25, 2021

Barbara Janis, 84, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021 at Apple Rehab Coccomo.  She was born in Southington on May 18, 1937, daughter of the late Stanley and Stacia (Boganski) Puszka.  Barbara is survived by her son Daryl Janis and his wife Leah; daughter Deborah Janis; and granddaughter Jessica Disbrow.  She is also survived by her sister Patricia...

Sep 25, 2021

Steven M. Buttery, age 66, passed away on September 25, 2021. Born in New Haven on March 20, 1955 he was a son of Audrey Hanley Buttery of Cheshire and the late George Buttery. Steven was a resident of Cheshire all his life. Besides his mother he is survived by his brothers, Richard Buttery & his wife Patricia of...

Sep 22, 2021

Michael T. Horobin, Jr., age 31, of West Haven, passed away at his home on September 22, 2021. Born in New Haven on August 14, 1990, he was the son of the late Michael T. Horobin, Sr. and Alison Rose (Battista) Horobin. Michael is survived by his sister Lauren Horobin of West Haven, and aunts, uncles, cousins, and many...

Sep 20, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Braden) O'Connor, age 93, passed away at her home in Hamden on September 20, 2021. She was the widow of William T. O'Connor, Sr. Born in New Haven on May 19, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Matthew Harry and Catherine (Allen) Braden. Mary is survived by her children, Ellen (Lou) Cusano, Mary Beth (Bob)...

Sep 18, 2021

Enes Mazzacane Festa, 92, of Hamden passed away peacefully on September 18th at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on November 21, 1928, daughter of the late Richard and Aurelia Mazzacane, she resided in Hamden for over sixty years. Enes was predeceased by her husband Louis A. Festa, brother Raymond Mazzacane, and sister Hilda Annunziata. Mother of Linda...

Sep 15, 2021

Frank Patrick Gillon of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with his beloved wife Mary Ellen by his side. Born in New Haven, CT in 1939, Frank was the oldest son of Grace and Frank Gillon, Sr. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Frank graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield before earning a Bachelor...

Sep 13, 2021

Stephen J. Fletcher, age 72, lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on June 7, 1949, he was a son of the late Frederick W. Fletcher and Florence (McDermott) Fletcher and brother of the late Fred and Dennis Fletcher. Stephen was a US Army Veteran of Desert Storm....

Sep 11, 2021

Whether you knew him as "Mr. Hamrah" or "George," you loved him. This was his signature gift. A wonderful friend to all with a generous spirit, George was always willing to lend a helping hand, and had kind words for everyone. George understood that quiet, small acts of goodwill, and friendship freely given, were the bases of good citizenship...

Sep 7, 2021

Lois Meier, 69, of Hamden, passed away at her home on September 7, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in New Haven on May 6, 1952 to the late Salvatore and Lena (Andreoli) Esposito. After growing up in West Haven, Lois moved to Hamden where she and the love of her life of 51 years, Richard Meier,...

Sep 6, 2021

Rita Irene Gerber of East Haddam was taken home by her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 6, 2021. She was born in Bethlehem, PA on May 16, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Russell A. Rodenbach and Vera A. (Stehly) Rodenbach, formerly of Bethlehem, PA. She earned her B.S. at Eastern Pilgrim College in Allentown, PA and...

Sep 6, 2021

Lucas M. Wade, 58, passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2021.  He was born on March 4, 1963, son of the late Bernard and Sophie Wade.  Lucas is survived by his sister Nancy Disbrow (Steve); brother William Wade; niece Melissa Gervais (Kevin) and Caitlin; nephew Steven Gervais (Megan) and Lilia, and nephew Jonathan Gervais.  He is...

Sep 5, 2021

Heath McMonigal, 52, of Hamden, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and his cherished wife of 26 years. Heath was born on February 9, 1969 in Spring Valley, New York, to Dorrie Scandiffio McMonigal and the late Kent McMonigal. He is survived by the love of his life, Lisa (Attard) McMonigal, and their...

Aug 30, 2021

Janet Setaro Fitch, 95, passed away at the Hospital of St. Raphael on August 30, 2021. Born in New Haven on May 21, 1926 to the late Michael and Agnes McDonough Setaro. Janet was predeceased by her husband, Ret. Hamden Police Captain Harold F. Fitch, Jr. She grew up in New Haven before moving to Hamden, where she and...

Aug 27, 2021

Dr. Yi-An Sun, PhD., 84, of New Haven, passed away peacefully at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Friday, August 27, 2021. Born on January 1st, 1937 in Anhui, China, Dr. Sun was a graduate of Beijing University in 1958. Dr. Sun arrived in the US in 1983 as a visiting scholar at the University of California Irvine and the University...