Obituary Listing

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,...

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...