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Emily L. Dondi
Jan 23, 2017
Emily L. Dondi, 95, of Hamden, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Waterbury on January 30, 1921 to the late Pasquale and Theresa Albina Parlapiano. Her loving husband, Ralph J. Dondi, predeceased her many years ago. Emily was the head teller for over 25 years at...
Elliott W. Rudd
Jan 22, 2017
Elliott W. Rudd, 31, of Hamden, passed away on January 22, 2017. He was born in Machias, ME on March 15, 1985 to Christopher Rudd and Jeannette DelVecchio Rudd of Hamden. Elliott is a graduate of Hamden High class of '03. He was a skilled carpenter who recently started his own business as a co-owner. Elliott will be remembered for...
Florence P. Wilson
Jan 22, 2017
Florence P. Wilson, age 101, of Beverly Hills, Florida, formerly of New Haven & West Haven, passed away on January 22, 2017 in Florida. Born in Amherst, MA on July 31, 1915 she was a daughter of the late Jasper Pettijohn & Marion Moody Pettijohn. Florence was predeceased by her husband Charles H. Wilson, Jr; her son Charles W. Wilson,...
Josephine Chmiel White
Jan 21, 2017
Josephine (Chmiel) White, of West Haven, CT, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 with her family by her side. Josephine was born in Buffalo, New York to the late John and Agnes (Dziubinski) Chmiel. She was the widow of Woodrow Wilson White. Josephine is survived by her beloved children: Paul (Denise) White, Patti (Tony) Fusco, Phyllis Morgillo, and Peter (Amy)...
Nancy A. Miller
Jan 20, 2017
Wallingford- Nancy A. Miller, 72, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Hartford Hospital. She was born March 8, 1944 in Binghamton, NY to the late Walter and Lillian (Morris) Kasmarcik. Nancy retired from the U.S. Defense Department after many years of service. She was a very active member of First United Methodist Church in Meriden as well as...
Joyce Westfort Burbidge
Jan 20, 2017
Joyce Westfort Burbidge, 84, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Masonic Healthcare Center after a long illness. She was born on March 4, 1932 in Meriden to the late Louis J. and Lena Tyler Westfort. Joyce retired from the City of Meriden Department of Transportation. Joyce enjoyed camping and traveling, and especially loved spending time...
Walter W. Dohna
Jan 20, 2017
Walter W. Dohna, 76, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen Smith Dohna for 48 years. He was born in New Haven on April 9, 1940. Walter worked for many years as a tire builder for Armstrong Rubber Co. in West Haven and then later...
George K. Valente
Jan 18, 2017
George Kenneth Valente, 84, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017 at the Masonic Home. He was born in New Haven on February 8, 1932 to the late Charles and Marion Spears Valente. George will be remembered by his wife of 62 years, Ann Petruzzello Valente; daughters, Teresa (Kevin) Boyce of Madison, Donna DiNicola of Hamden, and Connie...
Margaret 'Peg' Evans
Jan 17, 2017
Margaret 'Peg' Evans, 92, wife of the late John Evans, passed away at the Masonic Home on January 17, 2017. Born in Escanaba, MI on December 21, 1924 to the late Walter and Ruth Harder Mayer. Margaret will be remembered by her daughters, Susan (Richard) Marre of Halifax, MA and Barbara Evans of Hartsdale, NY; grandchildren, Michael Marre of Quincy,...
Aaron E. Zehren
Jan 17, 2017
Enfield- Aaron Edward Zehren, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. He was born in Meriden on January 28, 1998 to Tammy Lamothe of Enfield and Edward (Ellen) Zehren of Middlefield. Aaron graduated from Enfield High School in 2016, loved hiking at Hubbard Park, fishing, playing video games and watching his favorite TV shows, The Walking Dead and...
Loretto Walsh
Jan 17, 2017
On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, Loretto Walsh, who was 97 years old, passed peacefully. Loretto was predeceased by her husband John ('Knobby') Walsh. She was born in New Haven on December 7, 1919. Loretto leaves behind her daughter Karen Fitzgerald, her son Kevin (Jill) Fitzgerald, her grandson Walter (Shelley) Dayhoff and granddaughter Taylor Nelson, as well as her children through...
Marie D. Strickland
Jan 15, 2017
Marie Dechon Strickland, 93, of Hamden, peacefully went home to God on January 15, 2017 after a brief illness. Marie was born in Waterbury, CT October 23, 1923, the first child of six born to the late John Francis and Anna Ziburis Dechon. She grew up in New York City and received her BSN from Hunter College and the Cornell...
Serena Nicole Moore
Jan 11, 2017
Serena Nicole Moore, of East Haven, left this earth suddenly on January 11, 2017. Serena was born on July 22, 1986 and traveled through her short life to the beat of a different drum. She was a loving mother, loyal friend, and gifted writer who cherished family & friends alike. Always willing to share her heart, Serena will be deeply...
Jean Catherine Delinsky
Jan 10, 2017
Jean Catherine Delinsky, 90, a long time resident of Meriden, passed away on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017, after a short illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the wife of the late Edward Delinsky and the daughter of the late George Krommes and Elizabeth Blitz. Jean was the beloved mother of Glenn Delinsky (Carol), of East Hampton, CT and Bradenton,...
Evelyn Florence John
Jan 10, 2017
Evelyn Florence John, 98, passed away peacefully January 10, 2017. She was born in Holy Innocence, Grenada December 31, 1918 daughter of the late Phillip and Aribella Daniel Henwood and lived in Trinidad where she was married and raised her children. While in Trinidad she was a member of Trinity Cathedral and it's Mothers Union and also the Good Shepard....
Sonia Houde
Jan 8, 2017
Sonia Elizabeth Wennerstrom Houde, age 90, wife of the late Frank Houde, passed away on January 8, 2017 at Hamden Health Care. She was born on February 26, 1926 to the late Gustav and Florence Noyd Wennerstrom. After graduating high school, Sonia went on to work at SNET as a Directory Advertising Clerk until her retirement. Sonia was deeply religious...
Marion Lupoli Boulia
Jan 7, 2017
Marion Lupoli Boulia, a.k.a 'Mrs. B.,' 86, of Havelock, North Carolina, died Saturday, January 7. She was born in New Haven, the third of five children of the late Gennaro and Alice Mongillo Lupoli. Marion served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) 1953-54 and was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. While stationed at Parris Island, SC,...
Patricia G. Cameron
Jan 2, 2017
Patricia G. Cameron, age 70, of Palm Bay, Florida (formerly of Westbrook, CT) passed away suddenly on January 2, 2017 in Palm Bay Hospital in Florida. Patricia was born in New Haven on April 17, 1946, a daughter of the late Harold & Audrey (LaBanca) Cameron and step-daughter of the late Ted Hanson. She is survived by her sister Helen...
Albert 'Albie' Towles
Jan 1, 2017
Albert 'Albie' Towles, age 81, of West Haven, passed away at home on January 1, 2017. He was born in New Haven on July 6, 1935 to the late Lewis and Harriett Lockwood Towles. He is survived by his children; Lisa Towles of NY, Michael and Steven Towles of West Haven, and Melissa and Michael (son-in-law) Clark of Madison. Albie...
Durval T. Machado
Jan 1, 2017
Durval T. Machado, age 49, of Johnson City, NY, formerly of West Haven and loving husband to Deborah Johnson Machado, passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on January 1, 2017. He is survived by his mother Fernanda (Fernandes) Machado of Stonington, CT, loving father to Brittany and Morgan Machado of Johnson City, NY, his sister Carmen Pietraallo of Westerly,...
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