Vallabhdas M. Kalaria
Jun 11, 2026
Vallabhdas M. Kalaria
August 31, 1935 – June 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vallabhdas M. Kalaria at the age of 90. Vallabhdas passed peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at home.
Born on August 31, 1935, in Gingni, India, he was the cherished son of the late Mota Bapa and Mani Ba. Growing up...
Joan C. Cappella
Jun 11, 2026
Joan (Joann) Mariano Cappella, longtime resident of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family. While her health was compromised in her final years, she lived a full and joyful life and passed away at the remarkable age of 92 years old. So many people are left to...
Betty J. Detmers
Jun 2, 2026
Betty J. (Garbe) Detmers, age 97, of Wallingford, passed away June 2, 2026. Born in Detroit, MI on May 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Garbe, Sr. and Bessie (Green) Garbe. A resident of Hamden from 1961 to 2019, she was the wife of the late Bruce R. Detmers, Sr. Betty is also survived by her...
Marcia Kozlowski-White
May 27, 2026
Marcia Kozlowski-White passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2026. Born on February 25, 1954 in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Shirley Kozlowski. Marcia was a lifelong resident of Hamden.
Marcia worked as a pari-mutuel teller at Milford Jai Alai and also at Quality Glass in Waterbury.
She is survived by her brother, Peter and his wife...
Parbati "Margaret" Singh
May 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Parbati "Margaret" Singh at age 67. Margaret passed peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by her family, held in love until her very last breath.
Born on July 21, 1958, in Ruimzeight and raised in Wallers Delight, West Coast Demerara, Guyana, Margaret was a cherished daughter of the late Dowlatram and Maharaji Dowlatram....
Grace L'Manian
May 22, 2026
Grace L’Manian, wife of the late Arthur L’Manian, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 with family by her side. She was born in New Haven to the late John and Josephine Miliano Scialla.
Hamden was home for most of her adult life before moving to The Landing in North Haven a few years ago. After retiring from the City of...
David M. DelGiudice
May 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Michael DelGiudice, on May 18, 2026 at the age of 67. He was born in New Haven, CT and grew up in Hamden, CT. He had currently been residing in Stamford, CT.
David graduated from St. Thomas’ Day School in New Haven in 1970; Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT in 1976 where...
John A. Popolizio
May 18, 2026
John A. Popolizio, age 76, of Hamden passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on May 18, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol (Fappiano) Popolizio; his daughter, Melissa Dietz and her husband Jason of North Haven; his son, Paul Popolizio of Hamden; his grandchildren, Gabriella and...
George Jafferis
May 16, 2026
George Jafferis’ obituary photo is of his bicycle, at his request. Its dozens of flags celebrate his ancestry (Greek and Slovak), but also the ancestry of friends and random people he met bicycling around New Haven. Like George, the bike was a little wild and took up lots of space – but mostly wanted to start conversations with strangers, and...
Joanne F. Mitchell
May 15, 2026
Joanne F. Mitchell, 71, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. She was born in New Haven on October 15, 1954 to the late Robert Jay and Kathleen Mitchell. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Robert Mitchell, Jr.
Friends are invited to her Graveside Service at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday May 26 at Centerville Cemetery,...
Karen S. Longa
May 14, 2026
Karen Saxe Longa, 75, of Woodbridge, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 14 with her children and husband by her side. Karen was most of all the loving, silly “Mimi” to her grandsons Jonathan and Benjamin and granddaughter Lou; a loving, caring, and guiding “Ma” to her children Joe and Rachel; and the steward of the warm, welcoming household she...
Lauren M. Humpage
May 12, 2026
Lauren M. Humpage Jr., 88, of Meriden, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2026.
It is with heavy hearts, yet profound gratitude for a life well-lived, that we remember Lauren — a devoted husband, loving father, cherished brother and faithful friend.
Lauren is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Marie (Szczepanski) Humpage; his son, Corey Humpage and his...
Nicholas F. Bauer, Sr.
May 12, 2026
Nicholas Francis Bauer, Sr., of Hamden, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 with family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Denise O’Connor Bauer. Nick was born in New Haven on February 25, 1938 to the late Carl and Vera Meany Bauer.
Growing up in Fair Haven, Nick attended Saint Francis School, where he met...
Donna L. Ramada
May 12, 2026
Donna Lynn Ramada, 75, wife of Anibal Ramada, passed away at Yale-New Haven Hospital on May 12, 2026. Born in New Haven January 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anne Setaro Antonio. She is predeceased by her sisters, Barbara Muldoon, Kim Antonio, and Patricia Rosadini. A resident of Hamden for most of her life, Donna...
Irene Moriarty
May 12, 2026
Irene "Rennie" Moriarty, 79, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford, CT. She was born on April 20, 1947, daughter of the late George W. Bugler, Sr. and Irene Podgorski Bugler. She was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1964, Lowell State College (now UMASS Lowell) Class of 1968, and received a Master's...
Scott T. Macdowall
May 9, 2026
Scott Thomas Macdowall, 58, loving husband of Barbara (Knoll) Macdowall, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2026. He was born in New Haven on December 8, 1967, a son of June (Sorensen) Macdowall and the late Walter Thomas Macdowall, Jr. After graduating from Hamden High School, Scott received two Associate in Science degrees in Hospitality and Culinary Management from Gateway...
Kevin Michael Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Kevin Michael Smith, 65, of Southington, passed away on April 30, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born on April 4, 1961 to Arthur Smith of Southington and the late Joan Onofrio Smith.
Kevin enjoyed going out with his friends, playing cards, going to the movies, and time spent with his father.
Besides his mother, Kevin was predeceased by his brother,...
Elton W. Barnes
Apr 27, 2026
Elton W. Barnes passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2026 at the age of 97. Born on June 23, 1928, in Meriden, he was the son of Erwin and Mathilda (Nagel) Barnes.
Elton shared a devoted marriage with his beloved wife, Nancy, who predeceased him. The two were married on May 17, 1958, in a memorable double ceremony alongside...
Rose Nuñez Evans
Apr 23, 2026
Rose Nuñez Evans, beloved wife of William Evans, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. She was born in New Milford, on October 25, 1954 to Nuria Amigo Nunez and the late Luis Nunez.
Rose was raised in Fairfield and was a proud graduate of Southern Connecticut State University. She dedicated her life to education, serving as a beloved kindergarten teacher...
Barbara M. Klementz
Apr 18, 2026
Barbara M. Klementz of Annandale, and most recently Sterling, VA, passed away on April 18, 2026. Barbara was a woman of creativity, resilience, and boundless curiosity. She was married 56 years to her high school sweetheart, Capt. Robert Klementz, and was a supportive military spouse, embracing new experiences wherever they were stationed. After a tour in Yokosuka Japan, she single-handedly...
