Jun 28, 2025

Blanche Lois (Tillson) Kwiatkoski, 89, passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born February 23, 1936 to Walter and Blanche Nearing (Gill) Tillson in Northfield, CT. Blanche, known as "Lois" to friends and family, lived in Northfield and the surrounding towns of Litchfield and Thomaston her whole life. She graduated from Litchfield High School with aspirations of becoming...

Jun 21, 2025

Laurence Decker Sr, age 83, of Thomaston CT passed away peacefully on Saturday June 21st, surrounded by the love of his family, reunited with his beloved wife, Carol, who predeceased him in 2001.

Born on June 5, 1942 in Torrington, CT, he was the son of the late Raymond Decker and Theresa (Marinkas)...

Jun 10, 2025

Thomaston – Jeffrey R. Smith, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was the loving husband of Kim McNellis.

Jeff was born in Torrington, Connecticut on April 27, 1953, to Floyd and Cleo (Allen) Smith. Jeff worked for 32 years for Dymax Corporation in Torrington. Above all, he was a family man who loved his...

Jun 3, 2025

Thomaston – Rodolphe A. Theriault, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Rodolphe was born in New Brunswick, Canada on April 2, 1944, son of the late Pierre and Ernestine (Godbout) Theriault. Rodolphe honorably served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a carpenter for many years and was an avid landscaper. He enjoyed his backyard...

May 14, 2025

Helena (Ravinski) DiPesa Thomaston Helena (Ravinski) DiPesa, age 88, born 8/12/1936 in Sommerville, MA, wife of John DiPesa, passed away peacefully at Valerie Manor on May 14, 2025 after a long illness. Helena was predeceased in death by her parents William and Eleanor (Letasz) Ravinski, her brother Joseph Ravinski, and sister (and best friend) Marion Stagliola. Helena loved to do...

Apr 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Eleanor Chizinski. Eleanor Chizinski, age 97, of Thomaston, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Born on December 22, 1927, Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She married Chester Chizinski on December 7, 1947, and together they shared 66 wonderful years, building a...

Apr 8, 2025

Joan Marilyn (Welton) Krasnowski Thomaston Joan Marilyn Krasnowski, 90, of Thomaston passed away on April 8, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was the wife of Alfred Krasnowski. Joan was born on May 14, 1934, daughter of the late Carlos and Virginia (Lord) Welton. She attended the Thomaston School System. Graduated from the Waterbury Hospital School of nursing....

Apr 6, 2025

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Apr 6, 2025

Claire L. St.John (formerly of Harvard, MA and Island Pond, Vt) died on April 6th in Connecticut following a decline in health. She was born in Claremont NH to Victor and Lydia Ducharme in 1932. She lived in Morrisville, VT until attending Sacred Heart School, in Newport, VT from 4th to 12th grade, graduating from Sacred Heart HS in 1950....

Apr 4, 2025

Karen Elizabeth Frazine (ne Gilbert, formerly Sullivan) passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, April 4, 2025. She was 65 years old. Karen had just completed a full day of teaching and was walking to her car when she suddenly fell ill. She was taken by ambulance and suffered a fatal heart attack on the way to the hospital....

Mar 17, 2025

On March 17, 2025 our beloved Mary passed away. Mary was born on November 5, 1932. Mary was a graduate of Watertown High School, class of 1951. At her death, she was a devout Catholic, member of St. Thomas Church of Thomaston, Connecticut where she was a member of both the Rosary Society and the Ladies Guild. Faith, family and...

Mar 15, 2025

Marian Conklin passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2025 with her daughters by her side. Two weeks earlier, she had a joyous 100th birthday celebration with her family. Marian Elizabeth Wight was born March 1, 1925 and grew up in Thomaston, CT. She was the daughter of Anna Ebert Wight and Winfield Emmons Wight, M.D. She graduated from Gould Academy...

Mar 14, 2025

Steven M. Rossignol, Sr. died in Panama City, Fl. on March 14,2025. He was born in Perham, ME on January 11, 1941 to Gladys (Green) and Daniel Rossignol. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, veteran, golfer, and great person. He was past commander of VFW #5157 Watertown, CT., He was a 7th degree member...

Mar 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Diane Roy It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane (Miecznikowski) Roy. She departed this life peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 7, 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer. Diane was born on January 1st 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Theresa (Kulasinski) and the late Zigmund Miecznikowski. She...

Feb 27, 2025

Thomaston Pamela J. Samela, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2025. She was the wife of the late Nicholas L. Samela. Pamela was born in Waterbury on August 21, 1950, to the late Leslie Simpson Jr. and Gladys (Cartlidge) Simpson. Pamela grew up in Bantam with her Nana, Mother and three siblings and graduated from Litchfield High School,...

Feb 16, 2025

Watertown Istvan "Steve" Szabo, 87, formerly of Thomaston and Ocala, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was the husband of the late Ingeborg (Neuhauser) Szabo, for 63 years. Steve was born on March 30, 1937, in Koronco, Hungary, son of the late Istvan and Erzsebet (Preisinger) Szabo. He and Inge immigrated to the United States in 1959....

Feb 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Justine Vassello August 8, 1963 February 15, 2025 With heavy, grieving hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Justine Vassello, who left this world surrounded by her family. Justine, born in Yonkers NY, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. She was one of four children born to the late Steven and Mary Grubiak. Justine...

Feb 12, 2025

Michael Edward Grabherr, 59, of Thomaston, CT, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness. Michael was known for his adventurous spirit and if you needed anything, Michael would drop everything to help. Whether through his unwavering support and love for family and friends or the countless quiet acts of generosity, Michael...

Feb 11, 2025

Thomaston Sean E. Severson, 39, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Sean was born in the 5th G. Army Hospital, Boebligen, W. Germany, on November 8, 1985, son of Herbert and Donna (Chamberlin) Severson. He was raised in Thomaston and graduated from Thomaston High School. Sean proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as an Aircraft Powerplant Repairer,...

Feb 5, 2025

High Springs, FL Agnes L. (Nardella) (Vanasse) Dudonis, 69, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was the wife of the late Michael Dudonis. Agnes was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on December 13, 1955, daughter of the late Francis and Lucy (Buonocore) Nardella. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1973 and went on to work...