Aug 7, 2012

Joseph A. St. Denis, 86, of Thomaston died Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital,Waterbury.He was the husband of the late Stasia (Rzeplinski) St. Denis (m. 1943-1995) and the late Catherine Rykoski St. Denis (m. 1998-2010). Joe was born on October 30, 1925 inSt. Albans,VT, son of the late Aldei and Azilda (Bouthillier) St. Denis and came to Thomaston...

Aug 6, 2012

Gilbert, AZ - Mrs. Lynne (Ericson) Benninger, 59, passed away August 6, 2012 at the Hospice of the Valley - Lund Home in Gilbert, AZ. She was the wife of Kurt Benninger of Chandler, AZ. Lynne was born on December 25, 1952, in Torrington, CT., daughter of Evelyn (Rudberg) and the late Robert Ericson. She grew up in Thomaston, Ct.,...

Jul 30, 2012

Thomaston- Mrs. Barbara J. (Waldron) Grohs , 62, born July 7, 1950 in Waterbury, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012. Beloved wife of Frederick Grohs, her childhood sweetheart, husband of 40 years, and best friend; treasured mother of Susan Grohs, Pamela Landsberg and husband Daniel; adored grandmother of Julia Landsberg; dearly-loved sister of Richard, Robert, Thomas, Wayne, and Craig...

Jul 25, 2012

Wells, Vermont- Mr. Kevin V. Maslak, 55, formerly of Thomaston, died Wednesday evening, July 25, at the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Marys Hospital. He was the husband of Laurie (Anderson) Maslak. Kevin was born in Bristol on April 21, 1957, son of Victor G. and Irene (Rogozinski) Maslak of Thomaston. Raised in Thomaston he attended local schools and...

Jul 21, 2012

Thomaston- Mrs. Eleanor (DiMeco) Hirleman, 79, died Saturday, July 21, at her home with her family by her side. She was the widow of Robert G. Hirleman. Mrs. Hirleman was born January 23, 1933 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Gabriel and Susan (Amicone) DiMeco. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending...

Jul 13, 2012

Thomaston- Mr. Ralph F. Wolf, 93, died Friday, July 13, in his lifelong home with his wife Wanda (Kavesky) Wolf by his side. Mr. Wolf was born in Thomaston on May 18, 1919, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Griffin) Wolf. He had been employed at Seth Thomas Clock Co. until entering the United States Army. He served as...

Jul 8, 2012

Thomaston- Mrs. Marie A. Pinette, 88, died Sunday morning, July 8, at the Torrington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Claude J. Pinette. Mrs. Pinette was born June 19, 1924 in New Hartford, daughter of the late George and Mabel L. (Benidict) Heacox. Raised in Manchester she had attended local schools, moved to Thomaston in 1956 and...

Jul 7, 2012

Thomaston- Mr. Donald J. Sanford, 77, died Saturday morning, July 7, at the Waterbury Hospital. Mr. Sanford was born January 20, 1935 in Waterbury son of the late Dayton G. and Madonna (Gallagher) Sanford. Raised in Thomaston he attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School class of 1953. He had served honorably in the United States...

Jul 5, 2012

Thomaston- Mrs. Lelia M. St. John, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5, to reunite with her loving husband, William N. St. John. Born on June 26, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Faunce Dumbleton and Dr. Angeline Lemon, one of the first licensed female physicians in the United States. During her journey through life, she...

Jul 2, 2012

Thomaston- Mr. Joseph E. Gesmondi, 78, died Monday, July 2, at the Torrington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the widower of Caroline (Gosinski) Gesmondi. Mr. Gesmondi was born May 28, 1934 in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Berrardi) Gesmondi. He was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington. A tool and die maker...

Jun 28, 2012

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Jun 22, 2012

Thomaston- Mr. Kenneth F. Johnson, 91, formerly of Smith Road, died Friday, June 22, at the Masonic Home in Wallingford. He was the widower of Margaret (Barry) Johnson and Clotilde (Wood) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was born July 14, 1920 in Thomaston, son of the late Charles and Hannah Johnson. After graduating from the Thomaston High School in 1938 he became...

Jun 19, 2012

Thomaston - Mr. Francis W. Levesque, 100, died Tuesday, June 19, at Rosehaven in Litchfield after a brief illness. He was born June 3, 1912 in Fort Fairfield, Maine, loving son of the late Francis X. Levesque and Mary (Lavoie) Levesque; he was one of eight brothers and sisters, all deceased. Francis was employed as a tool and die maker...

Jun 16, 2012

Waterbury- Mr. Guy D. Spangenberg, 79, died Saturday evening, June 16, at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Swan) Spangenberg. Mr. Spangenberg was born February 4, 1933 in Waymart, Pennsylvania, son of the late Raymond and Ersula (Carpenter) Spangenberg. He had served honorably in the United States Army from March 19, 1953 until June of 1955. He...

May 28, 2012

Thomaston-Bruno Charles DePecol, 87, who was prominent in business and civic activities in Thomaston for many years, died peacefully Monday, May 28, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He and his wife Marion Innes DePecol were married more than 61 years, having married January 30, 1951. Bruno was born in Thomaston, CT on June 20, 1924, son of the late...

May 21, 2012

Thomaston- Mrs. Virginia A. (Cole) Gangloff, 89, died Monday morning, May 21, at the Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon. She was the widow of Francis G. Gangloff. Mrs. Gangloff was born December 4, 1922 in Patterson, NY daughter of the late Grandville and Marian (Booth) Cole. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and...

May 19, 2012

Thomaston- Mr. Sam Martin, 93, died Saturday evening, May 19, at Torrington Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Martin was born May 10, 1919 in Pennsylvania, son of the late Michael and Catherine Martin. Sam was raised in Bridgeport and was a graduate of Bridgeport Central High School and was involved in CCC Camps. He had served honorably in the United States...

May 16, 2012

Lois E. Owens, 90, of Northfield, CT, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Valerie manor, Torrington. She was the widow of Philip Despres and Richard Owens. Lois was born on June 2, 1921 in Temple NH a daughter of the late Royal B. and Jennie (Austin) Edwards. Known to her Dad as "Dusenberry" and from an early age was very...

May 13, 2012

THOMASTON - Dorothy (Bergman) Norton, 71, died suddenly Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. Dorothy was born on July 5, 1940 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Nils and Bertha (Kellerman) Bergman and lived in Thomaston most of her life. She was a 1958 graduate of Thomaston High School and a 1961 graduate of the former Waterbury Hospital...

May 3, 2012

Terryville- Mrs. Helen R. (Koriza) Arlofski McClain, 92, formerly of Thomaston, died on Thursday morning, May 3, at the Bristol Hospital. She was the widow of Anthony W. Arlofski and Russell T. McClain. Mrs. McClain was born August 12, 1920 in Thomaston daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Lutz) Koriza. She was raised in Thomaston and had worked at...