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Harwinton – Warren F. Malkin, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Warren was born in Aurora, Illinois on June 18, 1956, son of Warren F. Malkin, Sr. and Ruth N. (Notzelmann) Malkin. He was a graduate of Brookfield High School and of Bowman Technical School for watchmaking and repairing. Warren was self-employed prior to working for UPS for 32 years. Warren enjoyed history, especially of the Town of Harwinton and Bowman...

Mr. Peter Butkevich, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He passed peacefully at the home he shared with his daughter, Karen, and her family. He was surrounded by loved ones. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Gustafson) Butkevich. Peter was born August 24, 1924, in Oakville, to John & Anna Butkevich. Peter was a decorated WWII veteran serving in the U.S Armed Forces as a staff sergeant from 1943-1945 in the 15th AAF squadron. He flew 35 missions over...

THOMASTON- Donna M. Williams, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Sep 14th, surrounded by her family.  She was the loving wife of her pre-deceased husband, Keith Williams, to whom she was married for 43 years.  Donna devoted her life to the care of others as an RN of 40 years at Waterbury Hospital, a parish nurse at St Peters Trinity Episcopal Church in Thomaston and as a devoted mother and grandmother. She was passionate about her service to her community through the church and...

Deborah Ann Mahar Morris of Keene, NH died suddenly at home on Sunday, September 12 surrounded by her family. Deb was born January 13, 1953 in Torrington, Connecticut to parents Lucille (Crehan) and J. Stanford Mahar. She attended Harwinton Consolidated School, Lewis S. Mills High School, and graduated with the Thomaston High School Class of 1971. She attended Yale New Haven School of Nursing and Mattatuck Community College. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Teikyo Post...

  Thomaston – With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Daniel Beardsworth (1970 – 2021). Dan was born in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport. The family then settled in Trumbull where Dan attended school. He graduated from Trumbull High School and at that time the family relocated to Southbury. Dan worked for the Parks and Recreation Dept. in Southbury for a few years before taking employment with the MacKenzie family for 29 years. Dan liked...

Robert Joseph Knox Loving father to his son Torrington – Robert Joseph Knox, 40, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Robert was born in Waterbury on July 6, 1981, son of Robert B. and Deborah (Michaud) Knox. Robert held many jobs around the community until a few years ago when he started battling an illness. Including his parents, Robert and Deborah, Robert leaves behind his son, Devon E. Knox; his siblings, Brian L. Knox and Erica (Knox) Lumbard; his grandparents, Robert...

  Southbury – Miss Joan L. Chernauskas, 85, died on Wednesday, September 1, at her home following a long illness. Joan was born in Waterbury on September 26, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Mikeltonas) Chernauskas. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Grammar School, where she was a member of drum corps, Crosby High School, the University of Connecticut and the University of Hartford. Joan began her teaching career in Plymouth, then joined the faculty at...

Waterbury – Karen E. Maloney, 78, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021. Karen was born in Waterbury on March 14, 1943, daughter of the late William and Gladys “Winnifred” (Lindsay) Kobryn. She was raised in Thomaston and was a graduate of Thomaston High. Karen leaves behind her daughters, Kelly Shaw and her husband Tom; Jody Williams; Robin Graham, and her husband Hugh; and Tracy Schiffmiller, and her husband Mark; her siblings, William “Billy” Kobryn, and...

Thomaston – Diane O. Chase, 79, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Diane was the loving wife of the late Riley R. Chase. Diane was born on January 16, 1942 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Edward and Cecile (Dery) Olcese. Diane attended local school and was a graduate of Thomaston High School. Diane loved her family, and her favorite moments involved her grandson, Daine. Diane loved her animals; her dog Teo, her cat Tye, her parakeet Tobi, and her conure...

Northfield – Mr. Joseph Noreikis, 71, of Northfield Passed away on July 29, 2021 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. He was the loving husband of 49 and a half years to Debra (Fries) Noreikis. Joseph was born on February 10, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Demenske) Noreikis. Joseph worked as the Head of Recycling for the Town of Litchfield for a number of years before his retirement. He was a member of the Harwinton Rod and Gun Club for 50 plus...