Linda Janet Woodman
Apr 29, 2026
Linda Janet Woodman, the beloved matriarch of the Hageman family, passed away on April 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness. Born on June 13, 1941, Linda was an indomitable member of the Goshen Community. She was born and raised in Goshen and lived in her childhood home her entire life.
Linda was a graduate of Wamogo Regional...
Doris Tokarz
Apr 24, 2026
Doris Lillian Tokarz (Sikora), 93, died peacefully in the presence of family on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Litchfield Woods in Torrington, Connecticut after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Daniel A. Tokarz.
Doris was born May 7, 1932 in Torrington, to Paul and Helen (Rotar) Sikora, and was a lifelong resident, save for winters...
Robert H. Taylor
Apr 17, 2026
Robert H. Taylor, 80, of Torrington, CT, passed away on April 17, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Joann (Graziani) Taylor of Torrington, CT.
Bob was born on June 24, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Harold and Mary Elizabeth (Holmes) Taylor. Bob proudly served his country as a member of the...
Theresa Daigle
Apr 12, 2026
Theresa Daigle of Torrington, CT, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died on April 12, 2026, Divine Mercy Sunday, at the age of 101. Theresa was born on August 18, 1924, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Edward and Sarah (Gelinas) Bowman, and was the loving wife of Aurele Daigle who passed away November 5, 1992.
Theresa had a long career as...
Glenn A. Hornfischer
Mar 21, 2026
Glenn A. Hornfischer, 86, of Torrington, CT, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Bridgeport Hospital. Born on February 28, 1940, in Torrington, Connecticut, Glenn lived a life marked by dedication, both to his country and to those he loved most.
Glenn honorably served as a medic in the US Army, stationed in Germany, where he...
Francesco Nania
Mar 15, 2026
Francesco Nania, 79, of Torrington, CT, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Giovannina "Joann" Nania who preceded him in death on November 30th, 2025. Born on May 13th, 1946, Francesco was the son of the late Vincenzo and Caterina Nania.
Francesco was employed by the Torrington...
Norma Maniccia
Mar 14, 2026
Born at home in Olza di Morfasso, Piacenza, Italy on May 5, 1935, and passed on March 14, 2026, at her home in Torrington, CT, the second daughter and tenth child of Maria Sartori Tiramani and Vittorio Tiramani, Norma Tiramani Maniccia often joked that she was made from spare parts. She came to Torrington in 1960 to visit her cousin...
Patricia Fritch
Mar 12, 2026
Patricia Fritch, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Cyril Fritch. Born on September 29, 1939, in Torrington, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Juliette (Gaignat) Seiser.
Patricia began her career as a bookkeeper for Bradlees. Later, she embraced a new role in ticket sales at...
Joseph J. Shaia
Mar 6, 2026
Joseph J. Shaia, 86, of Torrington, CT, beloved husband of Grace (Herman) Shaia passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on March 6, 2026. Born on July 29, 1939, in Torrington, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Murelli) Shaia and brother of the late Richard Shaia and Lois (Shaia) Seymour.
For 42 years, Joseph proudly served as...
Santo LoBrutto
Feb 28, 2026
Santo (Santy) LoBrutto, 95, passed away on February 28, 2026, after a brief illness. Santy was a loving son, brother, uncle and cousin. Anyone who met him was touched by his kindness and generosity. He had a special gift for building relationships, and the list is long for those in need, who he helped.
He is survived by his sister Joanne...
Patricia "Pat" M. Sebastian
Feb 27, 2026
Patricia M Sebastian, 82, of Torrington CT, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Leo Sebastian for 62 years.
Pat was born on May 26, 1943, in College Point, Long Island, New York, the daughter of the late Andrew and Pauline (Able) Wieber.
A member of her community, Pat enjoyed a fulfilling...
Andrew "Andy" J. Ferencak, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Andrew “Andy” J. Ferencak Jr., a member of the Torrington community, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 98, after a brief illness. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran.
Born in Torrington, Connecticut, on September 9, 1927, Andy attended Sacred Heart School and the Torrington Trade School. When he was 17, Andy enlisted...
Mark Reid, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Mark Reid, Jr, of Litchfield, died Wednesday, February 18, surrounded by the love and care of his family.
He was born in Bethesda, MD, and grew up in the Washington, DC, area. Mark and his beloved wife, Karen, lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he attended Purdue University, and in Germany, where he served as an officer in the Army Corps...
Jean Ethel Reid
Feb 15, 2026
Jean Ethel (Wylie) Reid, 91, of Harwinton, CT passed away on February 15, 2026.
She was born in Torrington, CT on July 30, 1934, to Ethel L. (Morrissey) and John R. Wylie. Jean was married to the late Everett C. Reid who passed in 2020; they were married for 64 years.
Jean was educated in Torrington and graduated from THS Class of...
Judith A. Schaller
Feb 14, 2026
Judith Ann Schaller, 86, passed away peacefully at Havencare at Valerie Manor on February 14, 2026. Born on December 2, 1939, in Torrington, CT, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Rakyta (Cartelli), and a life-time resident of both Winsted and Torrington. She is survived by her son, Kurt Schaller and wife Kelli of Canton; grandchildren, Ethan,...
John E. O'Brien, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
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John E. O'Brien, Jr., 78, of Torrington, CT passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Susan (Darazs) O'Brien of Torrington, CT. John was born on March 11, 1947, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late John E. O'Brien, Sr. and Jean (DiNicola) O'Brien.
John honorably served in the United...
Margaret C. Bielik
Feb 8, 2026
Margaret C. Bielik, 96, of Torrington, CT, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Haven Care at Valerie Manor. Born on August 27, 1929, in Dudley, Massachusetts, Margaret was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Katrenak) Brody and the wife of the late Stanley Bielik.
Margaret dedicated her career to serving others as a Manager at Putnam Cards and...
Louise F. Hough
Feb 6, 2026
Louise F. Hough, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Born on April 5, 1934, in Torrington, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Lucy (Battistoni) Finotti.
Louise worked as a secretary at the Torrington Company where she met her husband Gary Hough. She then devoted herself to her marriage...
Roberta L. Scaia
Feb 2, 2026
Roberta L. Scaia, 79, of Torrington, Connecticut, a beloved educator, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 17, 1946, in Torrington, she was the daughter of the late Geno and Mollie (Silano) Scaia.
She graduated from Torrington High School, Class of 1964, and went on to earn...
Donato Giambersio
Jan 31, 2026
Donato Giambersio, a cherished member of his community, passed away on January 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital - VITAS Hospice Care. Born on January 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maddalana (Gentile) Giambersio,
Donato enjoyed a long and fulfilling career employed by Stone Container, and later as a Store Clerk at Price Chopper until his...