Jul 23, 2022

Walter J. “Pinky” Iffland, Jr., 91, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was the husband of Agnes (Locascio) Iffland.

Pinky was born October 25, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Walter J. and Maude (Shearn) Iffland, Sr. He was employed by O&G as a truck driver for 30 years, until...

Jul 23, 2022

It is with great sorrow that his family announces the passing of brother, husband, father, and dear friend, Frank Herschel Finch, Jr., the evening of July 23, 2022, at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, Connecticut, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, after a fall and brief illness.

Mr. Finch was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1933. His family...

Jul 16, 2022

Lylan (Minacci) SOUDIER (nee Minacci) age 86, beloved wife of the late Victor; loving mother of Renee Diosdado (husband Stephen) and Celeste Asmar (husband Peter); devoted grandmother of Alex Soudier (wife Annie) and Olivia Asmar; cherished daughter of the late Leo and Marcella (nee Borra) Minacci.

Lylan was born in Torrington, Connecticut on August 10, 1935, and...

Jul 13, 2022

Alma (Dahlen) Silano passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the age of 103.  Her daughter was by her side.  She married the late Michael Silano in 1940 and celebrated 69 years of marriage.

Alma was born October 28, 1918, in Harwinton, CT, the daughter of the late Bernard and Philomena “Minnie” (Rinaldi) Dahlen. She was...

Jul 12, 2022

Paul F. Kruppa, Jr., age 63, loving husband of Anne Murphy Kruppa and father of Dylan Kruppa, passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 12, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born in Torrington to Roberta Valli Kruppa and Paul F. Kruppa, Sr.  He attended Sacred Heart School, was a 1977 graduate of...

Jul 10, 2022

Robert James Spiess, widow of Gail (Battistoni) Spiess left us on July 10, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital due to complications from recent surgeries.

Robert was born to the late Raymond and Catherine (Sweeney) Spiess of Torrington, CT. He leaves behind his daughters Patricia Anderson and her signifiant other Jerry Nonamaker of Torrington, daughter Tara (Lucas) Champion and...

Jul 8, 2022

Mary Scott Blackmon, known to all her friends and family as Scott, of Charleston, SC and Litchfield CT, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 75.

Born on October 6, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mary Louise (Ashley) Simpson and the late Loderick Kenna Simpson who...

Jul 3, 2022

Nicholas Salvatore Ponzi, 21, of Torrington, CT, died from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on July 3, 2022. Nicholas was on a 10 day leave from Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA, where he proudly served as a United States Marine.

Nicholas was born January 9, 2001, in Bristol, CT. He attended St. Peter / St. Francis...

Jun 30, 2022

Chiara (Cecon) Fratta, 98, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2022, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Bruno Fratta.

Mrs. Fratta was born May 17, 1924, in Travesio, Italy, the daughter of the late Domenico and Romana Cecon.

She is survived by two children, a son, Bruno Fratta of Harwinton, CT;...

Jun 30, 2022

Stella (Raduzzo) Taddei, who was fondly known as “The Fish Lady”, 93 and from Torrington, CT passed away on June 30, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Taddei.

Stella was both a dedicated wife and business woman.  As a business woman she was devoted to helping people and businesses...

Jun 26, 2022

Virginia T. “Jean” (Bosio) Lovallo, of Torrington, CT, passed into eternal life on June 26, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of William M. Lovallo, who she married on December 13, 1952.

She was born in Torrington on October 23, 1932, to the late Edward and Mary (Yurchick) Bosio. She was a communicant of...

Jun 24, 2022

Georgiana (Corlatti) DiNatale, 85, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Joseph A. DiNatale.

Georgiana was born December 29, 1936, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late George and Carmella “Molly” (Belmonte) Corlatti.  A devoted homemaker to her family, she enjoyed cooking, working...

Jun 22, 2022

Rita M. (Cerchia) Bonasera, 94, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Angelo Bonasera.

Rita was one of fifteen siblings, born October 11, 1927, in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Riley) Cerchia.  She was employed by the State...

Jun 19, 2022

James Joseph Murphy, better known to his family as Jimmy Joe, was born on May 3rd, 1983, in Waterbury, Connecticut. He passed away unexpectedly on June 19th, 2022.

James is survived by his adorable nine-year-old daughter Ainsley and his boxer pet Luke. Ainsley was James' entire universe and the best "girl dad" anyone could wish for. He...

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Ann (Dwan) Borla, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at her home.  She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” C. Borla for 59 years.

Mary Ann was born April 12, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the eldest child of the late George and Mary (McGrath) Dwan.  Mary Ann attended St....

Jun 10, 2022

Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Barbara A. (Baker) Kreidwise, 89, of Middletown, CT, formerly of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her family.   She was the beloved wife of Howard Kreidwise for 67 years.

Barbara was born May 16, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late...

Jun 5, 2022

Robert “Bob” James Del Vecchio, Sr., 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of the late Lenore (Gelormino) Del Vecchio for 53 years.  Bob was born on December 7, 1933, to the late Dominick and Beatrice (Sileo) Del Vecchio.  He is survived by his sons, Robert J. Del Vecchio, Jr....

Jun 4, 2022

Valerie Ann (DeFeo) Vitalo, of Torrington, CT, lived her unique and wonderful life for 73 years. People always told her she should write an autobiography. Born February 3, 1949, as the only child of Evelyn (Negri) DeFeo and Frank Fred DeFeo, she spent her first 10 years in the Negri family homestead at 14 Winthrop St., Torrington, CT, where...

May 31, 2022

Anthony Michael Sledesky, beloved husband of Anne Wilkins and beloved father of Justin, Ellery, Jack, and Avery Sledesky, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Hilton Head, SC on May 31, 2022. Born in Hartford, CT on February 14, 1965, to Stephen and Louise (Geiger) Sledesky, Tony grew up in East Hartford attending both public and parochial schools, including...

May 28, 2022

Michael J. Votraw, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away on May 28, 2022, after a short illness. He was the son of Clarence and Ann (Boyle) Votraw.

He was a 1962 graduate of Bristol Eastern High School after which he joined the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked as a model maker for United Technologies...