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...

May 27, 2022

Dennis R. Ducatelli, 73, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022.

Dennis was born July 9, 1948, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Rocco and Frances Ducatelli. He was employed by Georgetown Gardens with their maintenance department.

He is survived by one son, Dennis Ducatelli of Torrington, CT and one brother,...

May 20, 2022

James A. Stolfi, 83, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Rossi) Stolfi.

“Jimmy” was born April 16, 1939, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Anthony and Justine (Ricciardone) Stolfi.  He served his country with the US Air Force, honorably discharged...

May 17, 2022

Horst Getschmann passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home with his son by his side. He was the husband of the late Nancy A. Getschmann for 47 years. Horst was born on May 18, 1937, in Berlin, Germany. He was the son of Ernst Getschmann and Ella (Kutzner) Getschmann. He apprenticed in Berlin and Braunschweig...

May 17, 2022

Carol H. Jensen,89, formerly of Millerton, NY and Torrington, CT died peacefully on May 17th at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canaan, CT. Born in New York, NY on January 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Max and Jennie (Gunther) Haiman. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen of 45 years and her twin sister,...

May 13, 2022

Kathleen “Cookie” (Alicky) Waltos, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of Howard Waltos for 48 years.

Cookie was born July 20, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Ernestine Alicky.  After her graduation from Good Council College in White Plains, NY,...

May 3, 2022

At 98 years old, our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Eda Theresa (DeGrandis) Ruzbasan formerly of Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT, passed away on May 3rd, 2022, at Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton, CT.

She is now with her handsome dancing partner and devoted husband of 74 years, Paul J. Ruzbasan.  They were inseparable and danced...

May 1, 2022

Sylvia M. LaCasse (Kelsey), age 63 and 51 weeks, passed peacefully at home early Sunday May 1st, 2022.

Born May 8th, 1958, to William and Audrey Kelsey in Winsted, CT.  She was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Tech, Class of 77.  She worked as a salon specialist and nail technician for many years.  Eventually taking a position...

Apr 29, 2022

Pauline Anne (Whitehouse) Field, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Cryril (Charlie) Field.

Pauline was born December 1, 1931, in Coventry, England, the daughter of the late James and Constance (Simpson) Whitehouse.  Her family was from the English Midlands and during WW2 she...

Apr 23, 2022

Irene E. (Mueller) Barillaro, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away with family by her side Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Vincent Barillaro.

Irene was born November 19, 1934, in Lithuania, the daughter of the late Karl and Aneila (Tiedman) Mueller. She was employed by The Register...

Apr 20, 2022

Richard “Rick” Lombard, 75, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Karen (Gurtowsky) Lombard and his special feline companions Sugar and Spice.

Rick was born on November 29, 1946, in Winsted, CT, to the late George and Cecilia (Gara) Lombard. Raised in New Hartford,...

Apr 19, 2022

Robert (Bob) Marshall passed away on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, at the age of 77.

Born in Winsted on February 13th, 1945, he was the son of the late John and Victoria Marshall of Winsted and one of 13, brothers and sisters. He is survived by sisters, Vicky Noble, Genevese Wald, Pat Caine, Lorraine Crunden and brothers...

Apr 13, 2022

Richard F. Bottass, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away April 13, 2022. He was the beloved husband to Patricia “Patty” (Bissell) Bottass for 57 years.

Rich was born September 14, 1943, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Castelli) Bottass. He was employed by O & G Industries as an equipment operator for...

Apr 11, 2022

Yolanda Parente, 91, of Torrington, CT passed away Monday, April 11, 2022.

Yolanda was born November 27, 1930, in Torrington, Connecticut.  She was the daughter of the late Rocco and Mary Rose (Pelosi) Parente.  Yolanda’s husband of 69 years, Liberato, recently passed away in January.  She was predeceased by her sisters Hilda Parente, Anna Dioria and Marzia...

Apr 7, 2022

Derwin S. Vaill, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, April 7, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Alma (Formaggioni) Vaill for 67 years.

Der was born September 3, 1934, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Derwin and Evelyn (Schroeder) Vaill.   He was...

Apr 6, 2022

William A. Carpentier, 86, of Somers, CT, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (O’Connor) Carpentier for 56 years.

Bill was born December 8, 1935, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Francis and Louise (Carr) Carpentier. He served his country...

Apr 4, 2022

Lawrence Kravarik, 87, of Harwinton, CT, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Cade) Kravarik.

Larry was born February 10, 1935, in Norwalk, CT, the son of the late John J. and Mary (Anderson) Kravarik. He served his country with the US Army. He was employed...

Apr 2, 2022

Nze, Sir Innocent Ejikeme Ihemedu KSM, 94, of Ejemekwuru, Imo State, Nigeria, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 2, 2022, at Federal Medical Center Owerri, Nigeria. Sir Ihemedu is survived by his beloved wife Cecilia of 68 years and five of his eight children: Paschal, Rose, Priscilla, Chinedu, and Father Emmanuel Ihemedu of Torrington, CT; his...

Mar 29, 2022

Louis John Mica, age 67, of Harwinton, the beloved husband of the late Lisa King Mica, peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in his home. Born in Waterbury on March 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Agnes Theresa Achko Mica and Emil Louis Mica. He resided in Harwinton for twenty-three years, previously residing...