May 2, 2018

Leonard P. Franks, 82, of Torrington, CT, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Litchfield Woods.  He was the husband of Ruth (Falk) Franks for 59 years.

Leonard was born July 8, 1935, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Leonard and Albertina (Kindleburgh) Franks.  He served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the...

May 2, 2018

Helen L. (Mella) Serasio, 102, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at her home, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Frank Serasio.

Helen was born July 14, 1915, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Bruey) Mella.  She was employed by the Torrington Company as...

Apr 28, 2018

Beatrice (Bardin) Lomento, 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Beatrice was born on July 15, 1917 in Harwinton, daughter of Yvonne (Pepin) and George B. Bardin.

Beatrice was dedicated to her family.  Even into her very last years, she was actively engaged in the lives...

Apr 27, 2018

Marion (Brooks) Muschell, 78, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Victor M. Muschell for 54 years.

Marion was born September 6, 1939, in Bristol, CT, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Stanislawski) Brooks.   A Registered Nurse, she graduated...

Apr 23, 2018

Diane Marie Conlon Castle, 52, of Torrington, CT, passed away April 23, 2018, at home.

Diane was born September 27, 1965, in Norfolk, VA, daughter of Priscilla (Gioia) Conlon of Torrington, and of the late Paul Conlon.  In 1998, she started her career in Payroll as a Payroll Human Resources Assistant at Nidec American in Torrington.  For...

Apr 19, 2018

Raymond Neag, 86, peacefully passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, surrounded by family at his country home in Goshen, Connecticut. He was the beloved husband of Carole Neag, with whom he lived in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Ray, who grew up in Torrington, graduated Torrington High School, class of 1948. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Ray earned a Bachelor’s...

Apr 18, 2018

Edith (DeDominicis) Thibault, 86, of Litchfield, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018, surrounded by her family.   She was the beloved wife of George Thibault for 62 years.

Edie was born September 26, 1931, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Corbo) DeDominicis.  After raising her family, Edie was employed as a Manager...

Apr 16, 2018

William P. (Bill) Exner, age 89, formerly of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully at the Laguna Hills Health Club in California on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Bill was born in Torrington, CT, to William and Gladys (Waldron) Exner, the oldest of their six children.  He attended local schools.

He was a sergeant in the U.S....

Apr 14, 2018

Annemarie “Annie” Elizabeth Bushka died Saturday, April 14, 2018, as result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Great Barrington, MA.

Annie was born to the late Kathryn and Bernard Bushka in Torrington, CT on November 16, 1953. She graduated from Torrington High School, the University of Connecticut, and earned a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University...

Apr 3, 2018

Roger Hebert, 94, formerly of Torrington, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2018.  He was born in Winnipeg, Canada, the son of Arthur Hebert and Bertha Rame.  He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Virginia (Russo) Hebert.  He is survived by his daughters, Deborah DiMartino (Peter) and Janet Gagnon (James).  He is also survived by his two...

Apr 1, 2018

Michael H. Centrella, 34, of Charlotte, NC, previously of Winsted, CT, passed away April 1, 2018.  He was born November 9, 1983, in Torrington, CT, son of Gregg Monroe of Goshen, CT and Henry Centrella.

Michael was a graduate of The Gilbert School, class of 2001, and Western New England College, class of 2006, where he earned...

Apr 1, 2018

Marian B. Theeb, 85 passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.

She is now reunited with her loving husband Philip J. Theeb Sr., for which she was married, 55 years, until his passing. Marian was born in Winsted, CT.   She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and...

Apr 1, 2018

Edith M. (D’Averso) King, 70, of Litchfield, CT, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at UConn Medical Center.  She was the wife of Richard King.

Edith was born April 5, 1947, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (Balazano) D’Averso.  She was employed by the Town of Litchfield as the Democratic Registrar of Voters. ...

Mar 24, 2018

Anna R. (DiGiovanni) Ohotnicky, 98, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Andrew (Bob) R. Ohotnicky, Sr.

Anna was born May 6, 1919, in Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Donato and Rose (Chieffo) DiGiovanni.  She was employed by the Fitzgerald  Manufacturing Company and...

Mar 23, 2018

Chiarina (Calabrese) Mancini, 93, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Regal Care.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alfredo Mancini.

Chiarina was born May 16, 1924, in Pontelandolfo, Province of Benevento, Italy, daughter of the late Domenico and Carmella (Daddona) Calabrese.  She traveled to Torrington with her family in 1970, and...

Mar 21, 2018

Jane (Sokolik) Pennington, 83, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, with her husband of 61 years, Frank W. Pennington, Jr. and daughter, Lisa Whittlesey along her loving home health care aides, Kimberly Morgan and Anne Crunden-Tortarella by her side.

Jane was born November 10, 1934, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the...

Mar 19, 2018

Ruth M. (Barss) Savanella, 83, of Sun City, AZ, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of James A. Savanella for over 64 years.

Ruth was born January 16, 1935, in Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter of the late Irving and Anna Mae (Wells) Barss.  She was a Registered Nurse, employed by Charlotte Hungerford...

Mar 17, 2018

Dennis O’Heron passed away on March 17, 2018.  He was the second son of Paul James O’Heron and Carmelina (Russo) O’Heron.  He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ann (Latina) O’Heron.  He leaves behind three children, Paul James O’Heron, his wife Lynn and their three children, Kelly, Daniel and Christopher.  Kari Ann Shenk, her husband Les...

Mar 16, 2018

Robert J. Schibi, 57, lost his battle with cancer on March 16, 2018.

He is survived by his two sons, Nick Schibi and Brett Schibi of Torrington; a sister, Denise Schibi of Torrington; and a brother Paul Schibi of Manchester.

Rob was a huge fan of the New York Mets, New York Giants football, and...

Mar 16, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Julian, 90, of Winsted, CT, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018, at Sharon Hospital.

Betty was born January 29, 1928, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lavina (Cadrain) Julian.  She was employed by Howd, Lavieri and Finch, as a Paralegal from 1983 until her retirement in 1996.  She enjoyed making jigsaw puzzles,...