Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Daniel Edwin Rosner, of Woodbridge and Hamden, CT, passed away on February 3, 2025 at the age of 91 years, with his wife Susan, son Stefan, and grandson Zachary by his side.

Dan was born in The Bronx, NYC, in late-October of 1933, to Samuel and May Rosner.  Dan was athletic, with a mean stickball pitch that...

Jan 19, 2025

Ann M. Andrus, of West Hartford and Guilford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Guilford, surrounded by family.

Ann had a deep love for the beach—whether it was Old Saybrook, Cape Cod, or Jupiter, Florida—and she loved a good sale. She cherished the friendships she formed during her years working at Northwest Catholic High...

Dec 30, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and brother, Harold Houston Ramsey. He died at home in Guilford, CT and went to be with his Lord on December 30, 2024.

Harold was born November 27, 1931, at the home of his grandparents Clifford and Effie Ramsey in glen rock,...

Dec 18, 2024

Anna Opalinski Heins passed away unexpectedly on December 18,2024 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT. Anna was born in New Haven CT on March 30,1928 to Rosalia (Wozniak) and John Opalinski. She was the middle child of 7 children (5 sisters and 1 brother) who have all predeceased her. Anna was also predeceased by her husband, Richard, and 2...

Nov 19, 2024

POWERS, MARK L.

Mark L. Powers of Bradenton, formerly of Guilford, passed away on November 19, 2024. Mark fought a courageous battle with brain cancer for nine months.

He is survived by his wife, Diane, daughters Jacki and Erika, son-in-law Jon, and as of late, his most prized gem: his granddaughter Isla.

Mark...

Nov 7, 2024

Eileen "Leenie" (Sullivan) Fabian, 81, passed away on November 7th, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, Eileen was the second of 4 children of John W. Sullivan (1915-1996) and Virginia B. Sullivan (1918-2005).  Eileen and her family were long time residents of the CT shoreline including Madison and Branford.  She was married to the late Wallace "Buzz" Fabian in June of...

Oct 16, 2024

Rev. Boyd M. Johnson, Jr., a beloved minister who devoted more than 65 years of his life to serving congregations across the world, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the age of 93.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Boyd was born on February 15, 1931, in Plainfield,...

Oct 15, 2024

Elizabeth MacKay Inkster of Madison, Connecticut, died October 15 in her home, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving family: her brother Don Inkster of Bremerton, Washington, and sister Robin Guerette (Robert) of Madison. She leaves her beloved nephews, Christopher Guerette (Emily Jirsa), Jesse Rijos (Gigi), Anthony Franco, Nico Inkster (Joslyn); and...

Oct 8, 2024

Lorraine Ann Lorenze (Castellazzo), of Branford, formerly of Guilford and Kiawah Island, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on October 8, 2024.

Lorraine was the loving wife of the late John Lorenze. Despite his recent passing, she remained a "pillar of strength" for her family. She leaves behind her two cherished children, Mark (Nancy)...

Sep 13, 2024

Penelope Betts Colby (Penny) died on September 13, 2024, at her home in Chester Village, with her children and daughter-in-law by her side. Penny was born in Boston on June 9, 1937, to the late Margaret Bannerman Betts and John M. C. Betts. She spent her childhood years in Hamden, CT, graduated from the Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie,...

Sep 9, 2024

Julianne Jakstas Griffin, wife, mother, grandmother, and career-long publisher, passed away at her home on September 9th.  Her children, Emily and Scott, said her cause of death was heart failure.  She was 76.

She was born in Belmont, MA, in 1948 to Alfred Jakstas, a conservator of fine art, and Valerie (Jeveraus), a homemaker and active citizen.  ...

Aug 25, 2024

Lucy M. Daniel, 100 of Westbrook passed away on August 25, 2024 and was the wife of the late William Daniel. She was born in New Haven on October 11, 1923 and is survived by her son William Daniel, Jr. (Maggie) and daughters Donna Cuozzo (Robert) and Jeanne Terzakis (Peter). She is also survived by a grandsons Andrew (Tara),...

Aug 18, 2024

Suellen Austin Heinrich, 77, of Guilford, CT, passed away on August 18th.

Suellen was born on April 16th, 1947, to Ellen Megivern Austin and Alvin E. Austin in Grand Forks, ND. After Suellen graduated from St. James High School in 1965, she went on to study Social Work at the University of North Dakota, earning a Bachelor's...

Aug 8, 2024

John Hunter Morgan II, age 77, of New Haven, CT, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Born September 11, 1946, in Hartford, CT, he grew up in Newington, CT. John was the son of the late Mary Woolley Morgan and the late Edward Hunter Morgan and stepson of the late Shirley Marsh Morgan. He is...

Aug 3, 2024

Joanne E. Turecek died peacefully on Saturday, August 3rd, at Gaylord Hospital after a long series of illnesses.  She was born on February 3, 1943 to Dr. John and Jennie Noll.  She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Donald Turecek, sons Peter (Michiko), Michael (Traci), Douglas (Maryann), and Dr. Geoff (Stacey), and 10 grandchildren: Bridget, Daniel,...

Jul 23, 2024

Cheryl Faith Warzecha of Torrington, died July 23, 2024, after a long illness.  She was born November 4, 1943, daughter of the late Stanley George Warzecha and Rosalie Evangeline Sokolowski Warzecha of East Hampton, CT.  She grew up near Lake Pocotopaug and was a graduate of East Hampton High School class of 1961.  She also attended UCONN.

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Jul 11, 2024

Makary (Mike) Jr. Zukoff, 70 years old of Hamden, CT passed very suddenly on July 11th, 2024. He left his two sons Makary III and Rory along with his two grandchildren Dahlia and Cody from both his sons. Makary will be missed by many but remembered for his passion in helping people and his broad wisdom. Graveside service will...

Jun 18, 2024

J. Michael Betz of West Haven, husband of Grace Billings, passed away on June 18 at the age of 78 after a long illness.

He was born on April 24, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of John Lewis Betz and Dorothy Hendrixson Betz, eldest of their 4 children Mike, Patricia, Steven, and Antoinette.

The family...

Jun 11, 2024

Polly Fiddler died peacefully on June 11, 2024, at Mary Wade Home in New Haven after several years of dementia. Her husband, the Rev. Andrew Fiddler, was beside her.  In addition to her husband she is survived by her loving stepson, Andrew Ezekiel (Zeke) Fiddler and her granddaughter Lucy Fiddler.

Polly was born in 1945 in Bethlehem,...

Jun 2, 2024

Robert Carroll Flanagan 94 years of age passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2,2024 at his home.

Robert was born in March 10, 1930 to John H. Flanagan and Mary H. Flanagan He was the youngest of five children predeceased by brothers Jack, Charles, James, and sister Joan.

Robert was the uncle of James, Charles,...