Obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

Born in New York, NY on June 8, 1934, Elise was the daughter of Stephen and Jeanette Karas, and sister to Renata Karas. Elise graduated from the Ursuline School in New Rochelle, NY in 1951 and Mount Holyoke College in 1955.  She earned a master's degree in microbiology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1961, and she pursued a...

Nov 1, 2023

Paul Howard DeCoster, of Woodbridge, Connecticut, died on Wednesday November 1, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital, at the age of 89.

Born November 8, 1933, in South Paris, Maine and raised in Laconia, New Hampshire, Paul was a graduate of Yale University and Law School and practiced law in New York City for 42 years before...

Oct 25, 2023

Henry Berliner, who enriched the lives of innumerable New Haven residents through his passion for books, community, and conversation, died on October 25th at the age of 73, surrounded by loving family and friends.  Known to many in New Haven through his career as the owner of The Foundry Bookstore, "Hank" was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle,...

Oct 24, 2023

Virginia Cornelia de Ronde Becher, of Hamden, Connecticut and formerly of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the early hours of Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the age of 82 after a long illness.

Virginia was born in Manhattan, New York on February 17, 1941 to Marguerite Tansey de Ronde and Richard...

Oct 22, 2023

Kent Cress Bloomer of Guilford, CT, sculptor, author, professor of Architectural Design at the Yale School of Architecture for 53 years and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Architecture for 20, passed away in his home on October 22, 2023, at the age of 88.

Bloomer was born in Mount Vernon, NY, on May 31, 1935, to Harold...

Oct 16, 2023

Michael Anthony Romano, 93, died peacefully on October 16 2023, in Branford, Connecticut. Michael was born on November 28, 1924 in New York City, NY, the son of Michael and Concetta M. (DeRienzis) Romano. Michael was survived by his brother, John A. Romano of East Greenwich, RI, his sister, Drusalina (Romano) Weild of Pelham, New York, his stepson Robert...

Sep 16, 2023

On September 16, 2023 Alice stepped out of her body and onto the path to see what was next.

Alice Gail Hayden, born in Hartford January 20th 1937 to Frances Harvey and Haskell Hayden. The younger sister of Veterinarian Harvey Hayden, still practicing in Sharon, CT, cousin to Faith Fisler of D.C. area.

Alice loved...

Aug 25, 2023

Albert John Joseph Henry Fox Lorenze, Jr. "John" of Branford, formerly of Guilford and Kiawah Island, SC, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, on August 25, 2023. John is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Lorraine, who have been together since the age of 16. They had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He also leaves...

Aug 10, 2023

Hamden, CT   Elizabeth Miller Greene passed away peacefully August 10th, 2023, family at her bedside. She was born 18 March 1922, in Chester, New York, the daughter of Clara Elizabeth (Rogers) and Raymond Arlington Miller.

Elizabeth, better known as Betty, excelled in High School athletics. She turned her formidable energy to nursing, graduating as an RN from...

Jul 31, 2023

Howard Aldon Manville of Palm Harbour Florida, formally Guilford, Connecticut passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline Miller Manville. He was predeceased by his parents Howard and Gladys Manville. He leaves behind his three children, whom he loved very much, John M. Walsh, Jr. (Kim) of Guilford, Connecticut, Jody Manville Sceery...

Jul 20, 2023

Alicia M. Mueller, 96, of South Meriden CT passed away peacefully July 20th with her family at her side. Born in Meriden, CT on January 08,1927, she was the daughter of John and Anna Hanchuruck. Alicia was a graduate of Meriden High School. She worked until her retirement at International Silver Company in Wallingford CT. During her post retirement...

Jul 12, 2023

Elizabeth C. Yen, J.D., a partner at Hudson Cook LLP and past Chair of the Truth in Lending Subcommittee, of the American Bar Association Consumer Financial Services Committee, part of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section, died at her home on July 12, 2023, in Hamden, Connecticut after a viral illness. She was 66.

Attorney Yen...

Jul 9, 2023

Christopher H. Getman, of Charlestown, RI and New Haven, CT, died after a brief illness on July 9th  2023. His wife of 59 years, Toddie, was by his side.

Born on August 18, 1941 in Syracuse, NY, Chris lost his father in WWII at the age of three. From that time on, the cultivation of meaningful relationships...

Jun 26, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) William Beem, 61, of New Haven, CT, passed away on June 26, 2023, after a long battle with cancer of the tongue/mouth. Jeff was born in New Haven to Mary (Camp) Beem on September 26, 1961. Jeff graduated from Madison's Daniel Hand High School in 1980. He was an avid baseball player and served in the USMC1for...

Jun 21, 2023

Andrew D Weaver

December 08, 1929 – June 21, 2023

Andrew D. Weaver, 93, of Madison passed away peacefully June 21 with family at his side. Born in Hartford, CT on December 8, 1929, he was the son of Elbert and Grace Weaver. Andrew was educated at Phillips Academy and Oberlin College before enlisting and...

Jun 14, 2023

David M. Ladd

1943-2023

David Michael Ladd died peacefully at home on June 14, 2023 following a brief illness.  David is the son of William E. Ladd and Ruth Purdy Ladd.  David is survived by his best friend, his wife of 56 years, Billie Hankins Ladd and his brother-in-law, Skip Conn.  David and Billie met...

Jun 9, 2023

George Siemers Fayen, Jr. of Hamden, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9 after a brief illness. He was born in 1931 in Rye, New York, the only son of George S. Fayen and Myrtle Staples Fayen.

As a young man George Fayen found passion in the classroom and the golf course. During the War, he...

Jun 5, 2023

Terry M. Holcombe, died on June 5, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital, the same hospital in which he was born. He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was 81.

A proud East Haven, Ct. native who was Captain of the East Haven High School football team and All State football '59 , Terry matriculated at...

May 23, 2023

Benjamin E. Wooding September 30,1935 - May 23, 2023 (age 87)

Benjamin E. Wooding, 87, of 173 Alps Rd. Branford, CT died peacefully at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille R. Wooding for 60 years.

Born in New Haven, CT, he...

May 21, 2023

Betty Joan Blount Frink

02/06/1927 – 05/21/2023

Betty Joan Blount Frink of Guilford, CT passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the age of 96.  She was born on February 6, 1927, in Alexandria Bay, NY daughter of

Stewart Tilton Blount and Arloine Herrick Blount.  She had one...