All Obituaries

Joan Ellen Koonce of Niantic passed away on May 29 at the age of 87. She was born on December 15, 1938, in Alexandria, Virginia, to James and Catherine (Cabral) Koonce. Joan taught herself to read before attending school, reflecting a lifelong love of books and learning. She attended second grade in Point Arena, California, and third through fifth grades in New London, Connecticut. In 1950, she moved to Niantic, where she lived for the next 75 years. Joan attended Williams Memorial ...

Maura McClure Davies, 87, of Southington, CT and The Savanna Club Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in Southington CT.  She was the dearest wife of Fred Davies for over 40 years. She was born January 10th, 1939, in Belfast, Ireland to Patrick McClure and Mary (White) McClure. She is survived by her loving sister Noreen McClure Thompson and her husband Winston of Southington, CT, her brother James McClure and his wife Ursula of Perth, Australia, Sister-in-Law ...

Walter Giger, Jr. was born on June 24, 1932 , in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to a Swiss- American family, namely Walter Giger, Sr. of Brugg, Canton Aargau, Switzerland and Vera Margaret Rueger of Brooklyn, New York. The family moved back to Switzerland and returned to the United States in 1947. Walter’s formal education ended with a PH.D. in Thermodynamics and Rate Processes in the Mechanical Engineering Dept. of the University of Connecticut. He was employed, in succession, By the ...

Emma Sacherek Berloni, longtime resident of New Britain, passed away on May 7, 2026.  She had reached the incredible age of 103. Born in Manchester, CT on April 19, 1923, she was the daughter of Michael and Katherine (Fedor) Sacherek.  The last surviving of eight children, she cherished special relationships with each of her siblings: Michael Sacherek, Katherine Baronousky, William Sacherek, Ann Robb, Wilma Tonski, Margaret Galumboski and George Sacherek.  Emma was a long ...

Timothy C. Ertel passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, strength, and unwavering devotion to those he loved most. A loving husband, devoted father, and steadfast man of God, Timothy lived his life with resilience, compassion, and a quiet courage that inspired everyone who knew him. Timothy will be remembered for his loving heart, passionate spirit, and incredible strength through every season of life. His Christian faith was the foundation of who ...

Lloyd Roland Waldron passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22, surrounded by his family. Lloyd was 86 years old and leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Unice Waldron; sons Wayne, Scott, and Brian Waldron; and daughters Lisa Waldron and Annette McBreairty. He also leaves 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and his sisters Jeanne Wright and Nancy Day. He was predeceased by his sister Lottie Day and his brother Ronald Waldron. Lloyd loved music and played several instruments ...

Diane Marie Tierney passed away peacefully on April 18 th , 2026 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Michigan, and raised in Wallingford, CT, she was the daughter of Michael “Mickey” and Marilyn Terribile. She leaves behind four sons, Dennis (Adrienne) Adams, Louis Adams, Jeffrey (Nick D’Agostino) Tierney and Patrick (McKenzie) Tierney; two grandchildren, Amanda and Alexa; four siblings, Denise Richard, Michael Terribile, Melanie ...

Allen Richard Johnson Sr 62 passed away peacefully on April 12,2026 in Meriden, Connecticut. Allen was born in New Haven, Connecticut on January 30, 1964. Allen was the beloved husband of Leona (Card) Johnson. He is survived by his children Allen Johnson Jr (Annastasia) and Nicole Johnson. His grandchildren, Adrien Johnson, Julian Johnson, Ajay Johnson and Tatianna. His sisters Beth Johnson and Chris Johnson, his brother Eric Johnson and his Stepmother Mary Lou Johnson. As well as many ...

Karen Marie Leary passed away peacefully in her home in New Haven, CT on April 11th, 2026 at the early age of 58. Karen was born on October 23rd, 1967 in Springfield, MA to Nancy Leary. She graduated at Holyoke Community College with a culinary arts bachelor’s degree, and went on to become a manager at several different restaurants. She was preceded in death by Thomas Leary, Nancy Leary (Greene), Morris Johnson, Charlie Leary, Dujuan Dubose, and survived by her children Amanda Leary, ...

May 22, 1983 - April 9, 2026 Daniel Stephen Dauzat passed away on April 9, 2026. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend who loved his family deeply, especially his daughters, who were the center of his world. He is survived by his parents, his brothers, and his daughters, who will forever carry his love with them. A Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. Rest in peace, Danny.