All Obituaries

Gerard “Gerry” R. Murray passed away on Sunday April 4, 2021 after battling a host of chronic illnesses for several years.  He was the loving husband of Ann (Olean) Murray. He was born in New York City November 18, 1959; the son of the late Bartholomew R. Murray and Dolores A. Murray.  He lived with his parents and sister in the The Bronx through kindergarten.  In 1965, the family moved to Panama for several years and Gerry attended elementary school in Balboa,...

Judith “Judy” Mary Leninger, 78, Orange, CT returned to her heavenly home on April, 3, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Judy was born to the late Andrew and Ludmilla Kmetz on December 11, 1942 in Scranton, PA. She graduated from Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield, CT and the Bridgeport Hospital School of Radiology in 1962. She worked at Bridgeport Hospital for many years in the x-ray...

Shelly Ayn Hatheway, 45, of Plantsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in the arms of her husband, after a long 18 month courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Waterbury to Stephen and Sandra Nackowski on November 21, 1975. Shelly was a graduate of Southington High School and a lifelong resident. For many years Shelly owned a home daycare and loved caring for and teaching children. Prior to her diagnosis...

Bonita “Nita” Karen Hansen passed away on Friday, March 26th at 5:15 am, at home surrounded by her family.  Nita was born on November 21st, 1942 in Lakewood, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert and Vivienne Hansen. Her sweetheart of over 20 years Edward Stubbs sadly preceded her in death several years ago passing in 2017. Nita was a graduate of Lakewood High School, class of 1960 and further graduated early from Ohio University in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in...

Sarah Jane Gould, 30, passed away on the morning of March 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. A life-long resident of Waterbury, CT, Sarah was a gifted chef at the Brass City Bistro for many years. She loved to paint, garden, cook, and bake. Sarah is survived by her husband, Christopher Bessette; mother, Lisa Pytka, step-father, Jan Pytka, father, David Start; grandparents, Thomas and Jane Gould; and siblings, Jamie Lee Farina, Robert Anthony Farina, Joshua Tyler Gould (her twin), and...

Lawrence E. Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 after battling with cancer. He was born in Easton, Massachusetts on April 26, 1939, to the late Oliver and Edith (Randall) Johnson. He had three brothers, Francis Johnson, and predeceased by Oliver Johnson, and Charles Johnson. He joins his wife Sally (Palumbo) Johnson in Heaven. Larry was an avid reader. He loved living by, and vacationing near the Ocean in Massachusetts. He enjoyed playing Chess, Cards and Yahtzee. He also...

Eileen S. (Schneider) Niksa, 72, of Bristol, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jeff Niksa. Devoted mother to Joseph Andrews Jr. and his wife Lisa of Bradenton, FL, Suzette Bernier and her husband Peter of Plainville and Jason Andrews and his wife Heather of Bradenton, FL. She was a loving Grandmother (Mema) to Bryan Andrews of Bradenton, Kaitlyn Bernier of Windsor Locks, CT and Alexandra and Elisabeth...

Theresa Yvonne Stewart of Meriden, CT passed away in peace at the age of 60.   She was born in Bridgeport, CT, and graduated from Albertus Magnus College, attaining a Bachelor’s degree in Business.  Theresa worked in many professional roles over the past 30 years, including Office Manager at Quasar Special Needs Vocational Center, Business Manager at US Surgical Corporation, and as a Sales Executive at AT&T. Theresa was the daughter of the late Helen Reid, and William...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joseph James Prizio, age 66, on Saturday, March 6th 2021. He passed away peacefully at the West Haven VA hospital surrounded by his wife Karin, son Ryan, and daughter Ashley. Joe always said he won the lottery on life with his cherished family, friends and viewed each day as a gift. He met his beloved wife at a high school graduation party and their incredible life journey together began full throttle. His career as an auto mechanic...

Mary Frances (Platt) Markoski, age 94 of New Britain, widow of Sylvester Markoski, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Mary was born December 26, 1926, in Burtonwood, England; the beloved daughter of the late Harry & Lucy (Grice) Platt. She immigrated to the United States in 1946 on The Queen Mary, and was proud to become an American citizen.  Mary was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and...