All Obituaries

Mrs. Roberta Ashe Fogle of Watermark East Hill Southbury, CT, and formerly of Katonah, NY passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  She had turned 97 just five days earlier and received numerous visitors and calls from her family across the country. Born Roberta Mae Ashe in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania as the eldest daughter to the late James Dewey and Florence (Houk) Ashe.  Roberta was predeceased by her husband Howard D. Fogle Jr. in 2012 after 67 years of...

OXFORD - Donald Charles Meyer passed away peacefully at the Hearth of Southbury on June 22, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1943, in Peekskill, NY, the son of George and Helen Meyer. He graduated from the Academy of Aeronautics, in Queens, New York, and received his FAA  A/P licenses as well as his Degree in Avionics. He worked for the Union Carbide Corporate Jet fleet for 36 years, running the avionics department and eventually becoming the Chief of Maintenance. He was an avid hunter...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Stafford Chester Mead, Sr. died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Holyoke, Massachusetts where he had been living for the past 2 years. Stafford was born in Port Chester, NY on July 14, 1923, to the late Mary and Elmer Mead.  He is predeceased by his 3 sisters, Doris, Mary and Gloria and his brother, James.  He attended school in Port Chester and proudly served in the United States Army during World War II.  He was...

John Raymond Church, 72, of Plymouth, CT, passed into eternal rest at Waterbury Hospital on June 17, 2021.  He was born August 21, 1948 in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Dr. Raymond and Ruth Church of Winsted, CT. At birth, a medical event at the hospital left John with a brain injury. He was mute, deaf, autistic, and had a slight palsy. But he could see, feel, and smell (especially coffee!) very well. As he grew older, medications were developed that helped him lead a fuller life....

Elizabeth Manon of Southbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021.  Her loved ones are currently composing her obituary, which will be posted here once it's completed.

WATERTOWN - Robert Bessette, 94, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was the beloved husband of 74 years to Theresa (Gelinas) Bessette. Robert was born in Waterbury on November 20, 1926 to the late Ernest and Rose (Collette) Bessette.  After his schooling, Robert enlisted in the military and served as Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps.  Receiving an honorable discharge, Robert left the service and started...

Ann Virga, age 86, formerly of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 in Ft Myers, FL. Ann was born in the Bronx, NY to Jane and Peter Crescitelli on September 20, 1934. Ann married Arthur Virga on September 14, 1958 in the Bronx. She was preceded in death by her parents Jane and Peter Crescitelli, as well as her beloved husband Arthur.  Ann leaves behind two children; daughter Jane Virga and husband Robert Elliott of Alexandria, VA, and daughter Lynn V. Miller and...

SOUTHBURY - Richard "Papa" Tweedie, 86, of Heritage Village and formerly of East Falmouth, Massachusetts, departed this life on May 21, 2021 at Vitas Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy "Mimi" (Marchlewski) Tweedie for 64 years. Richard was born in Jersey City, NJ on October 11, 1934 to the late Hilliard and Alice (Budd) Tweedie. He graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Chemistry and as a Major in the Air Force ROTC. He...

Genevieve Malota, 87, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Sacred Heart Church for immediate family members only.  Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull, CT.

SOUTHBURY - Paul Clifford Katzmark, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury.  He was the loving husband of Judith (Dueshop) Katzmark. Paul was born in Chicago, IL along with his twin brother, Peter Charles, to Paul V. and Genevieve Katzmark.  In 1963, Paul married Judith, and together had a son, Michael John and daughter, Victoria Anne, and then grandchildren, Conor Brady and Katrina D'Antonio. Paul attended Southern Illinois...