Jul 10, 2022

Robert James Spiess, widow of Gail (Battistoni) Spiess left us on July 10, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital due to complications from recent surgeries.

Robert was born to the late Raymond and Catherine (Sweeney) Spiess of Torrington, CT. He leaves behind his daughters Patricia Anderson and her signifiant other Jerry Nonamaker of Torrington, daughter Tara (Lucas) Champion and...

Jul 8, 2022

Mary Scott Blackmon, known to all her friends and family as Scott, of Charleston, SC and Litchfield CT, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the age of 75.

Born on October 6, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mary Louise (Ashley) Simpson and the late Loderick Kenna Simpson who...

Jul 3, 2022

Nicholas Salvatore Ponzi, 21, of Torrington, CT, died from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on July 3, 2022. Nicholas was on a 10 day leave from Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA, where he proudly served as a United States Marine.

Nicholas was born January 9, 2001, in Bristol, CT. He attended St. Peter / St. Francis...

Jun 30, 2022

Chiara (Cecon) Fratta, 98, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2022, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Bruno Fratta.

Mrs. Fratta was born May 17, 1924, in Travesio, Italy, the daughter of the late Domenico and Romana Cecon.

She is survived by two children, a son, Bruno Fratta of Harwinton, CT;...

Jun 30, 2022

Stella (Raduzzo) Taddei, who was fondly known as “The Fish Lady”, 93 and from Torrington, CT passed away on June 30, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Taddei.

Stella was both a dedicated wife and business woman.  As a business woman she was devoted to helping people and businesses...

Jun 26, 2022

Virginia T. “Jean” (Bosio) Lovallo, of Torrington, CT, passed into eternal life on June 26, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of William M. Lovallo, who she married on December 13, 1952.

She was born in Torrington on October 23, 1932, to the late Edward and Mary (Yurchick) Bosio. She was a communicant of...

Jun 24, 2022

Georgiana (Corlatti) DiNatale, 85, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Joseph A. DiNatale.

Georgiana was born December 29, 1936, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late George and Carmella “Molly” (Belmonte) Corlatti.  A devoted homemaker to her family, she enjoyed cooking, working...

Jun 22, 2022

Rita M. (Cerchia) Bonasera, 94, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Angelo Bonasera.

Rita was one of fifteen siblings, born October 11, 1927, in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Riley) Cerchia.  She was employed by the State...

Jun 19, 2022

James Joseph Murphy, better known to his family as Jimmy Joe, was born on May 3rd, 1983, in Waterbury, Connecticut. He passed away unexpectedly on June 19th, 2022.

James is survived by his adorable nine-year-old daughter Ainsley and his boxer pet Luke. Ainsley was James' entire universe and the best "girl dad" anyone could wish for. He...

Jun 13, 2022

Mary Ann (Dwan) Borla, 82, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at her home.  She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” C. Borla for 59 years.

Mary Ann was born April 12, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the eldest child of the late George and Mary (McGrath) Dwan.  Mary Ann attended St....

Jun 10, 2022

Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Barbara A. (Baker) Kreidwise, 89, of Middletown, CT, formerly of Harwinton, CT, peacefully passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her family.   She was the beloved wife of Howard Kreidwise for 67 years.

Barbara was born May 16, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late...

Jun 5, 2022

Robert “Bob” James Del Vecchio, Sr., 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of the late Lenore (Gelormino) Del Vecchio for 53 years.  Bob was born on December 7, 1933, to the late Dominick and Beatrice (Sileo) Del Vecchio.  He is survived by his sons, Robert J. Del Vecchio, Jr....

Jun 4, 2022

Valerie Ann (DeFeo) Vitalo, of Torrington, CT, lived her unique and wonderful life for 73 years. People always told her she should write an autobiography. Born February 3, 1949, as the only child of Evelyn (Negri) DeFeo and Frank Fred DeFeo, she spent her first 10 years in the Negri family homestead at 14 Winthrop St., Torrington, CT, where...

May 31, 2022

Anthony Michael Sledesky, beloved husband of Anne Wilkins and beloved father of Justin, Ellery, Jack, and Avery Sledesky, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Hilton Head, SC on May 31, 2022. Born in Hartford, CT on February 14, 1965, to Stephen and Louise (Geiger) Sledesky, Tony grew up in East Hartford attending both public and parochial schools, including...

May 28, 2022

Michael J. Votraw, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away on May 28, 2022, after a short illness. He was the son of Clarence and Ann (Boyle) Votraw.

He was a 1962 graduate of Bristol Eastern High School after which he joined the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked as a model maker for United Technologies...

May 27, 2022

Dennis R. Ducatelli, 73, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022.

Dennis was born July 9, 1948, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Rocco and Frances Ducatelli. He was employed by Georgetown Gardens with their maintenance department.

He is survived by one son, Dennis Ducatelli of Torrington, CT and one brother,...

May 20, 2022

James A. Stolfi, 83, of Winsted, CT, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Rossi) Stolfi.

“Jimmy” was born April 16, 1939, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Anthony and Justine (Ricciardone) Stolfi.  He served his country with the US Air Force, honorably discharged...

May 17, 2022

Horst Getschmann passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his home with his son by his side. He was the husband of the late Nancy A. Getschmann for 47 years. Horst was born on May 18, 1937, in Berlin, Germany. He was the son of Ernst Getschmann and Ella (Kutzner) Getschmann. He apprenticed in Berlin and Braunschweig...

May 17, 2022

Carol H. Jensen,89, formerly of Millerton, NY and Torrington, CT died peacefully on May 17th at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canaan, CT. Born in New York, NY on January 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Max and Jennie (Gunther) Haiman. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen of 45 years and her twin sister,...

May 13, 2022

Kathleen “Cookie” (Alicky) Waltos, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was the wife of Howard Waltos for 48 years.

Cookie was born July 20, 1930, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Frank and Ernestine Alicky.  After her graduation from Good Council College in White Plains, NY,...