All Obituaries

 Jerry Elmer Hamilton, 80, of Barkhamsted, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7th, at home. He was the husband of Heidi Merz Hamilton, since 08/11/2018, they were married at Winsted United Methodist Church.  Jerry was born in Cuba, New York on September 11, 1943, a son of the late Bernice Irene Hopkins and Archie John Hamilton. As a young child, he loved the accordion, played the trumpet one summer with his sister during free lessons and for square dances at the Grange...

Riverton, CT:  Lawrence Francis Gillen, 97, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.  Born on April 17, 1926, in Cheshire, CT, he was the son of the late Thomas and Augusta (Felske) Gillen, He attended local schools there and proudly served in the U. S. Navy during WW II, in the south Pacific, aboard the USS Hobson and the USS DeHaven.  In 2011, Lawrence lost his wife of 63 years, Margaret (Mongillo) Gillen.  After their move to Riverton, they had a...

Livingston, NY:  Rae Cornelia Strattman, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in New York, where she had resided for the past several years.  She was the wife of the late Clayton W. Strattman who died in 2013.  Born in Winsted, August 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Bernice (Jacquier) Holcomb.  She grew up on a dairy farm, loved country music, was an avid reader of westerns and mysteries,  enjoyed flower gardening, cats &...

Winsted:  Dawn Corrine Flowers, 65, died suddenly on Sunday, September 24, 2023.  She was the wife of Joseph Flowers who survives.  She was born in Meriden, CT, October 11, 1957, to the late Norman Smith Dasse and the late Virginia Jayne (Gonyea) Desse, she had been in Winsted, for the past three years.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked  as secretary  for 10 years.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her brother, Bruce Dasse of Guilford,...

Winsted: John Frederick Wiarda, 80, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, following a brief illness. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, March 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Jerry and Lucille (Swingle) Wiarda. John had attended local schools in Ann Arbor and graduated from high in 1961. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force. In 1966 he made his way east to Winsted where he met his future wife, Patricia M. Locascio, a marriage which lasted...

Judith Terwilliger Fuchs (age 80) of Hendersonville, NC went home to her Lord on July 6, 2023. Judy was born in Detroit, MI and raised in Westchester County, NY. She was a graduate of Bryant University and was employed as an executive secretary at IBM headquarters in NY and later as a teacher's aide in Jacksonville, FL. Judy was a dedicated mother who enjoyed vacations with her children, picnics, and trips to the zoo. She also enjoyed genealogy, taking great pride in her membership in...

Donna Travaglin, A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend was called home peacefully on June 30, 2023.  Donna was born April 21, 1951 in Portland, Maine to the late William Alley and Edna Sileo.  She was predeceased by her sister Susan Ellis of Norfolk.  She is survived by two sons Griff & Donny Travaglin of Winsted, her grandchildren Jacob, Caroline, Olivia and Sawyer.  She is also survived by her siblings, a brother...

Winsted:  Douglas Collins Case, 80, passed away at home on June 29, 2023.  Douglas was born November 22, 1942, one of five children, to Ray Sargeant Case and Beatrice Southey Case of New Hartford, CT.  Douglas is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Susan Case, his oldest daughter, Jennifer Case, of Winsted, and his youngest daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Carrie Borkowski, Timothy Borkowski and Ethan Borkowski all of Torrington. Douglas was the definition of hard...

Watertown:  Margaret Ruth Bormolini-Lanham, 98, passed peacefully at her residence at Apple Rehab on June 9, 2023, after a short illness. Born April 18, 1925 in Watertown, CT, she was the daughter of Raymond J. and Hazel (Williams) Black.  She had lived most of her early life in the Watertown area working as a Bookkeeper. Margaret had attended local schools and graduated from Watertown High School.  She had also attended Post Jr. College, Simmons College and...

Joyce Ann Cartelli (Jacobs) was called home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2023 Born in Burlington, Vermont on November 25, 1936, Joyce was the daughter of the late Maynard J. Jacobs Sr. and Ruth L. Cross Jacobs. She was the cherished wife of the late Carmen J. Cartelli, who passed away in 2009, and together they shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. Joyce was predeceased by her brothers Maynard and Reid, and her sisters Fran and Helen. Her legacy continues through her daughter Joann,...