All Obituaries

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,...

Winsted:  Ida (Edie) Cavalieri Goodall, 81, was born on December 25, 1941, in  Stamford, CT.  She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Cavalieri and Lucietta (DellMastro) Cavalieti.  She leaves the love of her life and best friend, George Robert Goodall.  They were married on October 14, 1961. She leaves a daughter, Laura Goodall and a son, Robert Goodall, daughter-in-law, Christine Goodall, a grandson, Nathan and four nieces, one nephew, great nieces and nephews...

Leah S. Sarges (nee Bagon), 83, of Silver Springs, FL, more recently Canaan, CT, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease for many years. Norman “Sarge” Frederick Sarges, 88, of Silver Springs, FL and more recently Torrington, CT peacefully passed and rejoined his wife of 67 years on Friday, July 22, 2022 after a brief acute illness. Norman and Leah met just after Norman’s discharge from the U.S. Army in 1954. They were married...

Winsted:  John Joseph Kampartas, Jr. 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Clare (Hicks) Kampartas.  Born in Winsted, September 2, 1945, he was the son of the late John J. and Virginia (Matinas) Kampartas and had lived here all of his life.  John had attended local schools and was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Tech, class of 1964.  He was retired from the Winchester Public Works Dept. where he worked for 31...

Doris Jean Vacila, 79, of Winsted, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was born in Belle Vernon, PA the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nipaver, also of Belle Vernon, PA. Doris was wed to her high school sweetheart, George G. Vacila on May 25, 1963.  They moved to Simsbury, CT, where they began their life together. Doris absolutely adored road trips to Lee, MA with her husband George by her side. They would go just to pick up pies to bring back to the...

Winsted:  Eugene Paul Schmitt, 81, husband of Jo Ann (Lawson) Schmitt, died on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital in Waterbury, following a short illness.  He was born in Torrington, April 26, 1941, the son of the late William Paul and Amelia (Mitchell) Schmitt, he had lived here all of his life.  He had attended local schools, worked at several factories & retired from Stop & Shop.   He loved the cars of the 50's and 60's and also...

Torrington:  Linda Ann McAllister, 81, formerly of Winsted, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Torrington.  She was the wife of the late Thomas J. McAllister who died in 2005.  Born March 28, 1941, in Mars Hill, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Ethel (Wade) Mills.  After moving to CT during her childhood, she graduated from Bulkeley High School in Hartford in 1959.  During her working career she got married, had four...

Middletown, CT:  Emilie Joan Capitanio 77, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Middlesex Healthcare Center, following a lengthy illness.  She was the wife of the late Leo R. Capitanio who died in 2013. Born in North Canaan, CT, January 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late, Tracy and Luella (Hart) Blakely, Joan had spent most of her life in northwest, CT, growing up, working and raising her family.  She was both a Boy & Girl Scout leader, Sr....

Torrington: Denise Mae Lagasse 59, born in Winsted CT on November 4, 1963, passed away December 28th 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends after fighting a short battle with cancer. Denise, above all, loved her family. Her family was everything to her. Her greatest accomplishments were her sons Craig Lagasse (Waterbury) and Brandon Lagasse (Torrington). Her rock was her "Sissy" Lori A Wilkinson (Sandisfield Ma.), the love of her life was her granddaughter...

Hendersonville, NC George Paul Fuchs, 81 died suddenly in Pardee Urgent Care on December 25, 2022. He was the husband of Judith T. (Terwiller) Fuchs. He was borne in Wilmington, DE on December 14, 1941, the son of the late Paul and Johanna Karolina (Lamm) Fuchs. George was raised in the Bronx and Westchester County, NY. He was a graduate of Valparaiso University, IN, and a veteran of the New York Army National Guard. He retired from IBM Corporation after 30 years of service in New York and...