All Obituaries

Colebrook:  Robin Ann Denaro, 58, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, after a long illness.  She was the wife of Phillip Spera.  Born in Yonkers, NY, October 5, 1961, she was the daughter of the late William Tucci and Estelle Brownstein of Norwalk, CT.  Robin received her bachelor’s degree from Mt. St. Vincent College and worked most of her adult life as a freelance reporter for various newspapers and magazines.  After moving to CT in...

Torrington:  Kathryn Jean Ward, 60, daughter of the late Janet (Vitarella) and William Ward passed away on April 27, 2020, after a short battle with the Covid Virus at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  She was born in Torrington on October 23, 1959.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Ward and her brother, Joseph Ward.  Kathy worked for over 22 years as a security guard. She was an avid pro-wrestling fan, particularly "The Undertaker". She also liked...

Torrington:  Geneva Geraldine Ellis, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital following a long illness.  She was the wife of the late Gordon Ellis who died in 2010.  Born in Houton, Maine, September 9, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Ardene and Helen (Scott) Boles and had spent most of her life in the Winsted, area.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked at Danfield Thread after 35 years of service.  She was a very hard...

Troy, Elizabeth Walsh, 69, passed away at Hartford Hospital Saturday March 7th surrounded by family and friends.Beth was born in Winsted, May28th, 1950 to Catherine (Maloney) and James P. Walsh. She attended elementary school at St Anthony School, Winsted. For her secondary education she attended The Broadlea Academy in New York State and graduated from The Gilbert School, Winsted. She obtained her Associates Degree from Cazenovia College, Cazenovia New York, her BA from Saint Leo College in...

Harwinton:  Debra Kenneson passed away on February 1, 2020, the seventh child of Albert Joseph and Bertha (Murphy) Kenneson.  Debra believed in life-long learning and enjoyed a full life with family and friends.  She was born in Waterbury, CT on January 5, 1954, one of ten children.  Deb had 16 nieces and nephews and 24 great nieces and nephews, two of whom were as close as if they were her own children. Deb tried several professions and decided on working as a CPA for...

Colebrook:  Richard John Kemp, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his home.  Born in Torrington, February 15, 1949, he was the son of the late John F. and Mildred A. (Gronski) Kemp, he had lived in this area all of his life.  He had attended local schools, was a graduate of The Gilbert School, class of 1967 and received an Associate Degree from NWCCC.  He was a Marine Corps Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  Shortly after his...

Winsted:  John Francis O'Meara, Jr. 84, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Hartford Hospital following a short illness.  He was the husband of the late Bridget (Canny) O'Meara who died in June of last year.  Born December 1, 1935, in Hartford, he was the son of the late John O'Meara, Sr., and Nora (Hunt) O'Meara.  He had attended local schools in Hartford and graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford.  He was also a member of the Irish...

Nancy Marr Eckel, long-time resident of Norfolk, CT, passed away Tuesday, the 8th of January, surrounded by family and friends. She was born February 12, 1935, in Omaha NE, the daughter of Harry Spencer Marr and Dorothy May Shabel. Nancy’s family settled in Denver, CO, where she enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, dancing and art.  Nancy attended Scripps College, majoring in art, but left prior to graduation to marry her high-school sweetheart, Charles Richard Eckel (1936-1968)....

Winsted:  Michael John Noviasky: 93, died on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Waterbury Hospital, after a long illness.  He was born in the Pine Meadow section of New Hartford, June 7, 1926, a son of the late Johann and Sophia (Hanecak) Noviasky and had lived in the New Hartford-Winsted area all of his life.  He attended local schools, joined the Army serving time in Germany during World War II.  When released home he worked at GE in Indiana and had rental houses as well...

Winsted:  Arthur R. Sampson, 86, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton, following the diagnosis of a brain tumor in August.  He is survived by his wife Lillian (Turgeon) Sampson.  Born in Madison, Maine, April 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Healy) Sampson and had moved to Winsted, Connecticut as a young child.  He had attended local schools and was a graduate of The...