The following obituaries will be published in the April 26 Bristol Observer. For further information, turn to our print edition or go on-line on Friday morning and look at our e-edition.

George J. Wagner, Jr., 77 of Bristol, husband of Joanna (Pipke) Wagner, died on Wednesday, April 17 at BristolHospital.

Alfredo Cabiya, 55, of Bristol, husband of Erla (Harnden) Cabiya died Thursday, April 18 in Northampton, Mass.

Theodore J. Belanger, 83, of Bristol, husband of 62 years to Arlene (Bessette) Belanger, died Sunday, April 14 at St. Francis Medical Center, Hartford.

Irene (Perbeck) Kasper, of Terryville, widow of George D. Kasper, died Tuesday, April 16 at BristolHospital.

Joseph E. Murphy, Jr., 78, of Wolcott died on April 14 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Peter L. Reid Jr., 29, of Terryville, died Wednesday, April 17.

Bertha P. Dutkiewicz, 86, of Bristol, died at her home Monday, April 8.

Louise (Agosta) Claffey, 92, of Plainville, widow of William Claffey, Jr., died on Friday, April 19 at Apple Rehab in Plainville.

Hermel “Henri” Daigle, 89, of Bristol, died on Friday, April 12 at The Pines at Bristol.

Ugo L. Giovannelli, 95, of Westerly, RI, widower of Antoinette Giovannelli and husband of Bertha (Boilard) Giovannelli, died on Monday, April 15 at home.

Richard S. LeClair, 63, died on Friday, April 12, at his home

Aurele J. “Ralph” Ross, 74, of Bristol, husband of Rejeanne (Carrier) Ross, died on Monday, April 15 at Ingraham Manor.

Adest Voisine, 85, of Bristol, husband of 67 years to Antonia, died Saturday April 13 at The Pines of Bristol.

The following obituaries will be published in the May 3 Bristol Observer. For further details, look for our print edition or look in our e-edition, which is posted on Fridays.

Francis “Frank” J. Miasek, 73 of Bristol, husband of Diane (LaGasse) Miasek, passed away on Monday, April 22 at BristolHospital.

William B. Wagenknecht, 81, of Bristol died Wednesday, April 17 at his home. He is the husband of 53 years to the late Lois C. (Zahnke) Wagenknecht. 

Claire Louise (St. Denis) Burgess, 89, of Bristol, died Sunday, April 21 at BristolHospital.

Henry J. Nypert, 92, of Terryville, died Friday, April 27 at The Pines at Bristol.

Joseph M. Duffy, 87, of Bristol, died Wednesday morning, April 24.  He was the husband of Mary (Bachman) Duffy, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2012. 

Kathleen M. Lech, 70, of Bristol died on Monday, April 22 at BristolHospital.

Anthony S. Wyrebek, Jr., 81, widower of Olga (Yatsenick) Wyrebek, of Bristol, died unexpectedly at BristolHospital on Monday, April 22.

Wilfred “Bill” A. Doty, 87, of Bristol, husband of 65 years to Domenica “Maggie” (DeCrisantis) Doty died Saturday, April 20.

Donald Birdsell, Sr., 68 of Plymouth, widower of Eleanor (Perrie) Birdsell died on Saturday, April 20 at St.FrancisHospital, Hartford.

Jean “John” Daigle, 85, of Bristol, husband of Constance (Doucette) Daigle died on Thursday, April 25 at home.

The following obituaries will be published in the May 10 Bristol Observer. For further details, look to our print edition or look to our e-edition, which is available Friday mornings.

Richard E. Sonstroem, 93, of Farmington, formerly of Bristol, died on Sunday, April 28 at home.

Diane Boudreau, 58, wife of Rudy Boudreau, of Bristol, passed away at her home on Saturday April, 27, 2013.

Kimberly Coro, 44, of Bristol, died Saturday.

Leslie Dayon, 83, of Bristol, husband of the late Emilienne (Lachance) Dayon, died on Friday, April 19.

Doris P. Bachand, 75, wife of Leonard J Bachand for 57 years of Bristol, died on Friday, April 26 at St.FrancisHospital.

Dorothy Jean (Sis, DJ) Papapietro, 64 of Bristol, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 30.

Dino Iorli, Ed.D., 80, husband of Muriel (Cimon) Iorli for 54 years passed away on April 25 at LakewoodRanchHospital in Florida.

Joseph M. Duffy, 87, of Bristol, died Wednesday morning, April 24.  He was the husband of Mary (Bachman) Duffy, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2012. 

Louis Kopcha, 96, the husband of Katherine “Kay” Rewak Kopcha of Farmington and formerly of Forestville and Eastham, Mass., died April 26.

Callie Ann Edgar, 44, of Torrington, died on Sunday, April 28 at CharlotteHungerfordHospital.

Catherine “Nellie” Spinello Ratte, 84, of Bristol, widow of Angelo Spinello, wife of Emile Ratte died on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Paradigm of Waterbury.

The following obituaries will be published in the May 17 Observer. For more information, look to our print edition on Friday or are e-edition on Friday.

Lucien L. Gilbert, 90, of Bristol, widower of Bertha (Lachance) Gilbert died on Wednesday, May 8 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford.

Carolyn (McCormick) Russell, 85, formerly of Forestville, died peacefully on Sunday, May 5 at the Ingraham Manor, Bristol. She was the widow of Patrick J. Russell.

Jeanne Poirier Duval, 83, died May 6 after suffering with Alzheimer’s for 25 years, and is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert Duval.

Marjorie “Marge” J. (Pipke) Ferro, 74, of Bristol, widow of James Ferro Sr., died Thursday, May 2 at St.FrancisHospital and MedicalCenter, Hartford.

Hazel Robinson, 97, of Terryville, widow of George Robinson, died Monday, May 6 at The Pines at Bristol.

The following obituaries will be published in the May 24 Bristol Observer. For additional information, look for our print edition on Friday or read our e-edition on Friday.

Elsie E. (Kirschner) Pavlik, 97, of Burlington, widow of Frank B. Pavlik, Jr., died Wednesday, May 15.

Arthur M. Lyga, 75, of Bristol, formerly of Terryville, died Monday, May 15 at Countryside Manor Health Care Center, Bristol.

Sandra F. (Bergeron) Cartwright, 63, of Torrington, wife of Blaine C. Cartwright, died Saturday, May 11 at HartfordHospital.

Richard F. Mulcunry, Sr., 89, died at BristolHospital following a brief illness.

Michele (DuPont) Philipp, 52, died Wednesday, May 15 in Bristol.

Joseph G. Saucier, Sr., 72, of Bristol, companion of Karen Conrod, died Thursday, May 16.

Jeannine Allaire, 84, of Bristol, widow of Lucien Allaire, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at BristolHospital.

Dorothy E. Litke, 83, of Bristol, died on Monday, May 13 at BristolHospital.

Michael Thomas Luisi died May 16.

The following obituaries will be published in the May 31 Bristol Observer. For further information, turn to our print edition on Friday or our e-edition also on Friday.

Warren G. Miller, 84, of Bristol, husband of 63 years to Leona (LaBranche) Miller, died on Friday, May 17 at Countryside Manor, Bristol.

Thomas M. Bianca, 43, of Bristol, died Thursday, May 16 in Terryville.

Yolanda “Linda” (Zaino) Savastano, 87, of Bristol, died on Monday, May 20. She was the wife of the late Alphonse Savastano.

Richard Francis Wortcheck, 59, of Bristol, died Tuesday, May 14.

Janet R. Schwalm, 67, of Terryville died Tuesday, May 21 at Ingraham Manor, Bristol.

Gloria C. Desbois, 84, of Bristol, died Thursday, May 16 at The Pines at Bristol.

Mary Francis Markwica, 89, died at BristolHospital on Saturday, May 18.

Leo A. Michaud, 78, of New Britain, former Bristol resident, died Friday, May 17, at home following a long illness.

Warren G. Miller, 84, of Bristol, husband of 63 years to Leona (LaBranche) Miller, died on Friday, May 17 at Countryside Manor, Bristol.

Thomas M. Bianca, 43, of Bristol, died Thursday, May 16 in Terryville.

Yolanda “Linda” (Zaino) Savastano, 87, of Bristol, died on Monday, May 20. She was the wife of the late Alphonse Savastano.

Richard Francis Wortcheck, 59, of Bristol, died Tuesday, May 14.

Janet R. Schwalm, 67, of Terryville died Tuesday, May 21 at Ingraham Manor, Bristol.

Gloria C. Desbois, 84, of Bristol, died Thursday, May 16 at The Pines at Bristol.

Mary Francis Markwica, 89, died at BristolHospital on Saturday, May 18.

Leo A. Michaud, 78, of New Britain, former Bristol resident, died Friday, May 17, at home following a long illness.

The following obituaries will be published in the June 7 Observer. For more details, look to our print or e-editions on Friday.

Mary “Mimi” (DeFelippi) Peccolo, 98, widow of Anthony Peccolo, died Saturday, May 25.

Emma Marie Sebastian, 91 of Bristol, died Thursday, May 30 at the University of Connecticut Health Center. She was the widow of Ernest Louis Sebastian.

Cynthia M. (Trottier) Denya, 54, of 61 Puritan Road, Bristol, CT died in her home, Wednesday, May 29.

Christopher M. Guerrette, 27, formerly of Bristol, died on Thursday, May 23 at Yale-NewHavenHospital.

John Marshall Fraas, 79 of Bristol, formerly of Newtown. He was the husband of Helen (Bowling) (Smith) Fraas and the late Lillian (Brophy) Fraas.

Marcella (Dionne) Desjardins, 73, of Bristol, widow of Joseph Odeo Desjardins, on Sunday, May 26 at BristolHospital.

Michael T. Huggard, Sr., 63 of Bristol, husband of 34 years to Mona (Duperry) Huggard, died Tuesday, May 28 at St.FrancisHospital.

Conrad J. Picard, 83, of Bristol, husband of Emily (Dube) Picard, died on Thursday, May 30.

Evelyn Caron, 70, of Winsted, formerly of Bristol, died on Saturday, May 25 at Valerie Manor.

William R. “Bill” Grossman, 70, of Oakville, died Wednesday, May 29 at his home.

The following obituaries will be published in the June 14 Observer. For more information, look to our print edition or e-edition on Friday.

John C. Stratton, 43, of Terryville, died Monday, June 3 at JohnDempseyHospital, Farmington.

Ethan H. Alling, 91, of Bristol and widower of Mary (Botto) Alling, died Tuesday, June 4 at Sheriden Woods.

Alice E. (Connolly) Clark, 70, of Plainville, formerly of Bristol, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, June 4.

Thomas C. Harden, a resident of Connecticut, died on May 31

Jayme W. Morrison, 29, of Terryville, died Thursday, June 5.

John F. Hetzler, 52, of Southington died Sunday, June 2.

Stephie (Panasuk) Mattson, 87, of Bristol, widow of the late Adam Mattson whom she was married to for 57 years, died Wednesday, June 5 at BristolHospital.

Marie Vennetta (Noke) McLellan, 86, of Plainville, died on June 6 at AppleRehabFarmingtonValley.

Michael D. Krampitz, 78, of Spruce St., Meriden, husband of Denise (Kirk) Krampitz died Monday, May 13.

Robert Ruby, 78 of Bristol died at his home on June 2. He was the widower of Trula (Ramsey) Ruby.

Norma (Costella) Skoczylas, 90, of Terryville, widow of Joseph Skoczylas died Thursday, June 6 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center, Bristol.

Jo-Ann Miller, 48, of Bristol, died on Saturday, June 1 at Apple Rehab in Plainville.

Donald J. Potvin, 89, of Bristol, husband of Pauline (Paradis) Potvin, died on Tuesday, June 4 at BristolHospital.

John J “Hombre” Rudnicki, 94, died at BristolHospital, May 26.

The following obituaries will be published in this Friday’s Observer. For further details, turn to our print edition or e-edition.

Eleanor G. (Peckham) Loveland, 84, of Bristol, wife of 63 years of Robert Loveland, died Friday, June 14 after a long illness.

Frances “Fran” E. Barillaro, 70 a lifelong resident of Bristol, died at VITAS Hospice at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury on Wednesday, June 12.

Albert G. Dubey, 47, of Bristol died at BristolHospital, on Friday, June 7. He was the husband of Lynn (Pierce) Dubey.

William (Bill) Holcomb, Jr., 75, died June 11.

John W. “Jack” McIlduff, 74, of Bristol, husband of 50 years of MaryAnn (Tyszka) McIlduff, died on Friday, June 7, 2013.

Theresa ( Beaulieu) Norwid, 87 , died June 11 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

John J “Hombre” Rudnicki, 94, died at BristolHospital May 26 surrounded by family.

Lucille B. (Janik) Anderson, 92, of Bristol, died June 13.

Margaret A. (MacDonald) Belisle, 93, of Lakewood, Colo., a former longtime Bristol resident, widow of Paul E. Belisle, died on Oct. 30, 2012 in Colorado.

The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For more details, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. 

William Theodore Christopher, 80, of Bristol, formerly of Plainville,died on Wednesday, June 19.

Anthony “Tony” Reposa, 94, of Bristol died at the Ingraham Manor on June 18. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Mahoney) Reposa, who passed away in 2007.

Constance (D’Amato) Czlapinski, 81, of Bristol, died Thursday, June 20 at The Pines of Bristol. She was the widow of Joseph F. Czlapinski.

Ann J. Cassella, 75, formerly of Southington, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at HCC New Britain Campus.

Ernest W. Hein, 90, of Ridgefield, former Plymouth and Bristol resident, husband of the late Ethel (Brink) Hein died Monday, June 17 at DanburyHospital.

Robert“Bob”D. Forcier, 61, of Bristol, husband of Joyce (Ogonowski) Forcier, died Wednesday, June 19.

Charles M. Mancuso, Jr., 49, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, June 18.

Deborah A. Palmiero, 58, of Bristol, fiancé of Angelo F. Russell, died on Friday, June 14.

The following obituaries will be published in the July 5 issue of the Observer. For further details, look to the print edition or e-edition published on Friday.

David B. Walker, 62, of Bristol, widower of Polly (Bennett) Walker, died on Tuesday, June 25. 

Edward Dutkiewicz Sr., 75, died Friday, June 21 at BristolHospital.

Sophia M. (Farbotko) Kozyrski, 60, of Plainville, wife of Wieslaw “Vin” Kozyrski, diedon Thursday, June 27, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital, after a 28-year-long battle with multiple cancers.

Marion (Gordon) Donovan died at the BristolHospital on June 24. She was the widow of Francis John Donovan Sr. who preceded her in 1975.

Helen (Summers) Mulholland, 90, of Terryville, widow of Daniel J. Mulholland, died Saturday, June 22 at BristolHospital.

Julius J. Chiarillo, 91, of Bristol, husband of Paula (McCarthy) Chiarillo, died on Wednesday, June 26 at BristolHospital.

Everett W. “Buddy” Graham, 75, of Bristol, husband of Florence (Grasso) Graham, died in Friday, June 28 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford.

Wayne J. Plourde, 51, of Bristol, died suddenly on Monday, June 24 at Bristol Hospital.

The following obituaries will be published in the July 26 Observer. For further details, look to the print edition or the e-edition on Friday.

Diane M. (Wardwell) Audet, 60, of 62 Mechanic St. died July 15, at the Midstate Hospital in Meriden. She was the wife of Guy J Audet.

Corinne (Thompson) Bushy, 91, of Bristol, widow of Robert K. Bushy, Sr., died on Saturday, July 13 at the AppleRehabilitationCenter, Plainville.

Phyllis (Stupcenski) Czasonis, 87, of Bristol, widow of Aplhonse Czasonis, died on Thursday, July 18 at The Pines.

Gary Michael Bystrak, 63, of Bristol, died on Wednesday, July 10.

William J. Maro, “Billy Joe” (aka Toota The Horn), 73, died on July 18 at his home in Burlington.

Sophie Ann Matyszyk, 92, of Forestville, died Monday, July 15 at BristolHospital.

William P. “Buster” Paquin, Jr., 81 of Bristol, died at Sheriden Woods, Saturday, July 13.

Rosalie Nancy Cinque, 74, of San Francisco died July 16, 2013 after a battle with colon cancer.

The following obituaries will be published in the Aug. 2 Observer. For further details, look for our print edition or e-edition on Friday.

Betty D. (Hannis) Whittier, 89, of Torrington, widow of Richard E. Whittier, died on Friday, July 19 at HartfordHospital.

Ruth M. (Conlon) Foley, 89, of Bristol, widow of James E. Foley died Monday, July 22.

Mary A. (Krpata) Piotrowski, 89, widow of Stanley Piotrowski, Sr., died Friday, July 19 at home surrounded by her family.

Mark D. Sweitzer, Jr., 77 died at the Pines at Bristol on Tuesday, July 23. He was the husband of Barbara Clauser Sweitzer.

Valeria P. (Penkowski) Bilycia, 87, of Bristol, died on Sunday, July 7 at Countryside Manor, Bristol.

Yvonne (Boilard) Marcoux, 91, of New Britain, widow of Amedie Marcoux, died on Sunday, July 21 at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor in New Britain.

Dominick Masotti, 82, of Southington, widower of Alice (Martel) Masotti, died on Tuesday, July 23 at home.

The following obituary will be published in the Aug. 9 Observer. For further details, go to our print edition or e-edition published this Friday.

Walter J. Flowers, 88, of Unionville, died Friday, July 26 at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of the late Esther Gilberto Flowers to whom he was married for 52 years.

Joan-Gayle (Harrison) Brinch, 73, of Harrisburg, Penn. Died on July 22, 2013. She was the widow of Soren P. Brinch.

Maurice G. Johndro, 82, of Bristol, husband of Jeanne M. (Dubey) Johndro, died Monday, July 29.

Elizabeth “Libby” (Backes) Scheidel, 88, of Burlington, widow of Robert L. Scheidel, died Tuesday, July 30, at home.

Adele M. (Skalandunas) Bettua, 92, of Bristol, widow of Anthony Bettua, died Monday, July 29 at home with her family at her side.

Frank Gill, 65, of Bristol died on Thursday, July 25 at his home.

The following obituaries will be published Friday, Aug. 16. For more information, look to our print edition or e-edition published Friday.

Adrene M. (Day) Bunnell, 66, of Thomaston, wife of Michael Edward Bunnell, died after a battle with cancer.
Alice (Cormier) Glazier, 86, of Plymouth, wife of Joseph L. Glazier died Monday, Aug. 5 at Ingraham Manor, Bristol.
Gertrude R. (Goupil) Cantin, 90, of Bristol, widow of Girard Cantin, died Friday, Aug. 2 at Bristol Hospital.
Charlotte “Chucky” Della Bianca, 75, of Bristol, wife of Armand Della Bianca, died Aug. 3.

Carmella (DiBiase) Swicklas, 97, of Terryville, widow of Adolph Edward Swicklas died Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Bristol Hospital.
Howard W. Hill, 77, of Burlington, widower of Elizabeth (Richter) Hill, died on Friday, Aug. 2 at Bristol Hospital.
Aurea E. Maldonado, 74, of Bristol, died on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Albert E. “Abbie” Ott, 89, a longtime resident of Plainville, on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Bristol Hospital, following a short illness.
John Procko of Plainville died on July 13.\
Roselle O. (Boucher) Perreault, 63, of Bristol, wife of Gilles G. Perreault, died Thursday, Aug. 1 in Sherbrooke, P.Q., Canada.
Robert J. Valentine, 49, of Bristol, died on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Sebastian “Chic” Tanasi, 82, of Bristol died Tuesday, Aug. 6 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He is the husband of Joanne (Souney) Tanasi. 
Pauline (Janick) Rutkowski, 99, of Bristol, died at Bristol Hospital on Aug. 5. She was the widow of Alexander Rutkowski.

Cheryl (Lipski) Lindquist, 67, of Bristol, wife of Bruce Lindquist, died Thursday, Aug. 8. She and her husband would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year in November.
Bernard R. “Benny” Paradise, 93, of Bristol, Conn., died on Aug. 8.
Ruby (Perron) Lackey, 89, of Bristol, widow of Wallace I. Lackey, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Countryside Manor.
Jill Lynne Shackett, 35, of Bristol died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

The following obituaries will be published in the Aug. 23 Observer. For further details, look to the e-edition or print edition on Friday.

David R. Hamel, 79, of Bristol, widower of Dorothy (King) Hamel, died Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Aril T. Nadeau, 66, of Bristol died Thursday, Aug. 8 at home.
Herman Levasseur 76, of Davenport, Fla., died on July 6.
Helen T. (Quinn) Westfall, 95, of Bristol, widow of Albert A. Westfall, died at Sheriden Woods, Bristol on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Bruce B. Kane, 65, of Torrington, husband of Catherine (Scott) Kane died on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Mass General Hospital, Boston.
Yvon “Louie” Chapdelaine, 85, of Bristol, husband of Leona “Pie” (Paradis) Chapdelaine, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Bristol Hospital.
Linda Ann Renker, 67, wife of Howard Renker of Southington, died Aug. 10 at the Village Green of Bristol.
Joseph DeFillippi, Sr., 91, of Bristol died Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Sheriden Woods Convalescent Home. He was the widower of Catherine (Duncan) DeFillippi.
George Thomas Ancher, 77, of Bristol, died on Monday, Aug. 12 at The Summit of Plantsville.
Anita (Dube) Belanger, 93, of Terryville, widow of Dennis Belanger, died Tuesday, Aug. 13 at The Pines at Bristol.
Roy W, Clair, 83, of Plymouth, husband of Elizabeth (Langdon) Clair died Saturday, Aug. 10.
Ray W. Clyma, 43, of Bristol, died Monday, Aug. 12 at the Waterbury Hospital.

The following obituaries will be published in the Friday, Sept. 6 Observer. For further details, look to our e-edition or the print version on Friday.

Lilleth Maud Pedler-Anderson of Bristol, Conn. and Queens, New York, also of Hampstead, St. Mary, Jamaica died on Monday, Aug. 26.
Renald “Ray” E. LeBlanc, 66, of Terryville, died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Bristol Hospital.
Helene Bycoski, of Hartford, formerly of Terryville, died Saturday, Aug. 24 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford.
Chester Rzonca, 95, of 131 Vance Dr., Bristol died Aug. 27 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the husband of Norma (Cook) Rzonca.

Mary G. (Jensen) Witkovic, 59, of East Haven, widow of Richard A. Witkovic, died Thursday, Aug. 15 after a long battle with cancer.
Marlene L. Cross, 64, of Bristol, died at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
William “Bill” Lyga of Wolcott, husband of the late Mary Margaret (Manca) Lyga died Thursday, Aug. 29 at Wolcott View Manor, Wolcott.
Ronald M. Kompienski, 69, of Terryville, died Thursday, Aug. 29 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford.

The following obituaries will be published in the Sept. 20 Observer. For further details, look to the print edition on Friday or the e-edition published on Friday.

David A. Hutchins, 63, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at his home.
Dorothy M. (Labrecque) Gagne, 94, of Bristol, widow of Philip J. Gagne, died on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at The Pines of Bristol.
Thomas Patrick Boyce, 80, of Bristol, died on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Lucina Collins, 74, of Bristol, died at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
John Carbone, 67, of Terryville, died Sept. 8 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mary (Cilibert) Sparks Carbone .
Denis B. “Poppy” Gauthier, 84, of Bristol, husband of Mary Gauthier, died Sept. 7 at Sheriden Woods.
Randal A. Wilson, 52 of Bristol, died on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Annette (Pelletier) Oakes 84, of Bristol, died Sunday, Sept. 8 after a brief illness.
Daniel F. Oparowski, 64, of Bristol, husband of Nancy (Mosser) Oparowski, died on Monday, Sept. 9 at Bristol Hospital.
Philip E. Leary, 80, of Bristol, died at home after a long struggle with dementia. He was the widower of Filomena Angelillo Leary.
Shirley (Marselle) Thompson, 85, of Bristol, widow of James Cole Thompson, died on Thursday, Sept. 13 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

The following obituaries will be published Sept. 27. For further details. go to our print edition or e-edition on Fridays.

Margaret J. Torvinen, 73, of Terryville, died on Tuesday, Aug. 27 in Los Angeles from complications from surgery.
Marie (Drouin) Liljedahl, 71, of Plainville, died on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. She was the wife of Donald Eric Liljedahl, with whom she recently celebrated 51 years of marriage.
Tammy J. Wollman, 42, died at Hartford Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 15.
Jim Shanley, 28, of Bristol, son of Robert and Mary Kay (Shannon) Shanley died after a three-year fight with metastatic colon cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Gaye (Harris) Zukauskas, of Terryville, wife of David J. Zukauskas, died Friday, Sept. 13 at her home.
Robert Rinkavage, 66, of 65 Shawn Drive, Bristol, died Sunday, Sept. 14 at his home. He was the husband of the late Bettie (St. Peter) Rinkavage.
Michael Edward Bunnell, 67, of Thomaston, the widower of Adrene M. (Day) Bunnell, died Sunday, Sept. 15.
Mildred (Millie) (Fleming) Doyon, 94, widow of Gerard M. Doyon, died Monday, Sept. 16 at The Pines of Bristol.
Anna V. Seibert, 86, of Terryville, died Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Bristol Hospital.

The following obituaries will be published in the Oct. 4 Observer. For further details, look to our print edition or our e-edition published on Friday.

Mary Ann Miller Hogenson, 74, of Terryville, died on Sept. 22 at her daughter’s home in Harwinton, Conn., after her battle with cancer.
Elizabeth (Dolan) Clark, 81, of Bristol, wife of Harold Clark, died on Sunday, Sept. 22 at her home.
Alan Luther Gabrielson died Saturday, Sept. 21 after a year-long illness with Multiple Myeloma.

Rhonda L. (Barney) Pagani, 56, of Bristol, spouse of Pamela Marquez, died on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Hartford Hospital.
Maryann T. (Maciejewski) Bechard, 71, of Bristol died unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 19 at Bristol Hospital.
Harold “Rusty” R. Culver, Jr., 58, of Bristol, husband of Sandra (Morneault) Culver, died on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Bristol Hospital.
Robert Francis Skelskey, 71, of Bristol, died on Sunday, Sept. 22 at Hartford Hospital.
Alfred V. McCue, 83, of Bristol, husband of Susan (Urrows) McCue and widower of Dora (LeBlanc) McCue, died on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington.
John P. Raymond, 75, husband of Gilberte “Jill” (Vallee) Raymond, died on Wednesday Sept. 25 at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
Thelma E. (Proper) Wheelock, 91, of Bristol, died on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

George Lloyd Jenkins, 86, of Terryville, husband of the late Thelma (Spargo) Jenkins, died Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center, Bristol.
Margaret Agnes (Golnick) Kagl, 91, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Sept. 24 after a brief illness.
Jean (Freimuth) Greger, 91, of Farmington, formerly of Bristol, died on Sept. 24 after several years of a debilitating disease.
Joan G. Gustafson, 81, of North Port, Fla., formerly of Bristol, died after a long illness on Friday, Sept. 20 at Tidewell Hospice House, Sarasota, Fla.
Ralph Edward O’Loughlin, 97, of Bristol died at home on Sunday, Sept. 22 with his wife, Margaret (Devine), of 62 years by his side.