Obituaries in New Hartford, CT

Howard “Buddy” Sastrom passed away peacefully on January 9th after a brief illness. Howard was born on December 24, 1957 to Howard and Miriam Sastrom of Bridgeport, CT. Growing up Howard attended Bridgeport Schools. He was very involved in Special Olympics and won several medals for swimming. His fa...

John “Murph” Murphy1965 - 2026Goshen, CTJohn “Murph” Murphy, a loving husband, brother, son, uncle and legendary racecar driver passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026, at the age of 60. Born at St. Francis Hospital in CT on March 12, 1965, Murph's life was defined by hard work, dedication, and ...

TORRINGTON -Donald John Palmer Sr., affectionately known as “Donnie,” passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 at 67 years old at his home in Torrington. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, he was born January 2, 1959 in Sharon to Martin and Hazel Palmer and spent his early years in Falls Village w...

WINSTEDJoan J. DellaValle, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home. She was born on November 26, 1929 in Winsted; the daughter of the late Clarence and Olive (Beach) Beecher.Joan was a talented seamstress. She loved knitting, sewing and crocheting. She was a private pers...

Craig Arthur Sanden, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after a long illness. He was the devoted husband of Ruth (Roberts) Sanden for 61 years—a partnership built on love, loyalty, and shared adventure. Born on July 20, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, he was the son of the late T...

PITTSFIELD, MAAllan K. Margraf, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Frances ‘Franky” Ann (Herold) Margraf for 40 wonderful years. Born April 22, 1958 in Great Barrington, MA, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Spring) ...

COLEBROOK -Janice Lossin Bacon, beloved mother of two children, Robin Kimberly Bacon of Jackson, Alabama, and Lorri Bacon Smith of Essex, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, leaving a void her family cannot fill.She was born at Winsted Memorial Hospital on January 26, 1943 to Marjo...

Caryl (Colombie) Pucino, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.Caryl was married to Anthony “Tony” Pucino (who passed away April 2019) for 56 years. She was born in Torrington to Mollie (Passini) and Alfonse Colombie on January 20, 1938. She is pre...

Robert William Lowell of Winsted, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 18, 1943, in Portland, Maine.Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judith Lowell, with whom he shared a life filled with love, laughter, and...

NORTHFIELD –Roxanne Mary Wondrovski, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 after a sudden illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Bruce Wondrovski for 26 wonderful years. Born August 4, 1951 in Waterbury; the daughter of the late Leon and Annette (Carpentier) Pelletier.Roxa...

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Cynthia Fay Brown (Palmer), affectionately known to family and friends as “Cynthy,” passed away on December 30, 2025, in Bristol, Connecticut, at the age of 74.Born on December 18, 1951, Cynthia grew up in Falls Village, Connecticut, and attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School. She cherished...