All Obituaries

OAKVILLE- Anna K. Szepel, 87, of Oakville, died Friday January 8th, 2021 at her sons home in Bethlehem surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Wasyl Szepel.  Anna was born in Waterbury Ct. January 21, 1933, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Granatuck) Kobzar. She was a graduate of Wilby High School and Miss Porter’s Business School. She worked as a dispatcher at CL&P for fifteen years and Yankee Gas for ten years until her...

NORWICH- Charles Wesley “Chuck” Smith, 54, of Norwich, died unexpectedly December 31, 2020 at his home. Chuck was born in Waterbury, Ct. March 29, 1966, son of Doris (Cameron) Smith and the late Floyd Smith. He leaves sons Anthony Smith and his fiancé Stephanie Grennan of Southington, Jacob Smith of Torrington and Samuel Smith of Norwich; stepdaughter Mali and the love of his life Angela Hebert of Norwich; brother Chris Smith of Massachusetts; and...

WATERBURY- Irene J. Kurowski, 93, of Waterbury, died at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain December  31, 2020. She was the widow of Wincenty S. Kurowski. Irene was born in Poland August 21, 1927, daughter of the late Stanislaus and Aleksandra (Wojdzik) Sotonick. She came from Poland to Waterbury in 1960. She worked as a machinist at Timex Corp in Middlebury until her retirement after 28 years. She was a parishioner of St Stanislaus Church, a member of PNA Lodge 283 and the St...

Wolcott- Josephine A. (Messina) Rogers, age 77, passed away on Wednesday December 23, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones.   Born in Waterbury, CT on February 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Olga (DiNicola) Messina.  She was a longtime resident of Wolcott and had retired from PIC Design in Middlebury and H&R Block in Waterbury.   Joann is survived by her two sons, Glen A. Rogers, Jr. and his wife...

Watertown-Mary E. (Freitas) Souza, age 92, widow of John Souza, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. Born in the Medeira Islands, Portugal on July 6, 1928, she was the daughter of Alfred and Maria (Piedade) Freitas.  Mary moved to the United States with her family and lived in New Bedford, MA for many years.  She had worked at A & O Oil in New Bedford. Mary leaves her two sons, Stephen Souza of New Jersey and Clifton Souza of Massachusetts; her...

Eleanor C. Dominick, a loving mother, aunt and friend, passed away on December 22, 2020. She departed this world peacefully, and quietly, with her son Tom by her side, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, her place of residence since 2018. She had reached her 94th year, an achievement that she was proud to have accomplished, earlier this Fall. A resident of Naugatuck since the early 1960s and of Waterbury since the 1940s, Eleanor was born in West...

Middlebury-Lori (Duszak) Johnson, age 62, beloved wife of Robert Johnson, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday December 19, 2020.   Born in Derby, CT on March 6, 1958, she was the daughter of Chester H. and Kathryn (Greco) Duszak. She grew up in Shelton, Ct where she attended St. Michael's Catholic School and Shelton High School. Lori later moved to Naugatuck.  She had a home daycare for many years. She also worked at Waldenbooks and Borders and thoroughly enjoyed...

Naugatuck-John F. Tamburri, age 75, beloved husband of Paula (D’Alesio) Tamburri, passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital.   He was born in the Bronx, NY on July 23, 1945, son of the late Emile and Antonette (Marano)Tamburri.  John graduated from Salesian High School in New Rochelle and Manhattan College.  He lived in Naugatuck for the past 5 years and was a parishioner of St. Vincent Ferrer Church.  He was an avid automobile...

Beacon Falls-Helen S. (Sypniewski) Drabicki, age 94, passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital.   Born on January 9, 1926, in Shelton, CT, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Victoria (Jelinski) Sypniewski.  Her family moved to Seymour where she was raised on the Sypniewski Family Farm.  Helen was a graduate of Seymour High School Class of 1942.  Helen attended Business School in Ansonia CT.  Helen worked at Paulson...

Naugatuck-Anthony “Skippy” Dmuchowski, age 75, husband of Christine (DuFour) Dmuchowski, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday December 7, 2020.   Born in Waterbury, CT on September 21, 1945, he was a son of the late Stanley and Mary (Damiani) Dmuchowski. Anthony was a graduate of Cheshire Academy.  He was a longtime resident of Naugatuck, and retired from the Naugatuck Police Department after serving as patrolman for many years.  He was a lifetime...