All Obituaries

Emil J. Kleemann, 88, of Yalesville, died on Thursday, February 13, 2020.     Born to German immigrants on March 11, 1931 in New York City, he was a patriot and Korean War veteran. He was at various times and to varying degrees an outdoorsman, competitive shooter, scuba diver, history buff, artist, musician, woodworker, handyman, gardener, and glass collector.  He spent over 40 years in the insurance industry culminating in his role as nationwide director of Inland...

WALLINGFORD - Julia Ramos, 68, of Wallingford, CT, passed away at Midstate Medical Center on Feb. 10, 2020 with her beloved family by her side.   She is survived by her two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Garcia (Karly) of Milford, CT and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Garcia (Stephanie) of Wallingford, CT, and her beloved granddaughter, Giana Rose Garcia. Also bedside were goddaughter, Margerida Carneiro of Wallingford, CT and Lorie Anne Cawley of Middletown, CT.   Julia was born on July 16,...

SOUTHINGTON - Barbara Ann (Knowles) Parmelee, 89, of Southington died peacefully at the Southington Care Center with family by her side on Thursday, February 6, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born August 27, 1930, in New Britain to the late Herbert P. and Doris (Freeman) Knowles. She was a graduate of Berlin High School and after graduation she attended secretarial school. Barbara worked for the city of Meriden Police Department as an administrative assistant working for the chief of...

MERIDEN - Dennis Wayne Rutledge, 69, departed this life on January 30, 2020 at Midstate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Allison Romano. Dennis was born in Lansing, MI on November 23, 1950, a son of the late Shirley and Margareta (Brush) Rutledge.   He was the proud co-owner of the Bradley Eatery in Meriden. Dennis had a love for motorcycles as well as computers. His deepest love was for his family. Besides his beloved wife, Dennis is...

Frank Engel Jr., 102, died peacefully January 29, 2020 at his home in Wallingford, CT. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 69 years, Erma. Frank was born in Steubenville OH and raised in Weirton WV, the son of Frank and Elizabeth “Bessie” Engel. He and Erma (Booth) met as students at the University of Pittsburgh and lived in St. Marys PA and Akron OH before settling in Pittsburgh after their marriage. The family moved to Belmont MA in 1962, when Frank became manager of...

CHESHIRE - Charles "Richard" Frauham, 43, of Cheshire, went to be Home with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Hartford Hospital. Richard was born in Meriden on September 8, 1976, to Charles "Nick" and Janet (Koczak) Frauham. Richard graduated from Heritage Christian Academy in Wallingford and also graduated from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL. He worked for over 20 years as an Inside Sales and Marketing Manager at Amphenol Times...

WALLINGFORD - Joseph John Pallotto, 92, departed this life on January 16, 2020 at Masonic Care Health Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (MacDonald) Pallotto. Joseph was born in Hamden, CT on March 23, 1927, a son to the late Vito and Mary (Carona) Pallotto and resided in Hamden and later Wallingford, CT. In 1944, at 17 years of age, Joseph enlisted in the US Navy and served during WWII aboard the USS Lake Champlain. After his time in the Navy, he returned home and later...

WALLINGFORD - Gladys M. Griffith, 85, departed this life on January 13, 2020 at Masonicare Health Center. Gladys was born in Meriden, CT on August 25, 1934 to the late Paul and Catherine (Andrews) Sawallich. Until her retirement, she worked as a receptionist for the C.F. Wooding Company. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Wallingford and was a lifetime member of the Meriden-Wallingford Society for the Handicapped, Inc in Meriden. Gladys is survived by her close friends and...

J. David "Doc" McGaughey passed away on January 12, 2020, following a brief illness. He was 101 years old. Son of the late James D. McGaughey, II, M.D. and Helen Cox McGaughey, he was born in 1918, while his father was overseas serving as a medical officer in the American Expeditionary Force. A life-long Wallingford resident, he was a graduate of Choate School, Dartmouth College, and Jefferson Medical College. David had just started medical school when the U.S. entered WW II. The...

DURHAM - Richard R. Rowe, 75, of Durham died January 9, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was born January 8, 1945 in New Haven, CT, a son of the late Richard H. and Ida (Tomms) Rowe. Richard attended local schools in North Haven during his younger years and graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 1964. Richard Lived in North Haven during the early parts of his life operating a Dairy & Poultry business along with his parents. In 1968 Richard and his parents moved the...