All Obituaries

HAMDEN - Thomas Joseph Centone, 67, departed this life on November 12, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 30 years to Susan (Palumbo) Centone. Thomas was born in New Haven, CT on March 20, 1952, to the late Thomas & Rita (Vastola) Centone. He spent his childhood years growing up in Hamden, attended Hamden High School and thereafter began working in the printing industry. Tom was a lover of life and a friend to all. He was a...

Elizabeth H. Carlson, 101, departed this life on November 11, 2019 at Skyview Center in Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Carlson. Elizabeth was born in Cheshire, CT on May 7, 1918, daughter of the late Carl and Nellie Johnson. Elizabeth was a gentle caring soul who was always smiling. She enjoyed everything in life and was very dedicated to her family. She is survived by her children: Raymond Carlson and Bryan (Brenda) Carlson, both of Wallingford; Bruce (Ann) of...

Gloria Coppola of Wallingford, Connecticut passed away on Nov 6, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

WALLINGFORD - Robert Hopkins Mansfield, 82, loving husband of the late Sharon (Graham) Mansfield, died on October 28, 2019. Born in New Haven, CT on February 4, 1937, the son of the late Kenneth and Caroline (Hopkins) Mansfield, he was a Wallingford resident for 59 years. Robert is survived by his children, Deborah Page and her husband, Robert, James Mansfield, Elizabeth Earley and her husband Steven; grandchildren Caroline Golschneider and her husband Michael, Graham Page and his wife...

WALLINGFORD - Grace Lathrop Willhelm, 94, passed away on October 23, 2019 at the Regency House of Wallingford surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late J. Raymond Willhelm. Grace was born on North Main Street in Wallingford on June 19, 1925, daughter of the late Stanley and Hazel (Wimpenny) Lathrop. Grace is survived by her children: Susan Hannon, Steven Willhelm and Sharon Willhelm. She will be greatly missed by her granddaughter Katharine and her husband Travis Smith. She is...

MIDDLETOWN - Yvette T. (Cournoyer) Gregoire, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2019 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. Yvette was born in Weedon, Quebec, Canada to the late Joseph and Adrienne Cournoyer. When she arrived in the US in her early 20’s, she worked in various factories including: the former Charles Parker Company, Napier and Walbro Automotive amongst others based in Meriden. She was a strong and selfless...

  MERIDEN - Marie Louise Papallo, 90, departed this life on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Meriden Healthcare Center. Marie was born in Hartford, CT on May 9, 1929 to the late George and Mary (Papalo) Mammolitti.  In her earlier years, Marie was a Wallingford Auxiliary Police Officer and was an active member of 'Parents without Partners.' Marie also worked for Eyelet Specialty of Wallingford and Pratt & Whitney of Middletown.  Marie is survived by her children:...

The family of Michael E. Smutko sadly announces his passing on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Springfield, MA, after losing the battle with his addiction to alcohol.   Michael was the beloved son of Michael S. (Joan) Smutko of Wallingford, CT and Nancy Urquhart-Guerin (Tom) of Warwick, RI. He was a bicentennial baby, born June 28, 1976 in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY.   Michael spent his school years in Wallingford, CT, graduating from Mark T. Sheehan High School in 1994. He...

WALLINGFORD - C. Marilyn Barillaro, 89, departed this life on October 11, 2019 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Barillaro, Jr. Marilyn was born in Boston, MA on March 18, 1930 to the late Walter and Jean (MacKay) Jackowski. Marilyn is survived by her two sons Joseph E. (Shirley) Barillaro and Thomas A. (Elena) Barillaro and by her four daughters, Diane J. Barillaro, Marilyn Barillaro, Katherine A. Barillaro, and Karen L. (Son) Nguyen. She will also be missed by her 10...

WALLINGFORD - Bernice O. Johnson, 99, departed this life on October 8, 2019 at Masonic Healthcare Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Johnson. Bernice was born in Shelton on February 13, 1920 to the late James and Esther (Wicks) Osborn. Prior to her retirement, she worked for the water company in New Haven. She was an avid quilter who enjoyed the game of golf. She had also been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Golden Rod #34 in West Haven.   Bernice is...