All Obituaries

  Anna Kruse, 92, of Wallingford departed this life on September 14, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Kruse. Anna was born in New Haven, CT on March 2, 1931 to Michael Schoff, Sr., and Anna (Holzmann) Schoff. After Anna graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 1949, she earned her BA from Connecticut State Teachers College in 1953 and her MA from the University of Hartford in 1957.  After college, Anna returned to Wallingford to teach Chemistry at Lyman Hall,...

PLAINVILLE - Thomas William Dorsey, beloved husband of Angela (Moschini) Dorsey, and father of twin daughters Caelyn and Rebecca, died September 9, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT. Tom was born in Bridgeport on March 7, 1970, to the late James C Dorsey Jr. and Florence (Celon) Eastwood. Life hadn’t always been easy for Tom. His father had passed away when he was only 8 years old. At age 19, Tom was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He fought through two...

  CHESHIRE - Ronald Robert Ruggiero Sr., 76, of Cheshire, CT, departed this life on September 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Margaret (Caruso) and Pasquale Ruggiero, and devoted husband to Lucille Jean (Cretella) Ruggiero. Ronald, also known as "Ronnie,” was born in New Haven and raised in Hamden, CT. He attended Hamden High School and also obtained an associate degree from the former South Central Community College in New...

  WALLINGFORD - John V. Conkling, age 83, of Wallingford, departed this life on September 5, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden after a short battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Frances D. Conkling for 64 years. Besides his loving wife Fran, John is also survived by his daughters Laurene Arens, Dawn Morris and her husband Bob, and Kathryn Perreault and her husband Paul; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother George Conkling...

WALLINGFORD – Ruby H. Heilman, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Complete Care Center of Meriden. She was the loving wife of the late Frank J. Heilman.   Ruby was born in Sewanee, TN on April 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Hays and Elenora Garner Harrison. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Wallingford and had volunteered for the American Red Cross and Wallingford Public Library for many years.   Ruby is survived by her...

WALLINGFORD- Susan J. (Heck) Harrison, age 67, departed this life on August 26, 2023. She was the beloved life partner of Raymond Stample Jr. Susan was born on February 21, 1956, in New Haven, CT, to the late John and Barbara (Stickle) Heck.  Throughout her life, Susan made a positive impact on those around her. She dedicated herself to serving her community as a school lunch lady, ensuring that students received nourishment and care each day. Susan's passion for empowering young...

MERIDEN - Christopher Michael Belomizi passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2023.  Chris is survived by his loving wife Alina and five beautiful children:  Alysia, Cayden (CJ), Christopher (Jr), Cameron & Alivia; parents Steve & Cheryl Belomizi and siblings Ricky & Stephanie Belomizi who he loved dearly. He is also survived by his parent-in-laws Maria & Tom, his grandmother Sylvia Belomizi, and very close aunts & uncles, nieces & nephews and several...

WALLINGFORD - Patricia Ann "Trish" Tukis Silano, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at MidState Medical Center after a brief and courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer. She was born on August 30, 1946, in Bridgeport, to the late Frank Tukis and Erma (Milo) Tukis. A devoted Catholic, Patricia's passion for family was evident from an early age in babysitting her nieces and nephews. She proudly...

NEW BRITAIN - Yvette (Bouchard) Albert, 92, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023. The fourth of seven daughters born to Charles and Yvonne (Ouellette) Bouchard of Frenchville, Maine, Yvette married her loving husband, Jean Albert, in 1951 and shortly afterward moved from Maine to Plainville, Connecticut, where she and Jean raised their family.   Yvette loved children. The Albert home was always a beehive of activity, with five kids, their assorted friends and family pets adding to...

  SURFSIDE BEACH, SC - Ruth Ann Hultgren, 95, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023. Ruth was born at home in Wallingford, CT on May 30, 1928, to Alva and Anna Fournier. She is survived by her loving husband of over 70 years, John (Johnny) Hultgren, her son, John (Julie) Hultgren of Woodbridge, CT, her loving daughter, Linda Hultgren of Murrells Inlet, SC, grandson, Ryan Hultgren (Kylie) of...