All Obituaries

Elizabeth Greta Krueger Klimas, age 90, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov 13th.  She was the loving wife of the late Michael Donald Klimas and a lifetime resident of Ansonia. She was born Dec 26, 1929 in Ansonia, daughter of the late John and Mary Graley Krueger.  She was a graduate of the Assumption School and a parishioner of the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia.  She worked as an executive secretary in the comic book division for Charlton Press in Derby before...

Vincenza Napychank, a 98 year old Shelton resident and wife of the late Joseph Napychank passed away Nov. 6 at Bishop Wicke Health Center. She was born Nov. 7, 1921 in Derby, daughter of the late Pasquale and Pauline Fiorilla Gaudio. She leaves to cherish her memory 4 sons Andrew Napychank of Oxford, Joseph Napychank of Ansonia Michael Napychank of Oxford Stephen Napychank of Shelton, sister Pauline Facchini of Ansonia, 2 grandchildren Christina Napychank...

Marjorie Ellen Welch died peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the age of 67. Marge is survived by her sister, Barbara Wyslick, her nephew William Wyslick (Susan) of Portland, CT, her niece Jennifer Wyslick (Dawn) of New Milford, CT, her great-niece and Goddaughter, Morgan Wyslick, and two great-nephews, Matthew and Tyler Wyslick. She was predeceased by her parents, Burton and Regina (Wilkinson) Welch and her brother-in-law Stanley Wyslick. Marge was born on...

Joseph Commune,  a 64 year old Seymour resident,  entered into eternal rest Nov. 4, 2020. He was born March 21, 1956 in Derby, son of the late John and Evelyn Coppola Commune. He worked as a maintenance man for Raybestos Inc., as well as Lab Cor. in Shelton and many years at America Brass Inc. Joseph was a devoted parishioner of Holy Rosary Church, was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener and he never gave up on the N.Y. Jets. He leaves his brother John Commune of...

Louis J. Lichti a longtime time Shelton resident and husband to Marcia Miller Lichti, died at home on Nov. 4. He was born Oct. 18, 1942 to the late Louis W. Lichti and Marie Dorothy McCormick Lichti. Born and raised in N.Y.C., with his family moving to Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Louis joined Engine 2 of the Mt. Vernon Fire Dept. He later moved to CT where he founded Shelton Alarm Systems Inc. and with his late son Bruce L. Lichti established a reputation...

Diane Martino of Ansonia, CT passed away suddenly at Yale New Haven Hospital on October 19, 2020. Diane was born in Derby, CT, the fourth child of Doris and the late Alfred Martino.  She is survived by her beloved husband, David Scaife. Diane and David met after high school and were fortunate to enjoy 35+ years of love and companionship. In addition to her husband, Diane is survived by her two loving sisters, Linda Koreiwo (David) of Derby, CT, Laura Patterson of CA, and her...

John Lathrop, better known as Buddy Avery, age 74, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 18, 2020. John was born in East Lyme, CT but raised in Ansonia, CT by his foster parents, John and Mae Evora (Avery), whom he loved dearly. He graduated from Pine High School in Ansonia, CT and attended South Central Community College in New Haven, CT.  John worked as a machine operator at Hull Dye & Print Works, Inc. in Derby, CT and a truck driver for the H.C. Cook Company in Ansonia,...

Paula J. DiGiovanni a 71 year old Oxford resident and wife of the late Philip DiGiovanni, entered into eternal rest Oct. 16. She was born Aug. 9, 1949 in Derby, daughter of the late Paul and Vivian Ayoub Shepherd. She worked as a school teacher for Cross St. Middle School in Naugatuck. She graduated from Derby High School as a National Honor Student, then graduated from Southern CT State University, where she also earned a Master’s Degree in Education. Paula was...

Susan Marie Sponheimer, a 65 year old lifelong Derby resident, passed away at St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven on October 12, 2020. Born March 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Carolyn (O’Connell) Sponheimer of Woodbridge, CT. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in New Haven, Susan received her B.A. degree from Boston College. In addition, she earned an M.S.W. in family therapy from Florida State University and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood...

Garrett Piper 41 of Waterbury CT unexpectedly passed away Oct.13, 2020 at West Chester Hospital in New York. He was born June 27, 1979 in Derby CT, and was the husband of Lynn Piper. Garrett graduated from the Bristol adult education program and achieved his high school diploma in 2009.  Garrett worked as a cell mechanic and tower technician for C.S.B Communications in Branford CT for the last 10 years. Garret had a passion for motorcycles, and was also part of the Rezilient Ryderz MC...