All Obituaries

Karynn Barbour, a 69 year old Hamden and former longtime Derby, CT resident, passed away Sept. 25. She was born April 10, 1952 in Derby, daughter of the late Arthur and Charlotte Waller. She graduated from Derby High School, Class of 1970 and worked for Charlton Press. She leaves her husband Kevin Barbour of Derby, her sister-in-law Carol Stec of Derby and Carol's husband David, brothers-in-law Ricky & Robert Barbour, niece Kristin Stec, nephew David Stec, and dear friend...

Elwood "Woody" Scheeler an 87 year old longtime Ansonia resident currently of Southbury and beloved husband of the late Evelyn Tingley Scheeler, passed away Sept. 16 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport.  He was born April 21, 1934 in Seltzer, PA, son of the late Adam and Ida (Froutz) Sheeler. Elwood loved music and played violin, accordion, saxophone, and clarinet his entire life.  He long music career started with the Pottsville High School band, and...

Edward Joseph Bomba Sr., husband to Beverly Dorman Bomba and lifelong Seymour resident, entered into eternal rest Sept. 3, 2021. He was born July 11, 1928 to the late Joseph and Mary Bomba. In addition to his wife Beverly, those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Darlene B.  Zawisza (Gary) of Ansonia, granddaughter, Desiree L. Zawisza of Seymour; Son, Edward J. Bomba, Jr., daughter Hollie and wife, Lisa of Seymour and sister, Alfreda B. Garbien of Seymour. He had a special...

Andrew Sandowich an 87 year old Naugatuck resident and husband to the late Rosalie Sandowich, entered into eternal rest Aug. 29 at Yale N.H. Hospital after a two week battle with Covid 19. He was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Sandowich.  Andrew graduated from Ansonia’s Pine High School. He proudly served in the Navy on the U.S.S. English. He would go on to retire from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford after 42 years. He coached Little League baseball, as well as the church...

Paul John Cowell an 80 year old Naugatuck resident and husband and best friend to Patricia Perreault Cowell, passed away suddenly after a short illness on August 29, 2021. Though he struggled with memory loss and some health problems for the past couple of years, Paul maintained his legendary sense of humor and love for his family.  In addition to his wife Patricia, he leaves to cherish his memory daughters Debbie, Denise, and Lisa, grandchildren Branden, Staci, Adrienne, Jace and...

Thomas J. Rosa, a 69 year old Milford resident and beloved husband of 41 years to Kathleen Cooke Rosa, passed away at home peacefully on Aug. 28, 2021. He was born in Stamford on May 10, 1952 and graduated from J.M. Wright Technical School, Class of 1970. Tom worked at S.N.E.T. for 25 years. In 2018 he retired from Honeywell Life Safety in Northford as a technical training supervisor. He was also a trainer at Executone where he was sent to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to train hospital personnel on...

Laura Lee Belden a 62 year old resident of Oxford and former longtime Derby resident, passed away Aug. 19 at Griffin Hospital.  She was born Oct. 5, 1958 in Derby, daughter of the late Willis and Charlotte Blake Belden and worked as a dietary aid for Hewitt Memorial Hospital in Shelton. She leaves her sister Debbie Belden of Seymour, and was predeceased by her sister June Belden. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. at The Jenkins King & Malerba...

Barbara “Babe” Hotchkiss, age 80 of Ansonia Connecticut passed away of a sudden illness on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 in Florida. She was born on November 17th, 1940, the daughter of the late Gerald and Constance Griffin. She was the wife of the late Gordon Hotchkiss, her longtime friend and love. Barbara was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Richard Griffin and sister Geraldine Griffin. She is survived by her three sons and their wives Gordon and Amy Hotchkiss of...

Perry J. DeGeorge Jr. 87 year old Shelton resident  and loving husband to Patricia “Pat” Quadarella DeGeorge, entered into eternal rest at home on July 11. He was born  April 2, 1934 in Derby, son of the late Perry DeGeorge Sr. and Ruby Hoy DeGeorge. A Veteran of the Army, Perry was the owner and manager of Perry’s T.V. Repair, and was an avid member of Grace Bible Church in Shelton. He was predeceased by his brother Greg. In addition to his wife , he leaves to...

Frank Bachman, an 80 year old Ansonia resident and husband to Frances Wardrobe Bachman passed away July 29 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was born July 18, 1941 in Derby, son of the late Frank Bachman Sr. and Mary Popovich Bachman. A Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., Frank worked as a self-employed blasting contractor. In addition to his wife he leaves his son Marc Bachman of Wallingford, his three daughters Christine Bachman of North Branford, Lisa Bachman of Ansonia and Kimberly...