All Obituaries

Jeanne M. Bucchino,  a 90 year old Derby resident and wife  of the late Anthony Bucchino, passed away at home on April 12. She was born Nov. 1, 1930 in Ansonia, daughter of the late Eugene Mitton and Eleanor Mitton Tripp. Jeanne was raised in Ansonia, was a member of The Trinity Lutheran Church of Shelton and worked as a secretary for Sikorsky Aircraft. She leaves three daughters, Diane Rivers (Donald) of Derby, Mary Ann Cimino (Joseph) of Franconia, N.H., and...

Mary Duncan Drew, 89 of Orange passed away peacefully at home on April 2, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born in Derby on July 9, 1931 daughter of the late Agnes Hogg and Alexander Duncan.  Mary was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, George A. Drew and her sister Jean Duncan.  Mary had been employed by B.F. Goodrich, Sikorsky, D.M. Read and assisted her husband in his business, United Cigar Store in Derby.  Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory four...

LeRoy Thomas Glover, age 99 of Shelton CT. entered into rest at home on March 28, 2021. Born June 9, 1921 to the late former mayor Charles D. Glover and his wife Edith Hubbell Glover, he was a lifelong Shelton resident. Roy was predeceased by his four brothers Charles,  Fred, Donald and George,  all of Shelton and his dear friend Aldea Dokla. Roy served as a Technical Sergeant in the USMC during WWII from 1942-1945 in Okinawa. He returned home and worked with his father Charles for...

Andre J. Tinney  a 38 year old Ansonia resident, died suddenly March 24, 2021. He was born July 18, 1982 in Derby. He is the son of Edward Zollarcoffer and Andrea Tinney and graduated from Ansonia High School in 2001. He attended The Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church in Ansonia and was a San Francisco 49er’s fan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two brothers Tyreek & Robert Green Jr., both of Ansonia, his uncle Gary Tinney & wife Felicia and aunt Anita...

Howard D. Madigosky, 73, of Ansonia, husband to Ioanna Vartelas Madigosky, passed away on March 22, 2021.  He was the son of the late Howard and Mary Fiore Madigosky.  A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Howard was also a member of The American Legion Post 50 and Holy Rosary Church.  In addition to his wife, he leaves son Jason, daughter Tia, and grandson Jacob.   Graveside services with military honors will be held on Tuesday,...

Maria Soriano, an 85 year old Ansonia resident, passed away at home on March 11 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Nov. 5, 1935 in Paraiso, El Salvador to the late Hemenegildo Soriano and Juana Velasquez Soriano. She served as a nun in her native El Salvador before emigrating to America in 1978, when she became a nurse. She had a passion for nature and was an avid gardener. She attended the parishes of St. Joseph Church in Shelton and the Holy Rosary...

Carl Winston Jones, a 72-year-old New Haven resident, and devoted husband to Barbara Antrum Jones passed away on March 8, 2021.  He was born November 3, 1948, in New York City, son of the late Frank Jones Sr. and Thelma Campbell Jones. Carl earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of New Haven and enjoyed a 40-year career in the Network Engineering Department at AT&T. Among his numerous contributions to his community, he was a member of...

Beth (Becky) Pamela Marro Kozak, 58 years old of Woodbridge, passed away Feb. 27. She was born Nov. 19, 1962 in New Haven, CT. She is the daughter of John Marro of Derby and Diane Lettick of West Palm Beach, Florida. She graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School in Florida. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sons Chase and Drew Kozak of Woodbridge, five brothers David Marro of Shelton, Christopher Marro of Seymour, John Marro of Milford, and Jason Cohen & Macky...

Howard R. Allen, Sr. was born on May 3, 1931 in Ansonia, CT to the late Raymond and Florence Allen. Howard, a longtime Valley resident, was pre-deceased by his loving wife, Anna J. Allen, passed away at home on February 26th with his family by his side. Howard served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Tokyo, Japan, Korea and completed his service in Alaska. He worked for Seymour Specialty Wire in Seymour until his retirement. Howard was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia, and...

Ernest Vann, a 67 year old Ansonia resident, died Feb. 8. He was born in Sampson County, N.C. on Oct. 6, 1953 to the late Mary Christine Monk Vann and Roosevelt Vann. He was a graduate of Clinton High School.  He worked for the North Main St. Package Store in Ansonia as well as Stop & Shop in Seymour. Ernest attended The Evangel Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Ansonia. He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Lillian Vann, aunts Annie Bell Barden, Berline Simmons, and Mary (Floyd) Collins,...