George Karabelas, of Bridgewater, CT, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019 in New Milford, CT at Candlewood Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was 85. George was born in Itilo, Greece on November 5, 1933, to the late Kanella (Kelorakos) and Kyriakos Karabelas.George immigrated from Greece in 1962 and was proud to become an American citizen shortly thereafter. He lived and worked in NY where he was the founder and president of Karabelas Furs. After his retirement he moved...

Howard John Gombert Sr., best known to his close family and friends as “Cookie”, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family and pets. He was born on June 1, 1941, in New York, New York to the late Alice (Hood) and Herbert Gombert. He is survived by his two cats, Hunny and Checkers, his children, and his grandchildren. He was married, once, but often joked he “…traded her in for a truck.” And boy, did Howard love his...

Barbara A. Fabian passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2019 at Danbury Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born on January 1, 1954 in Ossining, NY to the late Barbara and Benedetto Perrigino. She had a passion for writing, travelling, and most of all taking cruises with her husband Ray. Barbara is survived by her loving husband Raymond Fabian, daughter Kerry Torres, daughter Valerie Brewer, and four grandchildren.  A Mass in Barbara's honor will be...

  Norma Anita Smigowski, age 86, passed away peacefully this morning on Sept.5th at her home in Danbury,CT.Norma was a graduate of Danbury H.S.and she remained a life-long resident of Danbury. She was a Danbury Business Owner for many years,she worked for BRT Corp.for 47 years and only recently retired.She was an avid volunteer in the Community and spent a life time of helping others get through their difficulties. Norma is preceded in death by her daughter, Sharyn Panagides,survived...

Richard Earl Merritt passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. Richard was born September 2, 1946 in Norwalk, Connecticut to the late Margaret (Malinak) and Earl Clifford Merritt. Husband of Marcia (Hale) Merritt. Services will be held on Saturday September 7, 2019 at the First Congregational Church (46 Main St, Bethel, CT 06801) at 11am. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Book of Remembrance at the First...

Zofia "Zosia" Awlasewicz, also fondly known as 'Babcia' of Ridgefield, Connecticut passed away at Danbury Hospital on August 31st, 2019. She was born in Poland on October 27, 1945. As a young brave teenager she traveled to the United States to settle with relatives in Norwalk, Connecticut.  Zofia soon met her husband Richard, another native of Poland. The two created a full life with their children, extended family and friends, continuing Polish traditions and...

  David Butterfield Bodine passed away on August 31, 2019 at the age of 67.He was the son of Barbara A. Bodine and the late Richard P. Bodine Sr. A graduate of Trinity College, Dave earned his law degree at Boston University and later in life obtained a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University. He practiced law in Bridgeport before joining the family business, The Bodine Corporation. Dave was an avid reader with a sharp and curious mind. A lifelong learner, he...

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the age of 83 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT we said our final farewell to the matriarch of our family.Dorina was born on August 14, 1936 in Oakland, CA and is survived by her husband, Adolfo Perez and her children:  Luis Vega Jr, Nilda Beltran, Dory Vega, Jim Rivera, Rose Rivera and Jesse Rivera as well as over 25 grandchildren, over 25 great grandchildren, brothers Octavio Batista, Ernesto Batista and Augusto Batista, several nieces and nephews and...

Constance Rita Daniels, 82, of Bethel, CT passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019 at Bethel Healthcare. Connie was born on June 7, 1937 in the Bronx, NY to the late Rita (Turner) and Frank Daniels.  She went to White Plains public schools and was a longtime Bethel resident in her early and later life, having also lived in Stamford, CT, Elmsford, White Plains and Hartsdale, NY.  Connie is survived by her ex-husband, Frank Musser (wife, Gail) and their three children, Denise...

Woon Yeung passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Woon is survived by her daughter Helen Lopes (husband Daniel), and grandchildren Alison and Christopher. Three siblings; Kwok Chan (wife Fanny), Alan Chan (wife Theresa), and Cindy Hong (husband Tony). As well as her niece and nephews; Jen Hong (fiancé Matt Schaefer), Jon Hong, Justin Chan, and Brandon Chan. The family will be holding private services at a later date. To light a candle or leave a...