Recent Obituaries
Goshen - Patricia Ann (Pasalbessy, Vanasse) Jolly passed away on 22 February 2025
following a long courageous battle with Alzheinner's disease. Over the years, pat later
married Maurice F. Jolly of Waterbury, became a Mother-in-Law to Clelia (Marcantonio)
Vanasse, a Grandma toTaylor (Vanasse) D'Entremont and Julia Vanas5e and a Great
Grandma to Avery Rose D'Entremont. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be
made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Litchfield- Emma Coley died on February 16th from complications after a hip fracture.
Born Emma Louisa Kearney on October 1st, 1936 in New York, toElizabefh Cleraver
Kearney and Thomas Kevin Kearney. She leaves behind her three daughters and their
parlners, Soni Clubb and Tom Balcezak; Sukoshi Clubb and Sam Adlerstein; Elizabeth
Ctubb and Allan Keiter; four grandchildren, her niece and nephew, Malcolm Forbes and
his children and countless dear friends of all ages whose lives she continued to br:ighten.
She is predeceased by her brother, Thomas K. Kearney, her sister Mary Kearney who
died in infancy, and her nephew Thomas K. Kearney, Jr.
Winsted - Margaret M. McGowan, 65, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 24,
2025 at her home. She was born December 1, 1959 in Ann Arbor, Ml; the daughter of
Frances (Mournighan) McGowan of Florida and the late Francis McGowan (Fall River)ln
addition to her mother, she leaves her twelve siblings. A Memorial Mass for Margaret for her friends in New England area will on Saturday, May 3,2025 at St. Joseph Church, 31 Oak Street, Winsted at 4 PM.
Frances Mabel (Holt) Millahn, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,
February 18,2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of
Theodore Millahn for 68 wonderful years. Bom September 18, 1935 in Winsted; the
daughter of the late Paul and Mabel (Joyce) Holt. In addition to her husband, Ted, she is
survived by her beloved son, Steven Paul Millahn of NY; granddaughter, Sara Parlett and
husband Ian of NY; great grandchildren, Ellie and Landon Parlett, both of NY; and sister,
Lorraine Cuatt of Canton.
Robert John Filippone, Jr.,78, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17 , 2025 . He was the loving husband of Cindy (Wheeler) Filippone. Born, December 6,1946 in Waterbury; the son of the late Robert and Lillian. Robert grew up in Winsted and attended local schools. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 – 1968. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Sheri Wilson and her
Josephine DiMauro, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late John DiMauro for 62yearsi. Born March 19,1933 in Sicily; the daughter of the late Santo and Lucia (Romano). Josephine is survived by her three beloved sons, Pat DiMauro and wife Mary of New Hartford, Santo DiMauro and wife Lauren frorn Winsted and John DiMauro Jr. and significant other, Lisa Papagna from Winsted. We would like to give special thanks to her caretaker, Dolly for all her care and kindness for the last six years.
Catherine Carrigan Hoffrnan, 63, passed away on Friday, February 14,2025, due to natural causes. A kind and caring soul, Kitty (Casey) was a bright light to everyone she knew. She was an adoring mother, grandmother, aunt, a loving sister and friend. Loving Wife to Allan Hoffman; Mother of Trevor and Jason Hurlbut; Stepmother to Matthew (Kim) Hoffman; Grandmother to Ellie Hoffman; Sister to Evelyn Ci'rigan Jeffrey Fuller) and Gordon (Katie) Carrigan IV; Aunt to Quinn and Liam Cunigu"; Aunt to Joseph Sweet.
Dale Parsons-Marchione, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14,2025 at his home after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Benjamin Torres-Sanchez for 15 years. Born July 3, l93l in Bristol; the son of the late Francesco, “Frank" Marchione and Teresina (Parsons) Marchione.
Luis "Louie" Jeovoni Colon, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11,2025. Born September 12, 1991 in New London; the son of "Jackie" Pelletier of Manchester. In addition to his mother, he is survived byy his beloved companion of 11 years, Desiree Hazzard of Winsted; his treasured daughter, Aubree Colon of Winsted; sister, Tena Sanchez and partner, Jeremy "Kik" of Manchester.
Donald L. Atkins, 89, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Jacqueline (Hubert) Atkins for 47 years. Born November 2, 1935 in Winsted; the son of the late Roland and Minnie (Perry) Atkins.He is survived by his children, Lori Slavis of Winsted and David Atkins and wife Norma of NH; granddaughters, Katie and Taylor Atkins, both of Winsted.
J. Alfred "Al" Dombrowski, 94,the loving husband of the late Marjorie Julia Dombrowski for 61 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Al was born August 24, J930 in Winsted, the son of the late Joseph and (Banach) Dombrowski. Al is survived by his beloved sons: Joe and Jeff. with many loved nieces and nephews.
