Roger C. Rasch, 75, of Prospect, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Live Well in Southington. He was the loving husband of Mary (Cline) Rasch for over 53 years. He was born on April 12, 1946 in Buffalo, NY son of the late Raymond and Iva (Beaman) Rasch. Roger received his BS degree from the University of Bridgeport. Prior to his retirement, Roger worked for American Cyanamid/Cytec in Stamford, CT as a Chemist for over 45 years. He also belonged to the Bethel Soccer Association,...

Roy Lee Thompson Sr, 71, of Waterbury passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Yvonne (Sears) Thompson. Roy was born December 17, 1949 in Jacksonville, North Carolina a son of Sarah (Gibbs) Thompson and the late Bruce Thompson.   Roy was a machinist working in manufacturing for many years before his retirement. He then went to work for the City of Waterbury as a school crossing...

  Agnes Marie (Perezzella) Dufour, 73, of Waterbury passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Vitas IPU.  Agnes fought a long courageous fight against Alzheimer’s and is now no longer suffering.   She was the loving wife of Henry J. Dufour Jr.  Agnes and Henry spent a loving 52-years together as husband and wife.  Agnes was born February 7, 1948, in Waterbury, CT.  She was the daughter of the...

Loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend and Volunteer Firefighter David Michaud, 53, of Prospect died peacefully at home, while surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 after a heroic battle of 36 years with cancer.  He was the loving husband and best friend of Cher (Esposito) Michaud and father of David, Arlena and Ethan.  Dave was born in Hartford on May 3, 1968, a proud son of Bryant T. Michaud and Irene (Molaver) Michaud. Dave grew up in...

Giovanna Samaha was born while sleeping and entered into heaven before her birth on September 16, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Baby Giovanna is the daughter of Erica Schweiger and Joseph Samaha of Naugatuck. Dreams are unfulfilled, snuggles missed, memories not made and events not had but Giovanna knew she was loved from the moment she was announced.  Her siblings were excited and her grandparents waited for their chance to snuggle her but Giovanna became an angel before...

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend Gertrude S. Gayton, 83, of Wallingford passed away after a brief illness.  She was the widow of Arthur W. Gayton Sr.  Trudy was born in New Haven on March 31, 1938, a daughter of the late Harold G. Smith and Nora A. (Melanson) Smith. Trudy loved music and was the most loyal fan of her son Art’s drumming.  She was an active and hardworking member of the Elks Lodge #1365 and also the VFW Post 591.  Family was the most...

Judith (Ariola) Hankey, 75, of Prospect passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Judy leaves behind her devoted and loving husband of 54 years Edward J. Hankey Sr. Judy was born May 9, 1946 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Anthony and Nancy (Capaldo) Ariola, she was predeceased by her brother Robert Ariola and sister Dorthy Harrigan and leaves behind a brother Paul Ariola and sister Shirley Maslak. She leaves behind three children; Edward...

Marion “Tony” Steven, 88, of Terryville, passed away at home on September 6, 2021. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (Burke) Steven for almost 50 years. He was born in Mancon, GA on November 25, 1932 son of the late Anne Ashley. Prior to his retirement, Tony worked for OZ Gedney as a Crane Operator. He was a great cook but was truly famous for his ribs. He truly loved his family and his wife and would do anything for any one of them. Besides his wife Cynthia, Tony is...

  Anne Marie Pierre, 83, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital.  She is the widow of the late Jocelyn Pierre.  Anne Marie was born August 27, 1938 in Haiti, a daughter of the late Macillon Jean-Louis and Marie Hector.          Anne Marie was a fantastic and skillful cook.  She would cook for her church functions, many times cooking cornmeal and rice in same skillet without inadvertently...

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Nurse Rose Marie (Meaney) Lacerenza, 72, of Prospect passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at VITAS. Rose is the loving wife of Nicholas “Chuck” Lacerenza for the past 32 years. Born October 20, 1948 in Manhattan, New York, Rose was one of three children born to the late Vicente and Luisa Rodriguez Bari Marco.  After moving her family to Naugatuck in the early 1970’s, Rose went...