All Obituaries

Helen (Buczek) Makara, 98, of Bristol, former Terryville resident, widow of Richard Ellsworth Makara Sr. passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021, at the age of 98. She was born in New Milford Connecticut on May 27, 1923 and was the daughter of Thomas and Louise (Bartnicki) Buczek. Helen graduated from New Milford High School in 1941. She met her husband Richard at a wedding, and they were married on August 5, 1945.  She was a proud wife, mother, and homemaker. Helen also...

Ann (Batvintye) Misenis Thomas, 93, of Terryville, widow of John E. Thomas and George Misenis passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021, at Cook Willow Health Care Center, Plymouth. Ann was born June 23, 1928, in Lithuania, daughter of the late Antanas and Ursule (Batcivnaityte) Batvintye. She was a member of the Terryville Congregational Church. She is survived by her sons, Leo, Eimutis, Vytas and Joseph Misenis; her daughters, Stella Mason and Donna Bliven; several grandchildren, great...

Valerie Genua, 68, of Torrington, CT passed away at home on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She leaves her sister, Rebecca Fainer and husband, James, of NH, brother, Paul Genua and his wife, Michelle, of SC, and sister, Christine Genua, of Terryville, CT. She also leaves her beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.  She is predeceased by her mother, Virginia (Sifford) Genua, father, Francis Genua, step-mother, Faithe Genua, brother, Mark Genua and baby sister,...

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Edith Steinagel, 84, of Terryville passed away Thursday September 16, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. Edith was born September 8, 1937 in Plymouth, CT, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Amelia (Norton) Steinagel.  Prior to her retirement she was employed the Torrington Co.  She as a member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, volunteered at the church office and was a member of the church Bell Choir. She is survived by her sister, Edna Daigle; her nephews, Duane , Nathan and...

Matthew Schultz passed away on September 16, 2021, age 65.  A loving son, brother, and uncle, Matt struggled with mental illness for more than forty years. His high school years, during which he was the proud owner of a midnight blue ‘67 Shelby Cobra Mustang, were his happiest, and he loved working alongside his Uncles Bill and Jim Schultz at the Mayfair Garage in Terryville. In death, he joins his heartbroken parents, Roy and Barbara Schultz, and his big brother, Mark, whom he...

Mr. Michael J. Masi Jr., 88, of Plymouth, husband of the late Marilyn J. Masi passed away peacefully on Monday Sept. 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Masi was born in Forestville and lived most of his life in Plymouth.  He was a communicant of St. Thomas Church, Thomaston.  He was the co-founder and vice president of Reynolds Carbide Die Co., Thomaston.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a 55 year member of the VFW. He leaves behind his four...

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing Mr. Glen Peter Long, 57, of Bristol CT. Glen lost his courageous four-year battle with cancer and died peacefully September 3, 2021 surrounded by his family and with the love of his life and soul mate Kathy Zovich by his side. Glen's love of life was immeasurable, his strength, sense of humor, and positive attitude never waned no matter how dark the days became. Glen entered the world on September 14, 1963, in Bristol CT.  A loving...

Joan (Balke) Wood of Fredericksburg, VA, former Terryville resident passed away Tuesday, August 31st at the age of 85 after a long illness with lung cancer. Joan was born November 20,1935 in Hartford, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary (Serdechny) Balke and sister to the late John Balke. She lived in Terryville for more than 43 years before moving to New Britain in 1978 and then West Burke, VT in 2003 with her lifelong companion of 39 years, Albert Herzog who proceeded her...

Christine C. Assard (Foote) December 16, 1938 - August 28, 2021 Christine C. Assard (Foote), age 82, of Bethlehem, Connecticut, formerly of Waterford, Connecticut, passed away on August 28, 2021. She is predeceased by her father, George Foote; mother, Anne Foote; and husband, Gerald Assard. She is survived by her sons, George Assard (Maria), of Bolton, Conn., Joseph Assard (Kelly), of Montville, Conn.; daughter, Jessica Assard-Wu (Mike), of West Hartford, Conn.; grandchildren, Nicholas...