All Obituaries

Dolores “Laurie” G. Marconis (Zetarski) of Terryville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 29, 2021. Laurie was born on August 3, 1939, in Hartford, CT. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence “Steg” and Blanche (Bechard) Zetarski. She grew up in Bristol before getting married to the late Gerald Marconis and raising their family in Terryville. She enjoyed her career at the Terryville Public Library for 39 years, where she made many...

Raymond A. Pelletier, 83 of Terryville, passed away on November 17, 2021 at The Pines at Bristol. Ray was born on July 30, 1938, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Charles and Ida (Fournier) Pelletier. Ray was a veteran of the National Guard. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at United Technologies Corporation as a mechanical engineer. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception in Terryville. He was a member of the zoning board of appeals since 1966 in which time he also served as...

William M. Hermann, 80, of Terryville, passed away on November 15, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. Bill was born in 1941 to the late Leroy and Anna (Stankevich) Hermann. He started his community service many years ago by serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. Bill made his life and career in the Bristol area and retired as an engineer from Buss Fuses and served as a proud member of Terryville Volunteer Fire Department for more than four decades. He loved being with his family and...

John P. McLean, 58, of Plymouth, husband of Maria (Policarpo) McLean passed away Monday November 15, 2021 at Silver Springs Health Care Center, Meriden. John was born July 9, 1963 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Ronald & Dorothy (Manthey) McLean.  John served in the U.S. Airforce.  He was employed as a CNC machine operator.  He was a member of the American Legion, Plymouth Post #20.  He loved his family, NASCAR, fishing and was a big sports fan. Besides his wife...

Andrew P. Aubin, 71, of Bristol, passed away Saturday November 13, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. Andy was born November 12, 1950 in New Britain, CT, son of the late Wildy and Josephine (Kubala) Aubin.  Prior to his accident he did carpentry and auto body work.  He was a parishioner of St. Casimir Church, Terryville.  Andy always had a smile on his face, loved his family and friends, his coffee time at Shop Rite, and watching sports especially his Red Sox. He is survived by his...

Robert Theodore “Tike” Ladd, of Harwinton, owner of The Classic Motorcycle Co., Terryville, CT, husband of Patricia Mozeliak Ladd, and father of son, Dylan Ladd and daughter Stephanie Ladd, died Saturday evening at Hartford Hospital.  Robert, also known as Bob, Ted, Teddy, or Tike, was born November 29,1956 in Meriden, CT, and grew up in Cheshire and Southington.  His parents Walter Krum Ladd and Dorothy Jeane Winter Ladd, and his brother Walter Scott Ladd...

Daniel “Luke” Slevinsky, 89, a lifelong resident of Terryville, CT, peacefully passed away on November 12, at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on July19, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Susidko) Slevinsky, Sr. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Rose (Schmidt); children Daniel and wife Marianne Slevinsky of Terryville, Linda and her husband David Zapatka of Florida; four loving grandchildren Jeremy and his wife Kinsey...

Marian Klatt Markovich McIlvin, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, just hours before her 103rd birthday, which she had celebrated on Saturday surrounded by family. Born in Plainville to Viola Ruth (Wahlig) and Charles Klatt, she was predeceased by husbands William Markovich and Robert McIlvin; siblings Charles Klatt, Jr., Elizabeth Klatt, and Ruth Patt Olson; and sons Nicholas and Peter Markovich. She is survived by daughters Marilyn Markovich...

Joseph K. Kasfeldt, 38, of West Haven, CT passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Joseph was born March 21, 1983, in Waterbury, to Susan (Houghtaling) DeMezzo of Plymouth and Joseph K. Kasfeldt of FL.  Joe served for four years in the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea. Joe loved to watch documentaries and he loved to research everything!! Joe had a passion for electronics and helping others, but most importantly, Joe loved his family. Besides his parents, Joe is survived by his...

Karen (LaFountain) Blakeslee, 72, of Bristol, wife of Wilbur Blakeslee passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. Karen was born September 10, 1949 in Ticonderoga, NY, daughter of the late Ray and Dorothy (Nichols) LaFountain.  Prior to her retirement she was employed by the Whole Donut of Bristol. She was a member of the Bristol Senior Center. Besides her husband, Wilbur, she leaves her brothers, Thomas (Nancy) LaFountain of Bristol, James (Betty) White of...