Ruth B. Darr July 9, 1921 – March 19, 2024 Ruth Berneice Darr passed away on March 19, 2024 at the age of 102 surrounded by family at the home of Bob and Holly Darr, in Cheshire, CT. Although saddened by her passing we are filled with joy at the hope she had in Jesus who she is with for eternity. Ruth was born July 9, 1921 in Medford MA to Louis Arthur, and Bertha Cornell (Healy) Parry. She was married to Chester H. Darr on March 4, 1944 in Reading, MA. Ruth worked part-time at the...

Kelley Marie Barth, 57 of Torrington CT passed away comfortably in her home on Sunday, April 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on April 12, 1967, to parents Francis Barth Sr and Beverly Hull Barth. Kelley was a devoted homemaker and wife to Wayne Clapper and children Jasmine Clapper and Benjamin Clapper. She is also survived by her brother Dean Barth Sr., sister-in-law Tabitha Barth, siblings Eddie, and Sue as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers...

Ward E. Winegar, 76, of Harwinton passed away April 4, 2024, at home.  He was the husband of Mary Winegar who died in 2015. Born in Torrington on May 17, 1947, son of the late Earl and Lorraine Veillette Winegar, He was a graduate of Torrington High Class of 1965. He served in the US Coast Guard aboard the USCGC McLane and USCGC Courageous, honorably discharged in 1970.  As a second-generation roofer, he was the owner and operator of E.E. Winegar roofing where he worked with his...

Gordon Thomas Good Torrington --- Gordon Thomas Good Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, at his home in Cape Cod. Gordon (Gordy) was born in Torrington on January 22nd, 1939, son of the late Gordon Sr. and Lydia (Bloom) Good and had been a lifelong city resident. Gordon worked at Hillside Cemetery his whole life and cared deeply for the families of Torrington. He took over the cemetery from his father and passed the torch to his son. Running a cemetery was a privilege to Gordon...

Arlene Bosio, 88, of Torrington, passed away April 3, 2024, at home with her family at her side. She was the wife of Edward Bosio. Born in Torrington March 20, 1936, daughter of the late Carl and Margaret McCann Tucker, she worked with her husband for many years at Ed's Auto Parts in Canaan. She enjoyed spending many winters in Florida and time by the pool with her family, as well as going to dinners and polka dances with her husband. In addition to her husband of 66 years, she leaves a...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frederick T. Sidelinger. Frederick T. Sidelinger, 74, of Torrington, CT passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born on September 25, 1949, in Torrington, CT to Frederick V. and Irene (Wilklow) Sidelinger of Torrington CT. A lifelong resident of Torrington, He grew up on Riverside Avenue until the catastrophic flood of 1955 which his home succumbed to, his family then purchased their...

Faye J. Pratillo, 88, of Torrington passed away March 28, 2024 at Valerie Manor.  She was the wife of the late Michael Pratillo. Born in Torrington, August 17, 1935, daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Bardot) Bauer. She was a Nurse, having done her schooling at Waterbury Hospital and worked at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and the former Torrington Extend-a-Care. She enjoyed trips to the casino, playing cards, bingo, and spending time with her family. She also was a 40-year...

  Utilia (Tillie) Rossi, 88, of Harwinton, CT, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024 with family at her side. Tillie was born to the late Frank and Mary Pagano, on July 30, 1935, in Torrington, CT. Tillie was married to her beloved husband, the late Ernest H Rossi in 1955. Tillie is survived by her four children, Ernest Rossi (wife Sheree) of Harwinton, CT, Deborah Birden (husband John) of Harwinton, CT, Wendy Gnazzo (husband Doug) of Canton, CT, David Rossi of Harwinton, CT, eight...

Elizabeth A Leifert, 80, of Norfolk passed away March 28, 2024.  She was the wife of 60 years of Lawrence A. Leifert.  Born in Torrington, Feb. 3, 1944, daughter of the late Armand and Katherine Killiany Poll, she was a graduate of the Hart School of Music.  She worked for the State of Connecticut DDS, as a guardian for people with disabilities, advocating for their voices to be heard for their care and well-being. She later became a Para Legal and worked for the Freedom of...

Alfred DeFranceschi Jr., 83, of Torrington passed away March 21, 2024 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia Ryan DeFranceschi.  Born in Torrington January 24, 1941 son of the late Alfred DeFranceschi Sr and Edith Mazzei DeFranceschi, he served in the US Army. He was a graduate of Ward School of Electronics and worked for Bell Labs in New Jersey and later several firms in Connecticut. He was a pilot and flight instructor at Great Barrington Airport and...