Henry John Woolford July 3, 1950 - April 3, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Henry Woolford, lovingly known to friends and family as Hank, who passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 75. He was the eldest son of the late Kenneth J. Woolford and late Lucille DeFranceschi Woolford of Torrington, CT. Hank was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was centered around his family. His strength—especially in his final months—was ...

Jozef F. Stary passed away on March 12, 2026, just two days before his 97th . birthday. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Stella (Antoniak) Stary. Jozef leaves behind four children: Christine Sisko (Wayne), Teresa Barbieri (John), Richard Stary, and John Stary (Missy). In addition, Jozef left behind eight grandchildren, Jamie Hirsch of Sherborn, MA, Aaron Sisko of Meriden, CT, Zachary Barbieri of Coventry, RI, Ethan Barbieri of Hermosa Beach, CA, Mia Barbieri of Torrington, ...

Norman Lee Leavitt, born in Boston MA January 21, 1936  son of the late Olive (Lindblom) and Everett Leavitt, passed away May 30, 2026 at Brandywine in Litchfield. He married Amelia Pons in 1960. Norm was known for his love of sailing on Lake Waramaug and loved swimming and fishing off his dock. He was known for his family quotes "Where is Reality" and "Praise the Lord", always making people laugh. Norm was employed by The State of Connecticut as an electronic ...

Judith Ozzone (Hirchak), 79, of Torrington, CT, passed away on May 8th, surrounded by loved ones.  Judith was born on July 31st, 1946, in Torrington, CT, to John and Zena (Lanko) Hirchak. She attended The Pearson School of Beauty Culture and went on to pursue a career as a hairstylist in the Farmington and Litchfield County communities. She was married to the love of her life for 59 years. Judith will be remembered for her unwavering love and support. She cared beyond measure, forever ...

On Sunday, May 24, 2026 while watching the Indy 500, Joseph Manes passed away suddenly and peacefully of natural causes.    He grew up in Torrington, Ct, and attended Oliver Wolcott Technical School's automotive program.  He met is his beloved wife, Beverly (deceased) his junior year.  They were married almost 55 years, and lived in Litchfield, CT most of that time.  He is survived by his two daughters, Jean Manes (West Springfield, MA) & Corinne Manes ...

Margaret Louise "Peg" (Deming) Janssen passed away peacefully, December 15, 2025, in Sun City Center, Florida, under hospice care. She was born in Torrington, CT, to Mason and Ruth (Bates) Deming. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Robert "Boober" Janssen, daughters, Denise (David) Mariconda, Marjorie (Stuart) Oram, and grandchildren, Zachary Mariconda (Tessa), Allison Oram, Micheal Oram and Tyler Oram. She is also survived by sisters, Sue Prince, Martha Riley and ...

George Beecher Jr. passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. He was 82 years old. George was born on May 19, 1943, in Torrington CT.  George was the son of the late George and Marion (Sica) Beecher.  A lifelong resident of Torrington, he remained a devoted communicant of St. Peter Church (St. John Paul the Great Parish) throughout his life. George was a distinguished veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Specialist Fourth Class with the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade ...

Melissa (Lee) Woolford of Torrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford on April 14, 2026. She was the wife of Jarrod Woolford. Missy was born November 24, 1984 in Troy NY to the late Donald Lee and Rosemary (Rancourt) Lee. She attended local schools in Watervliet, NY and earned an Associates Degree in human resources from Hudson Valley Community College. Missy faced many challenges in her young life and faced everyone head on and never ...

  J. Edward Ducci, a lifelong resident of Torrington and Litchfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Torrington on January 12, 1928, he was the son of the late John L. Ducci and Catherine M. (Avampato) Ducci.   Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army, enlisting in February 1946 and was stationed in Yokohama, Japan, where he worked as a radio operator during World War II-era. He received the World War II Victory Medal ...

Cynthia Maretta Collins (Driffin) was born on October 24, 1956 to Margaret Driffin (Whitfield) and the late Richard DJr in New Haven, CT. Cynthia spent the majority of her childhood in New Haven before she moved to Torrington in 1983. To family and friends she was known as Cynt or Cindy, but to her dear husband, she was lovingly "CHIEF". EF". Cynthia enjoyed photography, reading, knitting, crochet, and just spending time and creating memories with her family. She loved to ...