Dr. Jean F. Jones, 92, of Orange, beloved wife of the late Harry W. Jones, passed away on June 16, 2018. Born on January 19, 1926 in Lapeer, NY, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Louise Francisco. Jean received her bachelor’s degree from Hunter College in Manhattan and her medical doctorate from … Read more
William “Bill” Wragg of Branford died on Wednesday, June 20 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Loretta Wragg. He was the father of Deborah A. Musco (Michael) of Orange, William J. Wragg of Westminster, MD, Ray (Press) Prescott of Prescott, AZ, Bobby D. Wragg (Brenda) of Laurel, MD, and Beverly … Read more
Patricia Jean Tupko, 71, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on May 23, 2018, after a long Illness with her lovely family by her side. She was born October 18, 1946, in New Haven, CT. Patricia was formerly employed by the Knights of Columbus for 17 years. She will be missed by all who knew … Read more
Jeffrey Layne Johnson, 56, beloved father of Blake Lee Johnson, 21, and daughter Devin Christina Johnson, 19, passed away on May 8 at his home in Delray Beach, Florida, where he recently moved to be close to his children. Jeff is the son of Robert and Jean Simmons Johnson of Branford, Connecticut, formerly of Woodbridge … Read more
Susan May Neufeld, an Orange yoga teacher who helped others to discover their lives’ purpose, died May 12 of uterine cancer at a Mexican clinic where she had sought treatment. She was 66. Family and friends were stunned by the rapid physical decline of a kale-eating Reiki master who rose before dawn to meditate and had seemingly … Read more
Arline Geane, 92, of East Otis, Massachusetts, formerly of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1925, to the late Paul Schutt and Freda Brandt. Arline was predeceased by her husband George A. Geane, her daughter, Jennifer D. Geane and her sisters, Dorothy … Read more
beloved wife of the late Louis DeMennato passed away peacefully on May 11, 2018, at Orange Health Care Center. She was a 1939 graduate of the Hospital of St. Raphael School of Nursing. Julia is survived by her three daughters, Elizabeth (James) Miller of Orange, CT, Rosemary Renda of Guilford, CT and Barbara DeMennato of … Read more
Christopher “Chris” Kaus, 53, of Orange passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born in Milford, on March 31, 1965, son of the late Charles and Shirley Kaus. He will be sadly missed by his love of 30 years Tammy Pehler, daughter Kristi Pascarella (John), and three sisters Shelley … Read more
William (Bill) Johnson, 87, of Bethany, the beloved husband of 57 years of Carol Casagrande Johnson, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Haven on March 11, 1931, beloved son of the late Elsie and Oscar Stocker. Bill was … Read more
As many Amity residents now know, William “Bill” Johnson, the “legendary” Amity Football coach who led the Spartans through an undefeated season and the 1978 CIAC Class “LL” Football State Championship, passed away on Monday, May 7. He leaves behind his wife, 4 sons and one daughter (all noted Amity athletes in their time (the … Read more