All Obituaries

Joyce Feeney (Charlotte Joyce Riemenschneider Feeney) of Cromwell, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.  Joyce was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 7, 1946, the only child of Lou and Sarah Riemenschneider.  After spending her childhood in Philadelphia, Joyce moved to Connecticut, where she eventually married and raised her two sons, Edward Jr. and Michael Feeney.  Joyce dedicated her career to caring for others as a Licensed ...

Marian Katz (née Matzkin; formerly Poliner) of Cromwell, Connecticut, and formerly of Middletown and East Hampton, Connecticut, died on July 8, 2026. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on April 10, 1934, Marian was the daughter of Emanuel and Jean (Madnick) Matzkin. Marian graduated from Waterbury’s Crosby High School in 1952. She attended Brandeis University for two years, and then, upon getting married, transferred to the University of Virginia School of Education, where she ...

James D. Hill, Sr., 70, of Middletown, CT, passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends on July 4, 2026. James was born on August 13, 1955, in Greene County, Alabama, to the late Chattie and L.C. Coleman. James accepted Christ later in life. James was well known for working on cars or anything with a screw or bolt! He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife of 50 years, Marla (Goodrich) Hill of Middletown; sister Clara (Aaron) Paris of Waterbury; brother Alphonso ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Evelyn Ryan, who died after a long illness on July 4, 2026, at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Daniel Ryan, with whom she shared 55 happy years of marriage. Born in Hartford, CT on November 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ernest William and Evelyn Hulda Kellerstrass. Joan graduated from Wethersfield High School Class of 1960. After graduating, she attended Central Connecticut Teacher’s ...

Allan R. Nelson of Covenant Living of Cromwell passed away on July 2, 2026. Mr. Nelson was born in Portland, CT, on December 18, 1932. He was predeceased by his parents F. William Nelson and Frances Petrea (Nielsen) Nelson, brother William Nelson and special friend Ellen Arendt. He is survived by his cousins Debra Vitelli of Savannah, GA and daughter Kaitlyn Vitelli, Laura Pritchard of Auburn, WA and son Daniel Pritchard, Sandra Thulis of Bailey Island, Maine and husband Michael, their son ...

Martha Shade (née Templeton), passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 89.  She was born on December 16, 1936, in Knoxville, TN, daughter of the late Robert R. Templeton and Agnes Richardson Templeton. Martha had an adventurous spirit and as a young woman worked for TWA during its heyday as a flight attendant on the Constellation class airliners.  She later married her high school sweetheart, Phil, and started a family.   When he entered the air force ...

Michael Griffin Snow, 78, passed away peacefully at Middlesex Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.   Michael was a lifelong resident of Cromwell. He was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (O’Donnell) Snow. He served two years in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He worked for the Post Office for 35 years. He enjoyed coaching his children in soccer, basketball and softball/baseball. Mike was the happiest outdoors: gardening, fishing, and camping at ...

Bernard “BJ” Edward Buba November 19, 1972 – June 29, 2026 Bernard Edward Buba, a resident of Cromwell, Connecticut, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on November 19, 1972, in Norwalk, Connecticut, BJ was the cherished son of Bernard Johann Buba and Corinne Helfant. He spent his formative years growing up in Stratford before his family relocated to Cromwell during his high school years. A talented man with a lifelong passion for the culinary arts, BJ ...

        Claudia Lucille (Charles) Bogoslofski, 85, of Newington, wife of the late Walter Bogoslofski for forty-two years, passed away on June 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Hudson, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin, Sr. and Christabel (Mizo) Charles.       Claudia was a strong woman who has endured a lot in her lifetime but through it had the largest heart of anyone. She has ...

  Elsie Mae (Herring) Arnold, 94, of Middletown, wife of the late Andrew Arnold, passed away on June 26, 2026, at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Duplin County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Gracie (Chambers) Herring. Elsie lived in Middletown since 1961 and was employed at Raymond Engineering for 25 years, One Hour Morten Dry Cleaning for 3 years, and Best Cleaners for 6 years. Elsie was a volunteer for North End Action Team (N.E.A.T) on Green Street. Elsie ...