All Obituaries

Walter William Werbiski, 76, of Wallingford, beloved husband of Joyce (Pandiani) Werbiski for fifty-three years, passed away on April 11, 2024, at Midstate Medical Center.  Born in Meriden, he was the son of the late Alexander and Anna (Yarmolovich) Werbiski, Sr. Walter was a fourth generation farmer passing the farm on to his son for a fifth generation.  He also worked at Grand Union Supermarket for many years where he created many friendships. Walter loved to go to auctions and...

Harry McIntyre Jr., 82, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of April 11, 2024, with his family by his bedside. Harry was born on July 31, 1941, in Middletown, CT. He was the only child of Harry P. McIntyre and Mary E. (Driscoll) McIntyre of Cromwell. Harry graduated from Cromwell High School in 1959 and studied engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 1963. He would later earn his masters degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, Long Island, NY. While in...

John Chris Schmidt, 74, of Rocky Hill, passed away on March 31, 2024, at the Rocky Hill Veterans Home.  Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Arbutus (Taup) Schmidt of Center Line, MI, and the late John F. Schmidt.  John served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was a very active member of the VFW and served as a past Commander.  John enjoyed going to plays and travelling, especially to Las Vegas where he enjoyed gambling. Along with his...

Maria Madsen Holzberg, 68, former mayor of Middletown and beloved wife for 38 years of Judge (Ret.) Robert L. Holzberg, passed away peacefully at her home on March 28, 2024, with her husband by her side following a valiant year-long battle with cancer. Maria was born on July 29, 1955, in Norwalk, CT, the daughter of Axel and Isabel Madsen. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother Craig Madsen. In addition to her husband, Maria is survived by her brother Eric, her beloved nieces...

Gilbert “Gerry” Miller, 85, of East Haddam, husband of Christian (Komp) Rikhye Miller, passed away on March 24, 2024. Born in East Haddam, he was the son of the late James and Louise (Ripin) Miller. From the age of six, Gerry worked with his parents in their Antique Shop in East Haddam that was in business from 1934 to the present.  He graduated from the University of Hartford Art School in the 1950’s and went on to teach art throughout the United States. He had a...

Elizabeth “Angie” Angel Valen, 49, of Middletown, passed away on March 21, 2024, at Middlesex Hospital.  Angie was born on September 12, 1974, in New Haven, Connecticut. She spent her younger years at Benhaven in North Haven.  She later lived with the DeSorbo Family of Branford for 17 years and always remained a beloved part of their family.  She transitioned into SARAH Day Program then moved into the MARC Community five years ago.  Angie loved loud music,...

Ted Binkowski, beloved brother and uncle, passed away in Niantic, Ct on March 21, 2023 with family by his side. He was born on October 9, 1951 in Middletown, Ct. He was a lifelong resident of Middletown. Ted graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Middletown. He held various jobs throughout his life, with his favorite being at Record Express on Main St, where he enjoyed sharing his passion for rock and roll. In his youth, Ted enjoyed traveling with a bus pass across the...

Huey Thomas Bennett, Sr., a native of Zachary, Louisiana and longtime resident of Meriden, CT, was born on June 16, 1948, to the late Marion and Patience Shanklin Bennett. He departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Hartford, CT.  Huey, affectionately known as “Goodaman”, was reared in a Christian home and accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. He was baptized at Philadelphia Baptist Church by the late Pastor C.N. Burrell.  Huey graduated from...

Herrold Percel Davis Sr., age 78, passed away on March 18, 2024, at his home in Middletown Connecticut. Herrold was born in Kingston, Jamaica, son of Mavis Elizabeth James, and stepson to Gladstone Leopold James. He received his high school diploma from Andrew Jackson High School in Queens, New York and continued his educational journey by receiving certifications in Carpentry and Electrical at Job Corps. Herrold began his career at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Manufacturing where he...

Ronald James Reid, 86, of Cromwell, CT passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on March 17, 2024, at home. He was born on January 27, 1938 in Bristol, CT to Vernon and Evelyn (Ruthemann) Reid who predeceased him. Ron grew up in West Haven, CT, the second of 3 children. He was known for eating the cherries off his grandmother’s cherry tree as well as eating raw clams he dug up on the shore, spoiling his appetite for dinner. After high school, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Navy where...