Torrington- Jo-Anne (Lovallo) Gauger, 68, peacefully passed away at home on May 1, 2021. She was the wife of Alan Gauger for 46 years.         Jo-Anne was born May 24, 1952 in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Toro) Lovallo. Jo-Anne attended St. Peter School and Torrington High School, graduating in 1970. She attended Western CT State University graduating in 1974 with a degree in Elementary Education. She went on to earn a Master’s...

Torrington- Austin Roy McKenzie, 34, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at home.         Austin was born in Hartford on January 1, 1987, son of Kathleen (Moore) McKenzie of Torrington and the late Myron McKenzie, and had been a Torrington resident most of his life. He was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical School, Class of 2005. Austin was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. His military awards and decorations include the Marine Corps Good Conduct...

New Hartford- Mary H. Muckle, 85, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Muckle.         Mrs. Muckle was born in Collinsville on May 22, 1935, daughter of the late Omer and Catherine (Case) Hart, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker, avid crafter, and loved old movies. Mary will be remembered as a kind and gentle woman, who was a wonderful Wife, Mother,...

Litchfield- John S. Slasienski, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine G. (Adamovage) Slasienski.           John was born in Waterbury on June 23, 1942, son of the late Stanley and Stella (Kozicki) Slasienski. He spent his younger years in Naugatuck before moving to the Northfield section of Litchfield in 1983. John was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam Era Veteran. He was a retired employee with the...

Torrington- Norman F. Burlock, 92, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, in his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Corinne B. (Bourque) Burlock.         Norman was born in Mars Hill, ME, on January 19, 1929, son of the late Fraser and Retha (Baxter) Burlock, and had been a Torrington resident since 1963. He was a proud U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran. His service awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense...

Harwinton- Virginia A. Kandefer, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Kandefer.         Mrs. Kandefer was born in Torrington on December 10, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Gozemba) Bergelewicz, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired employee of the Procurement Office of the Department of the Army, retiring with 35 years of service. Mrs. Kandefer was a communicant of...

Litchfield- Richard C. Samal, 73, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington.         Rich was born in Torrington on March 26, 1948, son of Barbara (Clinton) Drain of Bristol the late Joseph Samal and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Era Veteran and had been the Groundskeeper at Litchfield Country Club. Rich was an avid car enthusiast.         Survivors,...

Torrington- John M. LaGamba, 89, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his Assisted Living home. He was the beloved husband of the late Madeline T. (Barufaldi) LaGamba.           Mr. LaGamba was born in Winsted on August 10, 1931, son of the late Michael and Domenica “Mary” (Russo) LaGamba, and had been a Torrington resident most of his life. He was a retired machinist with the Sterling Engineering Company, retiring with over 50 years...

Torrington- William “Willow” Arturo Caicedo, Jr., 38, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.         Willow was born in Hartford on August 27, 1982, son of Cynthia Ann (Mihalek) Caicedo of Torrington and William A. Caicedo, Sr., of New Port Richey, FL, and had been a Torrington resident most of his life. He attended Western Connecticut State University and enjoyed working out and playing...

Torrington- Carmen I. Kopler, 89, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, East Hartford. She was the beloved wife of 41 years of the late Joseph P. Kopler.         Mrs. Kopler was born in El Paso, TX, on July 31, 1931, daughter of the late Elidoro and Josefina (Ortega) Martinez, and had been a Torrington resident since 1955. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church of St. John Paul the Great Parish,...