Falls Village – Diana was to many nothing short of an angel in life. Her loving guidance of her children and grandchildren, and her devotion to her friends and the Falls  Village community were her life’s pleasures. She passed due to complications from pneumonia on Thursday, January 28th at St. Mary’s hospital in Waterbury.

Diana was born on August 22nd, 1949 in Saint Agatha, Maine to Ivan and Sylvia Paradis. Soon after, her family moved to Southington, CT. She attended Southington High School, where she was co-captain of the cheerleading squad, secretary of the National Honor Society, and prom queen. She went on to attend Central Connecticut State College, to major in mathematics and minor in reading, and to earn her teaching cerification, with which she taught math at Southington High School from 1971 to 1977 when she left the classroom to raise her family.

In 1987 Diana moved to Falls Village, where she became involved in her community’s Ladies Auxilliary, scholarship committee, and over time held various posts of responsibility with the Friends of D.M. Hunt library. Her passion was working with children, and she was able to channel that joy as children’s librarian at the library. For years her morning story hours were cherished by Falls Village families. Her work earned her a Association of Connecticut Library Boards citation for outstanding contribution to library development , and her great reward was knowing that the children of Falls Village carry within them joyful stories.

Diana’s children and grandchildren cherished her love and attention, and will always trust in the lessons she shared with them, made living by her rendition of baritone bears and squeaky-pitched mice, or like many others around her knew—through just the right advice at just the right time. She will also be remembered by her extensive family as a devoted wife, sister, aunt, daughter, and confidant at the office. She was “silk” on the slopes, and a steady doubles partner on the tennis court.

Diana suffered a lifelong lung condition with poise, and with faith in the Lord. She found strength and meaning in the encouragement of family and friends, and in the beauty that surrounded her home. She loved her garden, butterflies, and angels.

Diana is survived by her husband Robert, her son Daniel, daughter-in-law Anna, and grandchildren Elliot and Astrid. She is also survived by her mother Sylvia Paradis of Morris, her father and mother-in-law William and Martha Blair of Waterbury, her brothers Robert, James, and Kenneth Paradis, and her sisters Evelyn Paradis and Gloria Colonero and many in-laws, adored neices and nephews, aunts and uncles and dear friends. She is predeceased by her father, Ivan Paradis, and her daughter, Denise, who we pray has welcomed her mother into heaven, and is eager to catch up on a lifetime of stories.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18th at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in North Canaan, CT. www.kennyfuneralhomes.com.

Vera (Grimaldi) Zercie, 86, of Southington, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at HCC at Bradley Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Maritn J. Zercie.

She was born in Southington on July 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Elvira (Tito) Grimaldi. Vera retired from the former Citizen’s National Bank.

She is survived by a daughter Denise Zercie of Southington, 3 grandchildren, Jared, Keith and Timothy Dubin. She also leaves her nieces and nephews Lawrence J. Mucci, Elaine M. Alagna, Roberta G. Knoegel, Patricia G. Hackett and Richard Grimaldi Jr. she also leaves many great nieces and nephews.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10am- 12 noon. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

John “Phil” Utke, 69, of Southington, passed away on June 24, 2016 at HOCC New Britain Campus. He was the husband of Esther (Miller) Utke.

He was born November 15, 1946 in New Britain, son of the late John and Jean (Thiery) Utke. John served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, John was a truck driver for Sealy for over 26 years.

Besides his wife, John is survived by three sons Scott Utke and wife Aylin of Stamford, CT, Shawn Utke and wife Ileana of Holliston, MA and Michael Utke of Revere, MA, three grandchildren, brothers Paul and William Utke and sisters Elizabeth Utke and Mary DeLuca, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Funeral will be held on Wednesday June 29, 2016 at 10 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington. Burial with Military Honors will be at St Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH  45250-0301 or www.dav.org.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Robert J. Baranski, 78, of the Plantsville section of Southington passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at HCC at New Britain General. He was the loving husband of the late Marilyn (Woods) Baranski for 45 years.

Born Dec. 16, 1937 in Meriden to the late Stanley and Alice (Koczon) Baranski, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard in the 1950s. He worked as an industrial mechanic, retiring from Westvaco in Meriden.

He is survived by two sons; John Baranski and his wife Patty of Indiana and Timothy Baranski of Plantsville; 3 grandchildren: Joshua, Alyssa and Jessica and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will be private in South End Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home.  For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

Caroline (Bergerweiss) Schwarz, 76, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 24, 2016. She had been the loving wife of the late Roland J. Schwarz for nearly 48 years.

Born in Austria on March 20, 1940 to the late Norbert and Karoline Bergerweiss, she had been a longtime Plantsville resident.

Caroline and Roland came to the United States in 1964. After raising her two sons, she worked with Roland at Electro Tech in Cheshire for a number of years. She was a loving mom and grandmother, enjoyed gardening and spending time with her friends and family, especially her dog Tanner.

Caroline is survived by her son Timothy Schwarz and his wife Karen of Hermosa Beach, CA; her daughter-in-law Corinne Schwarz DiBacco and her husband Frank of Glastonbury; two brothers; Franz Bergerweiss and his wife Gertrude, Norbert Bergerweiss and his wife Juliane and her sister Ilse Mullacher, all of Austria. Caroline was also the loving Oma to 7 grandchildren: Matt, Parker, Sammy, Zach, Chris, Nikki and Joey. She was predeceased by her son Steven Schwarz.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Caroline’s memory may be made to the New Hope Clinic, 214 Canal St., Plantsville, CT 06479, Garden of Loaves and Fish c/o First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St. Southington, CT 06489 or to the Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary, 1024 Mt. Vernon Rd., Southington, CT 06489.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

Leo “Buddy” Levesque, 81, of Southington, passed away on June 28, 2016 at home. He was the beloved husband of Regina  (Bedard) Levesque for 58 years.

Born Oct. 24, 1934 in Fort Kent, ME, he was the son of the late Patrick and Edna (Marquis) Levesque.

Leo served with the US Army during the Korean conflict.  He was a member of the VFW in Ft. Kent, ME.  He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.

In addition to his wife he leaves three children, Deborah Levesque of Plantsville, Alan Levesque and Fiancé Amy of FL and Dean and wife Kay Levesque of CO; five grandchildren, John, Jason, Erin, Matt, Andrea and Draza, he also leaves a brother Lucien Levesque and a sister Lillian Pelletier along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Leonce, Patrick, Louis and Roland and a sister Lorriane Conforto.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 30th at 10 am at St. Dominic Church; 1050 Flanders Rd. Burial with military honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. There are no calling hours. DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. is assisting with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Resource Center, 1261 South Main St. Plantsville, CT 06479 or Disabled American Veterans, 191 Riverside Ave. Bristol, CT 06010

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Veronica (Uryga) Riggs, 89, of Southington, passed away on July 1, 2016 at Southington Care Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late William D. Riggs, who predeceased her on June 15, 2001.  Veronica was born on September 30, 1926 in New Britain and was the daughter of the late Peter and Nellie Uryga.

She was a graduate of New Britain Senior High School, Class of 1944 and New Britain General Hospital, Class of 1948. Veronica had been employed at Newington Veterans Hospital and a short time at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. before marrying William. They had lived in Woodbury for 12 years before making Southington their home. She had been a parishioner of St. Thomas Church where she served as secretary of St. Thomas Ladies Guild.

Veronica is survived by her three children Katherine Kiyak and her husband Andrew of Marion, Gary Riggs of Plainville and Daniel Riggs of Ansonia , five grandchildren Steven Kiyak and his wife Erin of Hampton, VA  and Jeffrey Kiyak  and his fiancé Samantha Libby of Waterbury along with Stephanie, William and Jacob Riggs all of FL.  She is also survived by a brother Frank Uryga of Plantsville and a sister Jean Samojedny  and her husband John of Southington along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Mary Jansinski and her husband Stanley and sister in law Betty Uryga.

Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday July 5 at 9:15 from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St., to St Thomas Church 99 Bristol St. for a mass at 10 am. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday July 3rd  from 5-7 at the funeral home.

For directions and online condolences visit www.dellavecchia.com

Edward G. Pernal, 76, of Southington, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Vibra Hospital in Springfield, MA.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Francis) Pernal for 55 years.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1939 in Hartford the son of the late Edward and Mary Pernal.  Ed retired in 2002 from Wonder Bread and had previously worked for Table Talk for 25 years. He was a member of the Teamster Local Union #443 for 42 years.

In addition of his wife he leaves 2 loving daughters Charlene and husband Robert Walczewski of Southington and Christine Pernal of Bristol, his cherished grand daughter Hailee Pernal and great grandson Wyatt Hidalgo. He also leaves a brother-in-law Leon Kozlowski and sister-in-law Carol DeRosa  and Uncle Alex Pernal as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 am at the Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St Southington. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will on Tuesday from 5-7 pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington.

For online condolences and directions visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Nicholas A. Galiette Sr. 91, of the Plantsville section of Southington passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Mary (Kabisch) Galiette.

He was born in Southington on April 27, 1925 the son of the late George and Josephine ( Iacabucci) Galiette. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. Prior to his retirement he was employed at Pratt & Whitney in Southington for many years. He was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Church and a member of the Gang of Scarpa Shoda.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Joanne and husband Jim Kelsey of Southington and a son Nicholas A. Galiette Jr. of Plantsville, 2 grandchildren Angela Keene and Jacqueline and husband John Arnott and 3 great grandchildren John, James and Joseph. He also leaves a sister Jennie Telesco of Southington and two nieces and a nephew.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St Plantsville, Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St Southington on Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 am

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Sylvia Irene (Robbins) Larrabee, 83 of 1145 Poquonnock Rd. Groton, formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald L. Larrabee who passed away in 1989.

Born in Seattle, Washington she was the daughter of the late Walter and Irene (Godfry) Robbins.

Sylvia was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and worked as a bookkeeper at the Southington YMCA (1980s). She lived, for a time, in Silver Springs and Ocala Florida where she enjoyed gardening, dancing and traveling. Sylvia had a witty sense of humor and was quick to laugh. Her fondest memories were of camping trips, cribbage games, and square dancing with great friends. She loved to read, write poetry, and was always working on a crossword puzzle.

She is survived by her four children, Cathy Kemmish, David Ivancich, Karen Cowin and Gail McLeod; a brother John Cox of Shoreline Washington, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren as well as a niece, nephews, and extended family. She was predeceased by her daughter Cyndee Mangan (2013) and a brother George Robbins.

A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or Southington YMCA, 29 High St., Southington, CT 06489. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is assisting the family with the arrangements.

For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Kenneth C. Judd, 87, of Southington, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at HCC at New Britain General. He had been the loving husband of Barbara (Sweeney) Judd for over 60 years.

Born on March 25, 1929 in Meriden to the late Kenneth and Frida (Springer) Judd, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Ken retired from Lori Lock, where he worked as a quality control officer for many years. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Southington Fire Department, Engine Company 2 for 25 years.

In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by four children: Gary Judd and his wife Darlene, Philip A. Judd and his wife Maureen, Patricia Flood, all of Southington and Keith Judd and his wife Barbara of FL; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Duane Judd and his wife Mary of FL, Richard Judd of Southington, his sister Claudia Bell and her husband Ken of Southington and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Ronald Judd.

Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.  Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Mary Alice Colangelo, 96, of Southington and formerly of Windsor Locks, beloved wife of the late James J. Colangelo passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 13, 1920 in Lisbon, Portugal daughter of the late Manual and Mary (Conceicao) Ferriera. She lived in Hartford before moving to Windsor Locks in 1960, she was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Windsor Locks.

Alice was a member of the Senior Honor Guard, she enjoyed sewing and doing puzzles and most of all spending time with her family at their cottage in Old Lyme.

She is survived by three sons, James Jay Colangelo and his wife Diane of Merrimack, NH, Michael Colangelo of Bakersfield, CA, Arthur Shilosky(Julie) of Colchester; two daughters, Maryanne Anderson and her husband Robert of Windsor Locks, Jean Foligno and her husband Thomas of Southington; 12 grandchildren, Michael Foligno(Colleen), Tammy Madore (Kenneth), Jill Vermette (Chip), Michelle Housman(Michael), Scott Colangelo(Torrie), Shane Shilosky(Liz), Glen Shilosky (Stacy), Susan Tupper(Aaron), Frank Colangelo, Nicole Saavedra(Orlando), Jodi Breithaupt(Eric), Robin O’Brein(Don); 24 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a sister, Talbina Benavidas and a daughter-in-law, Susan Colangelo.

Her family will receive friends Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 4-7 PM at Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Ave., Windsor section of Poquonock. Family and friends may gather Monday, July 11, 2016 at 9:00 AM at Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10: 00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Windsor Locks. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 42 Spring St., Windsor Locks, CT 06096.

Beth A. Morris, 57, of Southington, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was a proud mother, loving daughter and sister and a wonderful friend.

Beth was born in Meriden on June 4, 1959 and had been a longtime Southington resident.

She leaves behind her mother Janice (Johnson) Dale; 4 beloved children: Eric Swain and Ashley Cyr, Jillian Swain and Martin Carroll, Jamie Swain and Eric Urciuoli and Brian Carroll and 7 grandchildren: Audrey, Zachary, Alana, Ryan, Jake, Max and Ava.  She is also survived by 3 sisters: Leslie Hutton and her husband Ricky, Jaci Belanger and her husband Bruce, and Judi Bass and her husband Duane and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Kellilyn Elizabeth and her brother Jim Morris.

Donations in Beth’s memory may be made to For Goodness Sake, P.O. Box 2124 Bristol, CT 06011.

Funeral services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Kathleen “Kash” (Stanish) Bailey, 83, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 10, 2016. She had been the loving wife of the late Gordon “Rocket” Bailey for 53 years.

Born April 10, 1933 in Plantsville to the late Joseph and Mary (Zygmunt) Stanish, she had been a lifelong Plantsville resident.

For 19 years, Kathleen worked in the library at N. Center School as a paraprofessional for the Southington Board of Education. She was a member of the Southington Festival Chorale for many years. Kathleen was a lifelong member and assistant organist of the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Shea and her husband John of Plantsville and two sons: Jim Bailey of Plantsville and David Bailey and his wife Karen of E. Granby;

4 grandchildren: Leslie Flood and her husband Jason of Southington; Mackenzie and Brendan Shea and Ryan Bailey and his longtime girlfriend Melissa Bentley, all of Plantsville and 3 great-grandchildren: Penelope Flood and Cora and Maverick Bailey. She is also survived by her sister Cynthia Kopcza of Bristol and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Paul Stanish.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen’s memory may be made to the Holy Trinity PNCC, 200 Summer St., Southington, CT 06489.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Holy Trinity PNCC, 200 Summer St., Southington. Burial will follow in the Holy Trinity PNC Cemetery, Southington. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Pauline B. (Romajas) Gedraitis, 89, a lifelong resident of the Marion section of Southington, died peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Gedraitis.

Born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Vincent and Anna (Macionis) Romajas, she was a member of St. Aloysius Church and was proud of her Lithuanian heritage. Throughout the years, Pauline enjoyed spending time in her gardens and loved to travel.

Her survivors include her daughter Jean Reeve of Watertown, her son Peter Gedraitis and his wife Cindy of San Antonio, TX, and her daughter Judith Gedris of Wolcott; her nine grandchildren, Lisa Reeve, Jered Gedraitis, Jenna Roy, Mark Crispino, Ashley DellaBitta, Grant Crispino, April Crispino, Aubrey Fitzgerald and Amber Adaskaveg; five great grandchildren Grey, Juliet, Guinevere, Alana and Thomas, III; and many nieces and nephews.

She was pre-deceased by her brother Frank Romajas and four sisters, Victoria Paige, Anna Kania, Rose Romajas, and Stephanie Valentine.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. She was laid to rest beside her husband in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Memorial donations may be made to The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708. Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain is serving the family. To share a memory, please visit us at www.burritthill.com.

John D. “Jack” Scott, 67, of West Barnstable, beloved husband of Penny A. (Pappas) Scott, passed away on July 11, 2016 due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. John was predeceased by his parents Edward and Angelina Scott. He was a graduate of Southington High School and attended Central Connecticut State College. John was retired from Georgia Pacific where he was a regional sales manager.

He enjoyed coaching Pop Warner and Bellingham High School Football in the 1980’s. He was an avid fisherman and golfer on Cape Cod where he resided for the past twenty two years.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his brother James Scott of Clinton, CT and his children Michael and Jeffrey Scott, his sister Kathleen and her husband Arthur Smedberg, their children Gregory and Laura Rose Smedberg. He also leaves his dear “Lady”.

Visiting hours will be on Monday July 18, 2016 from 9 to 10:15 AM in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home. 3778 Falmouth Road, Route 28, Marstons Mills, MA. A funeral mass will follow at 11AM in Our Lady of Victory Church, S. Main St. Centerville, MA. Burial will be private.

The family would like to acknowledge the fine caregiving at Cape Regency and at VNA Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s memory may be made to BARS Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 57, W. Barnstable, MA 02668, or NESSA, P.O. Box 1041, Osterville, MA 02655, and Nature Conservancy Gift Planning, 4245 Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-9876.

For online guestbook and directions, please visit www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.com

Allan F. Carnright, 78, of Southington, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. He had been the loving husband of Rosann (Gallucci) Carnright for nearly 54 years.

Born October 18, 1937 in Haines Falls, NY to the late Frank and Florence (North) Carnright, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Allan proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Pratt and Whitney in Southington after more than 30 years of service. His family was his life and he loved the time he spent with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Rosann, Allan is survived by 6 children: Andrea Cerboni and her husband Mark of Torrington; Michael Carnright and his wife Patty of Canton; Allan Carnright of Meriden; Kim Condren and her husband John; Christopher Carnright and his wife Lily and Donald Carnright and Tracey Rubin, all of Southington and14 grandchildren: Jimmy, Erin, Jake, Matthew, Rebekah, Meghan, Luke, Bryanna, Bethany, Kent, Evan, Brandon, Lex and Leo. He also leaves behind his sister Gail Carnright of Waterbury and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Karen Carnright; two brothers, Donald and Harold Carnright and his sister Joyce Baldwin.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Allan’s memory may be made to Masonic Healthcare Center, 22 Masonic Ave, Wallingford, CT 06492.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Waterbury. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9 – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Helen E. (Schrump) Farr, 94, widow of Wesley Farr, passed on July 18, 2016.  Helen and her husband were longtime residents of Southington and Ocala, FL. Her husband predeceased her in 1987.

Helen, born in New Britain, CT, was the oldest child of Minnie (Thompson) Schrump and Francis Schrump. Her beloved brother Frank was lost in combat in WWII and her sisters Irene (Newell) and Irma (Eastwood) predeceased her. She is survived by one sister, Jeanne Hunter of Colorado.

She is also survived by her daughter, Ruth Coleman with whom she made her home, son, David Potter and wife Mary, daughter Dorothy Ruest and son-in-law Martin and son Keith Potter and daughter-in-law Lynn.

Grandchildren Jonathan Potter, Paul Ruest, Kenneth Potter, Jeffrey Potter, Kristine Potter, Katie Muir, Jennifer Lanci, Wendy Bernardo, Holly D’Addario, Philip Ruest, Jason and Marc Ruest brightened her life and gave her many precious great grandchildren.

Helen was a versatile and talented artist in both her professional careers and hobbies. We remember her as a photographer for the original Southington News as well as a valued employee of Allied Control. She enthusiastically took painting lessons from Bob Ross while in Florida and her paintings grace many homes. Her handmade jewelry adorns the wrists of family members, her pottery decorates many a Christmas setting and her home sewn clothes gave her just the right apparel to wear for her many events. Most of all, although learned later in life, she loved ballroom dancing and could be found swirling at many senior dances and family weddings.

Her family is grateful for the care given by Franciscan Homecare and Hospice, the Bradley Hospital Staff and the Summit of Plantsville.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in her memory to the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St. Plainville, CT 06062 where she spent many happy moments.

Calling hours are Saturday, July 23, 2016, from 10-11:00 am followed by a service of remembrance at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. A reception will be held at the First Congregational Church at 37 Main St. Southington.Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Patricia A. (Tully) Lepore, 80, of Southington, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Elim Park in Cheshire.

Born on January 5, 1936 in Southington to the late Francis and Anna (Mariano) Tully, she had been a lifelong Southington resident. Patricia retired from Vanguard Plastics.

She is survived by her son Brian Lepore of Unionville; daughter, Kimberly Betterini of South Carolina; 4 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; 3 brothers: Francis, Richard and William Tully, all of Southington and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Randy Lepore, 3 sisters: Florence Kiewra, Jean Beharry, Kathleen Tully and one brother, John Tully.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Annie M. (Zakszewski) Bleau, 85, of Southington, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. She had been the loving wife of the late John E. Bleau for nearly 64 years.

Born June 19, 1931 in New Britain to the late Frank and Maryanne Zakszewski, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Annie retired from Lori Lock after many years of service. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family will always have wonderful memories to hold in their hearts. Her delicious cheesecakes and peanut butter balls will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her son Gary Bleau and daughter Diane Peck and her husband George; 3 grandchildren: Kevin Bleau and his wife Jayne, Kimberly Bleau and her fiancée Michael Morrone and William Peck and his fiancé Alicia Daubert, all of Southington and 3 great-grandchildren: Ryan and Adam Bleau and Emily Morrone and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 sisters and 3 brothers, Sophie, Genevieve, Stanley, Paul and Pete.

Annie’s family would like to thank the entire staff at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center for their compassion and excellent care.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday July 21, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com