June V. Kuharski, 73, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully onto our Lord after a long illness on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was born in Meriden, CT, daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Trybulski) Baillargeon. June was a longtime volunteer in the Cheshire School System, and had worked at Everybody's Supermarket, and Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC in Cheshire. She greatly enjoyed her volunteering, helping people, and gardening. June is...

Roberta R. Trapp, 73, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Richard A. Trapp, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012 at Rockville General Hospital. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Arthur and Florence (Jacobsen) Rose. Roberta had worked as a nurse's aide at Johnson Memorial Hospital for many years. She is survived by her three children, David Trapp and his wife Susan, Lori Allen and her husband Shane, and...

Janet (Zelonka) Golab, 59, of Stafford Springs, CT and Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2012 at Blair Manor, Enfield, CT, after a long illness. Jan was born in Danville, VA on April 9, 1952, daughter of Melba (Morris) Zelonka and the late John A. Zelonka. She was raised in Stafford Springs, CT and was a graduate of Stafford High School. Jan is best known as the red-haired bartender at the former Munn's Pub, and as...

Albert L. Lanagan, 61, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at his home. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, son of Yvonne (Avery) Lanagan and the late Albert N. Lanagan. Albert worked as a custodian for the Stafford School System for 23 years. His hobbies included being a collector of antiques and listening to music, and he was an avid reader. He was said by many to be the greatest story teller they knew. ...

Lawrence C. Spiller, 68, of Wales, MA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Livermore, ME, son of the late Laurice and Ella (Lavorgna) Spiller. Larry had worked as a welder for Steel Tech. He was an honorary life member of the Italian Benefit Society, and member of the Wolcott Lodge No. 29 in Maine, and the Sons of the American Legion. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. Larry is survived by his...

Allen A. DaRos, 63, of Willington, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2012 at his home. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, son of the late Armide and Wilhelmina (Schlehofer) DaRos. Allen had worked many years as a machine operator. He was a member of the Eastern Connecticut Sportsman Club. He was an avid outdoorsman, having enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and above all, spending time with his family. Allen is survived...

Lee F. Tiziani, 49, died suddenly Friday evening February 10, 2012 in the arms of his life partner at their home in Wilmington, Vermont. Lee embraced life to the fullest and had a deep respect for friends and family. Lee leaves his partner Sarah Bourn; his mother Pat (Argenta) Tiziani of Stafford Springs, CT; his brother and sister-in-law Glen and Carol Tiziani of Colchester, CT; beloved nephews Matthew and Nicholas; and Sarah's daughter...

Irene L. Artruc, 91, of Vernon, CT, and formerly of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Albert A. Artruc, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Palmer, MA, daughter of the late George and Lillian (Lemon) Morgan. Irene was a member of the Stafford Baptist Church and Stafford Senior Center. She is survived by her daughter, Glennis Carroll and her husband Jesse "Buddy" of Tolland, CT; two...

Joanne Marie (Lind) Nilsen, 79, of Stafford Springs, CT, beloved wife of the late Leif Nilsen, went to her heavenly father on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the eldest daughter of the late Bror Arthur and Ida (Peterson) Lind. Joanne worked in customer service for Kennametel, Inc. Windsor Locks Division before retiring. Joanne greatly enjoyed her flower gardens, genealogy, crocheting, watching the birds, traveling,...

Sandra M. Morehouse, 67, of Vernon, CT, and formerly of Tolland, CT, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Rockville General Hospital. She was born in Carlingford, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Doughty) Clark. Sandra loved her work as a day care teacher at the Potter's House. She was a member of the Tolland Senior Center and enjoyed playing poker with her friends and bowling. Sandra is survived by her...