Torrington- John W. Higgins, Jr., 83, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home.           Mr. Higgins was born in Torrington on June 11, 1940, son of the late John W. Higgins, Sr., and Julia (Seger) Higgins, and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a retired employee with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and earlier spent 30 years with Kelly Transportation. John was a lifelong YMCA member and enjoyed Notre Dame Football, UConn...

Torrington- Brian Michael Lusby (57) passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport, CT with his wife the love of his life Janine by his side. Brian was born in Bayonne, NJ on December 14, 1966, and has been a Torrington area resident for many years. He graduated from Henry Abbott Tech in Danbury, CT specializing in machine shop, but in life, he spent many years as a commercial fisherman and truck driver. Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son,...

Herbert Zeller — a family man, devoted Catholic and accomplished architect — died on March 25 at 81. The cause was abdominal cancer. He was Gerry to his wife of more than 54 years, Melissa, and to family; Herb or Herbie to family, friends and colleagues; Dad to his sons and daughter, and Papa Gerry to six grandchildren. He called himself “the old horse” in jest, a commentary on his ceaseless home improvement projects, which were a labor of love. He was devoted to...

New Hartford- Cindy Payne, 53, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. Our warrior lost her 10 year fight to breast cancer.             Cindy was born in Torrington on January 19, 1971, the loving daughter of Edward and Linda (Cristaldi) Pol. She was a gift from God.             Cindy graduated from Torrington High School, Class of 1990, and attended Northwest...

Barkhamsted- Bernie Smith, 77, passed away March 4, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington.         Bernie was born in Norwalk on September 28, 1946, daughter of the late Wellesley and Jean (Aaron) Smith.          Anyone who knew her knew what a spunky, sassy, spitfire she was.  She had a great sense of humor and loved to joke with her friends.  She particularly loved to blurt out some fresh and unlady-like words just to...

Torrington- Catherine B. Gawrych, 95, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Litchfield Woods Health Care Center, Torrington. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Gawrych.         Mrs. Gawrych was born in Torrington on April 23, 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Mary “Molly” (Higgins) Pennington, and had been a lifelong city resident. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Torrington. Mrs. Gawrych enjoyed...

Torrington- Gladys Hansey Marguerite (Kret) Gardner, 76, died peacefully on February 29, 2024.          She was born on July 17, 1947 in Winsted to the late Michael and Yvette Kret.  She was married to Andrew Gardner for 56 years until his death in 2020. They had 4 children: Shawn, Charlie, Hansey and Caitlin.  She was a faithful member of the Torrington Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 50 years.         She is survived...

Torrington- Scott G. LaForge, 50, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. He was the beloved life partner of Cheryl L. Brzozowski.         Scott was born in Winchester on November 10, 1973, son of the late George and Claire (Deane) LaForge, and had been a lifelong area resident. He enjoyed working, especially farming and landscaping. Scott loved fishing, hunting, and all things outdoors. He was a car enthusiast...

Torrington- Antoinette J. “Toni” Landor, 90, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Landor.             Antoinette was born in Torrington on June 13, 1933, daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Matava) Zimmerman, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a loving homemaker until widowed at the age of 45. She then...

Louis Capra, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on February 20, 2024, after a brief illness.         Lou was born in Torrington on February 16, 1930, to Anthony and Rose (Silano) Capra. He served in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. Lou was employed by Turner & Seymour Mfg., retiring after 46 years of service. He was a deeply religious man attending church and watching the daily televised mass. In his younger years,...