Sharon Mary Smith
May 7, 2026
Sharon Mary Smith
September 30,1949 ~ May 7,2026
Sharon Mary Smith was born on September 30, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Margaret (Bailey) Smith and Edward Thornton Smith Jr. On May 7, 2026, after a brief illness, she peacefully answered her call to glory.
Sharon received her early education at St. Martin de Porres Catholic School through the eighth grade...
Loradene Allen
May 6, 2026
Loradene Allen , born May 30th, 1963, passed away on May 6th, 2026 at New Britain General Hospital. She was 62 years old and a resident of Waterbury, CT. Loradene was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Rosalie (Harvey) Thomas. Loradene received her education and high school diploma in...
John Philip Corley Jr.
May 5, 2026
John P. Corley, Jr., born February 1, 1953, in Batesburg‑Leesville, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Willette Dozier and John P. Corley, Sr. At the age of 16, he moved to New Haven, Connecticut, to live with his special aunt, the late Sallie A. Corley‑Pue. He attended James Hillhouse High School, where he proudly was the...
Abraham Thomas Jr.
May 3, 2026
Abraham Thomas, Jr.
“Loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend”
Mr. Abraham Thomas, Jr., 77, took his eternal rest on Sunday, May, 3, 2026 peacefully at home in Waterbury, CT.
Abe was born in Waterbury, CT on August 21, 1948, son of the late Abraham Thomas, Sr. and Mary Hester (Puryear) Thomas. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathy Thomas, sister,...
Adrianne L Tyler-Crenshaw
Apr 29, 2026
Adrianne departed this earthly life on April 29, 2026 at the age of 55. She was a lifelong resident of Waterbury, CT.
Adrianne attended Waterbury public school systems and graduate in 1988. She worked as a CNA for many years.
Adrianne was known in the community for being a loving and kind soul who did not not mind being a comedian always...
Ronald Wilson
Apr 25, 2026
Ronald Wilson, 68, transitioned peacefully from this life on April 25, 2026, in Connecticut. He was the beloved son of Thelma Connelly, Martha Rhodes, and Robert Rhodes Sr.
Ronald also known as “Ron” was educated in the New Haven public school system and spent much of his life in New Haven, later relocating to Meriden CT. There he resided with his...
George Frank Coggswell
Apr 25, 2026
George F. Coggswell, Jr. (Beetle), 84 of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 22, 1942 in New Haven, CT to the late George F. Coggswell, Sr., and the late Leah V. Hawley. He was a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School and...
Elder Henry C Tappin
Apr 25, 2026
Elder Henry C. Tappin, of Seymour, Connecticut, was born on January 26, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to William Tappin, Sr. and Sadie Johnson Tappin. He departed this life on April 25, 2026, at the age of 84.
Henry received his education attending James Hillhouse High School, where he often spoke proudly of his athletic ability in track and field. One of...
Ja'Kwon Saquess Hobson-Kelly
Apr 22, 2026
Ja’Kwon Saquess Hobson-Kelly
February 19, 1998 – April 22, 2026
Ja’Kwon Saquess Hobson-Kelly departed this life peacefully on April 22, 2026, at 6:16 p.m. at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1998, at 12:37 a.m. to his proud parents, Randi E. Hobson and Jason L. Kelly Sr.
Affectionately known first as “Nuttbutt,” Ja’Kwon’s nickname evolved into “Nook” or “Nook...
Percy D. Penn Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Percy D. Penn Sr., 64, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a long illness. He was born on December 25, 1961, in New Haven, Connecticut, at Grace-New Haven Community Hospital (now known as Yale New Haven Hospital), to the late Christopher E. Penn Sr. and Shirley A. Wharton Penn Bustion. Percy will be remembered...