Obituary: Doreen Scharf Van Horn, 62, Of Hamden

She worked at Yale University and Quinnipiac University before working at Hamden Public Schools, where she retired after more than 22 years.

Obituary: James H. Carmody, 73, Of Hamden

A U.S. Air Force veteran, he worked for the USPS for nearly 45 years before his retirement in 2021.

Obituary: Mark R. King, 51, Of Hamden

Mark, a loving husband and father, owned Fairfield Teachers’ Agency, and he and his staff helped thousands of educators secure employment.

Obituary: Dennise Ann DeLucia Walter, 69, Of Hamden

Affectionately known as D-Nice to her girls, she was a hairdresser for over 40 years. Her loyal clientele were like family to her.

Obituary: Patrice L. Harrington, 88, Of Hamden

Patrice was a realtor for over 40 years and worked for Beazley West Haven, and more recently Arnold Peck’s Realty World.

Obituary: Robert Post, 96, Of Hamden

Bob served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He enjoyed playing golf until he was almost 90.

Obituary: Edna O’Reilly Cull, 89, Of Hamden

She enjoyed working for many years as a beloved elementary schoolteacher in Hamden. Her love, kindness, and wit will be missed.

Obituary: Theresa K. Kimerle, 48, Of Hamden

A graduate of ACES, she had been attending the ARC of Greater New Haven Day Program.

Obituary: Henry E. ‘Hank’ Betzner III, 60, Of Hamden

Hank was a Sales Consultant for Renewal by Anderson for many years. He loved being in sales and won many awards, trips, and accolades.

Obituary: John Bernacchia Jr., 81, Of Hamden

John, who worked in the cafeteria at SCSU for 25 years, will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit and his great love of music.

Obituary: Linda Ann Raccio, 77, Of Hamden

Linda worked as a CNA at Whitney Center Medical Unit for the Elderly. More than anything, she loved her family, friends & people in general.

Obituary: Robert H. Marler Jr., 79, Of Hamden

He was an English Teacher at West Haven High School for 32 years. He loved collecting movies, especially foreign films and very old films.

Obituary: James Thomas Reilly, 78; Formerly Of Hamden

A U.S. Navy veteran, he served his community by being an avid blood donor with the Red Cross throughout his lifetime.

Obituary: Mary Grace Minck Shea, 93, Of Hamden

She became an active member at the Hamden Senior Center, meeting great friends and helping out with various activities.

Obituary: Sally Kipphut, 94, Of Hamden

For much of her career, Sally was a teacher/special education aide in the elementary school system of the Town of Hamden.

Obituary: Robert R. Nowicki, 69, Of Hamden

A U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War, he later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force & served as Master Staff Sergeant in the Security Forces

Obituary: George F. Mosher, 87; Formerly Of Hamden

A U.S. Marine Veteran, he was a patrol officer for the Hamden Police Department for 25 years before retirement.

Obituary: Thomas M. Wagner, 45, Of Hamden

He was a hard-working, energetic person who loved to have a good time and had a heart of gold.

Obituary: Helen Y. Brown, 91, Of Hamden

She took great pleasure in attending her grandchildren's sporting events, rarely missing one. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

Obituary: Lawrence (Larry) Peter Morcaldi, 68, Of Hamden

He had worked as a teacher for the New Haven School System.

Obituary: Michael A. Batts, 61, Of Hamden

He worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 29 years. In his spare time, he found a second love, working at the famous Toad’s Place.

Obituary: Patricia G. Bodie McWeeney, 85, Of Hamden

As a lifelong educator, she began her career teaching at Norton School in Cheshire. She was later an elementary school teacher in Hamden.

Obituary: Justine McLaughlin Landa, 83; Formerly Of Hamden

“Jus had an amazing sense of humor and never met anyone she didn’t love and who didn’t love her.”

Obituary: George S. Rennie III, 82, Of Hamden

Together with three other people, he sculpted the giant squid that hung from the ceiling in the entryway of the Yale Peabody Museum.

Obituary: Julie Hawkes Heninger, 86, Of Hamden

She contributed to the community as a Girl Scout leader and a library volunteer at the Hamden middle and elementary schools for many years.

Obituary: Krzysztof Furman, 72, Of Hamden

A talented soccer player, he played professionally in Poland and also played for the University of New Haven and Major Indoor Soccer League.

Obituary: Virginia M. Spahr, 80, Of Hamden

Virginia worked as an Administrative Assistant at Yale University for 35 years until retirement, and was a strong, independent woman.

Obituary: Edward Joseph ONeill, 81, Of Hamden

Edward devoted his time outside of work to the service of others, volunteering for numerous charities and serving on a variety of boards.

Obituary: Robert J. Clancey, 61, Of Hamden

“He was loving, kind, generous and a people person. Everyone loved Bob, he was just that kind of guy.”

Obituary: Celia DiGioia Carboni, 96, Of Hamden

She lived her entire life in the town and was a daily communicant and active member of St. Ann’s Church until its closing.

Obituary: Patricia V. Goldman McGalliard; Longtime Hamden Teacher

Patricia was a teacher at heart, having worked as an English teacher in the Hamden school system for more than 30 years.

Obituary: Mary Jane Marciano Landino, 91, Of Hamden

She worked at St. Raphael’s Hospital, and was also the school nurse at Hamden High School, several Hamden Elementary Schools and Quinnipiac.

Obituary: Peter P. Onofrio, 88, Of Hamden

He retired after almost 40 years as a compositor for the New Haven Register.

Obituary: Linda J. D’Alessio, 77, Of Hamden

She taught Audiology as an adjunct faculty member at SCSU, also practiced Audiology in a private ENT office & previously was a social worker

Obituary: Joseph A. Tencza Jr., 95, Of Hamden

A U.S. Army veteran, he worked for the former New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroads and the former Stop & Shop Warehouse of North Haven.

Obituary: Francis William ‘Bill’ Pawlikowski, 75; Formerly Of Hamden

A U.S. Army veteran, Bill worked as a chef at Yale University for many years and did private catering for many professors and staff at Yale.

Obituary: Hanora ‘Annie’ Leary O’Neill Purcell, 94, Of Hamden

Ann, a proud member of the Irish American Community Center, was a loving and devoted wife, mother and loyal friend.

Obituary: Michael Griffo, 63, Of Hamden

He had been employed for several years at Miles Pharmacy in West Haven and enjoyed classic cars and rock and roll.

Obituary: David McCabe Welch, 36, Of Hamden

David, a highly skilled auto mechanic, was a caring and empathetic person. He had a heart of gold and was willing to help anyone in need.

Obituary: ​Beverly Russello, 83, of Hamden

Beverly worked as a secretary for many years at the Yale University Police Department.