Recent Death Notices From West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — Below are recent death notices from West Haven.

Madelyne Klump Mansfield, 86, passed away April 12, 2025. She was an active volunteer at the Savin Rock Museum and West Haven Adult Day Care Auxiliary, worked at Nursery by the Sea and West Haven High School’s Adult Education program, and devoted time to fundraising for the Republican Party while fostering infants, planning social events, country line dancing, and performing weddings as a Justice of the Peace.

John T. Belinda Sr., 69, died April 13, 2025. He worked in the auto body industry and found enjoyment in trips to Disneyland and all things Star Wars.

Gayle Larke Clancey, 70, passed away April 14, 2025. She worked at the West Haven Public Library, L’Amy of Milford, and Bayer Pharmaceuticals, and was especially proud of her role as PTA president, while enjoying dancing, supporting the UCONN Women’s Basketball Team, and spending time with her family.

Kathleen M. Znosko, 74, died April 17, 2025. She worked as a registrar for the Boy Scouts of America, was active in the West Haven Junior Women’s Club, and enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Sharon Elizabeth Antell, 78, passed away April 20, 2025, after a lengthy illness; she worked as a customer service representative for AT\&T and Sonitrol Alarm, enjoyed shopping, and found joy in giving while maintaining close ties with her family and friends from Virginia.

Ronald Joseph Barrows, 67, passed away April 20, 2025. He enjoyed arts and crafts, music, and especially his deck of cards, and was an active participant in the SMILE Day Program and Art Expressions with STEP Associates, where he formed lasting connections and brought joy to those around him.

Patricia Bohan Hewston, 76, passed away Apr. 20, 2025. She worked at Yale University and the West Haven Public School system as an assistant custodian, while dedicating her time to her church, serving as a Girl Scout Leader for 35 years, and holding leadership roles in the Savin Rock PTA and Ladies’ Guild.

Jeryl “Jeri” Vets Gagliardi Levy, 73, passed away April 23, 2025, after a 40-year career as a Registered Nurse at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she held roles in the Newborn Special Care Unit and as Clinical Director of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics, following her education in nursing and health services.