All Obituaries

Dorothy June (Tyler) Breski, of Kensington, died peacefully at Chestelm Health and Rehab in Moodus on Friday, May 12, 2023. Dorothy was born in Bristol, CT on June 26, 1926, the daughter of Harry Collins Tyler and Ethel (Peace) Tyler.  Before her retirement in 1985, Dottie was employed by AT&T (SNET) for 38 years.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Breski and her brother Bernard Tyler.  She was also predeceased by her long-time best friend, Albert C Pollard. ...

Sarah “Sally” LaFountain Hanson (83) passed into glory at home surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Sally was born June 17, 1939 in Southwest Harbor, Maine to Richard and Barbara (Wallace) Robinson. When she was very young, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle Mary (Wallace) and Robert LaFountain. They loved and raised Sally as their own in Springfield, Vermont. When she entered school, she immediately skipped the first grade then continued on to...

Marie Diane (Fioravanti) DiMugno, wife of the late Frank DiMugno, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Marie was born on November 1, 1928 to Lucy and Henry Fioravanti in New Britain, CT where she resided until she married the love of her life in 1948 and settled in Kensington. Marie was a full time homemaker and a loving mother to her two children, Ronnie and Jeff. Cooking was her passion, and if you were privileged enough to have eaten at her home, you would...

William “Billy” Thomas Musanti passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Britain, Connecticut on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Billy was born in Wallingford, Connecticut on April 23, 1986 to Thomas and Georgean (Ives) Musanti, joining his older sisters Amy and Maegan. He graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 2004 and began what would become his lifelong career with Banana Republic.  Billy brought a smile to the face of everyone he met with his old man wit and heart of gold....

Dennis Fagan, 80, of Berlin, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. Dennis was born in New Britain on July 7, 1942, son of James and Ann ( Spring) Fagan of Berlin, and graduated from Berlin High School.  He was employed as a mechanic at Webbers Service Station in New Britain and Webbers Truck Service in Enfield for many years, before retiring.  He then moved to Westfield, MA where he married Barbara Marsh.  After Barbara passed in 2014, he returned to live in Berlin with his...

John F. Adams III, 61 of Millis, MA died unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was born in Hartford, CT on February 17, 1962 to Vera Adams and the late John F (Jack) Adams, Jr.  John attended Berlin Schools and became a Realtor and Appraiser, and volunteer EMT. A kind person with a quick wit and sense of humor, John was an exceptional story teller who loved the outdoors including hiking, cycling, camping and Cape Cod. He was an avid reader and...

Robert C. Russell Sr., 83, of Kensington, husband of Gerri Russell, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Albert and Helen (Stair) Russell.  Bob was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was a Kensington resident for 60 years.  He was formerly employed at Connecticut Air Gas before retiring.  Bob was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He was a New York Jets and Boston Red Sox fan and enjoyed...

Patricia Joan (Yaroshefski) Haber, 88, of Berlin, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born in Terryville, the daughter of the late Edward Wallace Yaroshefski, Selma Agnes Rutkowski, and brother Jimmy Yaroshefski. Soon after being introduced to her beloved, Chester Joseph Haber, they were married on June 22, 1957. Over the years, they made countless memories at their Spruce Brook Road home, which they built across from the Haber family dairy farm. She loved to share stories about the...

Robert “Bobby” Potvin Jr., 41, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2023 and is now in the loving arms of his mother.  Bobby was born in Hartford on Oct. 7, 1981.  He was the son of Robert J. Potvin Sr. and the late Peggy Rae Potvin. Bobby worked at Leo’s Kitchen & Stair for many years with his father.  He was a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, and a friend to many.  Bobby, his father, and nephew had many memorable fishing...

Mary Julia (Bandarutis) Rich, beloved wife of Frank T. Rich, passed away on March 8, 2023 at her home after a long illness at the age of 83. Mary was born in New Britain on September 24, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antosi Bandarutis. Mary was raised in Berlin, graduating from Berlin High School. She was a graduate of New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing. Mary was employed as an RN at the New Britain General Hospital for 42 years, providing loving and devoted...