Obituaries

Oct 19, 2025

Frank T. Rich of Kensington passed away on October 19, 2025, in his home at the age of 88. He was born in New Britain to the late Joseph and Catherine (Roman) Rich. Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife and soulmate, Mary Julia Rich.

Frank graduated from New Britain High School, attended E.C. Goodwin Tech in...

Oct 19, 2025

Ronald Arton, 85, passed away on October 19, 2025.

Ron was born in Willimantic, CT to the late Napoleon Arton and Fernande (Roberge). He leaves his daughters, Leslie Arton and her partner Joseph Warro of Berlin and Linda Murray and her husband Scott of Bristol. He also leaves his sister, Carol LaMonte of Berlin and a niece...

Oct 10, 2025

Cathline Linn Shemeth, 60, of New Britain, CT, went to be with Jesus on October 10, 2025. "Cathy" was born in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in Tokyo, Japan. She was a true musician at heart and, as a classical pianist, performed with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. She had a full-ride scholarship in piano performance to Wheaton College, but...

Oct 7, 2025

Robert R. Nattrass III of Kensington, CT passed away at home on October 7, 2025, at the age of 79.  He was born in New Haven and was the son of Robert and Marion (Longyear) Nattrass.  He was the husband of 36 years to Julia (Galazan) Nattrass.  Bob graduated from West Haven High School and the University of New...

Oct 3, 2025

Ryan William Griswold, born on February 6, 1985, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on October 3, 2025, at the age of 40. His warmth, compassion, and quiet strength touched the lives of many, and his loss is felt deeply by all who knew and loved him. Ryan spent most of his life as a New Britain resident...

Sep 28, 2025

On September 28, 2025, Mrs. Judith E. Dennis left this life as she lived it: fiercely independent and on her own terms.  Born in New Britain and educated locally, Judith received her undergraduate degree at Douglas College (Rutgers University), learned Spanish through a residency led by Middlebury College, and later earned her Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at...

Sep 22, 2025

Dorothy Horbal Chase, 78, of Kensington, passed away September 22, 2025 after a short illness.

Born in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Peter Jr. and Mary (Indelak) Horbal. Dorothy was a graduate of Berlin High School and the Hartford Institute of Accounting.  After working at Winslow Automatics, she found her special job...

Sep 20, 2025

Marie Dolores Brester, 93, of Kensington, widow of Allen J. Brester, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Born in Wallington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Theresa (Masuhr) Unglaub.  Marie was a long time Kensington resident and was formerly employed at The Hartford before retiring.  She was a member of St. Paul...

Sep 18, 2025

Milton Martin, 83, of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at home very peacefully. He was the widower of Barbara (Bednarz} Martin.

Born in Fort Kent, ME, he was the son of the late Roland and Emelda (Gagne) Martin. Milton was a resident of Berlin for more than 60 years before moving to Plainville. He...

Sep 10, 2025

Nora Stella Dumas, infant daughter of Jaime and Justin Dumas, was delivered and immediately passed from this world on Sept. 10, 2025.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by aunt Kala and her son Reinaldo, aunt Krystal and her daughter Lizah, uncle Matt and his daughters Allie and Hailey, aunt Hayden, uncle Doug, aunt Pat...

Sep 7, 2025

Judith (Guenther) Donati passed away on September 7, 2025 at the age of 89, just two weeks shy of her 90th birthday.  Born and raised in New Britain, she shared 43 happy years married to her favorite dance partner and love of her life, Lou, who sadly left us in 1997.  She leaves behind her four children – Beverly...

Aug 26, 2025

Carl Pavano of Berlin passed away on August 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a year of declining health. He was born in New Britain on December 3, 1942, to Thomas and Grace (Cavelli) Pavano. He grew up in New Britain and dedicated 30 years of service to Stanley Works where he met his wife, Marty.  Carl is...

Aug 15, 2025

Dr. Joseph A. Welna, 94, of Palm Beach, Florida (formerly of New Britain, CT) passed away on August 15, 2025 at his home in the presence of his loved ones.

Dr. Welna was born in New Britain, CT on March 24, 1931 to Joseph and Sophie  (Roman) Welna. He graduated from New Britain High School and went...

Aug 13, 2025

Nancy Burkhart, 69, of Kensington, passed away on August 13, 2025 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was the widow of Richard Burkhart who died in 2018.  Nancy was born on February 21, 1956 to the late Bruno and Anne (Wiblyi) Zarotney.  She is survived by many cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial...

Jul 28, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love we announce the passing of Josephine (Frazetta) Lupia who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 28, 2025.

Born on November 15, 1933 in New Britain, Connecticut, Josephine was the treasured daughter of Carmello and Josephine Frazzetta, whose roots began in Sicily, Italy.  From an early age, her life...

Jul 28, 2025

Nicholas John Rinaldi, Sr., 56, of Berlin, CT, passed away on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Nick was born on November 18,1968 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Kathleen (Moskaitis) Golymbieski. Nick was a graduate of E.C. Goodwin Technical High School and went on to receive a degree in Architectural and Civil CADD Technology from Porter...

Jul 27, 2025

Sylvia Soehle Schindler, 87, beloved wife of the late Earl F. Schindler for 49 years, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2025 at Covenant Living of Cromwell. Born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Wolfram and Dell (Fearing) Soehle, she was a resident of Newington, CT for many years before she and Earl moved to Kensington, CT in...

Jul 27, 2025

Shirley Rose (Kellum) Margnelli, born in New Britain, CT on May 5, 1932 to the late Rose (Chaponi) Kellum and the late Laurence Kellum, died July 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her  loving family. Shirley is the beloved wife of Norman Margnelli with whom she would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary in September.

Shirley...

Jul 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bruce Laroche

Bruce Laroche, 72, of Berlin, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, July 21, after a brief battle with cancer.

Bruce was a passionate outdoorsman who found joy in hiking, skiing, and biking. He cherished his hometown of Berlin and dedicated himself to civic service as a proud member of the...

Jul 21, 2025

Domenico (Dominic) DeFrancesco, 88, of Kensington, CT son of the late Giuseppe and Caterina (Scarfo) DeFrancesco passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut.  Dominic was born in St. Caterina dello Ionio, Catanzaro, Italy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Maria (D'Onofrio) DeFrancesco; daughters, Caterina Geyer; Josephine Marino; Rosa Tralli;...