Carleen Zembko
Apr 25, 2026
Mrs. Carleen Willis Zembko, 87, of Southington, Connecticut passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Union, Connecticut on April 25, 2026. Carleen was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on December 12, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Morton Willis and the late Grace Olivia Peterson Willis. Carleen was preceded in death by her husband John, son Paul, daughter...
Barbara J. Sharpe
Nov 19, 2025
Barbara J. Sharpe passed away on November 19, 2025 after a short illness. She was born in Southington, Connecticut to George and Signey Olson Anderson on November 15, 1935. Barbara met her loving husband, Coleman on a blind date and after two more dates and thirteen letters (Coleman was in the Navy) they married in September of 1952 and moved...
Gilbert E. Pelletier
Apr 21, 2026
Gilbert E. Pelletier, 93, of Kensington, husband of Leola Pelletier, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Jerome Home in New Britain.
Born in Madawaska, Maine, he was the son of the late Donat and Egline (Bouchard) Pelletier. He was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. before retiring. Gilbert was a member of St. Paul Church. He enjoyed...
David Curtis Booth
Apr 6, 2026
David Curtis Booth, of Rocky Hill, CT, passed away peacefully at hospice in Hartford, CT on April 6, 2026 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by care and compassion in his final days at Hartford Hospital.
Born on March 6, 1952 to Caroline and William Booth, David grew up in Kensington, Connecticut, and later worked at Stanley...
Sally Ann Mukon
Apr 3, 2026
Sally Ann Mukon, 70, of Kensington, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of Michael D. Mukon.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Angelina (Falletti) Tracy. Sally later moved to Berlin where she became a life-long resident. She was a registered nurse, taking care of children at...
Thomas J. Cardone
Mar 26, 2026
Thomas J. Cardone, 65, passed away on March 26, 2026, Son of the late Nino and Aldria (Balducci) Cardone.
Born and raised in New Britain, CT, Tom built a life rooted in hard work, and deep devotion to the people he loved. He spent 30 years working at Central Connecticut State University, where he formed lasting friendships and took pride in...
Joseph Francis Stiano
Mar 23, 2026
Joseph Francis Stiano, 92, of Berlin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was the widower of Rita (McKenerny) Stiano.
Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vincenza (Russo) Stiano. Joseph was a long time Berlin resident and a former East Hartford resident. He was a graduate of UConn School...
William J. Sarra, Jr.
Mar 22, 2026
William J. Sarra, Jr., of Berlin, Connecticut, husband of Debra (Killeen) Sarra, died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Billy was born July 21, 1950 to William and Anna (Mozzicato) Sarra in New Britain, CT, where he grew up the cherished only son, lovingly surrounded by his three sisters. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1968...
Frank D. O'Rourke
Mar 15, 2026
Frank D. O’Rourke, of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on May 10, 1930, in Danvers, MA.
Frank graduated from Stratford High School in 1949. He went on to attend Boston University, earning a B.S. in Education in 1953 and a master’s degree in physical education in 1957....
Christopher Michael McHale
Mar 6, 2026
Christopher Michael (MAC) McHale passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2026.
Chris grew up in Berlin, an All-State football player and all-around athlete. He loved sports, specifically the Miami Dolphins, Red Sox and Celtics. He was passionate about college sports as well. His sailing enthusiasm began in his early years with his dad. Chris enjoyed many years in Colorado working in...
Raymond C. Maines
Mar 5, 2026
Raymond Christopher Maines was on born October 18, 1985. He died unexpectedly on March 5, 2026.
Raymond was a noble beloved father, son, brother, grandson, and soulmate. He was a person who left lasting impressions on most everyone he met. He was a talented and creative carpenter who put his heart and soul into every project he was engaged in. However,...
Antonina Italia
Feb 28, 2026
With deep sadness and gratitude for her beautiful life, we announce the passing of Antonina Italia, a beloved matriarch whose strength, grace, and devotion shaped generations.
Antonina (Cannata) Italia, 95, of Berlin, passed peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 16, 1930, in Canicattini Bagni, Sicily, Italy.
She was predeceased by her...
Jean Frances (McHale) Munson
Feb 28, 2026
Jean Frances (McHale) Munson of Kensington, CT, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
She was predeceased by her first husband, John Ernest O’Connell (1984), and her second husband, Walter “Skip” Munson (2025). She carried both seasons of her life with strength, love, and...
Roseann Dennerlein
Feb 27, 2026
Roseann “Rosie” Dennerlein, a devoted daughter of God who celebrated a life well lived, has peacefully transitioned to her eternal home in heaven. Originally from New Jersey and a longtime resident of Connecticut, Rosie’s legacy is rooted in thirty years of dedicated service as a counselor for students with disabilities at Northwestern Connecticut Community College, followed by a radical, faith-filled...
Louise P. Palardy
Feb 27, 2026
Louis P. Palardy, 87, of Berlin, passed away on February 27, 2026 at Hartford Hospital. He grew up in New Britain and worked in the heating field for several years. Louis ran a luncheonette in Berlin for 34 years. He was very industrious and loved working in the yard. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Camellia; two...
Geneva R. Ramsey
Feb 24, 2026
Geneva R. Ramsey, age 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 having lived a long and wonderful life. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she spent her childhood winters ice skating in Colt and Elizabeth Park and summered on her grandmother’s farm in Middletown with her siblings. She attended Bulkeley High School while she worked in the Colt Firearms factory...
Mariann Melinosky
Feb 13, 2026
The family of Mariann Melinosky is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the age of 71 years following a brief but intense battle with cancer.
Mariann will be especially missed by her lesser half Dennis Melinosky, her husband of 49 years. Mariann and Dennis loved each...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Timko
Feb 6, 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Borselle) Timko, 97, wife of the late Frank Timko, passed away peacefully at The Pavilion at Jerome Home on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late John and Elena (Sapia) Borselle, she lived in Berlin for the majority of her adult life. A woman of deep faith, she...
Cheryl B. Murphy
Feb 4, 2026
Cheryl B. Murphy, 81, of Kensington, wife of John B. Murphy, passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Born in Waterbury, she was the elder child of the late Frederick and Evelyn (McFarland) Boland. She was predeceased by her brother, Frederick Boland. Cheryl attended Waterbury schools and St. Mary Hospital School of Nursing....
Franklin Nicholas Masselle
Feb 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin Nicholas Masselle, 90, of Kensington, CT. He passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Hospital of Central CT, surrounded by his loving family.
He was proud of his family, his home, his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, and...