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...
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...
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...
Anne E. Wierbicka
Jan 30, 2026
Anne E. Wierbicka, age 100, formerly of 101 Westview Terrace, Berlin, CT died on January 30th at Jerome Home.
She was born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Brodzik) Wierbicki. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Labor Department with the State of Connecticut for 38 years. Anne was a parishioner of St. Paul's...
Doris A. Saucier
Jan 27, 2026
Doris Saucier, 86, passed away peacefully on January 27th, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Doris was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, who were always at the very center of her heart. She is survived by her husband, Roger Saucier,...
William “B.J.” Kennedy III
Oct 25, 2025
William “B.J.” Kennedy III, 79, of North Haven, passed away on October 25, 2025, after a long illness, in Berlin, Connecticut. Born April 19, 1946, in New Haven, he was the son of the late William J. Kennedy Jr. and Amelia Purcell Kennedy.
People knew him as B.J. throughout his school years, as he graduated from North Haven High School in...
Linda Vasquez
Jan 1, 2026
Linda Diane Vasquez, 78, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, CT. Linda was greeted in Heaven and welcomed into the arms of her adored late husband, Leonard Vasquez.
She was born in Waterbury and raised in Oakville, daughter of the late John and Josephine Cipriano. Linda graduated from the University of New...
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...
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...
Richard Alan Shipman
Jan 29, 2026
Richard Alan Shipman, 74, of Kensington, beloved husband of Jane Shipman, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Hartford, Richard moved to Kensington in 1962 and remained a lifelong resident. After graduating from Berlin High School in 1971, he attended the Porter School of Engineering Design. In 1976, he married...
Michael John Hogle
Jan 18, 2026
Michael John Hogle, age 79 years, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 18, 2026.
Mike was born in Plattsburgh, NY to parents Darrell Linn Hogle and Mary Kingsbury Hogle. He spent his childhood in Mooers, NY having various rowdy adventures with his brothers David, Robert, Hugh and Patrick.
After his graduation from the Miner Institute in Chazy, NY, Mike moved to...
Heather Marie Coker-Fonteyn
Jan 17, 2026
Heather Marie Coker-Fonteyn, 46, of Cromwell, passed away on January 17, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was born on August 8, 1979 in New Britain to Frank and Robyn (Nappi) Fonteyn. Heather was a resident of Wallingford before moving to Cromwell.
Heather’s gift was helping people, especially those with physical and emotional disabilities with whom...
John G. McKechnie
Jan 6, 2026
John G. McKechnie, 77, of Berlin, beloved husband of Jane E. (Wrobel) McKechnie for 49 years, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Middlesex Hospital.
Born in West Haven, John was the son of the late Robert and Phyliss (Nowakunski) McKechnie. John was a former Meriden and Wallingford resident before moving to Berlin 24 years ago. John was a member of...
Carolyn M. Carlino
Jan 6, 2026
Carolyn M. Carlino, 72, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Carlino.
Carolyn was originally from Pelham, New York and moved to Berlin, Connecticut in 1986. She spent many years working as a clinical office assistant at UConn Health, where she...
Guy Michael DeSimone
Jan 5, 2026
Guy Michael DeSimone, 69, of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully after a long illness on January 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Guy was born on January 16, 1956 to Francis and Beverly (Linnell) DeSimone in Manchester, CT, a place where he always felt at home. Guy was fiercely loyal to his family and friends, and their ultimate...