Obituaries

Apr 24, 2023

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...

Apr 11, 2023

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...

Apr 10, 2023

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...

Mar 26, 2023

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...

Mar 24, 2023

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...

Mar 8, 2023

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...

Feb 22, 2023

Clara Sophia Bakaj, 97, of Lebanon and formerly of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.  She was the widow of Edward Bakaj.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kata) Konefal.  Clara was a longtime Kensington resident before moving to Lebanon in 2006.  She was...

Feb 19, 2023

Jonathan Christopher Jahn, 25, of Kensington, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of Patricia (Malec) Jahn of Kensington and the late Larry Jahn.  Jonathan was a lifelong Kensington resident and a graduate of Berlin High School in 2016 and Porter and Chester Institute, Rocky Hill in 2017. He was...

Feb 19, 2023

Roberta Elizabeth Nonnenmacher Jenkins, 86, of Berlin, CT died peacefully on February 19, 2023 after a short illness. She is survived by her son, Dave Jenkins of Middletown, CT, two loving grandchildren Madeline Jenkins of Berlin, CT and Ryan Jenkins of Boston, MA, and a daughter-in-law Joyce Jenkins of Berlin, CT. Roberta was born December 7, 1936 in Baltimore,...

Feb 7, 2023

Elmo Wallace was born January 26, 1947. He was the son of the late Deacon Elmo Wallace and Dr Claudette Wallace and brother of the late Andre Wallace. Elmo passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 7, 2023.

Elmo was a long time resident of New Britain, Ct and affectionately known as “AL”. He was a...

Jan 23, 2023

Ronald E. Lindgren passed away on January 23, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Born in New Britain on March 7, 1940 to the late Leonard and Elizabeth (Spring) Lindgren. Ron attended school in New Britain. He worked in family dairy, A.J. Spring & Son, delivering milk to customers before going to school every day. From...

Jan 20, 2023

Pasquale Castrogiovanni, 88, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden.  He was the widower of Veronica (Czeskowiak) Castrogiovanni who died Dec. 24, 2022.

Born in Leonforte, Sicily, he was the son of the late Isidoro and Maria (La Porta) Castrogiovanni.  Pasquale learned the art of shoemaking in Sicily...

Jan 20, 2023

With deep sorrow, we announce that Kevin Roger Laroche of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away on January 20, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Kevin was born on November 2, 1973 at New Britain General Hospital to Roger and Maryann Laroche (1951 – 2016) of New Britain, Connecticut. Kevin was a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1993,...

Jan 20, 2023

Kenneth Paul Stokowski, 65, of Middletown, CT passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 21-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. Ken was born December 12, 1957 in Chicopee, MA to the late Leopold and Genevieve (Zakrzewski) Stokowski. Ken attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School and was an altar server at St. Stanislaus...

Jan 14, 2023

Judith O. Devokaitis passed away on January 14th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.  Judy was the wife of the late Andrew Devokaitis, and is predeceased by her parents Frank and Ruth (Young) Ohlson and her sister Jane (Ohlson) Stevens.

Born in 1944, Judy spent her childhood years growing up on Paper Goods Pond...

Jan 8, 2023

Louis H. Miller, (age 74), dedicated husband, father, friend and neighbor of Berlin, CT, passed away unexpectedly with his cherished family by his side on January 8th, 2023.

Lou was born in New Britain, CT, to the late Hermann and Margaret (Dornfreid) Miller. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Gagnon) Miller, daughter Aimee (Miller) Chappa, son...

Jan 5, 2023

Helen Muriel (Onorato) Morrissey, aged 94, passed away on January 5, 2023 at the Seabury Meadows after a long illness.

Born in New Britain on May 8, 1928 to James V. and Helen (McKeon) Onorato.  She attended local schools where she graduated from New Britain High School in 1946. Helen went on to graduate from Teachers College...

Dec 24, 2022

Veronica Olga Castrogiovanni, 85, of New Britain, beloved wife of Pasquale Castrogiovanni, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Sertao de Santana, Brazil, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Czeslava (Cziradski) Czeskowiak.  Veronica immigrated to the United States in 1967 and was a...

Dec 14, 2022

Daniel W. Mahoney, 75, of Southington, formerly of Bristol, beloved husband of Linda (Caswell) Mahoney, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center surrounded by his family. Dan was born on December 31, 1946 in New Britain to the late Walter and Helen (Sullivan) Mahoney.

Dan grew up in Kensington and graduated...

Dec 6, 2022

Andrew (Andy) Zuder Jr., 78, of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022, the same day as his beloved wife Angie, one year apart. He passed in Surprise, AZ with Doree, Sean, Lina, and grand-dog, Dililah, the French Bulldog.

Andy was born on November 21, 1944, in Hartford, CT to the late Andrew and Ann...