Obituaries

Jul 1, 2023

Catherine Marie Nelson (Kitty), a lifelong resident of East Berlin, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was the widow of Harry Nelson.

Born in East Berlin, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Rozanski) Pacyna.  Catherine was a hard worker all of her...

Jun 24, 2023

John “Jay” Ross, 83, of Berlin, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on Nov. 1, 1939, he was formerly employed at Tilcon CT before retiring.  He was a member of the Berlin Polish Political Club.  He enjoyed Dirt Track Racing from central Florida...

Jun 19, 2023

Richard R. Russell, a man who touched the lives of all who knew him, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, with his wife Fern by his side. As we mourn his loss, we celebrate the extraordinary life of a remarkable husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, a source of boundless love and wisdom.

Richard was born...

Jun 3, 2023

Irene Mary (Makris) Fritz, 77, of Kensington, beloved wife of Raymond A. Fritz, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Muriel (Allen) Makris.  Irene was a former resident of New Britain and Brooklyn, NY before...

Jun 2, 2023

With great sadness we regret to inform the family and friends of the passing of Shirley G. Kaupas, 91, a resident of Newington, CT for the past 31 years.

Shirley was born on July 27, 1931 to Frederick O. and Anna (Rauch) Gamber in Torrington, CT.  Her family eventually settled in Avon, CT.  Shirley was an honor...

May 27, 2023

Carlos Raul Rivera, 65, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2023 with his wife of 30+ years, Darlene Rivera, by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carlos attended Windsor High School and later studied at the Julia Hartt School of Music.  Carlos was passionate about music and loved music from...

May 12, 2023

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...

May 6, 2023

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...

Apr 25, 2023

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...

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...