Obituaries

May 28, 2022

Salvatore Nicholas Zoccoli, 84, passed away on May 28, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born in a small town in the hills of Santa Caterina, prov of CZ, Italy on January 1, 1938, he was best known as “Nick” to family, friends, and associates. Survivors include his devoted wife Louise, sons Stephen (wife Mila), Nick (wife Karen), and daughter...

May 26, 2022

Rita (Roux) Desrochers, 92, formerly of Berlin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.  She was the widow of Bertrand Desrochers who died in 2016.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Norbert and Anna (Roberge) Roux.  Rita was a Berlin resident most of her life.   She was a member of Sacred Heart...

May 24, 2022

Constance Rose (Tabellione) Wagner, wife of the late Donald Paul Wagner, passed away on May 24, 2022. Connie was born in New Britain on 10/15/18 to the late Orazio and Concetta (Dinardi) Tabellione. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Joan Wasielak.

She is survived by her son Donald Richard Wagner and his...

May 22, 2022

Sharon Lynn Pelkey (Cohen) of Berlin, Connecticut passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on the evening of Sunday, May 22.

Sharon is survived by her daughter Jennifer Fusco and her husband Michael, three grandchildren, Madeline, Francesco and Enzo, of Berlin, her son, Joshua Binder of Berlin and two sisters, Tammy Aransky of Southington and...

May 19, 2022

Christopher Albert Hrenko of Berlin, Connecticut passed away in the presence of his family at the Uconn Medical Health Center on the evening of Thursday, May 19. Chris is survived by his wife Lisa (Grieco) Hrenko, daughter Olivia, grandmother Carol Dauphin, father James, and siblings Anthony, Jonathan, Mary, and Amy.

Chris found peace in the outdoors and...

May 18, 2022

Patricia (Bodach) Durity, 81 of East Berlin, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 18th, 2022.

Patricia was the daughter of the late Reynold and Grace (Sanford) Bodach.  She was a graduate of Berlin High School class of ‘59.  Patricia loved spending time doing crossword puzzles, watching the Game Show Channel, and always looked forward to the...

May 16, 2022

Irene Virginia (Pedemont) Timko, 104, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022 with family at her side.   She will be missed dearly and always remembered by her kind and gentle spirit, her fun loving attitude and her lifelong dedication to family and friends.

Born in Berlin, CT on October 2, 1917 she was a member of the...

May 10, 2022

Carmen A. Urso, 85, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022. He was born on October 15, 1936 in New Britain, CT. Carmen was a graduate of New Britain High School. He served in Korea as a member of The United States Army and worked as a planner for the Connecticut State Department of Transportation. He was the owner...

May 9, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bernice R. Chausse who lost her long battle with Dementia on May 9, 2022 at age 88 leaving family and friends to mourn.  She completed her circle of life.  She was born in the house that she lived in and her wish was to remain there until her...

Apr 28, 2022

Roger Narusewicz, 71, of Kensington passed away at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain on 5/28/2022. Funeral and burial arrangements are private.

Apr 27, 2022

Marianne Concetta Darling passed away, at the age of 60, on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born July 2, 1961 in New Britain, Connecticut to Sebastian and Albina Urso, Marianne attended St. Marys and New Britain High School where she made friends who stayed with her until her last breath. Her passion for...

Apr 26, 2022

Robert (Bob) Lennehan aka “UB” of Berlin passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the age of 85.

Bob was born in Hartford, CT and later moved to New Britain attending New Britain High School class of 1955 moving to 43 Westview Terr. Berlin with his...

Apr 14, 2022

Robert Lee McLellan, 92, of Kensington and Old Colony Beach, Old Lyme, passed away on April 14, 2022 at home in Kensington with his wife of 66 years, Ursula (Todoli) McLellan by his side.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada on Feb. 16, 1930, he was the son of the late George McLellan and Alma (Crabtree) McLellan Nickerson.  ...

Apr 7, 2022

Joseph L. Rapacki Sr., 99, of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at home.

Born in Newington, he lived there most of his life before moving to New Britain.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in Italy.  He retired from the University of Connecticut, Health Center in Farmington.  Joseph...

Apr 5, 2022

Michael Joseph Zarotney, 39, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong Berlin resident. Michael graduated from Berlin High School and took many classes for certification from the local 478 Operator Union.  He was employed at CWPM in Essex and was a member of St. Paul Church. ...

Apr 4, 2022

On Monday April 4, 2022, Marietta Elaine Guidone, passed away after a long courageous battle with dementia at the age of 73. Marietta was born May 24, 1948, in the small town she loved Canaan CT.

She received her Master of Education from Southern Connecticut State University and spent many years teaching at both Benjamin Franklin School...

Mar 23, 2022

Walter William Turner III, 43, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Walter grew up in Newington and graduated from Newington High school. He went on to graduate from New England Tech and eventually became a ASE Master Certified Technician.  Walter was employed as a Lead Automotive Technician for many years.  He had a...

Mar 8, 2022

Nicholas J. Pepe, 73, of Newington, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in New Britain to parents John and Anglyn (Gagliardi) Pepe, Nicholas was a resident of Berlin for 37 years and has been a resident of Newington for 36 years. With a Master’s degree in education from Central Connecticut...

Mar 3, 2022

Harriet Louise (Hart) Kehrein, 93, of South Haven, MI, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  Harriet was born in New Britain on February 28, 1929.  She was the daughter of the late Willard and Gertrude Hart. She was married to Gordon H. Kehrein for 44 years before his passing....

Mar 2, 2022

Barbara Jean Warchol, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years Henry Warchol.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Stella (Karmilowicz) Lugli.  Barbara was a former Bristol resident before...