Peter F. Gacek
Aug 1, 2021
Peter Frederick Gacek, age 72, husband of Patty Madler Gacek, peacefully passed away at Apple Rehab in Rocky Hill this Sunday, after a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Peter was born in Southington CT, and raised in Berlin, CT by the late Peter J. And Catherine Gacek. He graduated from BHS in 1967, moving on to UCONN where he...
Luisa Navarro O'Brien
Jul 24, 2021
Luisa Altagracia Navarro O’Brien was devoted to her family. She was a much loved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her wish to spend her last days at home with all those she loved demonstrated her strong sense of family devotion. Luisa passed away from complications due to lung cancer on the 24th of July with her last days...
Doris (Zola) Pentore
Jul 22, 2021
Doris (Zola) Pentore, 96, of Kensington, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was the widow of Harry Pentore who died February 11, 2016.
Born on Nov. 16, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Louis Zola and Rena (Bigotto) Zola Saglio and step-daughter of William Saglio. Doris grew up on a dairy and fruit...
Carole M. (Strumskas) Gollnick
Jul 13, 2021
Carole M. (Strumskas) Gollnick passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 13, 2021. Carole was born to Nellie (Opalacz) and Walter Strumskas on January 18, 1942. She grew up in Wethersfield, CT and spent much of her youth with her Aunts, Uncles and Cousins in Middletown. In her twenties she met her husband, William Gollnick while he was stationed in...
Raymond J. Paradis
Jul 10, 2021
Raymond J. Paradis, 95, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on July 10, 2021. He had survived his wife of 70 years, the late Susan (Jacobs) Paradis. Born in Sanford, Maine, he was a son of the late Liguori and Zemma (Haggan) Paradis.
Raymond, Susan, and their family of five children, were...
Ronald L. Niles
Jun 16, 2021
Ronald Niles, 82, of Berlin, CT passed away on 6/16/2021 with his loving family by his side. Ron was born on 4/11/1939 to the late Leslie and Muriel Niles in Presque Isle, ME, where he began his passion for the outdoors. Ron moved to Berlin, CT as a youngster where he eventually met his wife of 58 years, Sandra....
Scott Andrew Simard
Jun 15, 2021
Scott Andrew Simard, 50, of Berlin, husband of Kara Simard, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong Berlin resident. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1988 and was employed at the State of CT Department of Developmental Services for 31 years....
Corinne Norton
Jun 15, 2021
Corinne G. Norton, 92, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Jerome Home in New Britain, CT. She was the widow of William S. Norton Jr. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late William and Louise (Valentine) Gregory. Corinne was a Kensington resident most of her life and attended Kensington...
Victoria Ponds
Jun 15, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Victoria D. Ponds, 95, announces her passing on June 15, 2021 at Jerome Home, New Britain, CT.
Born in New Britain, Ct on Sept 1, 1925 she was one of nine children of the late Peter and Mary (Mickiewicz) Labickas.
Victoria was a resident of Kensington...
Tadeusz Tofil
Jun 11, 2021
Tadeusz Tofil, 65, of Berlin, husband of Barbara Tofil, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Poland, he was the son of Franciszka Tofil of Poland and the late Jan Tofil. Tadeusz was a long time New Britain resident...
Lawrence Voisine Jr.
May 21, 2021
Lawrence Voisine Jr., 67, of Plainville, husband of Anne Voisine, passed away peacefully onFriday, May 21, 2021 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden after fighting a courageous battle. He was surrounded by his wife, kids, and family. Born in Presque Isle, ME, he was the son of the late Lawrence Voisine Sr. and Eva (Richard) Voisine. Lawrence, more known...
Constance "Connie" Shoplick
May 17, 2021
Constance Shoplick passed away on May 17, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 23, 1933 to Henry and Mildred Johnson, Connie lived in Berlin, CT for most of her life. After graduating from Berlin High School in 1951, she proceeded on to UCONN and Middlesex Hospital School of Medical Technology to earn her degree. She...
Julia T. Destasio
May 11, 2021
Julia T. DeStasio, 92, of Kensington, wife of the late William J. DeStasio Sr., passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021.
Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Assunta (DiLorenzo) Trombone.   Julia was formerly employed at Grove Hill Clinic and was a member of St. Paul’s Church. She was an avid...
Carol Lewis Pease
May 8, 2021
Carol Lewis Pease died on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at New Haven Hospital surrounded by her family after struggling with an illness for the past year. Carlie, as she was known to friends and family, was born Aug. 27, 1957 on Martha’s Vineyard in Oak Bluffs, MA, the daughter of Allen H. Pease and Beverly Pease Williams.
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Paul J. Prior Sr.
May 3, 2021
Paul J. Prior, Sr., 89, of Berlin, CT passed peacefully at home on May 3, 2021.  Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Clarida and Augustine Prior. He was one of nine children. He is survived by his loving wife Sally of 64 years and his daughters Kathy and Sue Prior, sons Paul and his...
Janis (Ruscio) Francalangia
May 3, 2021
Janis Francalangia, 42, of Kensington, wife of David Francalangia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in New Britain, she was a lifelong Berlin resident. She was a graduate of Berlin High School and the University of Connecticut. Janis was formerly...
Manon Lucy Christ
May 1, 2021
Manon Lucy Christ, 93, of Kensington, passed away on May 1, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1928 to the late Edward Hall Christ and Francine Wachter Christ.
When you last saw Manon Lu, she was most likely sitting near you at a board meeting or a fundraising event for one of the numerous charities that...
Miriam Julia Kemp
Apr 10, 2021
Miriam (Johnson) Kemp, 86, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was the widow of Wallace Louis Kemp. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late James and Artinsy (Cox) Johnson. Miriam was formerly employed as a CNA at the Jerome Home in New Britain. ...
Robert James Pulito
Apr 7, 2021
Robert James Pulito, 92, of Kensington, passed away early Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Victoria and Daniel Pulito. Robert was predeceased in 2018 by his loving wife of 65 years, Edith Shirley (Munson) Pulito, and his brothers, Anthony, Francis, Alfred and James.
He...
Linda A. Colella
Mar 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Linda A. Colella announces her passing on March 18, 2021. Linda was the beloved only child of the late Raymond and Irene (Rampone) Colella. A lifelong resident of the Kensington section of Berlin, Linda enjoyed a long and satisfying career of service as a nurse, nurse supervisor, and nursing administrator. ...