Obituaries

Jul 15, 2025

Kathleen Ann Dansro, 73, of Southington, CT and Lake Mary, FL, wife of Wayne E. Dansro Sr., passed away on July 15, 2025 in Florida.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Dorothy (Schroeder) Daley. Kathleen was a pharmacy technician and later a paraprofessional in the New Britain Public school...

Jul 14, 2025

Erika Gertrud Swenson, 90, of Berlin, widow of Sidney Swenson, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Born in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Johanna (Kohler) Krause.  Erika was a longtime resident of Harwinton before moving to Berlin and was formerly employed at Harwinton Public Schools.  She was a member of...

Jul 5, 2025

Esther P. Veley, 91, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  She was wife of the late Philip J. Veley, whom she loved dearly.

Born in New Britain to Benjamin and Katherine (Coppola) Sisti, Esther was a 1952 graduate of Mary Immaculate Academy and earned her nursing degree from the...

Jul 1, 2025

Paul De Grandi, 89, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Born in Tripoli, Libya, and raised in Floridia, Sicily, Paul was the beloved son of the late Antonio and Giuseppa (Amodeo) De Grandi. He spent 45 years in New Britain before settling in Kensington, where he lived for the past 25...

Jun 27, 2025

James Swiatek Jr., 59, passed away on June 27, 2025. James, known endearingly as 'Jamie' or 'Jim' to his family and friends, was born December 29, 1965 in New Britain, Connecticut to James Swiatek Sr. and the late Margaret Ann Swiatek (Naples). Jim was a lifelong resident of Berlin, from the time he moved into his childhood home on...

Jun 18, 2025

Anne (Bucknam) Yantz, 96, of Cromwell, CT passed away after a lengthy illness at Covenant Living of Cromwell on June 18, 2025. Anne was born in Hartford CT to the late Everett and Eleanor (Morrissey) Bucknam. She graduated from Mount St Joseph Academy and The Morse Business School. She resided in Farmington, CT until her marriage to the late...

Jun 18, 2025

Elizabeth Ewer (Czerwinski), 84, of East Berlin, CT passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2025.  She was born in New Britain, CT on May 8, 1941. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary Czerwinski of Kensington, CT.

Elizabeth graduated from Berlin High School and worked for many years at the New Britain Candy Company in sales. She...

Jun 13, 2025

Armand Catelli, 83, of Berlin, CT, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 after a long illness. Armand was born September 20, 1941 in Burlington, VT to Paul and Albertine (LeClerc) Catelli.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Walker) Catelli, three daughters, Ann Catelli of Berlin, Mary Catelli of Cromwell, Jennifer Catelli and her...

Jun 11, 2025

Gennaro "Jerry" Cistulli, 97, of Kensington, husband of Lucia "Lucy" (Giannini) Cistulli, passed away at home on June 9, 2025.

Born in Turi, Bari, Italy, Jerry was the son of the late Pietro Antonio and Anna (Valerio) Cistulli.  He was formerly employed at Tuttle & Bailey before retiring. Jerry was a member of St. Ann Church in...

Jun 6, 2025

Charles J. Calderone, 88, of Berlin, CT, husband of Eileen M. Calderone, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Arden Courts in Farmington, CT.

Charles was born on August 5, 1936, in New Britain, CT, son of the late Charles and Rose Calderone. He graduated from New Britain High School and then went on to graduate...

Jun 5, 2025

Joseph Pavano, age 77, resident of New Britain, CT, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of Angelo Pavano, who was Joe's best friend throughout life and his mother, the late Pauline (LaRosa) Pavano.

Joe was a brilliant man and jack of all trades, working most of...

Jun 2, 2025

Irene M. DiPace, 88, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025 surrounded by family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Irene was born on March 22, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Louis Scarfo and Natalie (Lazzaro) Scarfo of New Britain.  Irene was a registered nurse who spent over...

May 30, 2025

Henry J. Pustelnik, Jr.  passed away peacefully at his home in Kensington, CT on May 30, 2025.

Born in New Britain, CT on May 23, 1943, he graduated from Pulaski High School.  He was a member of the Army reserves for a number of years and achieved the rank of Seargent First Class.  He then went on...

May 30, 2025

Cynthia L. Hallenbeck, 74, of Glastonbury CT, passed away on May 30, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at CT Hospice in Branford.

Born on March 10, 1951 in Waterbury, CT, Cynthia was the daughter of Norman and Marilyn Hallenbeck. After graduating from Rockville High School in1969, she pursued...

May 25, 2025

Vincenza (Barone) Coco, 91, dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Vincenza will be remembered for her kind nature, her deep love for her family and for always putting others before herself.

Vincenza was born in Villasmundo, Province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy on June 6th, 1933, to her late...

May 12, 2025

Audrey Ann (Maurizio) Bertagna, 87, of Kensington, CT, passed away on May 12, 2025 at The Hebrew Center in West Hartford, CT following a long illness.

Audrey was born in Meriden on July 17, 1937 to Louis and Pasqualina (Ciasulli) Maurizio.  Following graduation from Meriden High School in 1955, where she was a proud member of the...

Apr 27, 2025

Stanley "Stosh" Joseph Solek, Jr., 78, of Berlin, passed away Sunday, April, 27, 2025 at Hartford Hospital after nearly a decade of fighting cancer with faith and strength.  He was born August 5, 1946 in New Britain, CT to Stanley and Mary (Kulakowski) Solek and resided in Berlin, CT along with his six siblings, James, Barbara, Ken, Roger, John...

Apr 26, 2025

Reina Berube, a cherished daughter, devoted mother, loving sister, and loyal friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was known for her zest for life which could only be matched by her kind heart.

Born on November 12, 1987, she was the beloved daughter of Brian and Donna Berube. Reina was raised and educated...

Apr 26, 2025

Lisa Ann Mathews, 48, of Kensington passed away after a long hard fought battle with cancer.  Lisa was predeceased by her mother, Diane Mathews (Morin).  She leaves behind her loving father, David Mathews and sister, Kristy Mathews of Kensington.  Lisa received her BA in Sociology with a minor in Women's Studies from Central Connecticut State University in 1999.  She...

Apr 23, 2025

Mary Pera, wife of Fred Pera for more than six decades, passed away on April 23, 2025. Mary was born in Hartford, CT to the late Samuel and Mary (Sawyer) Bradley. She grew up in Hartford, graduated from Buckley High School in 1957, and eventually moved to Berlin after marrying Fred in 1964. She worked for many years in...