Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Carl Pavano of Berlin passed away on August 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a year of declining health. He was born in New Britain on December 3, 1942, to Thomas and Grace (Cavelli) Pavano. He grew up in New Britain and dedicated 30 years of service to Stanley Works where he met his wife, Marty.  Carl is...

Aug 15, 2025

Dr. Joseph A. Welna, 94, of Palm Beach, Florida (formerly of New Britain, CT) passed away on August 15, 2025 at his home in the presence of his loved ones.

Dr. Welna was born in New Britain, CT on March 24, 1931 to Joseph and Sophie  (Roman) Welna. He graduated from New Britain High School and went...

Aug 13, 2025

Nancy Burkhart, 69, of Kensington, passed away on August 13, 2025 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was the widow of Richard Burkhart who died in 2018.  Nancy was born on February 21, 1956 to the late Bruno and Anne (Wiblyi) Zarotney.  She is survived by many cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial...

Jul 28, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love we announce the passing of Josephine (Frazetta) Lupia who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 28, 2025.

Born on November 15, 1933 in New Britain, Connecticut, Josephine was the treasured daughter of Carmello and Josephine Frazzetta, whose roots began in Sicily, Italy.  From an early age, her life...

Jul 28, 2025

Nicholas John Rinaldi, Sr., 56, of Berlin, CT, passed away on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Nick was born on November 18,1968 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Kathleen (Moskaitis) Golymbieski. Nick was a graduate of E.C. Goodwin Technical High School and went on to receive a degree in Architectural and Civil CADD Technology from Porter...

Jul 27, 2025

Sylvia Soehle Schindler, 87, beloved wife of the late Earl F. Schindler for 49 years, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2025 at Covenant Living of Cromwell. Born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Wolfram and Dell (Fearing) Soehle, she was a resident of Newington, CT for many years before she and Earl moved to Kensington, CT in...

Jul 27, 2025

Shirley Rose (Kellum) Margnelli, born in New Britain, CT on May 5, 1932 to the late Rose (Chaponi) Kellum and the late Laurence Kellum, died July 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her  loving family. Shirley is the beloved wife of Norman Margnelli with whom she would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary in September.

Shirley...

Jul 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bruce Laroche

Bruce Laroche, 72, of Berlin, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, July 21, after a brief battle with cancer.

Bruce was a passionate outdoorsman who found joy in hiking, skiing, and biking. He cherished his hometown of Berlin and dedicated himself to civic service as a proud member of the...

Jul 21, 2025

Domenico (Dominic) DeFrancesco, 88, of Kensington, CT son of the late Giuseppe and Caterina (Scarfo) DeFrancesco passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut.  Dominic was born in St. Caterina dello Ionio, Catanzaro, Italy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Maria (D'Onofrio) DeFrancesco; daughters, Caterina Geyer; Josephine Marino; Rosa Tralli;...

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...