Geneva R. Ramsey
Feb 24, 2026
Geneva R. Ramsey, age 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 having lived a long and wonderful life. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she spent her childhood winters ice skating in Colt and Elizabeth Park and summered on her grandmother’s farm in Middletown with her siblings. She attended Bulkeley High School while she worked in the Colt Firearms factory...
Mariann Melinosky
Feb 13, 2026
The family of Mariann Melinosky is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the age of 71 years following a brief but intense battle with cancer.
Mariann will be especially missed by her lesser half Dennis Melinosky, her husband of 49 years. Mariann and Dennis loved each...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Timko
Feb 6, 2026
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Borselle) Timko, 97, wife of the late Frank Timko, passed away peacefully at The Pavilion at Jerome Home on Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late John and Elena (Sapia) Borselle, she lived in Berlin for the majority of her adult life. A woman of deep faith, she...
Cheryl B. Murphy
Feb 4, 2026
Cheryl B. Murphy, 81, of Kensington, wife of John B. Murphy, passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Born in Waterbury, she was the elder child of the late Frederick and Evelyn (McFarland) Boland. She was predeceased by her brother, Frederick Boland. Cheryl attended Waterbury schools and St. Mary Hospital School of Nursing....
Franklin Nicholas Masselle
Feb 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Franklin Nicholas Masselle, 90, of Kensington, CT. He passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Hospital of Central CT, surrounded by his loving family.
He was proud of his family, his home, his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, and...
Anne E. Wierbicka
Jan 30, 2026
Anne E. Wierbicka, age 100, formerly of 101 Westview Terrace, Berlin, CT died on January 30th at Jerome Home.
She was born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Brodzik) Wierbicki. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Labor Department with the State of Connecticut for 38 years. Anne was a parishioner of St. Paul's...
Richard Alan Shipman
Jan 29, 2026
Richard Alan Shipman, 74, of Kensington, beloved husband of Jane Shipman, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Hartford, Richard moved to Kensington in 1962 and remained a lifelong resident. After graduating from Berlin High School in 1971, he attended the Porter School of Engineering Design. In 1976, he married...
Doris A. Saucier
Jan 27, 2026
Doris Saucier, 86, passed away peacefully on January 27th, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Doris was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, who were always at the very center of her heart. She is survived by her husband, Roger Saucier,...
Michael John Hogle
Jan 18, 2026
Michael John Hogle, age 79 years, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 18, 2026.
Mike was born in Plattsburgh, NY to parents Darrell Linn Hogle and Mary Kingsbury Hogle. He spent his childhood in Mooers, NY having various rowdy adventures with his brothers David, Robert, Hugh and Patrick.
After his graduation from the Miner Institute in Chazy, NY, Mike moved to...
Heather Marie Coker-Fonteyn
Jan 17, 2026
Heather Marie Coker-Fonteyn, 46, of Cromwell, passed away on January 17, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was born on August 8, 1979 in New Britain to Frank and Robyn (Nappi) Fonteyn. Heather was a resident of Wallingford before moving to Cromwell.
Heather’s gift was helping people, especially those with physical and emotional disabilities with whom...
John G. McKechnie
Jan 6, 2026
John G. McKechnie, 77, of Berlin, beloved husband of Jane E. (Wrobel) McKechnie for 49 years, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Middlesex Hospital.
Born in West Haven, John was the son of the late Robert and Phyliss (Nowakunski) McKechnie. John was a former Meriden and Wallingford resident before moving to Berlin 24 years ago. John was a member of...
Carolyn M. Carlino
Jan 6, 2026
Carolyn M. Carlino, 72, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Carlino.
Carolyn was originally from Pelham, New York and moved to Berlin, Connecticut in 1986. She spent many years working as a clinical office assistant at UConn Health, where she...
Guy Michael DeSimone
Jan 5, 2026
Guy Michael DeSimone, 69, of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully after a long illness on January 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Guy was born on January 16, 1956 to Francis and Beverly (Linnell) DeSimone in Manchester, CT, a place where he always felt at home. Guy was fiercely loyal to his family and friends, and their ultimate...
Anna Debora Lococo
Jan 4, 2026
Anna Debora Lococo, age 88, beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Lococo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 with her family by her side at her longtime home in New Britain. Anna was born March 31, 1937 in Stefanaconi, Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy to the late Domenico and Vittoria Loschiavo.
Anna was known for her warm smile, welcoming...
Linda Vasquez
Jan 1, 2026
Linda Diane Vasquez, 78, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, CT. Linda was greeted in Heaven and welcomed into the arms of her adored late husband, Leonard Vasquez.
She was born in Waterbury and raised in Oakville, daughter of the late John and Josephine Cipriano. Linda graduated from the University of New...
Richard Anthony Zaccardo
Dec 25, 2025
Richard Anthony Zaccardo, 84, of Berlin, CT and Lauderdale by the Sea, FL, husband of Janice (Barry) Zaccardo, passed away at Bel-Air Manor Nursing Home in Newington on December 25, 2025, after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Born on June 13, 1941 in Stamford, CT, Richard was the son of the late Dr. Dominic and Grace (Bilotta) Zaccardo. Richard was a...
Barbara Ruth Manthey
Dec 25, 2025
Barbara Ruth Manthey, 91, formerly of Berlin and Southington, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the Jerome Home in New Britain.
Born in New Britain, she was the beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Edith (Knopf) Manthey. Barbara was a woman defined by her tireless work ethic, resilience, and selfless generosity. She was employed at...
Lila C. MacDonald
Dec 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lila C. MacDonald, age 80, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in New Britain, CT, and was the daughter of Sophie and Charles Curtis. She attended New Britain High School and graduated from the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing, pursuing her passion for...
Matthew R. Gagnon
Dec 15, 2025
Matthew Raymond Gagnon, 42, of Cromwell, beloved husband of Stephanie Gagnon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Born in Hartford, he was the son of Raymond and Donna (Burn) Gagnon. He brought boundless joy to their lives as a child and passed this gift along to his family. As a student, Matthew excelled, receiving numerous scholastic awards and obtaining...
Zbigniew Bronislaw Mazurek
Dec 14, 2025
Zbigniew “Ziggy” Bronislaw Mazurek, of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 58, surrounded by family and love. After being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he fought for twenty months with unwavering courage and strength, facing his illness with grace.
Born on December 22, 1966, in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, Zbigniew immigrated to the United States...