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...
Tim (William Timothy) Schoenfield
Dec 7, 2025
Tim Schoenfield, age 63, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by family and many friends. He was a wonderful man whose kindness, generosity, and steady presence touched countless lives.
Tim was born in Pasadena, Texas, in 1962 and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1979 before entering the Navy. He proudly...
Marianne S. Welna
Nov 30, 2025
Marianne S. Welna, 92, of Palm Beach, Florida (formerly of New Britain, CT) passed away on November 30, 2025 at her home, after a long and valiant fight with illness.
Marianne was born in New Britain, CT on June 2, 1933 to Dr. Ladislaus B. Slysz and his wife Katherine (nee Kusmer). She graduated from Sacred Heart School, and went on...
Sophie (Brigante) Conti
Nov 30, 2025
Sophie (Brigante) Conti, 96, of Kensington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was greeted in Heaven by her granddaughter Elizabeth and welcomed into the arms of her adored late husband, Lino Conti.
She was born in New Britain on May 2, 1929, the daughter of the late Paul and Grace (Cimino) Brigante. She...
Leonard V. Bisaccia
Nov 27, 2025
Leonard V. Bisaccia, 91, of Berlin passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Bergeron) Bisaccia for 37 years.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Camillo and Josephine (Lombardo) Bisaccia. Lenny was a long time Berlin resident and was a U.S. Air Force Pararescue veteran of the Korean War....
Joseph Forsyth
Nov 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph Drexel Forsyth, age 46, who died unexpectedly at his home in New Britain on November 24, 2025. Joe was born to Ellen Doyle and Marcello Joseph Richard on September 13, 1979. At age 13, Joe moved to Berlin and became a member of the Forsyth family.
Joe graduated...