Obituaries

Sep 28, 2025

On September 28, 2025, Mrs. Judith E. Dennis left this life as she lived it: fiercely independent and on her own terms.  Born in New Britain and educated locally, Judith received her undergraduate degree at Douglas College (Rutgers University), learned Spanish through a residency led by Middlebury College, and later earned her Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at...

Sep 22, 2025

Dorothy Horbal Chase, 78, of Kensington, passed away September 22, 2025 after a short illness.

Born in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Peter Jr. and Mary (Indelak) Horbal. Dorothy was a graduate of Berlin High School and the Hartford Institute of Accounting.  After working at Winslow Automatics, she found her special job...

Sep 20, 2025

Marie Dolores Brester, 93, of Kensington, widow of Allen J. Brester, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Born in Wallington, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Theresa (Masuhr) Unglaub.  Marie was a long time Kensington resident and was formerly employed at The Hartford before retiring.  She was a member of St. Paul...

Sep 18, 2025

Milton Martin, 83, of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at home very peacefully. He was the widower of Barbara (Bednarz} Martin.

Born in Fort Kent, ME, he was the son of the late Roland and Emelda (Gagne) Martin. Milton was a resident of Berlin for more than 60 years before moving to Plainville. He...

Sep 10, 2025

Nora Stella Dumas, infant daughter of Jaime and Justin Dumas, was delivered and immediately passed from this world on Sept. 10, 2025.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by aunt Kala and her son Reinaldo, aunt Krystal and her daughter Lizah, uncle Matt and his daughters Allie and Hailey, aunt Hayden, uncle Doug, aunt Pat...

Sep 7, 2025

Judith (Guenther) Donati passed away on September 7, 2025 at the age of 89, just two weeks shy of her 90th birthday.  Born and raised in New Britain, she shared 43 happy years married to her favorite dance partner and love of her life, Lou, who sadly left us in 1997.  She leaves behind her four children – Beverly...

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...