Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the world suddenly lost one of the Good Guys.  Joseph Rapisarda, 60, loving “sweat” heart of Lynne (Laferriere) Rapisarda for over 40 years, passed away with his beloved family by his side.  Joe was the ultimate family man- a loving son, married to the love of his life Lynne for 40 years, the best...

Dec 3, 2023

Barbara (Hall) Orcutt, 97, a Kensington resident most of her life, died at Ledgecrest Healthcare on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 after a short illness. She lived most of her adult life at her home on Robbins Road, next to “the farm”. She enjoyed her last five years at Arbor Rose.

Born in Kensington, she was the daughter...

Nov 29, 2023

David E. Catlin, 72, passed away peacefully on November 29th.  He was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Sharon Catlin and his parents Kenneth and Madelyn Catlin.  Dave is survived by his daughter Tracy of Berlin, his son Tyler and wife Alyssa of Plainville, and his grandchildren, Joey and Kailey of Plainville.  Dave will be missed by his...

Nov 29, 2023

Joseph Gerald “Yock” Ayotte, 75, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at the West Haven VA Medical Center.

Born in St. Agatha, ME, he was the son of the late Albert and Ann Marie (Paradis) Ayotte.  Gerald was a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1968 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of...

Nov 26, 2023

Judith (Petow) Reeve, 85, of Kensington, widow of John D. Reeve, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Olga (Russell) Petow.  Judith was a Kensington resident most of her life and was a member of St....

Nov 18, 2023

Theresa DeMay, 95, of Berlin, widow of Bernald DeMay, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Ignatious and Mary Rzepnicki.  Theresa was a former Tolland resident before moving to Berlin.  She was a member of St. Paul Church, the Red Hat Society, RSVP, and the Berlin Senior...

Nov 15, 2023

David Allan Pipkin, 56, of Berlin passed away unexpectedly at home on November 15, 2023.  Dave was born in Berlin on April 24, 1967 to the late Edwin and Irene Pipkin.  He was raised in East Berlin and graduated from Berlin High School.  He was employed by several companies including Polamer and Manafort Brothers Inc.

Dave was...

Nov 13, 2023

Michael J. Brennan, 39, passed on November 13, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved daughter Angelina Brennan. In addition to his daughter, Michael survived by his mother Cathy LaRosa and her husband Tom LaRosa of Berlin; his sister Jackie (Jax) Mattera of Wethersfield; his father Anthony Mattera of Bristol; and his best friend Tyler Winkler of New Britain.

Oct 31, 2023

Jennifer Godfrey, 49, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late John and Jane (Sanford) Cerpovicz.  Jenn was formerly employed as a manager at CVS.  She enjoyed reading, going to the library, spending time with her family, playing Yahtzee and eating bacon.  Jenn was...

Oct 31, 2023

Richard John Paskiewicz, age 80, passed peacefully at home on October 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in 1943, he spent the first 14 years of his life in Plantsville, Connecticut, where he fondly recalled the Norman Rockwell cover of the Saturday Evening Post, serving as an altar boy at Immaculate Conception Church, his grandmother’s Easter bread, and...

Oct 29, 2023

Maryann F. Janota, 72, a former Berlin resident, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at Midstate Medical in Meriden.

Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Joseph  Janota, Sr. and Mary (Tricka) Janota.  Maryann was a Berlin resident most of her life. She held many jobs and loved working with people.  The ones...

Oct 25, 2023

Lorette Perales, 73, of New Britain, beloved wife of Eliseo Perales, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Frenchville, ME, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Roseanna (Dumais) Gorneault.  Lorette was formerly employed for 38 years at OKAY Industries in New Britain before...

Oct 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Beverly Jane Verdi of Berlin on Thursday, October 19th. Beverly, the daughter of Alfred and Helen Kania, was born in Middletown on September 4, 1946. A devoted wife, companion, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend, Beverly crossed over surrounded by her loved ones and...

Oct 19, 2023

Tina Sullivan, 61, of Berlin, CT, passed away October 19, 2023. Tina fought a courageous fight in her battle against cancer, but in the end her body said enough. Surrounded by her family, with her beloved daughters ‘by her side, her spirit returned home to God.

Born September 26, 1962, to James “Jim” and Jane Sullivan. She...

Oct 18, 2023

Ann S. Zesk, 94, of Kensington, widow of Richard S. Zesk, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Mary (Corsino) Scionti, and her loving stepfather Rafael (Ralph) Ingenito. Ann was a former New Britain resident, moving...

Oct 13, 2023

David Charles Martin passed away on October 13th, 2023 in Berlin, CT. He was born on January 12th, 1949 in Hartford, CT.

“Big Dave” had a lifelong love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He could start a fire in the wood stove like no one else and warm up the family home that he had...

Sep 26, 2023

Michael Eugene Lamoureux Sr., age 55, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, at Hartford Hospital. He was born on July 9th, 1968, in Mineral Wells, Texas. His family returned to New Britain just before his first birthday. Several years later, his family moved to Berlin, where he resided for...

Sep 25, 2023

Greg Plochocki, 59, of Berlin, loving husband of Barbara (Halski) Plochocki, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 at home.

Born in Wroclaw, Poland, he was the son of Anna (Niechwiedowicz) Plochocki and the late Bogdan Plochocki. He immigrated to the US at 11 years old. He graduated salutatorian from EC Goodwin Tech in...

Sep 9, 2023

Celia (Battaglia) Dorio, 96, of Kensington, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at The Hospital of Central CT surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Joseph Dorio to whom she was married for 68 years.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Dorio and his wife, Lynda Barry of Old Lyme; her son-in-law,...

Sep 6, 2023

Rhiannon Lynne Herrmann 1980 - 2023

It's not easy to put someone's life into words and with Rhiannon, there are no amount of words that would do her justice.

In her 42 years, Rhiannon lived a life some people only dream of living.  It was full of family, friendships, success, travel, fun, laughter and of...