Helen A. (Maguda) Kurnik
Sep 6, 2023
Helen Ann (Maguda) Kurnik, 95, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Masonicare of Wallingford. Helen was born on May 24, 1928 and raised in the Maguda family homestead on Percival Avenue in Berlin. Helen was the youngest of 11 children. Helen was very close with all of her siblings and loved them all, but...
Randy F. Glowicki
Sep 4, 2023
Randy F. Glowicki, 62, of New Britain, husband of Maria (Rosado) Glowicki passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Raymond Glowicki Sr. and Janice (Bandish) Glowicki.
In addition to his wife Maria, he is survived by his daughter,...
Stanley Pershing Brittingham Jr.
Aug 31, 2023
Stanley Pershing Brittingham Jr., 75, of Berlin, fondly called ‘Stan the Man’, husband of Nancy Brittingham, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Hartford Hospital.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, son of Stanley Brittingham Sr. and Margaret (Dorsey) Brittingham, Stan grew up in Ambler, PA, attending Wissahickon High School. A graduate of Penn State University where he...
Priscilla (Banios) Kolpak
Aug 22, 2023
Priscilla (Banios) Kolpak of Southington, CT passed away peacefully Tuesday August 22. Shewas born on May 30, 1943 to the late John and Eugenia Banios and grew up in New Britain, CT where she graduated from New Britain High School, class of 1961.
Until her retirement in 2013, Priscilla enjoyed her work as a paraprofessional at Southington...
Harriet Paula Diaz
Aug 21, 2023
Harriet Paula Diaz, 72, of Middletown, beloved wife of Nestor Diaz, passed away on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.
Born in Manhattan, NY, she was a Middletown resident for over 30 years. Harriet had a strong Christian faith and believed that God could be seen in all the beauty that surrounds us. She was a member of Wellspring...
James J. Aglio, Jr.
Aug 16, 2023
It is with profound sadness and unrelenting grief that we announce the passing of James Joseph Aglio Jr., beloved husband, extraordinary father, doting Grampy, devoted son and loving brother and uncle on August 16, 2023.
Born on April 22, 1952 and raised in New Britain, he attended local schools and was a 1974 graduate of Quinnipiac College...
Vincenzo Lococo
Aug 16, 2023
Vincenzo Lococo, 94, beloved husband of Anna Lococo, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, surrounded by his loving family at his home in New Britain. Vincenzo was born on April 23, 1929 in Stefanaconi, Calabria, Italy. He was the son of the late Antonino Lococo and Caterina Staropoli. Vincenzo, or “Nonno” as he was known by his fourteen grandchildren,...
Fannie A. (Herenda) Farrell
Jul 29, 2023
Fannie A. (Herenda) Farrell, 97, loving wife of the late Thomas J. Farrell and formerly of Berlin, CT, died peacefully Saturday. Born in Benwood, WV to the late Anton Herenda and Vica (Cetinic) Herenda of Croatia, she was raised in her beloved Hoboken, NJ where she graduated from Demarest High School and worked for General Foods Research Labs. She...
William J. Daoust
Jul 24, 2023
William J. Daoust, 81, of Cromwell, CT, sadly left us on July 24, 2023. He is survived by his brothers, Gerald Daoust (Sharon) and Daniel Daoust (Constance); sons, Bill Daoust and Martin Daoust; his daughter Jessica Hart (Roger); and grandchildren, Amber Daoust, Madelyn Hart, and Grace Hart. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in...
Herman R. Schmarr, Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
Herman R. Schmarr, Jr., 74, of Rockfall, left this world unexpectedly on July 19, 2023 at John Dempsey Hospital.
Herman was the devoted husband of Alvamarie (Marotta) Schmarr for nearly 37 years. He was the father of Kevin Schmarr (Darlene), Amy Shorette (Ryan), and Eric Schmarr (Nicole). He was the step-father of Kimberly Bengtson (Joe), Kelly Lagace...
Linda C. Zipadelli-Soj
Jul 18, 2023
Linda Zipadelli-Soj, 74, of Colchester, CT passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 18, 2023. She fought cancer with incredible strength and courage. She never quit fighting her disease. Linda is most remembered for being an incredibly dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother (Ghee Ghee).
Linda is survived by her loving husband and best friend Richard Soj,...
Catherine (Kitty) Marie (Pacyna) Nelson
Jul 1, 2023
Catherine Marie Nelson (Kitty), a lifelong resident of East Berlin, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was the widow of Harry Nelson.
Born in East Berlin, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Rozanski) Pacyna. Catherine was a hard worker all of her...
John "Jay" Ross
Jun 24, 2023
John “Jay” Ross, 83, of Berlin, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on Nov. 1, 1939, he was formerly employed at Tilcon CT before retiring. He was a member of the Berlin Polish Political Club. He enjoyed Dirt Track Racing from central Florida...
Richard R. Russell
Jun 19, 2023
Richard R. Russell, a man who touched the lives of all who knew him, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, with his wife Fern by his side. As we mourn his loss, we celebrate the extraordinary life of a remarkable husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, a source of boundless love and wisdom.
Richard was born...
Irene Mary (Makris) Fritz
Jun 3, 2023
Irene Mary (Makris) Fritz, 77, of Kensington, beloved wife of Raymond A. Fritz, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Muriel (Allen) Makris. Irene was a former resident of New Britain and Brooklyn, NY before...
Shirley G. (Gamber) Kaupas
Jun 2, 2023
With great sadness we regret to inform the family and friends of the passing of Shirley G. Kaupas, 91, a resident of Newington, CT for the past 31 years.
Shirley was born on July 27, 1931 to Frederick O. and Anna (Rauch) Gamber in Torrington, CT. Her family eventually settled in Avon, CT. Shirley was an honor...
Carlos Raul Rivera
May 27, 2023
Carlos Raul Rivera, 65, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2023 with his wife of 30+ years, Darlene Rivera, by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carlos attended Windsor High School and later studied at the Julia Hartt School of Music. Carlos was passionate about music and loved music from...
Dorothy June (Tyler) Breski
May 12, 2023
Dorothy June (Tyler) Breski, of Kensington, died peacefully at Chestelm Health and Rehab in Moodus on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Dorothy was born in Bristol, CT on June 26, 1926, the daughter of Harry Collins Tyler and Ethel (Peace) Tyler. Before her retirement in 1985, Dottie was employed by AT&T (SNET) for 38 years. She was predeceased...
Sarah "Sally" L. Hanson
May 6, 2023
Sarah “Sally” LaFountain Hanson (83) passed into glory at home surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Sally was born June 17, 1939 in Southwest Harbor, Maine to Richard and Barbara (Wallace) Robinson. When she was very young, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle Mary (Wallace) and Robert LaFountain. They...
William "Billy" T. Musanti
Apr 25, 2023
William “Billy” Thomas Musanti passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Britain, Connecticut on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Billy was born in Wallingford, Connecticut on April 23, 1986 to Thomas and Georgean (Ives) Musanti, joining his older sisters Amy and Maegan. He graduated from Lyman Hall High School in 2004 and began what would become his lifelong career...