Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...