Obituaries

Oct 27, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Eleanor DeMarco (Gionfriddo), 92 years old, of New Britain, CT passed away on October 22, 2025.

She was born on July 2, 1933 in New Britain, CT to John and Mary Gionfriddo.  She studied piano and voice at Yale and Julliard, and was a gifted classical pianist.

Eleanor is survived by her son, Christopher DeMarco....

Oct 17, 2025

Ronald George Pekrul, 94, of Southington, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Curtis Home in Meriden.  He was the husband of Grete (Bierer) Pekrul.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Gustave and Ottilie (Dalke) Pekrul.  Ron was a former Plainville resident before moving to Southington 45 years ago.  He...

Oct 17, 2025

Juan B. Colón

January 27, 1945 – October 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juan B. Colón, who peacefully entered eternal rest on October 17, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, Juan later settled in New Britain, Connecticut, where he built a life...

Oct 10, 2025

James "Jim" D. Panetta, 83, of New Britain, CT passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at home with his family after a long illness.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann; four children, Joseph, Diane, Kenneth and Lynne Marie; six granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren, along...

Oct 7, 2025

Alejandro Aponte, Sr., 91, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was the loving husband of Paula (Rosario) Aponte, to whom he was married for over 71 years.

He was born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico and moved to New Britain with his wife. He worked at Macristy Industries for many years...

Oct 4, 2025

Juan "Tony" Pedraza, 59, of Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025.

Tony was a kind and generous soul who was always ready to lend a helping hand—whether to his siblings, family, close friends, or even strangers who had fallen on hard times. He had a warm heart and a quick wit, and he never...

Oct 3, 2025

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Oct 1, 2025

Clement Ashekian of Kensington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 surrounded by his children and family.

Born on September 19, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Clement was the son of Joseph and Haigouhi Ashekian, originally from Kharpert, an Armenian village in Turkey. From humble beginnings, he carried a deep passion for his Armenian heritage while...

Sep 30, 2025

Hasmig Kevorkian Cannata, age 71, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on September 30, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous seven-year battle with ovarian cancer, which she beat twice during her remarkable journey. Through it all and until the very end, she faced each challenge with grace, humor, and unwavering hope, never letting cancer define her days....

Sep 24, 2025

Walter R. Simcik, 82, of Southington, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was the husband of Sharon (McKeon) Simcik for over 53 years.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Sophie (Dawidowicz) Simcik. Walter grew up in Berlin before moving to Southington 53 years ago. He achieved a...

Sep 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved Arianna Kristine Baez has passed this Monday, September 22nd, 2025. Arianna, or Ari, had a soul like no other. Her kindness and compassion will live on. To us, she was more than just our daughter, sister, family and friend. She was a beacon of light and joy that made...

Sep 16, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Virginia Vazquez, 73, of Wethersfield, who passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. She was surrounded by loved ones at her departure, filled with love and prayers. She was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of Gregorio...

Sep 15, 2025

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Sep 10, 2025

Ann L. (McCarty) Suranna, 85, of Kensington, beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Suranna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Ann grew up in Torrington, Connecticut, and spent most of her life in Kensington where she and her husband raised their family. She dedicated over 30 years as a devoted...

Sep 9, 2025

Elsie Tarvaian Paonessa, 90, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice in Georgia, with her loving family by her side.

Born on April 23, 1935, Elsie lived in New Britain, Connecticut for nearly her entire life before moving to Woodstock, Georgia in 2021, where she resided at Benton House Assisted Living. She was...

Sep 2, 2025

Sarah (Sallie) A. Bedrossian, 86, of Niantic, CT passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025 at home, with family by her side. Sallie was born in Sandusky, OH on December 16, 1938 to Howard Smith and Lucille Leapply Smith.

She graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in Toledo OH, and while working as an RN in Toledo,...

Aug 31, 2025

Ronald C. Brisson, age 86, of Durham, CT died at home on hospice early Sunday morning August 31, 2025 after a year of battling lymphoma and 3 months of metastatic brain cancer.

Ron was born on December 28, 1938 in Norway, MI, to his late parents Ronald and Gladys Brisson.  He attended and graduated from Bethel University...

Aug 30, 2025

Pablo Pichardo, 86, of West Hartford, passed away on August 30, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital.  Pablo was the devoted husband of Dominga (Paulino) Pichardo.

He was born on August 6, 1939 in the Dominican Republic to the late Emerito and Rosa Delia (Paulino) Pichardo.  Pablo was a resident of New York City and Hartford before settling...

Aug 29, 2025

Maria Isabel Martinez

January 6, 1963 – August 29, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Maria Isabel Martinez on August 29, 2025, at the age of 62. She spent her final months surrounded by the love and presence of her family, exactly as she would have wanted.

Maria was...