Obituaries

May 11, 2026

Anahid Krikor Firkatian, 92, of West Hartford, passed away on May 11, 2026 at Brookdale in West Hartford.

Anahid was born in Burgas, Bulgaria. She was the child of Genocide survivors: Iskouhi Bedonian Yahanajian and Krikor Bedonian. She experienced life under Bulgaria’s monarchy and then under the Communist regime. She survived the Soviet take over of the country and the indifference...

May 10, 2026

Kathleen Wild, 68, of New Britain, passed away on May 10, 2026 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, with family by her side, after a brief battle with cancer. She was the wife of Kim Mike Wild.

Kathy was born on July 28, 1957 in New Britain to Henry and Marion (Gatti) Marut. Kathy was a lifelong resident of...

May 4, 2026

Luis A. Ortiz, 58, of New Britain, Connecticut, passed away on May 4, 2026. Born in Bronx, New York, Luis carried with him a strong spirit, a deep love for his family, and a gift for helping others throughout his life.

Luis was a devoted husband to Mirian Mendez and a proud father to Giovanni Ortiz and Michael Ortiz. He was...

May 3, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Nereida lovingly nicknamed Rai, an extraordinarily strong, intelligent, and determined woman whose love and resilience touched everyone who knew her.

Rai was the kind of person who made things happen. Creative and hardworking, she often turned her talents into crafting businesses and side ventures, always finding ways to provide, build, and...

May 1, 2026

Joseph P. Valenti Jr., 87, beloved husband of Cheryl Wolf, passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1939 in Waterbury, CT, one of two children born to the late Joseph P. and Rachel (Mazzei) Valenti.

Joseph earned his B.S. and a Master’s Degree from UCONN in Business Administration. Joseph was a U.S. Army...

Apr 29, 2026

Maria Torres, 80, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Complete Care in Meriden.

Born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Santos Rodriguez. Maria was a New Britain resident most of her life and was formerly employed at New Britain General Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Pentecostal Church.

Surviving...

Apr 29, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peter Carl DeSeno, who passed away on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 at the age of 88.

Born and raised in New Britain, Peter was a true product of his roots—proud of his Italian-American heritage and the tight-knit neighborhood that shaped him. Family wasn’t just important to him, it was everything....

Apr 25, 2026

Isolene Pansy Campbell, 78, of 58 Greenfield Avenue, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Access Care, in home Hospice care, where she was taken care of by her caregivers Derrick Donovan Campbell and Juliet Campbell-Taylor, after a long illness. She was born May 8, 1947, to the late Clifton Barnes and Eulalee Senior of the Parish...

Apr 24, 2026

Bernard F. “Bernie” Sniadack Jr., 76, of Plainville, Connecticut, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in New Britain, CT to the late Bernard F. Sniadack Sr. and Phyllis (Bailey) Sniadack, he lived a life grounded in faith, strength and quiet devotion.

Bernie proudly served in the United States...

Apr 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026

Adeline “Addie” Nielson, 95, originally from Hamtramck, Michigan and a resident of New Britain for over forty years, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Autumn Lake in New Britain.

Addie entered the nursing profession at the age of thirty-none, earning an associate degree in nursing from E.C. Goodwin Technical School and New Britain General Hospital. She worked in several...

Apr 22, 2026

Sultana “Susie” (Teranes) Peterson, age 102, died on April 22, 2026, due to old age complications. She was born in Bristol, CT, on June 20, 1923, one of three daughters of the late Anthony Teranes and Anna (Demos) Teranes Lewis, immigrants from Lesbos, Greece. After Anthony's death, she became the stepdaughter of the late John G. Lewis.

Susie attended trade school...

Apr 19, 2026

Eduardo AJ Basigalup, 93, of New Britain, Connecticut, passed on April 19, 2026. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Eduardo dedicated 40 years of service to his community as a security officer at New Britain General Hospital before retirement.

He found his greatest joy in the beauty of life, taking pride in his vibrant rose garden, traveling with his family, and savoring...

Apr 10, 2026

Alicia Sosa De Jesus, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut. She was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, and carried her love for family, culture, and community with her throughout her life.

Alicia was the loving companion of Ismael Cabrera. She is survived by her son, Melvin Cabrera and his wife, Zoraida Cabrera, as well...

Apr 8, 2026

Judy Lee McIntosh passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1941 and was a life time resident of Berlin.

Judy leaves behind her sister-in-law Esther McIntosh, her beloved nephew Scott McIntosh, her niece Lisa McIntosh, and her best friend Helen Dorsey who diligently oversaw her care for decades.

Judy was outgoing and full of love and...

Mar 28, 2026

Barbara L. Collier, of Rocky Hill and Old Saybrook, passed away peacefully at Brookdale, Clare Bridge just 20 days before she would have turned 101. She was the oldest of three children born to Raymond and Agnes (Doyle) Miller in Newburyport, MA. They were a close family who were proud to celebrate their Irish heritage.

Barbara was a wonderful mother to...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Leroy E. Jones Sr. (95), a devoted family man, proud Marine, and lifelong caretaker, passed away on March 13, 2026, in New Britain, Connecticut. Born on September 30, 1930, in New Britain, Leroy lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to his loved ones, and an unwavering sense of responsibility.

From an early age, Leroy embraced the role of caretaker....

Mar 12, 2026

Elizabeth Santos, 77, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2026, with her loving family by her side.

Elizabeth was born on October 9, 1948. She was the beloved daughter of the late Maria E. Ayala Sanchez and Remigio Santiago Oliveras. She built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work, values that guided her throughout life.

Elizabeth was a devoted wife...

Mar 4, 2026

Saul Berrios Ortiz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and some siblings at his home.

Saul was predeceased by his parents, Florencio Berrios Ortiz and Maria Candelaria Ortiz Diaz; his brother, Oscar Berrios Ortiz; and his two older sons, Saul, Jr. and Xavier Berrios.

Saul Berrios Ortiz was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on January...