Obituaries

Sep 6, 2026

Sep 2, 2026

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ines Alicea of New Britain, CT, who passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at the age of 54. Ines was born on August 6, 1972, in New Jersey, to Juan Morales and Norma Parissi. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend who...

Aug 30, 2026

Jordan Careb Joseph Thomas Jr., 23, of New Britain, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on May 19, 2003, in Farmington, Connecticut. He was employed by Falvey Linen Supply, East Hartford, CT. Jordan had a great love for sports like no other. He is predeceased by his father, Jordan Thomas. He is survived by grandparents...

Aug 30, 2026

Dennis Roy Collins Sr., 82, formerly of New Britain and most recently of Winsted, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of the late Robert and Roberta (Richardson) Collins.

Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of strong faith. He loved his family above all else and...

Aug 13, 2026

Integrity, humor, kindness, and an open heart defined the way Rex Porter Schirmer lived and how he treated everyone who was part of his life.

A graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School, Rex was never defined by his resume. He spoke far more about his relationships with people he met there and the experiences he shared with them than...

Aug 25, 2026

Donald D. Cmuchowski, 75, of New Britain passed away on August 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Vincent A. and Rose (Osipowicz) Cmuchowski.

Donald was employed as a groundskeeper at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Britain.

He survived by a brother, Vincent G. Cmuchowski and his wife Linda; and two sisters, Cindy Colello and Carol Spooner and...

Jul 15, 2026

Dr. Richard L. Judd, President Emeritus of Central Connecticut State University, a visionary leader and champion for higher education, passed away on July 15, 2026, leaving a monumental legacy that permanently reshaped his beloved alma mater and the broader Connecticut community. Born on March 22, 1937, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Dick Judd, son of Wilbur and Priscilla Judd, was the first...

Aug 23, 2026

Aug 18, 2026

Charles Nishan Hovsepian, 81, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, with his sister by his side.

Born in New Britain, Charles was the son of the late Charles and Sarah (Simonian) Hovsepian. A lifelong resident of New Britain, he was a graduate of Syracuse University. Charles enjoyed a successful career as a business executive and retired from...

Aug 13, 2026

On August 13, 2026, at the age of 88, Santa Gonzalez Blanco, of New Britain, Connecticut, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing away peacefully at home just like she wished. While the “Long Goodbye” was difficult for those who loved her, our hearts are full knowing that she is reunited with the love of her life,...

Aug 12, 2026

Vaughn Philip Allen, 83, of Newington passed away at home with loved ones on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Born in Topsfield, Maine, he was the only son of 4 children born to Thomas and Vera (Hodsdon) Allen.

Vaughn was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam Era. Vaughn traveled to countries like Germany and England where he continued to learn his trade...

Aug 11, 2026

With profound love and sadness, the family of Maria Herrera De Leon announces her passing on August 11, 2026, at the extraordinary age of 100. Maria lived a century of life marked by strength, generosity, service to others, and, above all, an immense love for her family.

Maria was born on April 9, 1926, in the Dominican Republic, to Antolin Herrera...

Aug 11, 2026

Laura Marie Savona was born in New Britain, CT on August 21, 1960. She was a happy baby with a big challenge. She was born with Spina Bifida. Despite that, she was able to go to a regular school, Smalley Elementary School, eventually graduating from New Britain High School. While health issues got in the way of college, she found...

Aug 9, 2026

Rosa Julia Saavedra, 84, of New Britain, widow of Jeronimo Saavedra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Americo Rossy and Antonia Saavedra. Rosa was a New Britain resident since 1960 and was a member of St. Mary...

Aug 6, 2026

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 10 AM to 11 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours are Monday from 6 PM to 8 PM at the funeral home. 

Jul 30, 2026

Rafael Diaz, 85, a longtime New Britain resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Inez Diaz Viera and Juana Flores DeLeon. Rafael was formerly employed at Emhart and Corbin Russwin before retiring. He was a member of St. Mary Church and the Puerto...

Jul 24, 2026

Roberto “Rube” Flores, 92, of New Britain, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 24, 2026. He was the widower of Rita (Queta) Figueroa.

Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Gerardo and Rosalia (Galarza) Flores. Roberto worked as a farmer while living in Puerto Rico before coming to New Britain. He...

Jul 24, 2026

Maria Teresa (Citino) Verrillo entered into eternal life on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Born on November 20, 1936, in Torre di Ruggiero, Province of Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Francesco Antonio Citino and Elisabetta Maria (Cristello) Citino.

Teresa worked as a dressmaker in Italy before immigrating to New Britain, Connecticut, where she married the love of...

Jul 19, 2026

Michael K. Dewell, 81, of New Britain, husband of Filomena Dieppa Dewell, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late George Anthony Dewell and Mary (Harrigan) Dewell. Michael was a former West Hartford resident before moving to New Britain. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was formerly employed as a security...

Jul 15, 2026

Jean (Iskra) Plocharczyk, born in New Britain on July 28, 1925, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, 13 days short of her 101st birthday. Jean was married for 69 years to the love of her life, Sticker (Stanley) Plocharczyk, who passed on May 11, 2019.

Together they moved from New Britain to Farmington, where Jean spent her last few months...