Obituaries

Jan 20, 2024

Norma Evelyn (Janson) Bergstrom

March 10, 1930—January 20, 2024

Our sweet Norma left this earthly plain in the early morning hours in the loving company of her oldest son, John, listening to hymns. If she could’ve chosen the circumstances, we’re thinking this scenario would be high on her list.

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Jan 18, 2024

Wayne Edward Patterson, 90, passed away January 18th at Sheridan Woods, Bristol, CT.  Born in West Rumney, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Lyman and Gladys (Quimby) Patterson.  Wayne proudly served 4 years in the United States Navy on an Aircraft Carrier as an airplane electrician during the Korean War and later became the consummate Salesman...

Jan 12, 2024

Alfonsa Lopez, 86, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Dorado, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Alfonso Garcia and Domitila Saez and was a longtime resident of New Britain. Alfonsa enjoyed music, singing and dancing. Alfonsa especially loved spending time with her...

Jan 4, 2024

Visitation and funeral services for Oscar will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain.

Dec 30, 2023

Elizabeth Karlames, 101, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Saturday 12/30/2023, with her family by her side at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Elizabeth was born on February 26, 1922, in New Britain and was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Nota (Politis) Karlames.

Elizabeth attended local schools and was a...

Dec 28, 2023

Anne Louise Gurr passed away at her home on Thursday December 28, 2023 at the age of 82, after a lovely Christmas with her family. Anne was a deeply devoted Catholic and the founder and President of the Legion of Mary at her church. Before retirement, she served the town of Hamden, Connecticut as a librarian at various branches,...

Dec 28, 2023

Jan Murawski, 97, of New Britain passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1926 in Poland.  He was predeceased by his wife Janina (Waloszek) Murawski and two sons, Walter Murawski and Frank Murawski.  Jan was a long time employee of Marlin Rockwell Manufacturing and J.C.Penney.  Jan is survived by his son, Henry Murawski...

Dec 27, 2023

Stephan Harlow, 86, of Columbia, CT, went to be with the Lord on December 27th after a brief illness. He was the son of Margaret and R.E. Harlow. He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Louise (Johnson) Harlow and his sisters, Mary Lou Steffen and Rhoda Hess. Born in Africa in what is now the Democratic Republic...

Dec 25, 2023

Catherine Marie (Lertola) Germain, 80, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, she was the only child of the late Aldo and Anna (Fialkovich) Lertola.  Catherine attended local schools and was formerly employed in various positions at the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin...

Dec 12, 2023

Thomas P. Majewski, 79, of Berlin, passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Theodore and Violet (Gottlin) Majewski.  Thomas was a long time Berlin resident and was formerly employed for 38 years with the Town of Berlin, before retiring.

Surviving are his...

Dec 4, 2023

Elizabeth E. Behm, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023 at the UConn Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Nuremburg, Germany, and lived in Farmington, CT the past 60 years. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Karl and Babette (Eckert) Benz of Nuremburg, Germany. She was predeceased by her beloved...

Dec 1, 2023

Celebrating the Life of Moenisha Yvette Collins

May 31, 1996 - Dec. 01, 2023

The beautiful Moenisha Yvette Collins was born on May 31, 1996 in Manhattan, New York in Metropolitan hospital . She was tragically taken from us on December 1, 2023 in New Britain, CT. She was just 27 years old. Moenisha was...

Nov 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Torres, 60, of Glastonbury, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Hipolito Torres and Luisa D. (Calvillo) Torres.  Bob was a resident of East Hartford most of his life and was formerly employed as a security officer at Alexandria Manor.  He was a...

Nov 22, 2023

Tommasina (Acierno) Santoro, 84, long time resident of New Britain, most recently of Berlin, and wife of the late Raffaele Santoro, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2023 with her daughter, Nella, by her side.  Born on March 2, 1939 in Avella, Province of Avellino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano Acierno and Carmela Sorriento.  She...

Nov 21, 2023

Rita Theresa Paige, 79, widow of Joseph Paige, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 with the love of her family by her side at UCONN/John Dempsey Hospital.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Harriet (Cmuchowski) Piorkowski.  Rita was a lifelong New Britain resident. Rita worked for Mag & Son...

Nov 13, 2023

It is with profound sadness on Earth and unbridled joy in Heaven that we notify friends and loved ones that Hope “Bobbie” Albanese Pisko passed away peacefully in her home on November 13, 2023 after a brief illness. Born April 4, 1928, to Anne and Armand Albanese, in New Britain Connecticut, Bobbie was a long-time resident of New Britain....

Nov 12, 2023

Judith Rose Falge, 85, of Farmington, widow of Ernest Falge, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Rose (Lamm) Pieffier.  Judith was a former New Britain and Burlington resident before moving to Farmington.  She was employed at UCONN Health Center, before...

Nov 12, 2023

Sonia Ohanian (Mooradian) formerly of New Britain, CT, presently of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 with her adoring daughters, Linda, Maryann, and Paula, by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband Paul J. Ohanian, in 2006, and her young son, John P. Ohanian in 1956. She was also the much-loved grandmother of Deanna,...

Nov 10, 2023

Janusz Strumecki, 71, husband of Jolanta Strumecki, passed away on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Legnica, Poland, Janusz was a New Britain resident for over 20 years before moving to Vero Beach, Fl.  He and his wife spent many years as restauranteurs in both...

Nov 9, 2023

Alden G Westover, 77, of North Franklin, CT sadly passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2023.  He was born July 26th, 1946, in Bloomsburg, PA to the late Alden and Alice (Ruckert) Westover.

Alden grew up in Chappaqua, NY attending Horace Greely High School and created many life long friendships while there. After high school Alden was...