Obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Vatche “ Edward” Der Asadourian, died peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Vatche was the son of Reverend Fr. Vartan Der Asadourian and Yeretzgin Marie Der Asadourian.

Vatche graduated from Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts and Central Connecticut State University with honors and a degree in Economics and Geography. He was an avid reader...

Sep 12, 2023

Rosa Maria Martinez was 41 years old, born on July 21st, 1982.  She was born and raised in New Britain CT.  It's with great sadness to announce Rosa passed away on September 12, 2023.  She is predeceased by her father, Angel Martinez; brother, Angel Martinez; grandmother, Guillemina Diaz; and cousin, Kenny Vasquez. She is survived by her children, Nico...

Sep 7, 2023

Sharon Payne, 68, of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday September 7, 2023.  Born in New Britain, CT she was the daughter of the late Shelley and Flossie Mae Payne and was a resident of New Britain most of her life.  She was a graduate from New Britain High School and The Creative School of Hairdressing and obtained...

Aug 28, 2023

Mary Beth Aparo, 64, of Newington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023 at home.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Aparo and Delores Stella.  Mary was a Newington resident most of her life.  She loved spending time with her family and especially being a grandmother.

Surviving are...

Aug 26, 2023

Wilfredo (Freddy) Jimenez, age 71, of New Britian, CT passed away on Saturday, August 26th at The Hospital of Central Connecticut after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his beloved family.

Freddy was born on October 12th 1951, in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Andrea and Victor Torres.

At the mere age of...

Aug 18, 2023

Barbara A. Hedenberg, 93 of Cromwell passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital.

Barbara was born in New Britain, CT on February 25, 1930 to the late Hilding and Lillian (Ronstrom) Hedenberg.  She was a former New Britain and Southington resident, moving to Covenant Living of Cromwell in 2002.  Barbara graduated from New Britain...

Aug 15, 2023

Nicole Y. Singletary, 40, of Bristol, passed away on August 15, 2023.   Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of Mitzi Perdue and the late Jahazel Singletary.

Nicole is survived by her children, Janessa Bartolucci, Montez Miller, Mia Torres and Aiden Torres; her siblings, LaShawna Singletary and Marsha Singletary; and several half sisters and brothers.

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Aug 14, 2023

Robert Peter Eshoo, 71, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Baba and Youlia (Jeramiah) Eshoo.  He was a life long New Britain resident and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Robert loved watching old movies,...

Aug 12, 2023

Regina “Jean” M. (Uricchio) Berube died peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2023 at UCONN John Dempsey Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born in Hartford to the late William and Katherine (Kirchner) Uricchio, and resided there until moving to Enfield in 1956.  She grew up in Hartford’s North End and graduated from Hartford High School,...

Aug 8, 2023

Angel Ruiz, 46, of New Britain, beloved husband of Diana Ruiz and beloved father of Kiana and Angel Ruiz, died unexpectedly on August 8, 2023 as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 6-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain. Please share...

Aug 7, 2023

Fanny M. Yepez, 81, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, she was the daughter of the late Jose Yepez and Zoila Sanchez de Yepez.

Surviving are her children, Fanny Espinoza, Nelson Espinoza and his wife Maria, Marlene Espinoza, and...

Aug 5, 2023

Edwin Ricardo Mejia, of Shelburne, Vermont died unexpectedly on August 5, 2023 from being struck by a car.  He was only 44 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Edwin was born in Manhattan, New York and lived in New Britain, Connecticut for most of his life.

Everyone who knew Eddie,...

Aug 3, 2023

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Aug 1, 2023

Dorina M. Rodriguez, 84, of New Britain, CT entered into eternal peace on August 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Dorina was born on November 22, 1938 to Mauro and Carolina Zivillica in Catanzaro, Italy then moved to New Britain, CT in 1948.  After graduating college, Dorina worked in the financial and banking industry,...

Jul 17, 2023

Joseph Louis Hull of Bristol, formerly from New Britain transitioned on July 17, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Joseph was born in Hartford on May 12, 1975 to Dorothy M. Hull and the late Joseph Threet.  He attended New Britain Public Schools as a young child and graduated from New Britain High School class...

Jul 14, 2023

Domenico “Niko” Fusco, 24, left this world unexpectedly on July 14th, 2023.

Born on May 8, 1999 in New Britain, CT he attended local schools and graduated from NBHS where he was a part of the wrestling and golf team, as well as the band drumline and stage crew. He grew up with his family on Vance...

Jul 11, 2023

Bruce Cote, 59, of New Britain passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023 from a tragic injury.  He was born in New Britain on November 12, 1963. Bruce enjoyed fixing cars and building things.

He is survived by his two brothers, Craig Cote and Keith Cote; and his sister, Lisalee Slaughter; his three daughters, Angela Ballachino, Leilah...

Jun 26, 2023

Funeral services and calling hours will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain.

Jun 20, 2023

Carmela (Campisi) Germano, 93, of New Britain, unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 20th, 2023. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Born October 13th, 1929 in Solarino, Sicily, she was the eldest daughter of Luciano and Concetta (Pizzo) Campisi. In addition to her parents, Carmela was...

Jun 18, 2023

Esther Louise Johnson, 57, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Ledgecrest Healthcare Center.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Julie B. Johnson and the late Joseph Lee Johnson Sr.  Esther was a life long New Britain resident and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in...