Obituaries

Feb 18, 2022

Joan Ann (Collins) McGuigan age 76, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022.  God called her home to be reunited with her husband of 53 years, Austin J. McGuigan and their beautiful daughter, Mary Erin Parker.

Joan was born in Medford, MA to Jeremiah and Evelyn Mae Collins.  In Medford, she met and fell...

Feb 18, 2022

With heavy hearts we have lost Marcelina Ocasio on February 18, 2022.  She was a prominent member of St. Mary Church.

Marcelina is predeceased by her husband, Nicholas Ocasio; two daughters, Carmen Ortiz and Lucy Homar; and one son, Jose Ocasio.  She is survived by her sister, Ana Ramos; her son, Nick Ocasio; and her daughters, Isabel...

Feb 17, 2022

Sandra Joan Rooney, 53, of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by family.  Sandy was born on August 30, 1968 in New Britain to George and Waltraud (Jahn) Streib.  She was a graduate of New Britain High School, the Ona Wilcox School of Nursing, and the University of Hartford, where she earned her...

Feb 13, 2022

Joseph Michael Piacenta, 79, of Newington, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 after a brief illness.  He is survived by his loving partner of 37 years, Toni (Giammateo) Snow.

Born on October 1, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph Piacenta and Angeline (Tedesco) Piacenta.  A lifelong resident of Connecticut, he attended Hartford Schools. Joseph...

Feb 9, 2022

Alicia (Jelliffe) Nielson, 59, beloved wife of John Nielson, passed away on February 9, 2022 at John Dempsey Hospital. Alicia was born in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Joan (Gerback) Jelliffe.

Alicia was a member of Rocky Hill Methodist Church and worked at Met Life for 25 years. She was an amazing...

Feb 7, 2022

Salvatore G. D’Alfonso, 83 years old, passed away on February 7, 2022, with his family by his side. Sal was born in Priolo, Italy, and moved to the US with his family when he was 17. They settled in New Britain, where he met his wife, the former Stella Ouellette.

In a new country, unable to speak...

Feb 5, 2022

Janice Anne (Donovan) Ingham passed away on February 5, 2022 after a long fight with cancer.  She now joins her husband William H. Ingham III who predeceased her on February 9, 2015.  Janice was born on June 25, 1956, at the Bristol Hospital and has been a long-time resident of Bristol, CT.  She was the daughter of the late...

Jan 31, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Gelmini, 87, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. She was the widow of William P. Gelmini.

Born in New Britain she was the daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Adorno) Silluzio. Millie was a lifelong Kensington resident.  She graduated from Berlin High School.  She was formerly employed...

Jan 27, 2022

Linda Marie Shumsky, 66, passed peacefully at Village Green of Bristol on January 27, 2022 in Bristol, CT.

Linda is survived by her daughter Emily Lynn Borgio from Wolcott; CT; her brother Robert Martin and wife Julie from Burlington, CT; her sister Laura Laperuta and husband Nicholas Jr. from Carolina Shores, NC; and her sister Paula Kalentkowski...

Jan 26, 2022

Margaret Theresa Onanian, 90, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in Trinity, FL.  She was the widow of Harold N. Onanian who died in 2003.

Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Yervant and Josephine (Jaeger) Alexanian.  Margaret was a former resident of New Britain, New...

Jan 26, 2022

Albert F. Muller, 89, of Plainville, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Hospital of Central Ct in New Britain.

Born in Austria, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Holtzman) Muller.  Albert was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He was formerly employed at the State of CT Department of Transportation before retiring. ...

Jan 21, 2022

Nelson Algarin, 53, of Colchester, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Julio Algarin and Blanca Virella.  Nelson was a New Britain resident most of his life and was formerly employed as an Armored Security Operation Manager. He was a member...

Jan 21, 2022

Lorraine Evelyn Bergstrom, 92, of Covenant Living of Cromwell, formerly of Newington, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.  She was the widow of Roy Bergstrom.

Born in Cambridge, MA on December 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Edith (Anderson) Nelson.  Lorraine graduated from Watertown High School and Katharine Gibbs School in...

Jan 17, 2022

On Monday, January 17 th , Jason M. Edwards answered the call to God.  Jason M. Edward was born on March 17, 1970.  He was the son of Jane Edwards and the late Robert Paul Edwards.  Jason M. Edwards attended local schools in New Britain.  He held many jobs including working in construction.  Jason M. Edwards enjoyed break dancing...

Jan 17, 2022

Giuseppina “Pinuccia” Giarratana (Aresco), 81, of New Britain, passed away on January 17, 2022.  She was a loving wife for 56 years to Sebastiano Giarratana.  Josephine was born in Melilli, Province of Siracusa, Italy, on March 21, 1940 to the late Salvatore Aresco and Filomena DiDato.  Josephine is survived by her loving son, Salvatore Giarratana and daughter-in-law Karleen Giarratana...

Jan 16, 2022

Ernesto, Erne, born in Woodside, NY on February 9, 1922, passed away on January 16, 2022 at the age of 99.  He was preceded in death by his father, Geronimo Garcia, mother, Teresa Torres, brother, Andrew, and his loving wife of over 75 years, Ann DiGiovanni.  He leaves behind his adoring sister, Pilar Garcia Torres, nephews: Julian Marin Garcia...

Jan 14, 2022

Carola Ann (Anderson) Chaffin of Covenant Living of Cromwell, passed quietly to her heavenly home, Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born October 31, 1923, in Boston Massachusetts to Herbert and Agnes Anderson. Known to her family as Tola, she was educated in the Boston public schools, graduating from Roslindale High School in 1941. She attended Kathleen Dell Secretarial...

Jan 14, 2022

Sandra R. King, 81, of East Berlin, widow of Donald King Sr., passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Rockland, MA, she was the daughter of the late Bernhard and Bertha (Dunn) Reske.  Sandy was a former resident of Norwell, MA and Worcester, MA before moving to East Berlin 60 years ago. ...

Jan 13, 2022

Judith D’Anna, 67, of New Britain, Connecticut passed away comfortably on January 13, 2022.  She was born in Lewiston, Maine on June 30, 1954 to the late Camille and Ida Dumond.  Judy married her sweetheart, the late Tony D’Anna, at age 15 whom she cherished and loved unconditionally. In addition to raising their children, Judy enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 12, 2022

Martha Dietrich Bowman (74) died at home on January 12, 2022. She was born on August 28, 1947 in New Britain to Oskar and Olga (Drachenberg) Dietrich. Her parents and husband, William, predeceased her. Martha received a BA in German and History from Central Connecticut State University. Throughout her career, primarily as a technical writer for Travelers Insurance and...