Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Lynette A. Bailey, 54, of Southington and former long time Plainville resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at home. Born in Bristol on May 17, 1970, she was the daughter of William A Bailey and Jane Delahunty Bailey of Venice, FL and her birth mother Lovina Spencer Bailey of Southington. She also leaves two brothers, William Bailey of...

Mar 23, 2025

James Anthony Coco, 66, of New Britain passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 23, 2025. Born in New Britain and a life-long resident, he was the son of the late Sebastian and Dorothy (Taricani) Coco. James was a graduate of E.C. Goodwin Technical High School and was a tool and die maker for more than...

Mar 21, 2025

Jose Rivera Jr., 48, of New Britain and Bristol passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. Born in  Bronx, New York he was the son of Jose Rios and Carmen Rivera.

Jose played high school basketball and baseball but loved his basketball and loved watching football. He was a big NY Giants fan and...

Mar 16, 2025

Sharon E. Gallagher, 74, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Midstate Hospital.

She is survived by her three daughters, Bonnie Taricani of Tolland, CT, Lisa Whaples of Farmington, CT and Denise Whaples of West Springfield., MA; four grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A special thanks to her aid of many years, Melissa...

Mar 16, 2025

Ana María Castro Cruz, de 82 años, residente de New Britain, Connecticut, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar, rodeada de su familia, el 16 de Marzo de 2025. Ana nació el 26 de Octubre de 1942 en Caguas, Puerto Rico, hija de los difuntos Marcelino Castro y Nicolasa Cruz. Le precedió en la muerte su amado esposo, Pedro J. Acevedo....

Mar 12, 2025

Domingo Hernandez Hernandez, 85, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday March 12th surrounded by his loving family. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was the son of Candida and Domingo Hernandez. He was formerly employed as a private chauffer for the government in Dominican Republic.

Surviving is his loving wife Alba Hernandez and his children...

Mar 12, 2025

Orlando Morales Arroyo passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Calling hours and a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home; 411 So. Main Street, New Britain.

Mar 9, 2025

Hubert Lee Sanderson, 91, of Berlin, husband of Barbara (Walden) Sanderson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mar 7, 2025

En el amor: Antonio Alvarez Castró, Nació el 1 de Diciembre de 1960 en el Bronx en la ciudad de Nueva York. Falleció el 7 de Marzo de 2025 en la ciudad de Hartford Connecticut ,a la edad de 64 años anos. Hijo del Sr: Antonio Alvarez y la Sra: Julia Castro.  Antonio, se destaco por ser un  hombre...

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph A. DeSena, 86, beloved husband of Eleanore (Bernabucci) "Ellie"/"Nora" DeSena, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born and raised in New Britain, CT, Joe was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Yacobellis) DeSena. He proudly served in the Marines after attending New Britain High School.

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Mar 5, 2025

Genoveva Olea, 78, of Unionville, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Higuey, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Sotero Olea and Maria DeLeon Herrera.  Genoveva was formerly employed as a chef at her family restaurant.

Surviving are her children, Jorge Acosta Olea, Andy G....

Mar 4, 2025

Leon "Uncle" D. Darakjian, 86, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Bagdad, Iraq, he was the son of the late Taniel and Mariam (Atamian) Darakjian.  Leon was a New Britain resident for the past 50 years and was known...

Feb 26, 2025

Carmen Martinez passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Calling hours and a funeral service will be held from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home; 411 So. Main Street, New Britain. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in New Britain.

Feb 26, 2025

Dorothy Speranza, 79, of New Britain, widow of Paul Speranza, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at UCONN Health Center in Farmington.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Rose (Wieczorek) Marek. Dorothy was a New Britain resident most of her life and attended Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin....

Feb 25, 2025

Natividad Lozada, 82, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Caugas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Lozada Perez and Isabel Lebron.  Natividad was formerly employed at General Electric Co. for 25 years and was a member of St. Mary...

Feb 16, 2025

Anna Hladki, 96 of West Hartford, died peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Windsor, CT.  Born in Ukraine on October 15, 1928, she immigrated to the United States with her husband Jan and their children in 1952 from Germany, settling in New Britain.  Anna was a loving and faithful mother who enjoyed being with her family, walks at...

Feb 9, 2025

Our sweet mother Piccola Evelyn (Pierce) Clark, 75, of New Britain, CT, passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 in the comfort of her own home.

Pepsi (as she was affectionately known) was born and raised in New Britain on March 1st, 1949. She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Emma (Williams) Pierce. Pepsi attended...

Feb 5, 2025

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Feb 5, 2025

Joy (Carlson) Kasiski, 85, of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Born in New Britain, CT on August 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Amer and Edna (Conrad) Carlson.  Joy graduated from New Britain High School and worked for Nutmeg Physical Therapy Group and Cross Healthcare in a variety of...

Feb 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sandra Anne Davenport announces her peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (formerly New Britain General Hospital), on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after a brief illness.

Sandra turned 86 years old on February 1st. She was born in Mapleton, Maine, to the late...