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Brian Francis Zagorski
Oct 5, 2019
Brian Francis Zagorski, 60, of Kensington, husband of Janice Zagorski, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Meriden, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Anne (Kemish) Zagorski, and was a resident of Kensington for the past 30 years, previously living in Meriden and...
Michael Butkiewicz
Oct 3, 2019
Michael Butkiewicz, 72, of New Britain, husband of Marlene Butkiewicz, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at Hartford Hospital.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Henry and Evelyn (Kornichuk) Butkiewicz. Michael was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a former Kensington resident before moving to New Britain...
Shirley Ann Lewis
Oct 1, 2019
Shirley Ann (Shelton) Lewis, beloved wife of Richard Lewis of Cromwell, CT, ran to the arms of Jesus on her 80th birthday, October 1, 2019. She was born to the late George and Vesta Shelton in Atlanta, GA, and later attended Bartlett High School in Webster, MA.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister...
Sis (Virginia) Olander
Sep 30, 2019
Virginia “Sis” Olander, 79, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 with her family at her bedside.
Born in New Britain, she grew up in East Berlin and lived in Middletown until moving to Berlin five years ago. Sis was a farmer and also worked as a travel agent before retiring. She was a...
Angela Negron Negroni
Sep 24, 2019
Angela Negron, 79, of New Britain, widow of Anibal Ayala, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at Autumn Lake Healthcare.
Born in Puerto Rico, she as the daughter of the late Tomas Negron and Gurmersinda Negroni. Angela was a New Britain resident since 1995 and attended St. Mary Church.
Surviving are her daughter,...
William Harold Bowman
Sep 22, 2019
William Harold Bowman (75) died at home on September 22, 2019. Bill was born in April 1944 in Brookline, MA to Harold and Viola (Spinney) Bowman. His parents and only brother, Gerald, predeceased him. He received a BA in Public Relations from Boston University and a MS in Statistics and Probability from Central Connecticut State University. Bill served in...
Maria "Luz" Ramirez
Sep 9, 2019
Maria “Luz” Ramirez, age 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2019. She was born on July 24, 1934 in San German, PR. Maria was a woman of strength and faith and was loved by many. She came to the United States in 1990 and had been a resident of New Britain, CT ever since....
Natividad Vargas
Sep 5, 2019
A loving wife, mother, friend, Natividad Vargas entered the arms of her heavenly father on September 5, 2019.
Natividad was the daughter of late Mariano Castillo and Elvira Colon. She is survived by her sister Monsa Estrada and predeceased by her twelve brothers and sisters. Natividad is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Norberto Vargas and...
Anna S. Matug
Aug 28, 2019
Anna S. Matug, 77, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. She was the widow of Julian Matug.
Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Maria (Cwynar) Rosielski. Anna was a New Britain resident since 1985 and was formerly employed as a teacher in Poland and...
Carl Kenneth "Kenney" Frisk
Aug 17, 2019
Carl Kenneth “Kenny” Frisk, 82, of Plainville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Thure and Viola (Nyman) Frisk.
Surviving are two sisters, Janet Jud and Lilly Molander; six nieces and nephews, Chris, Bob, Russ, Tom, Carol,...
Carmen Weinrich
Aug 12, 2019
Carmen Lydia Weinrich, 88, of New Britain, widow of Philip Weinrich, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose Gerena and Rosa Santiago. Carmen was a longtime New Britain resident and formerly lived in New York...
Denise Marie Santana
Aug 11, 2019
Denise M. Santana was born January 12, 1984, in New Britain, Connecticut. Denise was a strong-willed, free- spirited, caring, loyal, compassionate, loving, daughter, sister, friend, and mother of five amazing babies. Denise was one, who was NEVER afraid to speak her mind but had a heart of gold. Unfortunately, on the early morning of August 11 th , 2019,...
Margaret Nunez
Aug 8, 2019
Margaret Nunez, 55, of Bloomfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in New Britain, she was a long time New Britain resident before moving to Bloomfield ten years ago. She was a member of St. Joachim Parish at St. Mary Church.
Surviving are her son, Emanuel Alejandro Nunez...
Toya Shomona Sanders
Aug 2, 2019
Toya Shomona Sanders, 44, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Selma, AL, she was a New Britain resident most of her life.
Surviving are four children, Mercedes Roye and Melik Roye, both of Bristol, Vashaugn Davis and Gabrielle Davis, both of New Britain; her mother and step-father, Mattie...
Elaine Ruth (Ziegler) Hinze
Jul 30, 2019
Elaine R. (Ziegler) Hinze died on July 30, 2019 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA. She had recently celebrated her 85th birthday with her family. Elaine was born in 1934 in New Britain, Connecticut, the eldest child of Herman “Harry” P. Ziegler and Jean Ziegler. Elaine and Harry remained close throughout their lives and had a shared love...
Kenneth Frederic Lewis
Jul 24, 2019
Kenneth Frederic Lewis, 93, of New Britain passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Kenneth was born on March 20, 1926 in Boston, MA. He was a devoted son of the late Russell and Mary Katherine (Bagley) Lewis.
Kenneth attended schools in Boston before serving in the Army during World War II. He works 20 years for...
Robert Lee Williams
Jul 23, 2019
Robert Lee “Bob” Williams, 71, departed this life on Tuesday, July 23 rd , 2019 at UCONN John Dempsey Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a native of Dawson, GA., and son of the late Rev. Nehemiah (Bish) Williams and Johnnie (Ma’dear) Williams.
He was a husband, father, friend, brother, and a God fearing man....
Susan S. Brummett
Jul 21, 2019
Susan S. Brummett, 78, of Niantic, formerly of Newington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2019.
Born in New Britain on January 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Boris and Martha (Olmstead) Srogi. At 3 years old, Susan attended the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Hartford with her...
Francisco Javier Arroyo
Jul 19, 2019
Francisco Javier Arroyo, 53, of New Britain, husband of Carmen Arroyo, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Hartford Hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday from 6-8 PM and on Friday from 11 AM to 12 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Juan R. "Ray" Feliciano
Jul 18, 2019
Juan R. “Ray” Feliciano, 71, of New Britain, husband of Sandra Feliciano, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon Feliciano and Julia Gonzalez. Juan was a member of the Connecticut National Guard and the Army...
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