Obituaries

Oct 28, 2018

Norma E. Meleschnig, 81, of Waterbury, wife of Rev. Frank J. Meleschnig, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 at home.

Born in Ware, MA, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ethel (Henderson) Kemner.  Norma was formerly employed as a teacher with the Naugatuck Public School System.  She was a member of Our Savior...

Oct 24, 2018

Ramon Rivera Maldonado, 81, of New Britain, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alberto Rivera and Dominga Maldonado.  Ramon was a New Britain resident for the past 40 years.  He...

Oct 20, 2018

George Anthony Ciarcia, 73, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT surrounded by his loving family and friends. He fought a long and courageous battle with various health related issues, which he faced with humor, grace and dignity.

Born in Ridgecrest, California, he was the son of the...

Oct 18, 2018

C harles S. Vigra, 88, of Kensington, beloved husband of Gail Vigra, known as “his bride”, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at the Village of Kensington Place in Meriden, where they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Charles...

Oct 12, 2018

Cal Kounaris, 90, of New Britain passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.

Born in New Britain, She was a lifelong resident.  Cal was a co-owner of Connecticut Automatic Sales before retiring.  She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, and was a former member of the choir at church.   Cal had...

Oct 9, 2018

Hilda Joan Price Lorenson, 97, of Cromwell, Connecticut passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Pilgrim Manor. Joan was born in Breem, Gloucester, England to R. Thomas and Emily Brookbanks Price on January 18, 1921. In 1929, she immigrated to Torrington, Connecticut with her Mom, Dad and sister Yvonne.  Joan attended the Torrington schools and graduated from the Torrington...

Oct 8, 2018

Izabel Kanderian Zakko, 94, passed away on October 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She is the beloved mother of Angham Zakko and grandmother of Dr. Rafid Kasir and Natalire Kasir. Izabel was born the first child to the late Selma and Sirob Kanderian in 1924. In 1950 she was married to her husband Foad Zakko. Izabel earned...

Oct 5, 2018

Mary (Teranes) Lemnotis, 98 of New Britain, died peacefully at home, Friday, Oct 5, 2018, with her family at her side.

Born in Unionville, CT, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Teranes and the late Anna (Demos) Teranes Lewis. She was the step daughter of the late John G. Lewis.  In 1941, she married the...

Oct 4, 2018

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Oct 4, 2018

Luis M Casiano, 72, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at Bristol Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Lorenzo Negron and Efigenia Olivencia.  Luis was a New...

Oct 3, 2018

Malcolm Jack Sagherian, 65, of Newington, Connecticut passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Smilow Cancer Center at Yale-New Haven after a brave battle with Leukemia.

Malcolm was born in the Bronx, NY to Jack and Margie Sagherian, survivors of the Armenian Genocide. The family later moved to Yonkers, NY where...

Sep 28, 2018

Barbara Dombrowskas (Holyst), 79, passed away peacefully September 28 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New Britain, CT on Dec 2, 1938 to the late George and Veronica “Elvira” Holyst. Barbara attended school at Sacred Heart and graduated from Mary Immaculate Academy in New Britain. She worked for Aetna...

Sep 27, 2018

Carmen Iris Ve lazquez Jusino, 65, of New Britain, passed away on September 27, 2018 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. She left this Earth to live with her maker after a battle with cancer.

Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Velazquez and Higinia Rodriguez....

Sep 24, 2018

Matea Saavedra Santiago, 82, of New Britain and San German, Puerto Rico, widow of Jose A. Santiago, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT surrounded by her loving family.  Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Joaquin Saavedra and Antonia Arroyo.  Matea was a New Britain...

Sep 20, 2018

Julia Carrier, 94, of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of Albert J. Carrier who died on July 31, 2018. Born in St. Patrice de Beaurivage, Quebec, Canada, she was one of 26 children of William and Marie Louise (Landry) Croteau.   Julia was a resident of New...

Sep 17, 2018

Ronald R. Boehm, 84, of Newington passed away peacefully at home on Monday surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Laura (McIntyre) Boehm.

Born in New Britain, Ron was the son of the late Raymond and Hildur (Larson) Boehm. He was a former New Britain resident, moving to Newington 44 years ago. Ron worked...

Sep 15, 2018

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ustanowski, 95, of Newington passed away on Saturday at a local convalescent home. She was the widow of Joseph Ustanowski.

Born in New Britain, Lizzy was the daughter of the late Onifer and Catherine (Hritzko-Rich) Kerelejza.  She was a longtime New Britain resident moving to Newington 25 years ago. Lizzy worked at Berkshire Industries for...

Sep 14, 2018

Margaret C. (Skinner) Bellantuono, 95, of New Britain passed away peacefully on Friday at a local convalescent home. She was the beloved wife of Morris P. Bellantuono for 68 years.

Born in New Haven, Margaret was the daughter of the late Bernard and Betty (Olson) Skinner. She spent her...

Sep 10, 2018

The family of Joanne (Steele) Anderson, 83, sadly announce her passing on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. She was born in Massachusetts, daughter of the late John Steele and Marion Steele Hayes.   After her marriage to the late Donald F. Anderson, she lived in Malden, MA until 1970 when she moved to New Britain with her family when her husband...

Sep 3, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dennis O'Brien, on Sept 3, 2018, age 69, with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Martin-O'Brien and beloved father of Katie O'Brien. He was the son of Mary (Fagan) O'Brien and John O'Brien.  Dennis grew up in Berlin/Kensington, attending Berlin High School where...