Obituaries

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...

Aug 31, 2018

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Aug 29, 2018

Paula Saavedra, 76, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Patria Cruz.   Paula was a New Britain resident most of her life and was formerly employed as a restaurant owner.

Surviving are her...

Aug 21, 2018

Violet Bogosian Galazan, 92, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.  Violet was born in New Britain on June 23, 1926.  She was the daughter of the late John Bogosian and Maritza (Deroian) Bogosian Ohanesian. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Anna Sadoian and her husband Miron...

Aug 18, 2018

Felipe Morales, 79, of New Britain, loving husband of Judith Morales, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at UCONN Health Center in Farmington.

Born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felipe and Pilar Morales.  Felipe was a New Britain resident since 1965 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean...

Aug 15, 2018

Sirarpi “Sima” DerBoghosian, 81, of Plantsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT, Bradley Memorial Hospital.

Born in Syria, she was the daughter of the late Bedros and Siranoush Bekelian. Sirarpi came to the United States in 1970, and was a former Southington resident before moving to Plantsville in 1979. ...

Aug 14, 2018

Irene Mae Knopf, 82, of Kensington, wife of Richard Knopf, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Ledgecrest  Healthcare Center.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Koziol) Wojciulewicz.  Irene was a long time Kensington resident and was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.  She was a...

Aug 7, 2018

Julia Vigo, 76, of New Britain, widow of Antonio R. Vigo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain.

Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pablo Davila and Antoni Del Valle.  Julia was a New Britain resident since 1968 and was formerly employed at Monarch...

Aug 3, 2018

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Aug 1, 2018

Brandon Kershaw, 30, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident.  Brandon was a member of the Anointed Tabernacle of Jesus Christ in East Hartford and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Brandon was predeceased by his mother, Carol Kershaw. ...

Aug 1, 2018

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