Obituaries

Sep 15, 2016

Dorothea Crawford (Canning) McColl, 80, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday. She was the widow of John “Scotty” McColl. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James and Susan (McGinley) Canning. Dorothea immigrated to the United States in February 1959. She has been a resident of Kensington for 50 years and is...

Sep 14, 2016

Santa Iris Rivera, 68, passed away on September 14, 2016. She was the widow of Julio Rivera.

Born on February 12, 1948 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Santa was the daughter of the late Santos Velez and Ramona Arce.  She was a resident of Florida and a former resident of Meriden, CT.

A beloved and devoted...

Sep 7, 2016

Harry Aharon Hougas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in New Britain on December 15, 1930.  He was predeceased by a younger brother Samuel and by his parents, Asadour and Varsenig Hougas, who emigrated from Armenia in the late 1920’s.  He is survived by his loving wife...

Sep 2, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” Klatt, 96, of Kensington, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Wahlig) Klatt.  Betty lived in Deep River before moving to Kensington in 1969.  Betty graduated from Brown University, attended the University of New Hampshire,...

Sep 1, 2016

William Choma Sr., 93, husband of the late Inez (Zanetti) Choma, 96, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. His wife of 70 years, Inez, passed away on July 13, 2016. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Anastasia (Sydor) Choma.  He was raised in New Britain and made Kensington his home...

Aug 19, 2016

Lois (Fanska) Horbal, of Wethersfield, departed this life on August 19, 2016 at home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. John J. Horbal.

Born in Cromwell to Herman and Etta (Woike) Fanska on April 19, 1926, she attended local schools, graduating from Middletown High School in 1943.

After earning a B.S. degree...

Aug 17, 2016

Ann Marie (D’Ambrosio) Manulla, 69, of Newington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (LoPrete) D’Ambrosio.  She was a former Plainville resident before moving to Newington in 1991.  Ann was formerly employed at the Eye...

Aug 16, 2016

Daniel “Danny” Sirois, 74, of Lady Lake, Fl, and formerly of Berlin and West Hartford, passed away unexpectedly in Connecticut on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.  He was the husband of Florine (Corriveau) Albert-Sirois, and was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen.

Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Louise (Malenfant) Sirois.  He...

Aug 15, 2016

Rita Ellen (Lemieux) Giancola, 91, owner of the “Christmas House” on Lexington Street in New Britain, passed away Monday, Aug.15, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by Christmas lights and family. Her life story is one of extraordinary determination and perseverance.

Born in Graniteville, Vermont; she was one of nine...

Aug 7, 2016

Marguerite “Rita” France, 87, of  Farmington, widow of David France, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Stanley King and Josephine (Thomson) King. Rita was a former Kensington resident, graduating from Berlin...

Aug 2, 2016

Elaine M. Johnson, 87, of Meriden CT, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell, CT.  She was the widow of Edwin S. Johnson.

Elaine was a former resident of Salem, NH, Waltham, MA and New Sweden, ME.  She was a member of Bethany Covenant Church in Bedford,...

Jul 31, 2016

Sean Warren, 26, of Norwich, and formerly of New Britain and Berlin, died unexpectedly on July 31, 2016.  Born in New Britain, he was a New Britain and Berlin resident most of his life and was employed in the retail stores at Foxwoods Casino and also employed at Labor Ready in Norwich.

Sean is survived by his...

Jul 29, 2016

Carl D. Parent, 56, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Southington, he was the son of Jeannine (Cyr) and the late Phillip Parent. Carl has been a New Britain resident most of his life, moving to Berlin ten years ago.  He worked as a Master Fabricator for Cobra Cars for many...

Jul 29, 2016

William R. Ortiz, 65, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Daisy (Camacho) Ortiz. Born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco and Petra (Rodriguez) Ortiz. William worked for Viking Kitchens as a truck driver for many years...

Jul 24, 2016

Robert P. Dabrowski passed away in his home on July 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.  He was born February 24, 1943 to the late Eugene C. Dabrowski and Mary (Szczur) Dabrowski whose guidance and generosity has made us the family we are today.

He completed his military obligation by joining the Army Reserve...

Jul 23, 2016

Jeanne Meyer, 95, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of Walter E. Meyer.

Born in Biddeford, ME, she was the daughter of the late Aime and Emma (Simard) Fournier.  Jeanne was a New Britain resident most of her life and was...

Jul 20, 2016

Frank L. Lentini Jr., 67, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at a local convalescent home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous four year battle with cancer.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Frank Lentini Sr. and Yvonne (Doty) Lentini.  Frank was a lifelong New Britain...

Jul 19, 2016

Jean Ciccolella, 89, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at a local convalescent home.

Born in Follansbee, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Carrie (Tornifolio) Ciccolella.  She was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly employed as a Manager at Fleet Bank in downtown New Britain.   Jean was a...

Jul 18, 2016

Maria J. “Faita” Tirado, 58, of New Britain, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT.  Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a member of St. Mary Church.

Surviving are her mother, Josefina Cruz; a son, Miguel...

Jul 13, 2016

Inez (Zanetti) Choma, 96, the wife of 70 years to William Choma Sr., passed away on Wendesday, July 13, 2016.  Born in Torrington, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Maria (Berti) Zanetti.  She was raised in New Britain and made Kensington her home since 1952.

In addition to her husband, Inez is survived by...