Obituaries

Dec 22, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Nicholas Karbownik, of East Berlin, CT, who died peacefully at home on December 22nd 2025 with his wife and family by his side. He was born August 3, 1951 in New Britain, CT. He will be missed by so many people, including his doctors, and those who saw...

Dec 21, 2025

Margaret C. Farone, 74, of Berlin, wife of William Farone, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 21, 2025. 

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Jean (Forsyth) Cabelus. Margaret first met William in school in 1968. They graduated in 1969 and were married in 1971. Margaret began working at Berlin Savings Bank and...

Dec 20, 2025

Rene Nazario Garcia, 69, of New Britain, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home on December 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Rene was born on May 29, 1956, in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, to the late Balois Nazario and Carlota Garcia de Nazario. He later settled in New Britain, Connecticut, where he built a life centered on family, music,...

Dec 19, 2025

Paul Padur, 81, of Wethersfield, husband of Marsha Padur, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Siket) Padur. Paul was a U.S. Airforce Veteran and was formerly employed at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, before retiring. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Dec 19, 2025

Dorothy “Dottie” (Kenna) Vesci, 93, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Pacinda) Kenna Hury and Leo Kenna and was a lifelong New Britain resident. Dottie was predeceased by her cherished husband, Anthony Vesci Sr. with whom she shared 59 beautiful years of marriage.

Upon graduating from high school, Dottie was employed at CCSU...

Dec 11, 2025

Josephine Sabino, age 75, of Plainville, CT, passed away on December 11, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, with her family by her side.

Josephine was born in Turi, Italy, to Giovanni and Carmella Sabino. She previously resided in New Britain, CT, before settling in Plainville, CT.

Ms. Sabino was employed by Parker Fluids, retiring in 2014. She was a devoted...

Dec 7, 2025

Ángel M. (Nelín) Marrero Ramos, 92, of Morovis , Puerto Rico, died December 7th 2025 in New Britain, CT where he resided with his loving wife Eufemia Hernández for the past 22 years. As a young man he worked as a shoe salesperson in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico prior to enlisting in the US Army in 1953 where he served...

Dec 5, 2025

Louis “Louie” James Tarca passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Lou was born on March 12, 1957, in New Britain, and was a lifelong resident and a graduate of New Britain High School. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jane (Mataosian), and his parents, Peter T. Tarca and Ann J. (Giattino) Tarca.

Lou was a wonderful husband, son, brother,...

Nov 29, 2025

Robert P . Stromberg (Bob), 97, of Cromwell, CT, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, died on November 29, 2025. He was a resident of Covenant Living of Cromwell. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of New Britain, CT, and the Olney-Foust Funeral Home of Port Allegany, PA.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on...

Nov 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Asunción Melendez Santana, who peacefully entered eternal rest unexpectedly on November 27, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, Asunción later settled in New Britain, Connecticut, where she built a life rooted in caretaking, homemaking, and nurturing her family.

Asunción was a woman of strong...

Nov 21, 2025

Isabel Marquez was born on March 19, 1939, in the town of Gurabo, Puerto Rico. She was raised by a single mother and her two older brothers. In her adulthood, she became a nurse and worked in the town hospital for many years until retirement. Isabel married Sule Garcia and had two children; Carmen Garcia and Jose Garcia. Once their...

Nov 20, 2025

Richard Manulla, 71, of Plantsville, husband of 47 years to Donna Manulla, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Joseph and Enes (Gallo) Manulla. Richard was a former Plainville resident before moving to Plantsville 16 years ago. He was formerly employed as a telephone technician at Henkels & McCoy in...

Nov 20, 2025

Lena A. (Sereno) Kozlowski, 97, of New Britain, CT, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Kozlowski. Lena was born on February 15, 1928, in New Britain, CT, to the late Saverio and Olympia (Germinara) Sereno. After graduating from New Britain High School in...

Nov 17, 2025

Maria Sanchez, 84, a longtime and beloved resident of 689 Myrtle Street in New Britain, Connecticut, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She has now joined her predeceased daughter, Margaret Nunez; her cherished grandson, Angel Alejandro; and her longtime partner Bienvenido “Pepo” Medina, with whom she shared many years of companionship...

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Nov 2, 2025

Carl Michael Parulski, 72, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at home. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Carl and Monica (Siwik) Parulski. Carl was formerly employed by the City of New Britain before retiring.

Surviving are two sisters, Caroline Thibeault and her husband Craig, Madeline Maguire and her companion, Dennis Gravelle;...

Nov 1, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Shirley Diane Stephens-Victor, age 78, on November 1, 2025. Shirley was living in retirement in Clermont, Florida, but spent most of her adult married life in New Britain, Connecticut. She was devoted to her husband, children and her community and her joyous and infectious smile brightened every...

Oct 27, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Eleanor DeMarco (Gionfriddo), 92 years old, of New Britain, CT passed away on October 22, 2025.

She was born on July 2, 1933 in New Britain, CT to John and Mary Gionfriddo.  She studied piano and voice at Yale and Julliard, and was a gifted classical pianist.

Eleanor is survived by her son, Christopher DeMarco....