Obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

Born on May 8, 1970, in Puerto Rico, Jose was the beloved son of Sara Correa and Angel DeJesus Ortiz. After attending the New York Automotive and Diesel Institute, he built a dedicated and accomplished career as a Diesel Technician and Heavy Machinery Operator with GlacierPoint Enterprises in the Bronx, N.Y. He also served as a New York State Inspector...

Feb 24, 2026

Fidel DelRosario passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, at the age of 82. Fidel was born in San Nicholas, Baao Camarines Sur, Phillipines on April 4, 1944 to his Father Mariano Platon Del Rosario (Deceased) and Mother Paciencia Babilonia(Deceased).

Fidel was truly a renaissance man. He studied in Spain on a full scholarship, and then moved to Seattle to...

Feb 19, 2026

Ray Kliewer was born on October 8, 1929 in Tulare, CA, son of Lydia (Heinrichs) and John J. Kliewer. He grew up in Norwalk, Reedley, and Dinuba CA, mostly living on small farms where he developed his love of dairy cattle. He attended church with his family and came to know Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour at an early...

Feb 11, 2026

Hazel Stenquist Dahl, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Hazel was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 3, 1931 to Carl Eric and Ethel Stenquist. She graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport and earned an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Bridgeport.

She met her husband, Elmer,...

Mar 4, 2026

Saul Berrios Ortiz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and some siblings at his home.

Saul was predeceased by his parents, Florencio Berrios Ortiz and Maria Candelaria Ortiz Diaz; his brother, Oscar Berrios Ortiz; and his two older sons, Saul, Jr. and Xavier Berrios.

Saul Berrios Ortiz was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on January...

Feb 28, 2026

With deep love and sorrow, the family of Celia Perales announces her peaceful passing on February 28, 2026, at the age of 83. Celia was born on March 29, 1942, in Arroyos, Puerto Rico.

Celia was a woman of deep faith, strength, and quiet determination. Guided by her unwavering trust in God, she faced life’s challenges with courage and grace. She...

Feb 28, 2026

Harold Sepulveda, 67, of New Britain, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 26, 1958, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, Harold carried the warmth, strength, and pride of his roots with him throughout his life. He was a hardworking man who dedicated himself fully to providing for...

Feb 25, 2026

Militza Gali, 41, of New Britain, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Texas on November 22, 1984 to Lizette Colon and Wilfredo Gali. Militza was a graduate of Buckley High School in Hartford. She worked for the Hospital of Central CT, Environmental Services Department for 15 years.

Militza is survived by her mother, Lizette Colon; sister,...

Feb 21, 2026

Larry A. Gallupe, 81, of New Britain, beloved husband of Linda J. (Saucier) Gallupe passed away on February 21, 2026. He was born in a small farming community in Northern Maine. He loved Maine and for many years, each fall, assisted his sister and brother-in-law with the potato harvest. He was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Lena Gallupe, brothers...

Feb 16, 2026

Angela Rodriguez-Torres was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. As a little girl she learned to sew from her older sisters and would take rides to Ponce almost every Saturday. She moved to Connecticut in her late twenties. She became a mother at 31 to her only son Edgardo. She enjoyed going to the beach, dancing and spending time with her...

Feb 16, 2026

Sebastian S. Scollo, 98, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Rocky Hill Veteran’s Home and Hospital. He was the widower of Shirley (Slater) Scollo.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Rose (Mudo) Scollo. Sebastian was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He served in the Merchant Marines...

Feb 15, 2026

Sheily Nahid Briceño Chuquin, hija de Leidy Tatiana Chuquin Bello, es una niña que nació en Bogotá, Colombia, un 19 de diciembre de 2007, pesando 3.850 gramos y midiendo 58 cm. Al momento de nacer abrió sus ojitos muy grandes y miró a su madre con una mirada que hasta hoy está plasmada en la memoria de la persona a...

Feb 13, 2026

Feb 12, 2026

Priscilla C. Brown was born in New Britain, CT on May 1, 1939 and passed away on February 12, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She lived in New Britain for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Esther (Sandberg) Brown.

Priscilla graduated from New Britain High School and then went...

Feb 9, 2026

On February 9, 2026 an angel, Carmen Nieves, returned to her father and mother (Tomas Nieves DelValle and Maria Davila) in the Silver City. She is now at peace, no longer bound by the hardships of this Earth, resting in the eternal light she so rightfully earned.

Carmen is survived and will be deeply missed by her siblings, Maria Vasquez, Hector...

Feb 7, 2026

Vito Zaffarana, 95, of New Britain, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 7, 2026. He was the loving husband of Vincenzina “Zina” (Cusmano) Zaffarana for 61 years and was the son of the late Gaetano and Paolina (Russo) Zaffarana. Born in Buccheri (Sicily), Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1970 and lived in New Britain...

Feb 3, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

Mary Josephine McGraw, 82, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and formerly of Newington, Connecticut passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born on May 1, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Thomas and Marianna (Lombardo) McGurty.

Along with her parents, Mary is reunited in passing with her husband Kenneth McGraw.

Mary...

Jan 25, 2026

Barbara D. Carlson, 68, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in New Britain, she was a life long resident and was formerly employed by the State of CT as an accountant before retiring. Barbara was a Ham Radio Operator (KB1RUO) and enjoyed cross-stitch.

Surviving are a son, Eric Doody and...

Jan 22, 2026

Nicholas Thomas Green age 18 of Towson, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2026.

“Nicky”, as he was known to his loving family, was born on March 16, 2007 in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of Kristie McCormick and Thomas Green. He attended Riderwood Elementary and Dunbarton Middle School and was a graduate of the Park School of Baltimore where he...