Jane O. Clemens, 92, of Berlin CT, joined her husband Robert (Bob) Clemens, son Paul and daughter Gail in heaven on December 29, 2018.  Born March 8, 1926 to the late James and Theresa Flanigan Oliver of Hartford, Jane was preceded by her brother James Oliver. Jane leaves her children, Mark Clemens, Beth & Peter Campanelli, Ruth & David Sturgeon, Judy & George Procko, Neal Clemens, and Dean & Donna Clemens.  Grandchildren Nicole & Marco Barbagallo, Kelly &...

Mary “Mae” M Besse, 87, of Bristol, wife of the late Elmer F Besse, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday January 7, 2019 after a long battle with dementia and COPD.  Born in Bridgeport, CT, Mary was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Anna V. (Baluha) Shortell and is predeceased by her sister Florence A. Costa and her stepson David Besse. Mary was employed as a factory worker at Avco Lycoming in Stratford, CT as well as a bank teller for...

Tammie J. Landry Hale, 55, of West Hartford, formerly of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 26, 2018. She is survived by her loving wife Denise Hale, her son, Michael Jacob Mannino, her grandson, Jacob Cade Mannino, and her loyal companion, Sophie. She was the daughter of the late O.T. and Ann (Barber) Landry and was preceded in death by her sister and brother, Dot and Mike, and is survived by her sisters, Sissy and Pat, and her Brothers...

Anna Mary (Wagner) Sell, 100, of Berlin, wife of the late Warren H. Sell, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 with her family by her side.  Born in Hummelstown, PA on February 23, 1918, Anna spent most of her life in Harrisburg, PA, before moving to Berlin in 2014.  Anna was employed by Sears & Robuck as a clerk for many years before her retirement.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing and shopping. Anna is survived by a daughter:  Patricia Radencic of Berlin, a...

Allan Stepash, 76, a life-long resident of New Britain, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2018.  Born on September 18, 1942, the beloved son of the late Michael and Helen (Muszynski) Stepash, Allan served his country in the US Navy. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as an instrument mechanic for 40 years, retiring in 2005.  A man of faith, Allan was a kind and gentle soul who remained close to his sisters, nieces and nephews throughout his life.   Allan...

Sara Reynolds Stewart, 78, died peacefully on December 2, 2018 at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT. Sara was born on May 8, 1940 in Hartford, CT to Kenneth James Reynolds and Francis Jane (Walls) Reynolds. She spent much of her childhood in Colchester, CT and later raised her family in Rocky Hill, CT.    Sara is survived by her husband, John W. Stewart, of Rocky Hill, two sons, Andrew Stewart, of Westford, MA, and Kenneth Stewart and Karen Delano, of...

Helen E. Boucher, 95, formerly of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the home of her Grandson, Benjamin Boucher  in Columbia, NH. Benjamin has been Helen’s primary care giver for many years using his education and talents as a Registered Nurse to give her excellent care and amazing adventures.  Born in New Britian, CT on October 18, 1923, Helen is the daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (Czajkowski) Polgroszek  Helen was a long...

Nancy E. Alling, 77, beloved wife of David C. Alling, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  Born in Hartford on October 29, 1941, the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Gesnaldo) Sullivan, Nancy was a longtime resident of Bristol and a parishioner of St. Anthony Church.  Nancy was affectionately known as “Mamma” and “Grandma Nance” and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.  She was the Human Resource...

Joseph John Petruff, 94, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Joseph (Joe) was born on March 28, 1924 in St. Clair, Pennsylvania, son of Michael Petruff and Mary Matulka. He was predeceased by his wife Helen Florence (Jasinski), brother Edward Joseph Petruff, and son Stephen Joseph Petruff. He is survived by two sons and three daughters: Andrew Petruff and wife Muoi of Somers, CT; Joseph Petruff Jr. and wife Fumi of Okinawa, Japan; Marge...