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...

Deanna Fields Garrison was taken from us too soon on October 31, 2018, at the age of 53. Born on October 13, 1965, Deanna graduated Berlin High School Class of 1983 and CPI of Hartford. Deanna worked for many years in the healthcare profession. Deanna is survived by her loving husband and high school sweetheart: Scott P. Garrison, a son: Michael D. Garrison, a daughter: Kathryn "Katie" R. Garrison, her loving mother: Anne Renock Fields of Berlin, a brother: William Renock and his...

Stephen Jay Hendershot, 67, of Kensington, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 26, 2018.  He was a Vietnam Veteran who not only served his country during war, but also served his fellow Veterans afterwards, working his way “up the ranks” until becoming Post Commander of the VFW Post 9929 (Hannon Hatch) in West Hartford 1985 – 1986. He had a variety of professions during his life, but enjoyed working with his hands and in his garden the most.  Steve is...

Victor J. Antanaitis, 91, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018 in Stafford, CT. The son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Krivatskis) Antanaitis, he was the beloved husband of the late Alvah Naomi (Ventres) Antanaitis. Born and raised in Hartford, CT, he was a longtime resident of Berlin, and lived for the past fifteen years in Stafford. He leaves a son and two daughters, Dr. Bradley Antanaitis of Morrisville, PA; Jamie Birchall and Tracy Capello, both of Stafford; five grandsons:...

Sylvia Overstrom Kirby, born on April 17, 1924 in East Berlin, Connecticut, to the late Mary and George Overstrom, passed away peacefully at age 94 on August 9, 2018 with both her daughter and her live-in caretaker at her side. She graduated from Teacher's College of New Britain, CT with a BA in English. She worked at the Hartford Courant in advertising sales, writing the column 'Feminine Topics by Jacqueline' for many years. Sylvia was the loving wife of the late William Joseph...

Anthony "Tony" William Carson, 97, of Berlin, CT passed into eternal rest on Saturday, August 18th surrounded by his family. Anthony was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Gloria (DeFazio) Carson, his youngest daughter Patricia Ann (Carson) Green of Centerville, MA and by his brothers Daniel and William Carson. Anthony is survived by his loving grandson and caregiver Michael A. Haynes, his devoted daughter and caregiver Lucinda Ann Carson and her partner Christopher Barnard, all...

Veronica M. Fairwood, 103 of Berlin, passed away on Monday August 13, 2018.  She was the wife of the late Frederick Fairwood.  Born in Granby, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Niska) Domkoski. She was a resident of Kensington for many years and was a member of St. Paul Church. Veronica is survived by a son:  Gary and (Barbara) Fairwood of Windsor Locks, a daughter-in-law of Illinois, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 6 great-great...

Chester J. Symolon, 88, husband of the late Dolores (Spilka) Symolon of Kensington, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday August 9, 2018. Born in New Britain, the son, of the late Sigmund and Mary Golan Symolon, Chester resided in Kensington most of his life. He retired from Raymond Engineering (Kaman) in Middletown where he held many positions including a Draftsman, Marketing, Engineering, and retired as a Project Manager.  As an avid golfer Chester was a long time member of...