Mary Fernald Whalen, 78, of Berlin, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain in the care and comfort of her loving family.  Mary was born in Castine, Maine, September 17, 1945. Daughter of the late Holman Fernald and Dolly Fernald (née Chamblin), Mary grew up in Coventry, CT, and later settled in Hebron to raise her children. She eventually relocated to Berlin, CT to live with family for the remainder of her life.  Mary was...

Ann Marie Mattioli, of Kensington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, at the age of 78 after a long illness. Ann was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on September 16, 1945 to Matilda “Tilda” (Tura) and Harold P. Mattioli. She graduated from Algonquin Regional High School in 1963 and soon after moved with her family to Simsbury, Connecticut. She returned to Massachusetts to attend school at Lasell Junior College, graduating in 1965, and then Russell Sage...

Michael A. Wiater, 68, of Berlin, loving husband of Karoll (Banulski) Wiater, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Michael, born on December 19, 1955, and raised in New Britain, CT, was son to the late Anthony Wiater and Stella (Madrak) Wiater. After graduating from New Britain High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wesleyan University and an MBA in Finance from the...

Richard F. Kleinschmidt, 77,of Newington, loving husband of Linda (Pfister) Kleinschmidt, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Richard was born in New Britain, December 2, 1946, a son of the late Otto F. Kleinschmidt and Elsie M. Wiknik.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and had been employed as an electrician with IBEW Local 35 in Hartford. In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by his brother William (Nancy Ann) Kleinschmidt...

Marcus W. Spalter, 72, of New Britain, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation in East Hartford. Marcus was born in Schorndorf, Germany, May 15, 1951, a son of the late Samuel Spalter and Helene C. (Steiner) Spalter. Marcus was a resident of New Britain and was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Supervisor until his retirement.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed...

With great sadness, we announce the loss of Alan Caron, 57.  He was the son of the late Ernest Caron and Florine (Martin) Caron. Alan was born May 7th,1966, in New Britain, Connecticut. Alan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5th, 2024. He loved his family, and we will miss him more than words can express.  Alan is survived by his daughter Kaisea Caron Riddleberger and her husband, Raymond; grandson Tucker Riddleberger and granddaughter Lexington Riddleberger of Marydel,...

We are saddened to announce the passing of David A. Wells (D mole) on Jan. 12, 2024 at HOCC. He was born in New Britain on Nov. 13, 1944 to the late Ernest C. and Dorothy Harris Wells and grew up in Kensington where he resided. Dave had a lucrative career as an accountant, retiring in 2003 from the State of CT., DOT. Dave was the proverbial “life of the party” with his charming personality, he made friends wherever he went. He was a man of many stories and with his infectious...

Ronica Michelle LaRue, 47, of New Haven, a loving daughter, mother, sister; aunt; and friend, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, January 7, 2024. Ronica was born in Osceola, Arkansas, October 16, 1976, a daughter of James LaRue Sr. of New Hampshire and Bonnie (Sanders) LaRue of Arkansas.  Ronica had the biggest heart; she was very special to her family and they will cherish many loving memories.  He Journey on earth was hard, but she is home now with Our Lord Jesus, and our girls,...

Charlotte "Charlie" (Vincent) Carlson Haman, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 23, 2023. She was born to the late Evelyn (Rudin) and Elmore Vincent in Manchester on June 9, 1940. Charlie was predeceased by her husband Fred Haman, her daughter, Kimmarie Carlson, her three sons, Carl Carlson Jr., Robert "Bobby" Carlson, and Dennis Carlson, her children's father Hebert Carlson Sr., her brother and sisters, Elmore Vincent, Judie Oslund Fontaine,...

Anna Maria Zimny, 65, of Middletown, formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Anna was born in Walbrzych, Poland, December 10, 1957, a daughter of Dorota (Adamska) Gajda of New Britain and the late Walter Gajda. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving children, Ewa Zimny, Dorota Chaban and her husband Ivan, Marcin Zimny and his wife Mariola; and Thomas Zimny; a grandson...