Mary Janette Helman Hoskin
Nov 25, 2025
Mary Janette Helman Hoskin of Tolland, Connecticut passed away on November 25, 2025, after a year-long fight with appendiceal cancer. She was born in Norwalk, Ohio on December 10, 1948, and was adopted by her parents Richard and Betty Helman of Willard, Ohio. She and her sister, Ruthanne McGookey, spent all of their childhood in Willard, Ohio enjoying many of...
Linda L. Nelson
Nov 17, 2025
Linda Lea (Wall} Nelson of Bolton, CT, beloved wife of Clifford Nelson, passed away on November 17 due to complications from dementia. In her final days, the family was blessed with the opportunity for one last, wonderful visit where they shared words of love, held her hand, and kissed her goodbye.
Lin was born in Tuscola, Illinois in 1939 to George...
Peter Moore Bushnell, Jr.
Oct 26, 2025
Peter Moore Bushnell, Jr. of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Born October 3, 1962 in Manchester, CT; he was the son of the late Peter Bushnell Sr. and Carol (Starr) Bushnell, predeceased by his sister Debbie. Pete was born and raised in Manchester, graduating from Manchester High School in 1980.
He will be forever...
Louis Joseph Spadaccini
Oct 9, 2025
Louis Joseph Spadaccini, 85, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on his birthday, October 9, 2025, at Manchester Memorial Hospital.
Born October 9, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Louis was the son of the late Luigi and Lena Spadaccini. He grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s and master's degree in...
Doreen Elizabeth Romancik
Oct 6, 2025
Doreen Elizabeth (Saunders) Romancik, a cherished mother, companion, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Manchester, CT, due to natural causes. Born on March 26, 1978, in Stafford Springs, CT, Doreen lived a life marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and a passionate spirit that touched the hearts of everyone she knew.
Doreen was the beloved daughter of George...
Rene Joseph Charland
Oct 4, 2025
Rene Joseph Charland, 71, of Marlborough, CT passed away on October 4, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. Rene was born June 10, 1954 in Hartford and grew up in Tolland, CT. He graduated from Tolland High School in 1972 and attended and graduated from Eastern CT State University with a BA in Mathematics. Rene worked for Aetna Insurance Co. for the...
Theresa Ross Ghabrial
Sep 29, 2025
Theresa Ross Ghabrial of Manchester passed peacefully into heaven on September 29, 2025. Theresa, daughter of the late John and Lucille Ross, was born on July 6, 1940 in Waterbury, CT. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and a Master of Science in Special Education at Central Connecticut State University.
Theresa...
Maria Dina Ortiz Ojeda
Aug 4, 2025
Maria Dina Ortiz Ojeda, 68, of Manchester, passed away at Hartford Hospital after a long illness. Born June 24, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York; she was a daughter of Maria M. Ojeda and the late Emilio Ortiz. She is survived by her mother Maria, siblings John Ortiz and Migdalia Colón. Maria loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed making...
Brendan W. Johnson
Jul 22, 2025
Brendan W. Johnson of Bolton, CT. A beloved son, friend, and brother passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 27. Born on October 14, 1997. He leaves behind his mother and caregiver Kimberly Johnson, his father Timothy Johnson, and his brother Evan Johnson of Bolton CT. He also leaves behind grandmothers Jane McDonough of Storrs CT. Maryann...
Simeon Rabinovich
Jul 11, 2025
Simeon Aronovich Rabinovich May 8, 1932 – July 11, 2025 With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Simeon Rabinovich, who peacefully left this world surrounded by his loving family on July 11, 2025, at the age of 93. Simeon was the true patriarch of a large and loving family. He is survived by his sister Mina, his two children...
Judith Hummel
Jul 7, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of the most wonderful human beings in the world, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Judith Findlay Hummel, of Manchester, passed on July 7th, 2025. There are no words to express how lost we feel without her. She was the heart of our family- a source of endless love, strength,...
Lidia P. Tagle
Jun 27, 2025
Lidia P. Tagle, affectionately known as Lidia, departed from this world on June 27, 2025, at the age of 90, in Manchester, Connecticut. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Born on November 24, 1934, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Constante Castro and Olga Rina (Digiusto) Castro, Lidia's vibrant spirit and nurturing nature were evident throughout her...
Frank R. Mund Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
Frank R. Mund Jr., 79, of Hebron, the beloved husband of Gwen Mund for almost 60 years, passed away on June 9, 2025 at his home after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis, a battle he faced with unshakable courage, dignity, and grace. Born on August 2, 1945 in Middletown, CT, Frank was the son of the late Frank Mund...
Frederick W Baker
May 5, 2025
Frederick W. Baker, 88, of Manchester, CT passed peacefully on May 5, 2025. Fred was born in Hartford, CT to the late Fred and Ruth Baker (Bensche) in 1936. Fred grew up in Manchester, CT attending local schools and eventually graduating from Manchester High School in 1954. Fred met the love of his life, Kathryn Kerber, during his high school...
Bertrand Jean Guy Laflamme
Mar 29, 2025
We're heartbroken to share that our dad, Bertrand Laflamme, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, March 29, 2025. There's no easy way to say goodbye to someone who meant so much, but we're grateful that his passing was calm and without pain. Our dad had a gift for making people laugh-often with a joke that was a little...
Elizabeth H. Demartin
Mar 13, 2025
Elizabeth (Liz) Hannay DeMartin, 90, went home to be with our Lord March 13,2025. She is predeceased by her husband, Warren Allen DeMartin, her daughter Laura Louise DeMartin and many loved ones. Liz began her earthly life in Albany, NY and ended it covered in the prayers of family and friends, in the caring hands of Complete Care Fox Hill...
Donna Kirby
Jan 15, 2025
Donna (Sukosky) Kirby, (72), of East Hartford, CT., wife of the late Ronald G. Kirby, died peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born on May 6, 1952 in Hartford, daughter of the late William Henry Sukosky and Barbara (Yost) Sukosky, she was a lifelong resident of East Hartford. Donna retired from Pratt and Whitney after over 40 years of service. She...
Juan Vazquez Sosa
Jan 14, 2025
Juan 'Paco' Vazquez Sosa, a longtime resident of Hartford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. Son of the late Eramos Vazquez and Juana Sosa. Juan was born on June 17, 1934 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He was married to his late wife Juana Vazquez Torres for 56 years. Juan is survived by his loving children: Rosalia Vazquez, Maria...
William J. Cherko
Jan 8, 2025
William J. Cherko, a longtime resident of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. Son of the late Elvira Cherko and Stanley Goss, William was born on August 26, 1943 in Riverhead, New York. He was married to his wife, Linda Cherko (Bahorich), for 56 years. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's of...
