John Richard Allison, Jr., 82, of Berlin, Allison, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Bartose) Allison for 49 years, until her death in 2009.          Born in New York City, a son of the late John R. and Tonia (Ojala) Allison, John attended schools in Berlin and Southington.  Following 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, John was employed at Pratt & Whitney as a jet engine mechanic, before working...

Christa Ouellette, 81, of Kensington, passed away on January 17, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Buttler) Trautenbach and the wife of the late Albert Ouellette. They were happily wed for over 55 years until his death in 2010. Born in Germany, Christa moved to the US in 1954.  Christa loved to cook, and followed her dreams as she established, owned and operated Christa’s Restaurant at the Miller Company in Meriden. She was then employed in the deli at...

Donald A. Mesek, of Berlin, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home at the age of 69. He was born in Meriden, CT, a son of the late Francis Mesek and Rose (Zapal) Mesek. After graduating from Wilcox Technical High School, Donald attended Waterbury State Technical College and was employed by Aerospace Techniques. Donald was a lifelong car and aviation enthusiast. He is survived by his daughters, Aimee (Mesek) Haynes & Michele Mesek; brothers, Richard Mesek & James Mesek;...

Gail (Bisson) Angeletti, 67, of New Britain died January 5, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with kidney failure. Daughter of the late Gerald and Muriel Bisson, she was raised in New Britain and graduated from NBHS in 1971 and married Ralph Angeletti that same year. They were happily wed for 45 years until his death in 2015.         Gail's greatest joy was her family. She was so proud of her sons, Jason and Christopher, her daughter...

Florence J. (Szufnarowski) Nowek, 97, of Kensington passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.  Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Dobranski) Szufnarowski and the wife of the late Philip Nowek Sr.  She worked as a timekeeper for American Hardware in New Britain for many years.  Her love and passion was her home and her devotion to her family.  Additionally, she was a member of Holy Cross Church in New Britain. Florence is survived by...

Genevieve Janet (Musial) Skene, 92, of Berlin passed away on December 31st at home surrounded by family.  Genevieve was born on July 28, 1928 in New Haven the youngest daughter of Stanley and Magdalena (Bulka) Musial. Following her marriage in 1953, to George Joseph Skene, Jr she became a lifelong resident of Berlin. Gen is survived by her six children, twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Marsha and Philip Kulas and their daughter Kyra Elizabeth of Berlin....

Jane A. Norkun, 101, of New Britain passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  Born in New Britain, a daughter of the late Stephan and Emily (Satula) Sytulek, Jane was a life-long resident here.  Jane retired from Stanley Tool in New Britain.  She is survived by two sons and daughters in law:  Richard and Linda Norkun of New Hampshire and Daniel and Cheryl Norkun of North Carolina, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother:  Joseph and his wife...

Joseph Peter Pandolfo, (“Joe”) of Kensington, CT, died on October 4th, 2020, at age 90.  He spent his last days in the constant presence and voice of his family and passed away peacefully, early in the morning of a sunny autumn Sunday.    Born in New York, NY on September 26th, 1930, Joe took an interest in science at a very early age to better understand his sister’s health condition, sparking a lifelong passion and profession in the sciences. The first in...

Cecilia M. Kurzyn, 87, formerly of Kensington, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020.  Cecilia (Ceil) was born on February 13, 1933, in New Britain.  Ceil was a registered nurse for many years, working mainly at the Grove Hill Clinic in the Surgical and OBGYN departments.  Ceil was pre-deceased by her husband, Louis.  She is remembered by her three daughters, Cheryl, Lori, and Linda, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Ceil loved singing and...