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Norman P. Chiger, 84, longtime New Britain resident, died on Tuesday (May 17, 2022). Norman was born in Larksville, PA and was the son of the late Frank J. and Sophia (Yawarski) Chiger who moved their family to New Britain when the boys were young. Norman was the youngest of the four Chiger boys and is predeceased by two of them and a sister-in- law, former New Britain Deputy Police Chief Frank P Chiger, Donald Chiger and his wife Maureen (Gotowala) of New Britain. He is survived by Leonard Chiger and his wife Elizabeth (Alfano) Chiger, as well as Frank's wife Carmella (Marino) Chiger. Norman served in the US Army and was employed for many years at Fafnir Bearing Co. in New...

William H. "Bill" Pfeiffenberger III, 76, of New Britain, passed away Monday (May 16, 2022) at his home. A New Britain native and longtime resident, he was also a former Harwinton resident and was son of the late William Pfeiffenberger Jr. and Veronica (Ammon) Pfeiffenberger. A graduate of New Britain High School, he attended the University of CT. Bill was former co-owner of Suburban Cycle in Kensington. Surviving is a cousin, Jane Whiting of Meriden. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Deborah Pfeiffenberger; as well as an uncle and aunt, Francis "Frank Pfeiffenberg and his wife Thelma. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday (June 7) 11 AM in Section 38...

Julia (Bereziak) Stepanczak, 95, of New Britain, widow of Michael Stepanczak, passed away Monday (May 16, 2022) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Korchivka, Ukraine, she came to New Britain from Germany 1951. Julia was employed at Emhart Coproration in Berlin for 35 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in New Britain. She was an active member at the church, serving on the Kitchen Committee being there for baking bread and preparing food for sale and church events. She was a former member of St. Olga's Sisterhood, Cultural Committee and regularly helped with Bundles for Ukraine. Surviving is her son, Orest...

Marie (Weaver) Fleisher, 100, widow of Elza Fleisher, of New Britain, passed away Saturday May 14, 2022 at Southington Care Center with her daughter Debi by her side. Born in Raleigh, NC, she was a former Berlin resident, living in New Britain since 1951. Marie graduated from Peace College in North Carolina. She worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer for 20 years at the former Burritt Mutual Savings Bank in New Britain, retiring in 1985. A longtime member of South Church in New Britain, she was a former Moderator, Deaconess and Women of South Church member. She served on the board of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary; its' advisory board; and was also a member of the Women's Club of New...

Beverly (Bacon) Huber, 79, of Southington, beloved wife of Robert Huber, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Live Well in Southington. Born in New Britain, CT, daughter of the late Leslie and Adeline (Bentley) Bacon, she lived in Southington since 1968. She was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1960. After high school, Beverly attended the University of Bridgeport and graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She was employed as a Dental Hygienist for several area Dentists including Dr. Walter Fletcher, Dr. George Gentile, the Connecticut Children's Hospital, and Dr. Bill Welch for over 40 years retiring in 2004. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of...

Frank J. Vitale, 94, of New Britain, husband of the late Ruth (Kern) Vitale, passed away Friday (May 6, 2022) at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor. Born in Enfield, he was a lifelong New Britain resident. Frank attended New Britain High School and proudly served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed at Stanley Tool for many years, retiring in 1990. Frank was a member of St. Peter Church of the Divine Providence Parish in New Britain; was a member of the Stanley Seniors; and bowled at The Laurel Lessard Lanes in Plainville. Surviving are several nieces and nephew. Besides his wife Ruth, he was predeceased by two brothers, Felix and Vincent Vitale; and two sisters, Mary...

Mary L. (Callahan) Rose, 95, of Clinton, widow of Raymond Rose, passed away Thursday (May 5, 2022) in Clinton. Born in St. George, Maine, she was a longtime New Britain resident before moving to East Hampton in 2003 and Clinton in 2018. Mary was employed at the former Landers, Frary & Clark and later at Emhart Corporation which became Black & Decker, retiring in 1992. Mary attended the former Trinity United Methodist church in New Britain and was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of New Britain VFW Post 511. Surviving are two daughters, Rae Dunn and Deborah Paradis, both of New Britain; two grandchildren, Shaina Dunn and Roland Paradis; and two great grandchildren, Maykayla and...

Marianne Morrell-Schumann, 89, of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away Sunday (April 24, 2022) in Naples, FL. Born in Greenport, NY, daughter of the late Rev. Herbert Morrell and Marion (Hall) Morrell, she lived in Windsor, CT, Boston, MA and western Massachusetts from 1960 to 2019, when she moved to Jersey City. Marianne was a Teacher, Teacher of the Deaf, and an educator having received her Bachelor's Degree from Mount Holyoke College and Master's Degrees in Arts of Teaching and Education of the Deaf from Smith College in Northampton, MA. She taught at Smith College Day School, Clarke School and Willie Ross School for the Deaf for over 20 years. She was a member of several...

Carolyn J. (LaCroix) Belanger, 79, of New Britain, passed away Wednesday (April 20, 2022) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. A New Britain native and lifelong New Britain resident, she was daughter of the late Norman and Helen (Schumacher) LaCroix, and was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Class of 1960. She was employed in the sales department at Aerospace Techniques in Middletown for 34 years, retiring in 2007. Carolyn was a former member of St Maurice Church in New Britain. She is survived by a sister, Valerie Wolf and her husband Carl of New Britain; a brother, Norman W. LaCroix and his wife Celeste of Westport; and three nephews, Jeffrey LaCroix...

Kenneth Scheer, 63, of Berlin, husband of Betsy (Dyson) Scheer, tragically left his loved ones on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. A lifelong Berlin resident, he was a graduate of Berlin High School's class of 1976. Continuing his education, Ken graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Impressively passing four difficult testing competencies in one day, he quickly became a Certified Public Accountant, working for many years in the profession. Twenty years ago Ken joined Dyson Associates, the multi-generational family business, as a manufacturer's representative, allowing his father-in-law to retire. Ken was a "Go Getter" with an insatiable drive...

Ralph Warren Pereau, 71, a lifelong New Britain resident, passed away unexpectedly Monday March 14, 2022 at his home. He was the youngest son of the late Thomas Pereau, Sr. and June (Rodman) Pereau. Ralph is a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1969 and was previously employed by the City of New Britain in Maintenance & Grounds at Stanley Quarter Park. He is survived by his loving sisters, Judy Uhlir and her husband Larry of New Britain; June Schaffer of Andover; and Elaine VanDegna and her husband Michael of Florida; he also leaves several nieces and nephews including his best friend and nephew, Michael McCarthy. Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by his...

Robert "Bob" Clinch, 90, husband of Joyce (Chesanek) Clinch died March 13, 2022, after a very short illness. He was surrounded by his loving family members when he passed. Born in New Britain, son of the late James J and Lucy (Williams), Bob was a US Air Force veteran serving during Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force, the Connecticut Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve. He was employed by the New Britain Police Department, was a correctional officer at the Connecticut School for the Boys, and retired from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles as the Assistant Director. He was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Church in New Britain. Besides his wife...

John H. Dombroski, 67, of New Britain, passed away Sunday (February 20, 2022) at Apple Rehab in Plainville. A New Britain resident most of his life, John received his GED from CT State High School in 1981. He was employed by the State of CT for the department of Children & Families in Hartford for 17 years, retiring in 2003. He was a former member of the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and played Santa Claus during Christmas, riding on the fire truck and delivering presents to children in the community. Making the children happy doing this brought him great joy. Surviving is his sister, Sandra Dombroski of Plainville; a nephew, Brian Gorneault and his fianc?e Marnie Hernandez...

Ronald Mark Pringle, born December 16, 1935, passed away surrounded and comforted by family on Saturday February 19, 2022 at the age of 87. Son of George and Laura Pringle (deceased) and brother of Robert Pringle of Lakeland, FL, Ron is survived by his loving partner of 39 years, Beryl Piper, his sons Gregory Pringle of Santa Fe, NM., Lon Pringle of Sterling, VA., and Joshua Pringle of Ormond Beach, FL. Additionally, Ron is survived by Mr. Carlos Lopez, his son Alayas, and grandchildren Ricky and Joshua (Greg), Emilie and Natalie (Lon), Emma and Evan (Josh) and his two nieces, Wendy and Leslie. Born in Weatogue, Ron graduated from Simsbury High School, where he was a member of the 1952...

Lois Keniston Penney, 93, died February 16, 2022, in Cromwell, CT. Lois was born December 28, 1928, in Medford, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Charles E. Keniston and Ruth (Dixon) Keniston. Lois was a graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, ME where she met her late husband, Rev. Hugh B. Penney with whom she celebrated 67 years of marriage. Until her retirement in 1988 Lois had been employed by the New Britain Council of Churches, New Britain YWCA and the New Britain Chamber of Commerce. During her many years in New Britain and Cromwell, Lois volunteered for numerous eleemosynary agencies including South Church of New Britain, Center Church of Hartford, The United Church of Christ,...

Dr. S. Martin "Marty" Harwin, 86, of Boca Raton, husband of the late Dena (Horowitz) Harwin, passed away on 2/15/22 after a remarkable and courageous battle with multiple cancers. A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania and NYU Medical School, Marty worked hard to support himself throughout his academic career. He subsequently trained at Johns Hopkins University, and served as a beloved pediatrician for over 40 years. He practiced in New Britain, CT, at Grove Hill Medical Center, which he helped develop into a large, thriving multi-specialty medical practice until his retirement in 2006. He was an active member of the community where he practiced, and received such...

Dr. S. Martin "Marty" Harwin, 86, of Boca Raton, husband of the late Dena (Horowitz) Harwin, passed away on 2/15/22 after a remarkable and courageous battle with multiple cancers. A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania and NYU Medical School, Marty worked hard to support himself throughout his academic career. He subsequently trained at Johns Hopkins University, and served as a beloved pediatrician for over 40 years. He practiced in New Britain, CT, at Grove Hill Medical Center, which he helped develop into a large, thriving multi-specialty medical practice until his retirement in 2006. He was an active member of the community where he practiced, and received such...

L. Michael Golden, 75, of Terryville, widower of Diana (Surprenant) Golden, passed away Monday (February 7, 2022) at Sharon Health Care Center. Born in Meriden, he was a graduate of Platt High School, Class of 1964 and was a retail manager for three area stores of the Electrolux Company retiring in 2016. Surviving is his daughter, Lori Jabs and her husband Chris of Bristol; two granddaughters, Alyssa and Ashley Jabs; two brothers, Kenneth Golden of Manchester and Bruce Golden and his wife Karen of Meriden; a sister, Nancy Black and her husband Allan of Marlborough, Mass; along with several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services are Friday...

Katherine "Kay" (Johnson) Kalwat, 92, of New Britain, widow of Theodore "Ted" Kalwat, passed away peacefully at her home January 25, 2022. Born in Bristol on Feb 21, 1929, to the late Niles and Linnea (Spong) Johnson, she was a longtime Southington resident moving to New Britain in 1975. She was a graduate of Plainville High School and attended Upsala College in New Jersey. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Forestville and active with WELCA and BALC. In 1976 Kay joined Vasa Order of America Karl XII Lodge #103 having held many offices including five years as its Chairman. She joined the Scandinavian Cultural Society and VOA Norden Lodge No. 1 and was its cultural leader;...

Thomas F. Grant, Sr., 77, of Kensington, beloved husband to his high school sweetheart, Lauren (Nordgren) Grant, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born on January 1, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Grant, Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Potts) Grant. His claim to fame was that he was the first baby born on New Year's Day in New Britain in 1945 and received several gifts from local businesses. He was also very proud to have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America in his youth. Tom graduated from New Britain Senior High School in 1963 and received his bachelor's degree from Central CT State College. While at CCSC, he began working...

Thomas F. Grant, Sr., 77, of Kensington, beloved husband to his high school sweetheart, Lauren (Nordgren) Grant, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born on January 1, 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Grant Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Potts) Grant. His claim to fame was that he was the first baby born on New Year's Day in New Britain in 1945 and received several gifts from local businesses. He was also very proud to have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America in his youth. Tom graduated from New Britain Senior High School in 1963 and received his bachelor's degree from Central CT State College. While at CCSC, he began...