All Obituaries

Jadwiga Janina Stazewska passed away peacefully in her 91st year on Saturday July 24, 2021.  Jadwiga was born in Żyrardów, Poland on May 26, 1930.  She endured World War II with her family and is a survivor of these events.  Jadwiga immigrated to the United States in 1968 with her husband and daughter.  While in the United States she enjoyed spending time with and caring for her family.  She loved to cook and make sure that she had many photos of her loved...

Brenda C. Socha, 78 of New Britain, CT, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2021. She was born in New Britain CT, to the late Henry and Lillian Lestoric, where she attended New Britain High School and was a lifelong resident. In life Brenda worked at SNET in hospitality services where she later retired after 25 years of service . Brenda had a love for and enjoyed traveling,...

Daniel David Santomero (Dano), 64, of South Meriden, CT, after a six year battle with cancer, peacefully passed away Saturday July 17, 2021 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford CT, with a view of his beloved ocean. Dano was born in Meriden, CT and  later moved to Hilton Head Island, SC where he lived for many years. After leaving Hilton Head in 2004 Dano worked and played all over the country and world having visited Maine, Rhode Island, Florida, New Jersey, & Australia....

Gail Blackburn, 66, longtime resident of Plainville, CT, passed away on July 13, 2021. Born in New Britain, CT, to Gordon and Edna Blackburn. She attended Berlin High School. Earlier in life, Gail worked as a certified nursing assistant. She was a warm, loving and affectionate mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was very understanding, someone you could turn to, who offered great advice. She was sometimes silly, with a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. She...

Ange (Poulin) Gadbois, 93 of Meriden, passed away peacefully July 11th, 2021. She was born August 29th,1927 in St. Simon Quebec, Canada to the late Marie Rose and Ferdinand Poulin. Ange was a resident of Middletown, CT for over 50 years. She loved to bird watch, travel and garden in the early years. She enjoyed spending time with her grand and great grandchildren. Ange is survived by her daughter Linda and her husband Alan Proctor. Her grandchildren, Evan Gadbois and Fiancé Laura,...

Christian (Chris) Schnaufer, age 55, went home to be with our Lord on 7/4/21.  Chris is a graduate from Platt Tech high school. He went on to do maintenance work for a couple of factories and a mall. His favorite pastimes were hanging out with with his children. He loved to play monopoly with his daughter and watch the New England Patriots play with his son. He also loved to go on day trips with his family.  Chris was predeceased by his mother Renate Schnaufer and father...

Richard A. Robinson “Pops” of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Saturday July 3rd surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on July 10, 1937.  The son of the late Robert K. and Catherine (Connolly) Robinson. Richard served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Ranger. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid UCONN, Boston Red Sox and NY Giants fan. Richard played the baritone “heavy horns” for the...

Caroline (Bonnie) Rider, age 80 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 7/3/2021. She was a graduate of Bristol Central High School. Caroline loved to travel, watch UCONN basketball, and play cards with her husband. She also loved to spend time with her two grandchildren.  Caroline was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Donald Rider. She is survived by her daughter Danielle Schnaufer, grandchildren Jessica and Matthew Schnaufer, and sister...

Edwin “Tito” Ortiz Edwin “Tito” Ortiz 54, of Middletown Connecticut passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 19th, 2021. Edwin was born January 23rd, 1967, in Middletown, CT where he was raised and remained a lifelong resident. Although “Tito” worked very hard painting and performing general labor in the carpentry industry, he loved fishing. Edwin had a smile that could light up a room! He was always a big jokester. Edwin is survived by his mother Juanita...

Patricia Ann Ruggiero, 67, of Berlin, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021. Patricia was born July 9, 1953, in Hartford, CT., and graduated Bulkeley High Class of 1971. She had a career in restaurant and catering and was an amazing bartender, cook and event planner, with a love for baking cookies and antiquing. While Patricia was hardworking, she was a huge supporter of others. Always very proud of her son and nieces’ accomplishments. Patricia leaves behind to share...