After an epic 16 year battle with breast cancer, Laurie Ann Tallman turned in her cape for her wings on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by her beloved family. Laurie was born in New Britain on November 17, 1964 to Marie (Roberts) Tallman of South Windsor and the late James Tallman who predeceased her in 2007.  Raised in Southington, she attended local schools and graduated from Southington High School in 1982. She was proud of her military service, having served...

Gene A. Tracy, 84 of Plainville passed away on July 10, 2019.  He joins his late family: his wife Rosalie, son Gary and daughter Nancy (Tracy) Folsom. Gene is survived by his sister Sylvia, his four grandchildren Hillary, Lilah, Shelby and Connor; and his son-in-law Derek. Gene proudly served in the USMC and as a dedicated Mason. In remembrance please make contributions to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Join us Saturday, July 20 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at...

Celestina (Bianchi) Martin, 84 of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.  She is now reunited with her husband, James Martin who predeceased her in 1960. Born in New Britain on March 14, 1935, she was the youngest of seven children to the late Meliziade and Rosa (Valeri) Bianchi.  Raised in New Britain, she attended local schools and worked for many years at the Human Resources Agency until her retirement.  She...

Todd W. Magyar, 52, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Born in Toms River, NJ on August 5, 1966, he was one of three children of Judith (Sortino) Greene of Longs, SC and the late Charles W. Magyar. He attended Watertown High School in Connecticut. Todd was athletic and an avid sports fan. He played football in high school and college and enjoyed snowboarding and mountain biking. Todd was a huge Florida State Seminoles fan. He shared his love for...

James A. “Jamie” Nolan, 48, of Plainville, formerly of Bristol, left us far too soon on Saturday, June 22, 2019.  Born in Bristol on March 23, 1971, he was the son of Beverly (Nolan) Tanuis.  He attended Bristol Central High School, furthering his education at tractor trailer training school.  Upon completion, Jamie became the youngest driver for New Penn trucking.  He later founded and was the owner-operator of Shorty’s Trucking, LLC, named after the...

Ted Brunson, 54, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Bristol Hospital.   Born in Hartford on December 19, 1964, he was one of eight children to Verna (Pelletier) Brunson of Maine and the late Robert Brunson.  Raised in Coventry, he attended local schools, and relocated to Bristol over 20 years ago.  He had a love for the open road, by motorcycle or tractor trailer, and was currently working for R & L Carriers, where he leaves many...

Jean (Ohrnstedt) Woolverton, 91, of Plainville, wife of Gene F. Woolverton for more than 63 years, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born in New Britain on December 5, 1927, she was one of two daughters to the late Maurice and Marie (Retz) Ohrnstedt.  Raised in Bristol, she was a 1945 graduate of Bristol High School on the Memorial Boulevard, and went on to work at the former New Britain Machine Company for the next ten...

Amanda L. Adorno, 28, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 15, 2019, with her family and friends by her side at the Hospital for Special Care.  The daughter of Rosa Flores, Amanda was in the care of her foster parents, Thomas and Roberta McConnell for more than twenty years.  She attended both New Britain and Plainville Schools and will be remembered for her big brown eyes and infectious smile that would brighten the days of everyone she encountered.  ...

Carol Decker, 78, of Plainville, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  She was the wife of William J. Decker, Sr., who predeceased her in 2004. Born on December 21, 1940, Carol was one of two daughters of the late Frederick and Helen (Kowalski) Rogers.  Raised in New Britain, she attended local schools, and was a graduate of New Britain High School.  She and William were married for 48 years, and enjoyed camping, square...

          Jeremy “Jamie” Jacques, 43, of Southington, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 3, 2019.  The son of Susan Kelly, Jamie was born in Hartford on May 8, 1976 and was a lifelong resident of Southington.  He attended local schools and New England Technical Institute where he studied to be an electrician, expanding on his talents at home improvements.  A sports enthusiast and fan of the Detroit Lions, Boston Celtics and...