Kathleen A. Gardziel
, Connecticut
Kathleen (Kathy) Anne Gardziel passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 83.Kathy enjoyed reading, gardening, and traveling, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and was known for her warm heart, positive attitude, and infectious laughter. Her genuine kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.Kathy was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ted Gardziel, in 2023. She is survived by her three children: Ted (Tracy) Gardziel, Renae van Dell, and Annette (Michael) Buckley; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Ellen Gray; her brother, Larry Schoonmaker; her sister-in-law, Polly Gardziel; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathy’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the love, strength, and joy she brought…
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Daryl A. Mulnite
, Connecticut
Daryl A. Mulnite passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2026, at the age of 62. At the time of his passing, Daryl was the primary owner and manager of the family business, Mulnite Farms in Broad Book, started by his grandfather, Emil O. Mulnite, in 1905 and subsequently owned by his father, Leonard Mulnite. Daryl dedicated his entire adult life to working on this farm, raising tobacco and nursery stock.Daryl was very proud of his time of service in the U.S. Army during his young adult years. After returning home, he loved playing baseball on local hometown teams, playing flag football in neighboring towns and especially fishing of all kinds, either ocean, stream or ice fishing on a frozen lake. He was an avid lover of and so proud of the fish he raised for years in his huge fish tanks at home and the cats who…
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Claudia White Lata
, Connecticut
Claudia White Lata, 75, of Ellington, loving wife of 52-years of Michael Lata Jr., peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Claudia was born on February 27, 1951, in Hartford, one of two beloved daughters of the late Erwin J. and Beverly H. White.She was raised in Windsor and was a graduate of Windsor High School, Class of 1969. Claudia then graduated from Bay Path College where she earned her degree in 1971. Prior to starting her family, Claudia was employed as a Senior Valuation Technician Actuarial with CT General/Cigna for over ten years.After retirement from CT General/Cigna, Claudia devoted her life to being a full-time Mother. She raised her sons with love and infamously would make sure they were safe by asking them to ding her phone once whenever they reached their destination. This was a tradition she learned from her Mother. Claudia loved…
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Barbara Ann Vartenigian
, Connecticut
It is with great sadness and love that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Dawiczyk Vartenigian at the age of 87 in West Hartford Connecticut. Barbara was born on December 1 1938 in Hartford Connecticut to Eleanor Szymkowicz Dawiczyk and Steven Dawiczyk. She graduated from Bulkeley High School and the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. It was at Bulkeley High School that she met her devoted husband of 64 years George Vartenigian. She continued her studies at the Rhode Island School of Design and Holy Apostles Seminary of Theology and Philosophy. In midlife she entered the long lineage of iconographers through her study in Russia and her fifteen years of tutelage under accomplished iconographer Marek Czarnecki. She lived a life immersed in creation expression and artistic exuberance. Barbara loved everything related to art and design. This included painting woodcuts pen and ink writing and…
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Barbara Ann Slipski
, Connecticut
Barbara Ann “Bobbie” (Manis) Slipski, 83, of Windsor, beloved wife of Michael P. Slipski, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hartford on September 29, 1942, the daughter of the late Jules and Mary (Horvath) Manis. Barbara attended local schools and was a 1960 graduate of Windsor High School. She went on to graduate from Hartford Secretarial School in 1963. She later attended Branford Hall in 1990.Barbara had a long and successful career as an Accounts Receivable Executive for Butler Construction Company; she retired in 1996 with 10 years of dedicated service. Barbara was a longtime communicant of St. Gabriel Church in Windsor. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.Barbara is survived by her husband of 59 years, Michael P. Slipski of Windsor, her daughters, Theresa Ann “Terri” Slipski of East Windsor and Erika…
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Jane Morse Mclane
, Connecticut
Jane (Morse) McLane, 92, of Mystic, beloved wife of 35 years to the late Halford P. McLane, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1933, in Quincy, MA, one of two children to the late Frank A. Morse and Margaret Forbes.During her childhood, Jane’s family moved frequently to follow her father, an engineer involved in rural electrification. The family lived in New Orleans, Kansas, and Pennsylvania, and finally settled in Windham, NH. After high school, she attended the University of New Hampshire and began her career in teaching in Pelham, NH. An early marriage ended in divorce. In 1960, she and her young son moved to New Canaan, CT, where she had a highly successful career as an elementary school teacher. Among many other accomplishments, she led efforts to modernize instruction in mathematics and was among the first teachers to incorporate computers and…
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Charlotte O. Genga
, Connecticut
Born in Columbia Connecticut Charlotte lived a life filled with love kindness and devotion to her family. She was a cherished mother grandmother greatgrandmother and friend whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her. Charlotte dedicated many years of her life to working as a preschool teacher where she nurtured and inspired young children with patience compassion and a genuine love of learning. Her caring nature extended far beyond the classroom and was evident in every relationship she built throughout her life. She found joy in golfing playing tennis and spending time at the beach. Charlotte treasured family gatherings celebrating milestones and creating lasting memories with those she loved most. Charlotte was predeceased by her beloved husband Dino T. Genga. She is survived by her loving children Vanessa Genga Todd Genga and Jason Genga her cherished grandchildren Cheyenne Genga Chambrielle Genga Justin Genga and Nicole Genga…
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