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and her son-in-law, Thomas Morris. Joann is survived by her husband, Lawrence Sekscenski; four children, Wendell Campbell, Jr. and his wife Stephanie, Shelly Stroup and John Mederios, Susan Morris, Joseph Campbell and Heather Kircher; nine grandchildren, Julia Campbell, Shawn Bergers, Jaimi Welsh, Jacob Morris, Johnathon Morris, Brandon and Yuka Campbell, Sarah Campbell, Joshua Campbell, and Victoria Campbell; two greatgrandchildren, Deirdre Bergers and Kaede Campbell. Family received relatives and friends Wednesday, May 24th from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill, CT. A Funeral Service was held Thursday, May 25th at 11:00am also at Rose Hill Funeral Home. A burial with full military honors followed at 12:00pm in the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT. For online condolences, memories or photo tributes, please visit www. rosehillfuneralhomect. com

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These Berlin residents contributed to the Union Army’s ultimate victory and went on to spread the message of freedom to enslaved people in Texas on the original Juneteenth in 1865. Along with the premiere of the documentary film, B.E.A.T.’s Juneteenth celebration will include keynote speaker Jeffrey Fletcher, who will discuss the lives and experiences of African Americans in Connecticut from their earliest arrival; and a presentation by the Connecticut Historical Society called “Amistad and Beyond.”

Also, a musical performance by the group Nzinga’s Daughters will shine a light on the Underground Railroad and its unique connection to Berlin.

Food and refreshments will be available at the library gathering, along with a lantern-making craft table. For more information about the Berlin Equity Action Team’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth celebration, visit berlinpeck.org