Obituaries
Hiedi Lynne Nyitrai
Nov 23, 2025
After bravely facing four years of battling cancer, Hiedi peacefully passed away on November 23, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1964. She is survived by her loving parents, Ferenc (Frank) and Julia Nyitrai of Trumbull, her sister, Jennifer and husband Joseph Cave of Virginia, her brother Daniel and wife Julianne Nyitrai and their three children, Dan, Jessica and...
John A. McArthur
Sep 28, 2026
John A. McArthur, age 76, of Bristol, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of Sandra Karr McArthur, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2026.
John was born in Norwalk on December 21, 1949, to the late Cleon and Elva (Mull) McArthur. An avid sailor, John was the owner of a J30” Smiles” winning many regattas over a span of over...
John M. Dempsey
Sep 26, 2026
John “Jack” Dempsey, age 74, of Stratford, beloved husband of Laurie Dempsey, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, in his home.
John was born in Bridgeport on September 15, 1952, to the late John and Eleanor (O’Connell) Dempsey and was a lifelong Stratford resident. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School, the owner of J.M. Dempsey Mechanical,...
Robert C. Kaeser Sr.
Sep 24, 2026
Robert Charles Kaeser, 96, a lifelong resident of Stratford, Connecticut, and a retired executive of General Electric Company, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026.
Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Eileen Spillane Kaeser; his son, Robert Kaeser Jr.; his son-in-law, Dr. Richard Kmetzo; and his loving companion of many years, Jane Kaeser.
He is survived by his...
JoAnn D. Farnen
Sep 15, 2026
JoAnn Farnen, 83, of Shelton, beloved wife of James “Jim” Farnen for 62 years, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family to whom she devoted her life.
Born on August 21, 1943, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie DiBiase. She was predeceased by her brother, Michael DiBiase, and her...
Katherine G. Bialko
Sep 15, 2026
Katherine G. “Kay” Bialko, 87, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and many cherished memories.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard S. Bialko. Born in Granville, New York, on October 1, 1938, Kay was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Macura Gilbert and made this area her lifelong...
Josephine C. Peschell
Sep 13, 2026
Josephine C. Peschell, age 92, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Peschell, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026.
Josephine was born in Bridgeport on August 22, 1934, to the late John B. and Florence (DePalma) Cervone Sr. and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired bookkeeper for Lodus Automotive Service. Jo enjoyed many trips...
John F. Poppa Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
John F. Poppa Sr., age 69, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Denise Rotonto Poppa, passed away peacefully at home with his pup in his arms and family by his side on September 6, 2026. John was born in Bridgeport on May 12, 1957, to the late Fred and Frances (Mikulka) Poppa and has been a lifelong area resident. He retired...
Michael J. Marsan Sr.
Sep 6, 2026
Michael J. Marsan Sr. was born October 1, 1953, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Dorothy Babey Marsan and Joseph A. Marsan. With deep roots in Stratford, he was known over the years as Mike, Michael, Stick, Duckpin Mike, and to many of his younger kids’ friends, Big Mike.
Michael grew up in the Heights section of Stratford, where childhood days were spent...
Arlene Marie Sopp
Sep 4, 2026
Arlene Marie Sopp, age 77, of Stratford, the beloved widow of John G. Sopp, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Arlene was born on August 6, 1949, in Bridgeport to the late Harvey and Winifred (Malstrom) Grindrod. She was a lifelong resident of Stratford, with the exception of the four years she was blessed...
Jeanne B. Hall
Sep 3, 2026
Jeanne Bayus Hall, age 95, of Bridgeport, the beloved widow of Edward John Hall, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family, her 2 daughters and her 2 beloved dogs, Thor and Loki. She was born in Bridgeport on June 19, 1931, to the late Stephen and Ann (Herzog) Bayus and has been a...
James W. Derbyshire
Aug 30, 2026
James W. Derbyshire, age 74, of New Milford, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026.
Jim was born in Bridgeport on January 25, 1952, beloved son of Eleanor (Sebas) Derbyshire and the late Arthur W. Derbyshire. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1970 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State College. Jim became an Eagle...
Terrence C. Evers
Aug 23, 2026
Terrence C. Evers, age 87, of Shelton, beloved companion of Carol A. Schander, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.
Terry was born in Bridgeport, on June 23, 1939, to the late Edwin and Agnes (Larkin) Evers, and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of St. Charles School, Stratford High School and Bridgeport Business School, and was...
Linda Carol Finn
Aug 22, 2026
Linda Carol Finn, age 58, of Stratford, beloved wife of Patrick M. Finn, passed away on August 22, 2026.
Linda was born in Windham, New York on January 16, 1968, to Dolla (Rudolph) Conley and the late William “Bud” Conley and has been a longtime area resident. She earned a degree from Paier College and retired as a Graphic Designer from...
Harold J. Batchelor
Aug 22, 2026
Harold J. Batchelor, age 91, of Shelton, beloved husband of Mildred (Huydic) Batchelor, passed away on August 22, 2026, in his home.
Harold was born in Bridgeport on December 9, 1934, to the late Harold and Emily (D’Aiuto) Batchelor and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Derby High School and earned his BS from the University...
Betty Anne Mathis
Aug 20, 2026
Betty Anne Mathis, age 88, of Stratford, beloved wife of Mark Genest, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026.
Betty Anne was born in New Vineyard, Maine on May 16, 1938, to the late Earl and Mary Anne (Hannan) Welch and had been a longtime area resident. She retired from Dresser Industries.
Survivors in addition to her husband, include her daughters, Robin...
Richard S. Bialko
Aug 18, 2026
Richard S. Bialko, age 90, of Monroe, beloved husband of Katherine Gilbert Bialko, passed away on August 18, 2026. Dick was born in Poultney, Vermont, on August 28, 1935, to the late Peter and Mary (Sobolewski) Bialko, and was a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of Bullard-Havens and earned his B.S. in Engineering from Bridgeport Engineering Institute. Dick...
Anthony Nizzardo
Aug 16, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Nizzardo, 76, of Stratford, Connecticut, passed away on August 16, 2026. Born on August 3, 1950, in Italy to Maria and Philip Nizzardo, Tony immigrated to the United States at the age of five.
Tony was a beloved husband, father, and Papa. He shared a strong and lasting bond with his wife of over 50 years, Paula. He was...
Anne L. Musto
Aug 13, 2026
Anne L. Musto, age 95, of Trumbull, the beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Musto Sr, passed away on August 13, 2026, in her home.
Anne was born in Florence, Massachusetts on March 19, 1931, to the late Walter and Evelyn (White) Beloskey and had been a longtime area resident. She was a retired employee of the Diocese of Bridgeport,...
Susan E. Kapisovsky
Aug 9, 2026
Susan Eugenia Kapisovsky, age 67, of Framingham, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2026, in her home.
Susan was born in Bridgeport on April 23, 1959, to Demeter (Martin) Kapisovsky of Stratford and Florida, and the late, Jean Konen Kapisovsky. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1977.
Survivors in addition to her father include her beloved son,...
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