Nettie Drachowsky Mencel, age 90, of Stratford, the widow of Frank Mencel, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 in her home. Nettie, a retired child caregiver at the Stratford Racquet Club was born in Bridgeport to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Poltis) Drachowsky and has been a life long area resident, and was an avid NY Yankee fan. Survivors include her sons, Richard Mencel and his wife Joan of Shelton, and David Mencel and his wife Donna of Stratford, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a sister Dorothy Amore, a sister-in-law Stasia Drachowsky, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was pre-deceased by her brother George A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 4th at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church 298 Second Hill Lane Stratford. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. At the family's request calling hours have been omitted. In lieu of flowers those desiring may donations in Nettie's memory to Our Lady of Grace Church. The Adzima Funeral Home-Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.