Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

Michael B. Nettleton, age 65, of Stratford, passed away on January 14, 2025. Mike was born in Bridgeport on November 5, 1959, to the late David and Virginia (Baker) Nettleton, and had been a lifelong area resident. He retired from Sikorsky Aircraft.

Survivors include his devoted children, Marissa Nettleton and Bryant Nettleton, 3 cherished grandchildren, Vincent, Vivana...

Jan 13, 2025

Joseph R. DeFeo Sr., age 97, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Leonzi DeFeo, passed away on January 13, 2025.

Joe was born in Southport on February 19, 1927, to the late Joseph and Petronella (Mella) DeFeo and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was retired...

Jan 13, 2025

Dorothy Ann (Tetreault) Guman passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 8, 1938, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Leonel and Katherine (Samela) Tetreault, she attended Sts. Peter & Paul Grammar School and Waterbury Catholic High School. Dottie's strong Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and values.  ...

Jan 11, 2025

Dr. William B. Dragan left this earth on January 11, 2025.  He leaves behind his loving children, son Bill and his wife Stephanie, son Christopher, and daughter Alissa and her husband Toby Hampp, four grandchildren, Emma Dragan and her fiancé Jamie Havran, Molly Dragan, Max Dragan and Mari Dragan.  He is survived by nieces Dorothy Discko and Joanne Sheely,...

Jan 9, 2025

Joseph A. Tomas, age 84, of Stratford the beloved husband of Mary Lou Hinson Tomas passed away on January 9, 2025. Joe was born in Bridgeport on October 15, 1940, to the late Andrew and Annie (Tomasko) Tomas and had been a long-time area resident,

He was a 1958 graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School and...

Jan 1, 2025

Alexander Kranyak Jr, age 81, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Paula Kosh Kranyak passed away on January 1, 2025, in his home. Al, a retired firefighter for the Town of Stratford, was born on May 30, 1943, in Bridgeport to the late Alexander and Viola (Kuhta) Kranyak and has been a Stratford resident for 75 years.

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Jan 1, 2025

Rose Horne of Stratford, beloved widow of Michael W. Horne, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital. Rose, a compassionate registered nurse, was born on July 5, 1938 to the late Rosario and Eleanor (Roberti) Ragonesi and was a lifelong Connecticut resident.

Survivors include her devoted children Debra A. Horne of Milford and Michael...

Dec 31, 2024

Mildred Marie Frissora, age 96, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on May 18, 1928 in Bridgeport to the late Paul and Christine (Yantek) Kuchar. She was predeceased by her siblings, Cecelia Cook, Steve Kuchar and Mary Savoyski. At...

Dec 30, 2024

Audree Newcomb, age 99 of Stratford, the beloved widow of Edward Newcomb, passed away on Monday December 30, 2024, in West Seneca, NY.

Born in Akron, Ohio on June 4, 1925, to the late Charles H. and Freda (Salsbery) Williams, she has been a long-time Stratford resident. Audree was a founding member of the White Oak Baptist...

Dec 29, 2024

Edmund J. Ramos, age 95, of Milford, CT, beloved husband of Andrea Ramos, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 22, 1929 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph and Emelia (Freitas) Ramos, he was 1 of 13 children.

He graduated from Milford High School, the University of Bridgeport,...

Dec 29, 2024

William "Bill" Sembiante of Stratford, Connecticut, 91, passed peacefully with his family by his side on December 29, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital following complications from cancer treatment.

Bill was born in the Bronx, into a hardworking and tightly knit Italian family living out the American Dream. In the 1950's the Sembiante family moved to Stratford,...

Dec 28, 2024

Pani Joan Susanne Mahler, age 80, of Painted Post, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT to Michael and Anna (Kranjak) Sovich.

Pani Joan is remembered by her husband, Rev. Daniel Mahler, as being the most wonderful wife, for the best 58 years of his life....

Dec 20, 2024

Joseph P Falco, age 103, of Easton, the beloved husband of the late Dorthy Faccenda Falco, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the West Haven Veterans Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on July 19, 1921, 1 of 11 children to the late Paul and Jessie (Fucci) Falco, he has been a life long area resident. Joe was a...

Dec 20, 2024

Born on February 2, 1935, Anthony R. Russo passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Elvira Russo, and all 11 of his siblings. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Rosalie Russo. He was beloved by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Anthony lived...

Dec 20, 2024

Jane H. Kaeser, age 94, of Stratford, the widow of the late Frederic C. Kaeser passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Home peacefully after a long illness.

Born in Fairfield, CT on May 12, 1930, to the late Roland and Margaret (Milnor) Hitchcock, she married and moved to Stratford to live out...

Dec 19, 2024

Cynthia (Cindi) Oleyar Recupido, age 80 of Stratford, entered into peaceful rest on December 19, 2024. Born in Bridgeport to the late Adam and Mary (Novak) Oleyar and has been a lifelong area resident.

She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Salvatore (Ted) Recupido. Cindi attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Elementary and Commercial High School...

Dec 19, 2024

Melvin A. Cieciorka, age 76, of Naugatuck, passed away on December 19, 2024.

Melvin was born in Bridgeport on February 1, 1948, to the late Joseph and Tessie (Prawdzik) Cieciorka, and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School-Bridgeport , class of 1965, and attended Grahm Junior College-School of Broadcasting...

Dec 18, 2024

Lillian M. Baron, 78, of Southbury, CT, peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven on December 18, 2024. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Lillian was born in New York, NY and lived many years in Monroe, before retiring with her husband to Heritage Village in Southbury.

A devout parishioner of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in...

Dec 14, 2024

Finton Patrick Kelly, age 85, of Stratford, passed away on December 14, 2024.

Pat was born in Bridgeport on November 30, 1939, to the late Finton J. and Elizabeth (Kane) Kelly and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1957, earned an AS from Dean Junior College and...

Dec 12, 2024

John Kopchik, age 100, of Stratford, the beloved husband of 73 years to the late Helen (Mihalko) Kopchik, passed away on December 12, 2024 in Bishop Wickie Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton.

John was born in Ansonia on June 20, 1924 to the late Peter and Anna (Mizicko) Kopchik and has been a lifelong area resident....