Obituaries

Jul 26, 2024

Doreen D. Ashe, age 71 of Stratford, a retired executive secretary with St. Vincent's Medical Center passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in St. Vincent's with her family by her side.

Born in Manchester, New Hampshire on July 1, 1953 to the late Roland and Yvette (Brochu) Daneault.  She was a graduate of Guilford High School...

Jul 26, 2024

George Edward Hretz Sr, age 93, formerly of Stratford, now of Medway, MA, the beloved husband of 68 years to Maryann (Frank) Hretz, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Milford Regional Medical Center in Massachusetts. Born June 28, 1931, in Wattsburg, PA, to the late Michael and Elizabeth (Dirga) Hricz.

George was a long time...

Jul 25, 2024

Robert M. Mannino, age 93, of Stratford, beloved husband of Mary Lou Di Leo Mannino, passed away on July 25, 2024.

Bob was born in Bridgeport on June 3, 1931, to the late Anthony and Ann (Radvansky) Mannino and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and was a U.S....

Jul 24, 2024

Michael Bartolotta, age 92, of Stratford, beloved husband of Roberta Ciglar Bartolotta, passed away on July 24, 2024, in his home. Michael was born in Winsted on September 24, 1931, to the late Salvatore and Maria (Amico) Bartolotta and had been a longtime area resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and was the proprietor...

Jul 21, 2024

Joao "Jinho" Borges, age 80, of Shelton, passed away on July 21, 2024.

Jinho was born in Portugal on August 20, 1943, beloved son of Francisco and Ester (Borges) Jose. He enjoyed playing his accordion and will be sadly missed.

Survivors include his brothers, Frank Jose and his wife Fatima of Shelton, Manuel Vaz and...

Jul 21, 2024

Frances Marie Pavone, age 82, of Trumbull, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Carmen Pavone passed away on July 21, 2024.

Frances was born in Sayre, Oklahoma on November 26, 1941, to the late Robert and Leonora (Tyacks) McKennon and had been a long-time area resident. She and her husband were the co-owners of The...

Jul 21, 2024

Maria Kormanik Michaels of Stratford, CT entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Maria was born in Litmanova, Czechoslovakia, predeceased by her loving parents, Melania and Michal Kormanik, her husband Stephen Joseph Michaels, her daughter, Melanie Michaels Ordner, and her brother Vasil Kormanik, sisters Anna Vislocka, Katarina Hlinkova and Melanie Konevalova. She is survived by...

Jul 20, 2024

Doris M. Barbuschak, age 96, of Shelton, the beloved wife of 70 years to John Barbuschak Jr., passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in her home. Born in Stockholm, Maine on March 13, 1928 the youngest of 12 children, to the late Simon and Amanda (Manson) Oberg, she has been a lifetime area resident.

Survivors in...

Jul 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael F. Anziano Jr, on July 17, 2024. Born on January 24, 1944, Michael was a lifelong resident of Stratford and later on Bridgeport CT. He attended the University of New Haven, worked at Lycoming, Honda of Westport and was a sales rep for Forshner/Victornox.  He also served...

Jul 15, 2024

Thomas John Seres, age 65, of Stratford, beloved husband of Debra Lee Seres, passed away on July,15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born in Bridgeport on January 5, 1959, to the late Albert and Margaret Seres.

Growing up in Fairfield, he attended Andrew Warde H.S. and immediately began his 43 year career with the...

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Irene Sekelsky, age 87 of Englewood, FL, beloved wife of the late George Philip Sekelsky Jr, passed away on Wednesday July 10, 2024, at Venice Health & Rehab Center in Venice, FL.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 1, 1936, to the late Michael and Mary (Michalka) Moyher. She was a graduate of Stratford...

Jul 5, 2024

Emanuel Rodriguez was born in 1987 to his mother and father, John and Diane Rodriguez.  He is survived by two sisters, Avery and Jacinda, a brother Morgan and his wife Larissa and their two children and John's wife.  He leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends both in the military and civilian life.

Emanuel grew up...

Jul 3, 2024

Jean D. Leonetti, age 90, of Stratford, passed away on July 3, 2024.

Jean was born in Bridgeport on January 9, 1934, to the late John and Laura (Riccio) Del Vecchio and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School and earned her degree at New York Institute of Dietetic.  Jean...

Jul 2, 2024

Mary B. Gulish, age 86, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late George Gulish, passed away on July 2, 2024.

Mary was born in Canada on September 9, 1937, to the late John and Anna (Filicko) Bashar and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Harding High School and was a devoted member of St. John's...

Jul 2, 2024

Domiano (Dominick) Murolo, age 70, of Stratford, beloved husband of Patricia Pisano Murolo, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dominick was born in Bari, Italy on September 9, 1953, to the late Domenico and Maria (Sciancalepore) Murolo. After high school Dominick became a plumber, then had a career as an engineer with the...

Jul 1, 2024

Douglas M. Norko, age 72, of Stratford, entered eternal rest at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his family on July 1, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Dawidowski Norko. Doug was born in Bridgeport on June 25, 1952, to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Pieger) Norko and had been a lifelong area resident. He was...

Jul 1, 2024

Christine Samoskevich, 91, passed away peacefully at home, July 1, 2024, on a beautiful summer afternoon.

She and her late husband, Peter (Pete) lived in Newtown for over 53 years. Christine was born in Bridgeport, CT and was one of ten children to the late Helen and John Popovich.She began her early career at SNET as a...

Jun 30, 2024

Helen M. Maceyunas, age 92, of Seymour, beloved wife of the late Carl P. Maceyunas, passed away on June 30, 2024, at her home.

Helen was born in Bridgeport on May 21, 1932, to the late Gus and Katherine (Ember) Manely and had been a long time Shelton, Daytona Beach, and Stratford resident before moving to Seymour....

Jun 25, 2024

Agnes Barbara Lavin, nee Starincak, age 93, of Stratford, found eternal peace on June 25, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Krivda) Starincak. Agnes graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1948 and was an accomplished athlete, playing on the girls' basketball and softball teams. While...

Jun 24, 2024

Joan K. Noble, age 91, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late James T. Noble, passed away on June 24, 2024.

Joan was born in Bridgeport on November 3, 1932, to the late John and Alice (Chapman) Kelleher and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired executive secretary for Acme United.

Survivors...