Obituaries
Benjamin Solkofske
Jun 26, 2011
Benjamin Solkofske, age 94, a longtime resident of Shelton, died peacefully at home Sunday morning, June 26, 2011, with his immediate family around him. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 blessed years, Mary, and his son Ben Jr. (Kathy), two grandchildren, Scott Solkofske (Sara Westgate), and Kate Bissinger (Derril), and three great-grandchildren Chelsea Thomas, Clinton, and Hunter...
Olimpia Mejnartowicz Czaplinski
Jun 26, 2011
Olimpia Mejnartowicz Czaplinski, age 90,died peacefully in her home on Sunday June 26, 2011. Born in Poland, she was the beloved wife of the late Albert Czaplinski for 64 years. She is survived by her son, Albert Jr., and his wife Cindy of Wallingford; her son, Leonard and his wife, Linda of Oxford; four grandchildren, Jeffrey, Julia, Olivia, and Timothy,...
Helen C. Kozma
Jun 25, 2011
Helen C. Kozma, age 92 of Stratford, the widow of Ernest Kozma, passed away on Saturday June 25, 2011 in Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford. Mrs. Kozma was born in Pennsylvania to the late Leon and Maryann and has been a long time area resident. Survivors include her beloved daughter Helene Kozma of Stratford. Funeral services and interment in Gate...
Elizabeth Volk
Jun 24, 2011
Elizabeth Volk age 87, died peacefully in Morgan Hill, CA on June 24, 2011. Elizabeth was born in Bridgeport, Ct and was a lifelong resident of Stratford, Ct. before moving to California in 1991. She worked as a clerk for the American Fabrics Company for 49 years before retiring. She is survived by her loving niece, Barbara Mariano of Morgan...
Anna E. Sirotnak
Jun 23, 2011
Anna E. Sirotnak, age 100, of Stratford, the widow of Andrew Sirotnak, passed away on Thursday June 23, 2011 in Bishop Wicke Health Center, Shelton. Mrs. Sirotnak, a homemaker has been a life long area resident. Survivors include her loving sister-in-law Eva, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Andrew, she was pre-deceased by her parents Joseph...
Clarence A. Peck
Jun 16, 2011
Clarence A. Peck age 84, of Stratford, beloved husband of Zennie Weaver Peck, passed away on Thursday June 16, 2011 in Griffin Hospital, Derby. Mr. Peck, the former proprietor of Peck Plumbing, was born in Middletown, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence H. Peck and Emma (Nornhold) Peck, and has been a long time area resident. He witnessed the raising of...
Robert B. Ernst
Jun 12, 2011
Robert B. Ernst, husband of Marie Chanda Ernst, of Stratford died Sunday evening June 12, 2011, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Born in the Bronx, New York on August 11, 1922 to the late Dorthea Bellmer Ernst and E. Herman Ernst, he resided in Laurel Beach, Milford, before moving to Stratford. A veteran of the Army Air Corp in WW...
Thelma Langer
Jun 10, 2011
Thelma Krivitzky Langer, age 93, of Stratford, the widow of Paul Langer, passed away on June 10, 2011 peacefully in her home. Born in Manhattan, New York, to the late Phillip and Jennie (Lipshitz) Krivitzky, she has been a long time Stratford resident. Thelma was a retired social worker for the State of New York. Survivors include her beloved daughter...
Anna M. Babjak
Jun 9, 2011
Anna M. Babjak, age 85, of Bridgeport, the widow of John Babjak, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport to the late Andrew and Mary (Marcinchak) Pastir, she has been a lifelong Bridgeport resident. Anna was a very active volunteer at St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church and was part of the baking crew, making...
Richard C. "Rick" Grabowski
Jun 8, 2011
Richard C. "RICK" Grabowski, age 43 of Bridgeport formerly of Stratford, passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2011 in Bridgeport Hospital. Rick was born in Bridgeport, beloved son of George Grabowski of Bridgeport and the late Patricia O'Neil Grabowski and has been a life long area resident. He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, and Southern Connecticut...
Gerald (Gary) Berger
Jun 6, 2011
Gerald (Gary) Berger, 65, of Stratford, formerly of the Rowayton section of Norwalk, beloved husband of Marilyn (Franks) Berger, died suddenly at home June 6, 2011. Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Keith and his wife Heidi; Todd and his wife Kimberly. Known as Mr. Fix-It, there wasn't anything he couldn't build or repair. His greatest hobby...
William J. Kozloski
Jun 5, 2011
William J. Kozloski, age 77, of Stratford, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 in Lord Chamberlain Health Care Center in Stratford. Born in Larksville, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Stella Kozloski, he has been a long time Stratford resident. Bill was a Veteran of the US Army during the Korean War and was a retired carpenter. He was...
Dennis Bogen
Jun 2, 2011
Dennis Bogen, age 64, of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport to the late Harry and Stella (Czasewicz) Bogen, he has been a lifelong Bridgeport resident. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Navy serving aboard the USS Laffey DD724 from 1967 – 1973. Dennis was a working lead...
Edwin J. Leonard Jr.
May 31, 2011
Edwin J. Leonard Jr. age 65 of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2011 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Mr. Leonard, a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Viet Nam War was born in Bridgeport to the late Edwin J. and Barbara (Schepp) Leonard and was a retired Corrections Officer for the State of Connecticut. He was an avid...
Marie A. Phraner Dobler
May 25, 2011
Marie A. Phraner Dobler age 90, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Francis (Frank) Dobler, passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2011 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Mrs. Dobler, a homemaker was born in Queens, New York to the late William J. and Henrietta (Vermaelen) Phraner and has been a Shelton resident for over 30 years. She was...
Claire Jalbert Venables
May 23, 2011
Claire Jalbert Venables, age 84 of Stratford, beloved wife of the late George Venables passed away on Monday May 23, 2011 in Gardner Heights Health Center, Shelton. Mrs. Venables, a graduate of Stratford High School, was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts to the late Adelard and Eva (Page) Jalbert and has been a long time area resident. Claire was a retired...
Frances Manna Krystopowicz
May 23, 2011
Frances A. Krystopowicz, 90, ended her earthly life embraced by her family on May 23, 2011 after a short residency at Hilltop Health Center. Frances was born in Derby, CT on April 19, 1921, daughter of the late Louis and Veronika Manna. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Krystopowicz, and three brothers, Louis & Frank Manna and Joseph Sevcik....
Jean (Jane) Nerkowski Vitko
May 16, 2011
Jean (Jane) Nerkowski Vitko, age 85 of Apollo Beach, Florida, formerly of Stratford, the widow of Albert J. Vitko, passed away peacefully into the house of the Lord on Monday May 16, 2011 in Palm Gardens Health Center, Sun City, Florida. Jane was a loving mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She made our lives complete. She...
Nancy Rivers
May 16, 2011
Nancy L. Rivers, 67, of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully after a recent illness. Nancy had three great passions – being a teacher, a global traveler, and a lifetime member of the United Congregational Church, Bridgeport. She was a 3rd grade teacher for most of her career at the Mill Hill grammar school in Southport. Nancy and her mother, Hazel...
C. Norman Murray
May 14, 2011
C . Norman Murray of Shelton, born July 18, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA died on May 14, 2011 at Griffin Hospital. Son of Archie Vernon and Dorothy (Baker) Murray, Norm attended Valley Forge Military Academy, Mercersburg Academy and Allegheny College(Sigma Alpha Epsilon and company commander, Air Force R.O.T.C) Norm served in the US Air Force and was assigned to the...
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