Obituaries

Sep 5, 2024

Elsa Trostonoff, 79, passed away peacefully on September 5th surrounded by her precious daughter Jessica and her nephew Gregory.

Elsa was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 19, 1944 to parents Harvey and Helen Horton.

Elsa graduated from Stratford High School and was the face of Ashcroft formerly know as Dresser Industries.  She worked as...

Sep 5, 2024

Jean Bodak Beezel RN November 14, 1936 – September 5, 2024

Jean Bodak Beezel cherished daughter of the late Michael and Mary Gaydos Bodak entered into eternal peace on Thursday September 5, 2024, at CT Hospice in Branford surrounded by family.

Jean was born in Bridgeport CT on November 14, 1936, and was one of...

Sep 1, 2024

John Felicella, age 98, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Joanne Smith Felicella, passed away on September 1, 2024.

John was born in Bridgeport on August 16, 1926, to the late Francesco and Lina (Tramontana) Felicella and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was retired from Olympus...

Aug 20, 2024

Maria Guadalupe Ortiz Vazquez, wife of the late Juan Vazquez passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024.

She was predeceased by her loving daughter Ana Julia, siblings, Isabel, Jose, Jesus, Santiago, Calixto, Rosa Marguerita and Luisa.  She is survived by her children Jose (Kathleen), Albert (Carmen) James (Denise), Frederick and William (Kathy).  Grandchildren John, Kelly, Nicholas, Anthony,...

Aug 18, 2024

Rita M. Hampp beloved wife of the late William T. Hampp, formerly of Meriden, passed away on August 18, at her home in Milford, CT.

She was born in Westfield, MA on July 8, 1945, the daughter of Edward J. and Margaret (Murphy) Sullivan. Her sense of volunteerism, notably running the concession stand as part of Jack...

Aug 16, 2024

Ann Ermolovich Maslo, age 78, of Trumbull, passed away on August 16, 2024 at St. Vincent's Hospital after a brief illness.

Born on October 11, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Anna Jankura Ermolovich and John N. Ermolovich and pre-deceased by grandparents Anna Fedor Jankura, Michael Jankura, and Nicholas and Mary Ermolovich.  Ann is survived by...

Aug 14, 2024

Nancy Ann Martin, age 64, of Seymour, passed away on August 14, 2024.

Nancy was born in Bridgeport on March 25, 1960, to the late Claude J. and Cecile (Ouelette) Martin and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bassick High School, class of 1978 and was a retired dispatcher for the Connecticut...

Aug 9, 2024

Stasia Mary Stramski, age 73, of Milford, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 in Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in Bridgeport on December 6, 1950, to the late Frank and Goldie (Holczer) Stramski, she has been a lifelong area resident and was retired from Save the Children. Survivors include her brother Frank Stramski, and his wife Linda, of Prospect; her...

Aug 6, 2024

Thomas Patrick Collins, 58, entered Eternal Rest on August 6, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He peacefully passed while next to his loving wife Donna of 35 years. Tom was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Tom was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 19, 1966, and grew up in Bridgeport and...

Aug 3, 2024

Thomas E. Hetherington, age 83, of Shelton, the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Waldron Hetherington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Born Bridgeport on February 16, 1941 to the late Francis and Bernice (Mahoney) Hetherington, he has resided in Bridgeport, Milford, Hamden, Stratford and Shelton.  Tom was a retired...

Jul 30, 2024

Eleanor Bonazzo Shea ("Ellie") of Stratford, CT beloved wife of Cornelius (Connie) P. Shea was 87 years old and died peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her loved ones on 30th day of July 2024.  Ellie and Connie recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Born January 27th, 1937, in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter...

Jul 27, 2024

Lillian A. DuRivage, age 84, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Paul D. DuRivage, passed away on July 27, 2024. Lillian was born in France on February 10, 1940, to the late Emil and Margot (Kronert) Libis and had been a Florida resident before moving back to Stratford. She worked in fine jewelry sales for many years. Lillian...

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...