Obituaries

Feb 24, 2024

Catherine A. Fraser, age 97, formerly of Stratford, the beloved widow of James D. Fraser Jr., passed away on  February 24, 2024 in Ark Healthcare, Branford.

Catherine was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, on August 2, 1926 to the late Jasper and Catherine (Cupka) Travaille and had been a longtime area resident prior to moving to Guilford after...

Feb 22, 2024

Wylie A. Meath, age 82, of Monroe, beloved husband of Pauline Popovich Cagle Meath, passed away on February 22, 2024.

Wylie was born in Bridgeport on May 2, 1941, to the late Albert and Louise (Haug) Meath and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a retired letter...

Feb 22, 2024

Raymond P. Boychew Sr., age 71, of Stratford, passed away on February 22, 2024. Ray was born in Bridgeport on September 26, 1952, to the late Charles and Catherine (Lazuka) Boychew and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1970, and was a retired tree cutter for the Town of...

Feb 14, 2024

Edward Boucher, age 83 of Bridgeport the beloved husband of the late Sophie Mester, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Civitas Care Center.

Born in Bridgeport on May 5, 1940, to the late Edward and Mary (Andrews) Boucher. Ed is a PROUD Bridgeporter who loved the city and was proud to be here his entire...

Feb 12, 2024

Douglas Edward Helwig, age 74, of Stratford, beloved husband of Donna Kotchko Helwig, passed away on February 12, 2024. Doug was born in Milford on October 11, 1949, to the late Carleton and Beatrice Jean (White) Helwig and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School class of 1967, was a U. S....

Feb 8, 2024

Robert R. Newell, age 81, of Shelton, beloved husband of Theresa (Hmurcik) Newell, passed away on February 8, 2024. Bob was born in Bridgeport on May 2, 1942, to the late Carleton B. Newell Sr. and Elizabeth (Nicolaisen) Newell and had been a lifelong area resident. He was aU. S. Army veteran. Bob was a retired meat cutter for...

Feb 8, 2024

Ruth C. Hastings, age 86, of Bridgeport, a retired licensed practical nurse with the State of Connecticut and retired from the Dinan Center Nursing Home, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Feeding Hills, MA on February 5, 1938, to the late Phillip and Vivian Hastings she has been a longtime Bridgeport resident. She...

Jan 25, 2024

Antonina Bilski, age 90, of Stratford, beloved wife of Jan Bilski, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 25, 2024.

Antonina was born in Poland on June 13, 1933, to the late Franciszek and Czeslawa (Wiercinska) Wojenski. She immigrated to America with her husband and two young daughters in 1964 and had been...

Jan 18, 2024

Helen Mariam (Borodack) Halkovic, age 100 died on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, of natural causes at her home in Titusville, FL.

A native of Bridgeport, CT, Helen was born June 9, 1923. An avid golfer, card, and slot player, she retired from the General Electric Co. and then worked for the Town of Windsor Locks, CT before...

Jan 17, 2024

Sonia Marie Halapin, age 87, of Shelton, formerly of Trumbull, passed away at home in the arms of her daughter Lora on January 17, 2024. Sonia was the widow of Donald S. Halapin Sr. they were childhood sweethearts and were married for 36 years before his passing.

Sonia was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to the late Sterling...

Jan 14, 2024

Lauren Alexandra Tvardzik, age 33 of Stratford, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14th with her loving family by her side. Born in Bridgeport on August 24, 1990. She was the daughter of JoAnn Betts of Shelton, and Paul Tvardzik also of Shelton. She was the granddaughter of the late, Joseph and Helen Misinonile and Paul and Victoria...

Jan 10, 2024

Laura M. Price, age 92, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late William J. Price passed away on January 10, 2024. Laura was born in Bridgeport on March 8, 1931, to the late Hector and Mary (Durant) Fortin and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School and retired from Warnaco....

Jan 8, 2024

Helen S. Winter, age 87, of Stratford, passed away on January 8, 2024, at West River HCC, Milford.

Helen was born in Putnam, CT on May 12, 1936, to the late Lucius and Thelma (Haskell) Stebbins and had been a longtime area resident.  She was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School and earned her BS from...

Jan 7, 2024

Cynthia K. (Cindy) Antonico, age 69, of Stratford, beloved wife of Dr. Joseph Antonico, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024.

Cindy was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on March 30, 1954, to the late Richard and Carol (Sorensen) Holm and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School and earned...

Jan 6, 2024

John M Yakowicz Jr, age 80, of Bridgeport, CT., passed away January 6, 2024.

John was born in Bridgeport, CT., on April 25, 1943, to the late John and Anne (Drank) Yakowicz and has been a lifelong area resident.

He leaves behind his children John (Lisa), Kimberly (David), Andrea and David (Cindy) His 8 grandchildren:...

Jan 6, 2024

James Albert Leko III passed from this temporary life into eternal life on January 6, 2024. He was 83. He passed as he lived, gently and peacefully, as a man of and for God.

Jim was born on April 30, 1940, to James and Edith (Tagg) Leko. He leaves behind his loving, faithful wife, Stephanie (Griz) Leko....

Jan 4, 2024

Maureen A. Grom, 88, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4th. She was pre-deceased by her longtime companion Perk Richards.

Maureen was born on February 6, 1935 in Bridgeport, daughter of George Grom and Mary Pistey Grom.

Mo (as she was called by friends and family) attended Laurelton Hall where she developed lifelong...

Jan 4, 2024

Eleanor Lindman, age 70, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away in her family home on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born in Bridgeport on May 28, 1953, to the late Eric and Olga (Tymniak) Lindman and has been a lifelong city resident.

After graduating from Central High School, Eleanor attended the University of Connecticut where she earned...

Jan 3, 2024

Nancy K. Savisky, age 88, of Milford, beloved wife of the late William M. Savisky Sr., passed away peacefully in her home on January 3, 2024.

Nancy was born in Bridgeport on March 6, 1935, to the late Michael and Mary (Jankura) Kasper and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High...

Jan 1, 2024

Robert J. Semanchik, age 81, of Oxford, the beloved husband of Faith Halupka Semanchik, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport on February 1, 1942 to the late John and Mary (Gilbert) Semanchik, he had been a lifelong Bridgeport resident prior to moving to Oxford 52 years ago. Bob was...