Obituaries

Dec 31, 2023

Ramon A. Padro, Jr, age 54 of Stratford, beloved husband of Lucesita Padro passed away unexpectedly on New Year's Eve 2023.

Ramon, was born in Bridgeport on August 21, 1969, cherished son of Maria and Ramon Padro Sr. He was a Supervisor at Cablevision/Optimum for over 28 years. Ramon was a humble man who was loved and...

Dec 27, 2023

Laura L. Yatsinko, age 67, of Stratford, beloved wife of Richard Yatsinko, passed away on December 27, 2023, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Laura was born in Bridgeport on August 2, 1956, to the late John and Rachel (DiMeo) Laufer and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1974....

Dec 23, 2023

James Miller of Stratford died after a short illness at the VA hospital in West Haven on December 23, 2023.

Jim married Pegi Skene in 1958.  They had been married for almost 50 years. He is survived by 3 children and their spouses - Kathy (Craig), Timothy (Patti), Liz (Joe), grandchildren Lyndsey, Jenny, Andrew, Matthew, Lexi, Erynn,...

Dec 23, 2023

Lillian J. Mierzejewski, age 93, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Henry Mierzejewski, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, with family by her side.

Lillian was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 18, to the late Michael and Mary (Bekech) Turchik and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High...

Dec 22, 2023

Gregory Paul Rydelek, age 60, of Trumbull passed away peacefully on Friday December 22, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Interstitial Lung Disease. He was the beloved husband of Kimberly Donahue Rydelek.  Born on June 2, 1963, raised in Trumbull, Greg was the son of Katherine Demayo Rydelek...

Dec 21, 2023

Gustav Lundberg, age 95, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his home on December 21, 2023.

Gustav was born in Leningrad, USSR (now called St. Petersburg, Russia) in 1928.  Gustav's father predeceased him early in Gustav's life, perishing in the Gulag in Siberia.  In 1941, Gustav's mother sent him to the Donbas region of Ukraine to...

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Claire Durgin Villa, age 91, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Albert Anthony Villa, passed away on December 19, 2023. Claire was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on April 25, 1932, to the late Harry and Lillian (Farrell) Durgin.  She graduated from the Bullard Havens LPN course in 1960.  She worked at Park City Hospital, St. Vincent's...

Dec 18, 2023

Raymond T. Matthews, age 78, of Stratford, beloved husband of Sharon Tabaka Matthews, passed away on December 18, 2023.

Raymond was born in Bridgeport on July 25, 1945, to the late Roman and Stella (Lenda) Swaikowsky and had been a lifelong area resident. He earned his associate's degree from Perdue University and his bachelor's degree from the...

Dec 14, 2023

Stephen Michael Yatsinko, age 37, of Stratford, a landscaper with Diamond Landscaping, passed away suddenly in Bridgeport on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Born in Bridgeport on September 20, 1986, to Richard and Laura (Laufer) Yatsinko, he has been a lifelong Stratford resident and a graduate of Stratford High School class of 2004.

In addition to...

Dec 13, 2023

Robert L. Annan Sr., age 80, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Margaret Sinkovec Annan, passed away on December 13, 2023, in his home. Bob was born in Norwalk on November 7, 1943, to the late Eugene and Mary (Ruff) Annan and had been a longtime area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam...

Dec 9, 2023

Helen J. Lutheran, age 91, of Stratford, CT., beloved wife of the late Philip B. Lutheran, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in her home with her family by her side. Helen was born in Bridgeport on May 30, 1932, to the late John and Mary (Muchichka) Kirlik and had been a longtime area resident. She was a...

Dec 8, 2023

With great sadness, our family announces the passing of Ethel G Mellor, age 89 of Stratford, the beloved wife of John Mellor. She passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, in her home with her family by her side. Born at home in Stratford on January 15, 1934, to the late Edward and Martha (Jankura) Gernat, she had been...

Dec 7, 2023

Edward M. Bednarski, age 93, of Stratford, CT, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Carriage Greens in Milford. Born In Bridgeport to the late Charles and Eleanor (Oleski) Bednarski, he has been a lifelong area resident. Ed loved dogs but his true passion was his love for music. He was part of the Frank Porto Band for...

Dec 5, 2023

Lillian K. Dinihanian, age 90, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Nelson "Nails" Dinihanian, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford.

Lillian was born in Bridgeport on August 15, 1933, to the late Peter and Anna (Resnick) Krug and had been a lifelong area resident. She retired from Dresser Industries.

Dec 5, 2023

George J. Smith age 78, of Orange, CT, formerly of Stratford, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center.  George was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Charlotte Smith.

George was born on August 9, 1945 to the late Jacob and Viola Smith. He attended Shelton High School where he played...

Dec 4, 2023

Ronald Begnoche, 79, of Stratford passed away peacefully on Monday December 3, 2023, at Maefair Health Center.

He was born and raised in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Edmund and Adeline Begnoche.

Ronald is survived by his loving daughters, Natalie Gleason and her husband Jim of Stratford and Danna Begnoche and her...

Dec 2, 2023

Ronald A. Sperling, age 89, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Lisbeth Brown Sperling, passed away on December 2, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital. Ron was born at home in Stratford on December 4, 1933, to the late Richard and Louva (Cook) Sperling and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the...

Nov 29, 2023

Joseph S. Swatt of Shelton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away at home on November 29, 2023. He was 95.

Joe was born in Stratford on May 31, 1928, to the late Joseph and Mary (Jura) Swatt. The youngest of 7 children, he never met his father, who passed away in an accident less...

Nov 28, 2023

Carl M. Sakowicz Jr., age 53, of West Haven, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2023, in his home. Carl was born in Bridgeport on May 7, 1970, beloved son of Carl M. Sakowicz Sr. and Patricia Mulkern. Predeceased by his brother Gregory Sakowicz. He was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1989.

Survivors in...

Nov 28, 2023

Sophia Luca, age 95, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Edward M. Luca, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Center in Trumbull on November 28, 2023.

Sophia was born in Dearth, Pennsylvania to the late George and Mary (Adamchik) Zentkovich and had been a longtime area resident.

Survivors include her devoted children, John Luca...