Obituaries

Mar 9, 2024

Katherine Pavlik Henetz, age 96, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Michael Henetz, passed away on her birthday, March 9, 2024.

Katherine was born in Czechoslovakia on March 9, 1928, to the late Michael and Olga (Lokaj) Pavlik and immigrated to the United States as a young child. She was retired from the General Electric Company...

Mar 7, 2024

Joan Bednarz Kusha, age 65, of Stratford, passed away on March, 7 2024, in Bridgeport Hospital.  Joan was born on July 9, 1958, the beloved daughter of the late John and Helen (Wienckowski) Bednarz.  She was a loving, caring, and compassionate wife, mother, sister, and friend. Joan was known for her caring personality, her endless love, and addiction to...

Mar 6, 2024

Anna M. Bashar, age 98, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. Ann was born on February 27,1926, in Taylor, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Paul Mati (Matyi) and Elizabeth Mati Vancisin and resided in Bridgeport, CT for most of her life.

She retired to Ocala, FL where she enjoyed the Florida...

Mar 5, 2024

Ruth Pavluvcik, age 97 of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband Frank. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Costanzo, her son, James (Jimmy) Stafford, 2 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

She was a longtime member of the Sikorsky Retirees Friendship Club and enjoyed...

Mar 4, 2024

Jean Rita (Grich) Doran, age 89, of Stratford, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Born in Bridgeport on January 8, 1935, Jean graduated from Warren Harding High School in 1952 and Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Following graduation, she worked as an RN in the maternity ward of Bridgeport Hospital. She was a...

Mar 3, 2024

Jayne C. Mandeville, age 65, of Groton, passed away on March 3, 2024.

Jayne was born in Bridgeport on July 25, 1958, beloved daughter of Howard Baker of Stratford and the late Patricia Macey Baker. Jayne was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1976.

Survivors in addition to her father include her life...

Mar 3, 2024

Virginia Clark Bodurtha Oates. Virginia (Ginny) Oates of Shelton, CT, formerly of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at the age of 96. Born November 8, 1927, to the late Charles Adam and Nellie Mills Clark of Bridgeport. Ginny was an avid bowler, loved to play bridge, bingo and go to the casino. She was employed by...

Feb 29, 2024

Dorothy Kasper Kopko, age 94, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Michael Kopko, passed away on February 29, 2024.

Dorothy was born in Bridgeport on September 30, 1929, to the late Michael and Mary (Jankura) Kasper and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired secretary for Foundations East Inc.; and was an active...

Feb 29, 2024

Eric W. Booth, age 50, of Milford, passed away suddenly on February 29, 2024. Eric was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 18, 1973, beloved son of Wayne and Denise (Suchezky) Booth. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School (Stratford, CT), class of 1991, and earned a Bachelor of Science from Bryant University, and a Master's in Education...

Feb 28, 2024

Alexandra Harder Vanderclock, originally from Paterson, NJ, passed peacefully on February 28, 2024, in Shelton, CT at age 83.  Her family moved to Stratford, Ct. in 1952, and Alex attended Stratford Public Schools, graduating from Stratford High School in 1958.  She graduated from Southern Conn. State Teachers College (now S.C.S.U), eventually earning her master's in early childhood and special...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert Jon Shapiro ("Blues Bob") passed away peacefully at CT Hospice in Branford at the age of 81.  He is survived by his sister, Deborah (Shapiro) Rutty and brother-in-law, Norman Rutty, of Centerbrook CT, his nephew, David Peelstrom of New Hampshire, and cousin, Janet (Fine) Tucker of Philadelphia.

He was born in Bridgeport CT and later resided...

Feb 25, 2024

Marilyn Ann Norko Gallagher, age 79 of Stratford, beloved wife of Eugene Gallagher Jr., entered into eternal life on February 25, 2024.

She was born on August 12, 1944, in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Margaret Norko and   lived most of her life in Stratford. Marilyn graduated from St. Cyril's Commercial High School in Bridgeport. in...

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...