Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

Matthew J. Varholak age 62 of Fairfield Connecticut beloved son of Charlotte Feroleto Varholak and the late Lawrence N. Varholak Sr., passed away on August 23, 2023, at Apple Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Cromwell Connecticut after a long courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family.

Matthew was born at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport CT on...

Aug 22, 2023

Francis "Frank" M. Dillon Jr., age 76, of Stratford, beloved husband of Minerva "Mini" Rivera Dillon, passed away on August 22, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital. Frank was born in New York City on December 3, 1946, to the late Frank and Rita (Clarke) Dillon Sr and had been a longtime area resident.

Frank graduated from James Monroe...

Aug 19, 2023

Laurence Stephen Yasgar of Stratford, Connecticut passed away in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 19, 2023, at age 81.

He was predeceased by his mother, Faye Kramer Yasgar, his father, Samuel Yasgar, and his beloved wife Ronnie Rudinger Yasgar. He is survived by his five children, Erin Yasgar, Andrew Yasgar (Jamie), Ryan Yasgar (Christine), Adam Yasgar (Jenny), Brian...

Aug 13, 2023

Dorothy I. Tomasco, age 77, of Derby, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in her home.

Dorothy was born in Bridgeport on April 17, 1946, to the late Paul and Anna (Kuruc) Tomasco and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School and was a retired paralegal.

Survivors...

Aug 12, 2023

Robert Staffey, beloved husband of Jayne Staffey, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 12, 2023.

The son of Adam and Mary Pivarnik Staffey, he was born on December 29, 1934, in Fairfield. Bob, as he was affectionately known, led a life marked by honorable service, hard work, and cherished hobbies.

After...

Aug 9, 2023

Thomas J. Therriault Jr., age 93, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Elinor Tomasko Therriault, passed away on August 9, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Tom was born in Montclair, New Jersey on July 15, 1930, to the late Thomas J. and Marie (Champey) Therriault Sr. and had been a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of Harding...

Aug 6, 2023

Raymond R. Reynolds, age 60, of Oxford peacefully passed away on August 6, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He grew up in the Walnut Beach section of coastal Milford, CT. He attended Jonathan Law High School in Milford, CT; Central CT State University and Albertus Magnus College. He moved out to the country in Oxford, CT where...

Aug 1, 2023

Stacy Vagnini, age 49 of Stratford, Connecticut, beloved daughter of Janet Vagnini and the late Edward Vagnini, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 1, 2023. Stacy was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on April 12, 1974. Stacy is survived by her devoted sisters Lisa (Vagnini) Kalafus and Gina Vagnini, loving "brother" Chris Kalafus, her...

Jul 28, 2023

Leigh Dirga, age 47, of Milford, passed away suddenly in her home on July 28, 2023.

Leigh was born in Bridgeport on December 15, 1975, beloved daughter of Peter Dirga of Milford and the late Sharon Browning Dirga, and was a lifelong Milford resident. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aid. Leigh enjoyed bowling and had a...

Jul 23, 2023

Maureen A. (Brady) Doherty, age 67 of Stratford, Connecticut, beloved wife of Peter F. Doherty, passed away suddenly in her home on July 23, 2023, while packing for a trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts (her "happy place"). Maureen was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on August 4, 1955, to the late Earl J. and Barbara (McNamara) Brady and had been...

Jul 22, 2023

Joan A. Louis, age 86, of Shelton, passed away on July 22, 2023. Joan was born in Bridgeport on March 12, 1937. to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Krafick) Louis and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High School and was retired from Fleet Bank.

Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth Schilling,...

Jul 21, 2023

John "Jack" William O'Connor of Hamden, Connecticut, peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 21, 2023.  He was the devoted husband for 55 years of Maria Duffy O'Connor of Rye, New York.  Born in White Plains, New York on April 2, 1940, he was the son of the late Daniel V. and Mary Kostrubal O'Connor. He was a resident...

Jul 19, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Victor A Sinko announces his passing on July 19, 2023, at the VA Hospital in West Haven surrounded by his family. Victor was born on June 6, 1937, in Tisina, Yugoslavia to Magdalena and Frank Sinko. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lucille Bavosa Sinko, his...

Jul 19, 2023

Harry Thomas Manely, age 81, of Shelton, the beloved husband of Angeline Naples Manely passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Griffin Hospital.

Born in Bridgeport on May 29, 1942, to the late John and Katherine (Ember) Manely, he has been a lifelong area resident. Harry was a self-employed carpenter.

Survivors in addition to...

Jul 19, 2023

Gary T. Nash, Age 80, of Stratford, beloved husband and father, passed away July 19 2023 at Bridgeport Hospital. Gary was born December 28, 1942 in Bridgeport Ct to the late Lt. Col. Thomas H. Nash and Justine (Nadeau) Nash. From there he embarked on a 20 year journey living all over the United States wherever his father was...

Jul 7, 2023

Elizabeth J. Lampart, age 64, of Derby, beloved wife of John T. Lampart Jr., passed away in her home on July 7, 2023.

Elizabeth was born in Poland on January 15, 1959, to the late Jozef and Sabina (Kurpiewska) Andrzejczyk and had been a longtime area resident. She received her bachelor's degree in economics in Poland and...

Jul 6, 2023

Lillian M. Rushen, age 86, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John S. Rushen, passed away on July 6, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Lillian was born in Bridgeport on October 6, 1936, to the late Carl and Hazel (Cutler) Morin and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired beautician for St. Joseph Manor...

Jun 29, 2023

Ronald M. Parker, age 52, of Stratford, passed away suddenly in his home on June 29, 2023.

Ron was born in Bridgeport on June 12, 1971, beloved son of Henry Parker and Cathy (Singer) Parker and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Platt Technical High School, class of 1989 and was a...

Jun 28, 2023

Joseph Paul Rennie, age 64 of Stratford, the beloved husband of Ethel Dolan Rennie, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in his home. Born on October 1, 1958, in Patton, PA to the late John and Louise (Miller) Rennie, his family moved to Connecticut when he was young and has been a resident since, graduating from Bunnell High...

Jun 27, 2023

Barbara A. Dragalin, age 79, of Stratford, beloved wife of Peter Dragalin, passed away in her home on June 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Bridgeport on July 14, 1943, to the late Thomas J. and Mary (Johnston) Clancy and had been a lifelong area resident. Barbara was a former saleslady for...