Obituaries

Feb 18, 2023

An avid bird watcher and Orchid lover - Shamus Paco Sims, 41, from Port Townsend Seattle has passed away suddenly; in the safe environment of his home in Stratford CT, on February 18, 2023.

He is survived by his beloved wife; Elba Rivera Sims, of 17 years, his adored pets, Gamba, Gage, Gary and Gidget. His mother-in-law,...

Feb 17, 2023

Frank Bepko, 96, of Orange, formally a resident of Stratford, CT, for 68 years, passed away at home Friday, February 17, 2023.

He was the devoted husband of the late Linda Bepko for 59 years. Frank was born on August 21, 1926, in Bridgeport, CT. He was the son of the late Michael Sr. and Anna Bepko....

Feb 14, 2023

Glenn E. Gallant, age 61, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital, with his loving family and friends at his side. He was born in Bridgeport on May 16, 1961, a beloved son of Elaine Janosko Gallant and the late Gerald M. Gallant. He was a lifelong area resident. After attending Stratford High...

Feb 14, 2023

On February 14 th , at 11:32 pm, our forever Valentine, Peter Charles Tomsheck, peacefully left this world and moved on to the next. At the very end he was surrounded by the love and comfort of his wife, his sister, and three generations of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pete was born on January 10, 1934,...

Feb 13, 2023

Carmela P. Crisanti, age 91, of Waterbury, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late George Crisanti, passed away at Valerie Manor in Torrington on February 13, 2023.

Carmela was born in Bridgeport on April 8, 1931, to the late Louis and Eleanor (Mazzone) Piantedosi and had been a longtime area resident. She was retired from Wells...

Feb 12, 2023

Paul M. Fabula, age 64, of Stratford, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Paul was born in Bridgeport on May 20, 1958, the beloved son of Barbara Stanton Fabula and the late Richard Fabula and had been a lifelong area resident He was a graduate of Bunnell High School and was a retired...

Feb 8, 2023

Martha R. Colangelo, age 98, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Peter Colangelo, passed away on February 8, 2023, at St. Vincent's MC.

Martha was born in Bridgeport on January 10, 1925, to the late Joseph and Mary (Geraci) Russo and had been a lifelong area resident. Watching gameshows was her past time in her last...

Feb 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ann (Pulaske) Nelson announces her passing on Feb 6, 2023, at Maplewood of Orange, CT.

Mary Ann was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 7, 1939, and has been a lifelong area resident. She spent her childhood in Bridgeport with her three sisters, Dorothy (deceased), Helen, Mildred...

Feb 5, 2023

Andrew A. Dirga, age 90, of Milford, formerly of Astoria Queens, NY, beloved husband of the late Patricia Love Dirga, passed away on February 5, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Andy was born in Bridgeport on April 17, 1932, to the late Andrew and Anna (Kravec) Dirga and had been a longtime resident of New York, before moving...

Feb 4, 2023

Doris Ellen Tariska, age 82 of Trumbull, CT, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Born on February 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Helen Dobey Tariska.

Doris is survived by her brother-in-law, Michael Hudzik; niece Deborah Correa (Cesar); nephew David Hudzik (Rebecca); five great-nieces and nephews: Sarah Correa, John...

Feb 3, 2023

Timothy B. Price, age 47, left this world suddenly on February 3rd, 2023, to return to the loving arms of OUR LORD.

Tim was born in Bridgeport, CT and grew up in Orange, CT the beloved son of the late Elaine (Lescheshen) Price and brother of David V. Price. Tim Price was a force that left a...

Jan 29, 2023

Catherine M. McFarlane (Riona), age 90, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Matthew McFarlane, passed away on January 29, 2023, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Catherine was born in Bridge of Weir, Scotland on December 12, 1932, to the late Robert and Janet (Ronald) Anderson and had been a longtime Stratford resident. Catherine loved visiting the Stratford beaches...

Jan 27, 2023

George M. Liscinsky II, age 66, of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest at his home on January 27, 2023.

Born in Bridgeport on July 3, 1956 to the late George and Frances (Stulas) Liscinsky, he was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School. He began his career in a TV repair shop,...

Jan 25, 2023

Ann M. Kulishek, age 96, of Shelton, formerly of Stratford, passed away in her home on January 25, 2023. Ann was born in Bridgeport on April 16, 1926, to the late Anthony and Anna (Soukup) Kulishek and had been a lifelong area resident. She was retired from Bullard's, where she was secretary to the Vice President for over 37...

Jan 24, 2023

Hilda Kasper of Southbury, CT passed away at home on Tuesday, January 24 th at the age of 100.  She lived in Heritage Village for nearly 30 years, and previously in Monroe, Bridgeport and Milford CT, after leaving New York City as a young woman.

Hilda was born in Corona, Queens, NY to Lucia (Campanella) and Michael...

Jan 21, 2023

Walter "Guy" Stelmack Jr., age 69, of Stratford, passed away on January 21, 2023, at Northbridge Health Center in Bridgeport.

Guy was born in Derby on June 10, 1953, to the late Walter and Barbara (Nichols) Stelmack Sr. and had been a longtime area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School, class of 1971, and...

Jan 20, 2023

Madelyn M. Poirier, 97, known to her friends as Madge of Huntingdon, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital in Tennessee.  Madelyn was a nearly life time resident of Stratford, Connecticut, living in the Lordship section of Stratford for 65 years, before moving to Tennessee with her son, James and daughter-in-law, Dawn, two years...

Jan 20, 2023

Florida Rose (Flo) Allard, age 99, of Bridgeport, wife of the late Camille Francis (Mickey) Allard, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2023.  Florida was born in Fall River, MA to the late Pierre and Alma (Dorey) Daignault but spent most of her life as a Bridgeport resident. Flo enjoyed singing, dancing and playing accordion in her...

Jan 18, 2023

James J. Lynch, Jr., age 87, a resident of Christiana, PA, died peacefully on January 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born in Stamford, CT, to the late James J. Lynch, Sr. and Alice Borkowski.  He resided in Stamford and Seymour, CT, before moving to Christiana, PA, where he enjoyed the beautiful and peaceful...

Jan 13, 2023

George Gulish, age 91 of Shelton, the beloved husband of Mary Bashar Gulish, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, in St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport on February 9, 1931, to the late Michael and Helen (Kostecki) Gulish, he has been a lifelong area resident. George was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Korean...