Obituaries

Nov 24, 2022

Dorothy Pilgoste (Bopko), age 92, of Stratford CT, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on November 24, 2022, the day of her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving.  Born in Bridgeport on August 28, 1930 to the late Michael and Anna (Gerrzanich) Bopko, she was a lifelong resident of the Stratford/ Bridgeport area.  Dorothy was very...

Nov 20, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Simko Sr., beloved husband for over 60 years of Annette Bucci Simko, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022, at the age of 84, at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 8, 1938, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late George Simko and Helen...

Nov 18, 2022

Colleen A. Oleynik, age 76, of Stratford, beloved wife of Gerald Oleynik, passed away on November 18, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Colleen was born in Bridgeport on November 27, 1945, to the late Clarence and Irene (Egan) Clark and had been a lifelong area resident. She attended St. John's Commercial High School and Harding High and earned...

Nov 17, 2022

Kenneth Beatty of Stratford, beloved husband of Susan Ambrose Beatty, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2022.  He was 58 years old.

Kenny was born in Bridgeport on March 29,1964, to the late Robert Beatty, and Emily Csizmadia, and his late stepfather, Charles "Chaz" Csizmadia.  He worked in the moving industry for many years, most recently as...

Nov 9, 2022

Kathleen M. Spillane, age 84, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Emmett M. Spillane Sr., passed away on November 9, 2022, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Kathleen was born in Bridgeport on February 15, 1938, to the late Edwin and Catherine (McCarthy) Gerwien and had been a lifelong Stratford resident. She was a graduate Stratford High School...

Nov 9, 2022

Zennie W. Peck, age 94 of Stratford, the beloved widow of Clarence A. Peck, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 200 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 28, 1927 to the late Elmer C. and Geneva (Hartman) Weaver, she has been a longtime Stratford resident. Zennie was retired from Philips Medical where she was a Traffic...

Nov 4, 2022

Arthur Funk, 88, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2022, with his loving, wife, Irene by his side. Artie was born on August 6, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. He met the love of his life, Irene Maguffin, in 1958 and they married on November 28, 1959. He often said that he prayed that God would send...

Nov 3, 2022

Eileen M. Claveloux, age 87, of Stratford (formerly of Westport), passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Eileen was born in New York, New York on August 9, 1935, to the late Rowland and Margaret (Schussler) Bell and had been a longtime Stratford resident. She was a retired RN and Psychiatric Nurse.

Nov 1, 2022

Mary Joan Bilcheck, age 93, of Southbury, passed away on November 1, 2022. Born on July 8, 1929, in Orient, PA, she was the sixth of seven children born to John and Mary Bilcheck, Sr.

The following year, the company coal mines shut down and the family relocated to Stratford, CT.  Mary Joan attended Stratford public schools...

Oct 22, 2022

Claire J. Carroll aged 100, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022. Claire was born and raised in Bridgeport, CT and spent most of her life in Stratford with her family. She met and married Edward S. Carroll, in 1950 who was a Building Inspector Official in the City of Stratford for 32 years. Claire was a loving wife,...

Oct 20, 2022

Dawn-Marie Tuliano, age 58, of Stratford, passed away on October 20, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital.

Dawn-Marie was born in Bridgeport on July 15, 1964, beloved daughter of Joyce Johnson Tuliano of Stratford and the late Richard Tuliano. She was a graduate of Bunnell High School class of 1982.

Survivors in addition to her mother, include...

Oct 18, 2022

Madeline Ruemmele, age 57, of East Hartford, a Certified Nurses Assistant with Safe Places, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Worchester, MA. She was born in Caguas Puerto Rico on March 12, 1965 to the late Marcos and Andrea (Cruz) Ortiz. She will be remembered for her love of life. For her sociable nature and ability to...

Oct 17, 2022

James Joseph Vancho, age 80, of Stratford, and husband of the late Beverly (Costanzo) Vancho, passed away in his home on Monday, October 17, 2022. Jim was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 30, 1942, to the late Nicholas and Rose (Chatlos) Vancho and has been a lifelong area resident. After graduating from Harding High School, he served in...

Oct 16, 2022

Margaret B. Strich, age 106, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John Strich, passed away on October 16, 2022. Margaret was born in Bridgeport on October 16, 1916, to the late George and Veronica (Filischko) Bobko and had been a lifelong area resident. She was retired from General Electric but prided herself foremost as a homemaker....

Oct 13, 2022

Robert Michael Kovalsky, age 79, of Wilmington, Vermont, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, in his home.

Born in Bridgeport on September 19, 1943 to the late Michael and Anna (Sutyak) Kovalsky, he had been a lifelong area resident prior to moving to Vermont 6 years ago. Robert grew up in Bridgeport and graduated from Harding...

Oct 12, 2022

John Francis Fitzsimmons, age 86, of Stratford, beloved husband of Rita Carten Fitzsimmons, passed away peacefully in his home on October 12, 2022. John was born in Bridgeport on December 6, 1935, to the late James and Julia (Gallagher) Fitzsimmons. John was a lifelong Stratford resident who enjoyed spending time in Southwest Florida.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran...

Oct 8, 2022

Thomas W. Latham Jr. born on April 7, 1938 and passed away on October 8, 2022.

Tom, known as (Doodles) to his boyhood friends and just "Doo" to his family and close friends was the son of the late Thomas W. Latham and Fay DeLuca Latham Dragonette. Born and raised on the east side and east end...

Oct 5, 2022

Robert Anthony Santo, 85, of Stratford, husband of the late Hinda Santo, passed away October 5, 2022.  Bob was born in Bridgeport, CT, on January 20, 1937, and was the loving son of Rose (Izzo) and Ernest Santo. He grew up in the South End of Bridgeport across from Seaside Park and graduated from Bassick High School.

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Oct 3, 2022

Wendy Grant, age 61, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022, after a brief illness.

Preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Donna Grant. Wendy is survived by her sisters, Sue Gherity (Mark) and Kim Taylor (Paul), 9 nieces and nephews, and uncle, Dennis Hoffman (Sue). Wendy was an amazing sister, aunt, friend, and...

Oct 2, 2022

Ruth Anna Yatsinko, age 92, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John B. Yatsinko, passed away on October 2, 2022, in her home.

Ruth was born in Bridgeport on June 16, 1930, to the late Andrew and Anna (Krchnavy) Hayduk and had been a lifelong area resident. She is survived by her devoted children, Richard Yatsinko...