Obituaries

Aug 24, 2022

George Komarowsky, age 93, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Ruth Komarowsky, passed away on August 24, 2022, in his home. George was born in Bridgeport on August 15, 1929, to the late Nicholas and Mary Komarowsky and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a retired manager for Avco-Lycoming. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife of 68...

Aug 18, 2022

John V. Yacovelli II, age 73, of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Bridgeport on January 13, 1949 to the late John V, and Emily (Lewis) Yacovelli, of 95 Richfield Rd., Bridgeport and resided there with his parents and brother, Paul Yacovelli.  He attended John Winthrop...

Aug 13, 2022

Melitta Brockert, age 99, of Stratford, a dedicated piano teacher, beloved mother of Irene, Alex and Vera, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on October 18 th , 1922 in Kiev, Ukraine to the late Andrey Aristov and Maria (von Nolken) Aristov, she came to the United States in 1951...

Aug 11, 2022

Milka Smajla, age 85, of Stratford, beloved wife of John Smajla, passed away on August 11, 2022, in St. Vincent' s Medical Center, Bridgeport.

Milka was born in Croatia on May 10, 1937, to the late Ivan and Manda (Stanisic) Cindric and had been a long-time area resident, she was a retired seamstress for Warner's. Survivors in...

Aug 10, 2022

George C. Grabowski, age 76, of Davenport, Florida, beloved husband of the late Patricia O'Neil Grabowski, passed away on August 10, 2022, at Advent Health in Celebration, Florida.

George was born in Bridgeport on September 26, 1945, to the late George T. and Alice (Wise) Grabowski and had been a longtime area resident before moving to Florida...

Aug 6, 2022

Marcy Whitehead- Lepesko, age 63, of Milford, beloved wife of David Lepesko, passed away on August 6, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital, after a short illness, with her family by her side.

Marcy grew up in Middletown CT, daughter of the late Nancy (Barry) and Alton Whitehead. A graduate of Mercy High School (1977) and earning a BS...

Aug 6, 2022

Robert F Hoctor, age 92, of Stratford, beloved husband of Dolores Zeitler Hoctor, passed away at home on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late James Hoctor and Marguerite Renouf, he was a 1952 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers University. He studied economics for a year at the University of Birmingham as...

Aug 1, 2022

Joseph S. Macura, 87, residing in South Bend, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend following a brief illness.

He was born November 5, 1934, in Bridgeport, CT, a son of the late George and Mary (Grinch) Macura. He was a graduate of the Bridgeport Engineering Institute, and proudly served his country...

Jul 31, 2022

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Anthony J. Bryant, Sr., age 53, of Stratford who passed into God's hands after a short but courageous battle on July 31, 2022, at Connecticut Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

He was a tough but loving and dedicated father, loving companion and partner of 25 years to Lisa...

Jul 25, 2022

Ruth C. (Stevens) Brewer passed away on July 25, 2022, one week shy of her 95th birthday, surrounded by her loving family. She was a Stratford resident for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Robert P. Brewer, who died January 16, 1999. She was born in Springfield, MA. on August...

Jul 20, 2022

Vera Lundberg, age 91, of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in her home on July 20, 2022.

Vera was born in Goronda, Poland in 1930 and emigrated to the United States after World War II with her beloved parents, the late Very Reverend Ippolit Kallaur and Matushka Marie Kallaur and her three siblings - Alla, Constantine and...

Jul 16, 2022

Gary E. Stephen, age 68, of Stratford, beloved husband of Bonnie Hughes Stephen, passed away on July 16, 2022, in his home.

Gary was born in Bridgeport on March 9, 1954, to the late William and Helen (Williams) Stephen and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School class of 1972...

Jul 16, 2022

Grant C. Daniels, age 64 of Southbury, formerly of Stratford. Beloved husband of Terri Sroka Daniels, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022, at Griffin Hospital, Derby surrounded by his loving family.

Grant was born in Bridgeport CT on April 26, 1958, to the late Chester W. Daniels Sr and Jean (Daniels) Chapman. He was a U....

Jul 11, 2022

William T. Caple, age 85, of Monroe, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of Phyllis Kasinak Caple, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on July 11, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Bill was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1936, to the late William F., and Catherine Thomas Caple and had been a longtime...

Jul 10, 2022

Thomas G. Musto Sr. age, 94, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Anne Beloskey Musto, passed away on July 10, 2022, in his home.

Thomas was born in Dupont, Pennsylvania on November 16, 1927, to the late Dominick and Bertha (Kulick) Musto and had been a longtime area resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and...

Jul 9, 2022

On July 9, 2022, Michael E. Hudak Sr, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the age of 91.

He is survived by his wife, Irene, of 69 years, three children, Linda, Andrea, and Michael Jr, two grandchildren, Benjamin and Megan, and several...

Jul 8, 2022

Edward C. Stoll, age 86, of Stratford, beloved husband of Linda Perrelli Stoll, passed away on July 8, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Ed was born in New Haven on July 25, 1935, to the late Jacob and Helen (Evans) Stoll and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from...

Jul 3, 2022

William Andrew Kolack, age 94, of Shelton, beloved husband of Dorothea (Dee) Byers Kolack, passed away on July 3, 2022, in his home. William was born in Astoria, Queens, New York to the late Stephen and Pauline (Fedak) Kolack. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving primarily in the Philippines. After the service he joined the FAA,...

Jun 29, 2022

John J. "Jack" Sajgovic, age 92, of North Branford, husband of the late Eunice Brolet Sajgovic, passed away on June 29, 2022, at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Jack was born in Bridgeport on May 21, 1930, to the late John and Agnes (Garrick) Sajgovic and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of...

Jun 29, 2022

Michael J. Balis Jr., age 80, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Patricia Simes Balis, passed away on June 29, 2022, in Midstate Medical Center.

Mike, "Mickey" was born in Bridgeport on December 10, 1941, to the late Michael and Julia (Barocsi) Balis and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran...