Obituaries

Apr 2, 2022

Matthew A. Tomasco passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Anita M. (Pronovost) Tomasco.  Born in July 1932, Matt was the son of the late Paul and Anna Tomasco of Stratford.  Matt lived in Stratford all of his life.  Fate smiled upon...

Mar 30, 2022

Nina Maksimena Kuchma, age 96, of Stratford, wife of the late Philip Kuchma Sr., passed peacefully from her life on earth to join her Lord and loved ones in heaven on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Born on October 7 th or 8 th , 1925 in New York City, Nina was the daughter of Stepan and Eva Maksimena, and...

Mar 30, 2022

Lenore Conrad Vittorio, age 80, died peacefully on March 30, 2022, after a brief illness.

Born September 15, 1941, she grew up at her beloved shores of Milford, Conn. and moved to Trumbull with her husband Apollonio (Paul) Vittorio where they raised their four children, Michael (Cathy) Vittorio of Wethersfield, William Vittorio of Stratford, Donald Vittorio, of...

Mar 29, 2022

Jay Hunt Lane, 68, of Shelton, CT, beloved and devoted husband to Leona Dubay Lane, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

It was obvious to all who knew him that he was born to be on the water and enjoyed his training in the Naval Sea Cadets.  A life...

Mar 26, 2022

William "Bill" W. Piner Jr. 82, of Waterbury, beloved and devoted husband of the late Lynn S. Piner passed away March 26, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Bill, better known as "Papa," was born in New Rochelle, NY on January 13, 1940 to the late William W. Piner and Angela Errico Kozlowski....

Mar 23, 2022

Amy "Connie" Graham, age 100, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Gordon Graham, passed away on March 23, 2022, in Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford surrounded by her loving family.

Connie was born in Bridgeport on July 9, 1921, to the late Charles and Ida (Swanson) Johnson and had been a lifelong area resident. She was...

Mar 18, 2022

Barry Robert Peterson, age 70 of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Sandra Peterson, entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2022, in his home with his loving family by his side.

Barry was born in Bridgeport to the late Henry and Elizabeth Sedelnik Peterson.  Barry worked as a plumber at Ashcroft Inc in Stratford for 44...

Mar 15, 2022

Peter (Pete) Samoskevich, 87, a resident of Newtown for over 50 years, died peacefully with family & friend by his side on March 15, 2022.

Pete grew up in Trumbull and was the last remaining in his family of five siblings. In his early years, he was a truck driver for Buckley Brothers Shell and ended with...

Mar 15, 2022

Loretta (Laurie) Soltis, age 79, of Bridgeport, passed away on March 15, 2022 in her home after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer.

Laurie was born in New York City on September 4, 1942, to the late Edward and Helen (Korczynski) Szymik and was a longtime Bridgeport resident. She retired from Stop & Shop and also worked...

Mar 14, 2022

Joyce Ann Carney, age 69, of Trumbull, passed away on March 14, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Joyce was born in Bridgeport on May 28, 1952, to the late Joseph and Josephine (Zietkowski) Carney and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High School and was a retired aide for the Ella Grasso...

Mar 12, 2022

Douglas R. Rehm, age 73, of Stratford, passed away on March 12, 2022, in Hewitt Health and Rehab of Shelton.

Doug, or better known as "Dougie", "Dub" or "Papa Doug", was born in Bridgeport on December 25, 1948, to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Sattler) Rehm and had been a lifelong Stratford Resident. Doug was a graduate...

Mar 10, 2022

Marie Gernat Mudre was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She left this world peacefully on March 10, 2022 - just shy of her 93rd birthday.

She was born to Mary and Vasil Gernat on April 21, 1929 in Bridgeport, CT. Marie is a proud graduate from Harding High School, where she developed a great passion for...

Mar 3, 2022

Helen Biroscak, age 81 of Stratford, the beloved wife of Thomas Biroscak, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022, in CT Hospice in Branford. Born on March 11, 1940 in New York, NY to the late Haig and Dorothy Abajian, she has been a long time area resident graduating from Harding High School in 1958. Helen enjoyed going...

Feb 28, 2022

Sammie L. Grable, age 84, of West Haven, beloved husband of Helen Mino Grable, passed away on February 28, 2022 in St. Raphael's Hospital, New Haven, CT.

Sammie was born in Sparta, Georgia on June 4, 1937 to the late Clabe and Dude (Dee Harper) Grable and had been a longtime area resident. He was a retired...

Feb 24, 2022

Dennis M. White, age 80, of Stratford, husband of Barbara Dressler White, passed away on February 24, 2022 in Hartford Hospital.

Dennis was born in Bridgeport on April 25, 1941 to the late Harold and Mary White and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a self-employed master mechanic and was a successful race car driver,...

Feb 12, 2022

Inna Golub, age 88, of Orange, the beloved wife of Walter Wolog, passed away on Saturday February 12, 2022 in Norwalk Hospital. Born in Belarus to the late Ivan and Olga (Korzun) Kurilov. She has been a long time area resident. Inna was a retired Research Scientist at Yale University and held a Master's degree in Mathematics and a...

Feb 11, 2022

Dr Raymond K. Panda, age 81, of Trumbull, passed away on Friday February 11, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital. The son of the late John Panda and Irene (Bires) Panda was born on July 14, 1940, in Bridgeport. A graduate of Fairfield Prep class of 1958, Holy Cross College class of 1962, Ray received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree...

Feb 11, 2022

Mark D. Yurcisin, age 62 of Monroe, owner of Mark's Lawn Landscape, passed away on Friday February 11, 2022 in St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport to the late John and Margaret (Zrelak) Yurcisin, he has been a lifelong area resident. Mark took his job of landscaping to heart and was devoted to all his clients. Survivors include...

Feb 7, 2022

Rogelio (Roger) B. Carmona, age 67, of Stratford, beloved husband of Dena Marino Carmona, passed away suddenly in his home on February 7, 2022. Roger was born in Puerto Rico on April 15, 1954, caring son of Ana Luz Carmona and has been a longtime area resident.  He was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft now Lockheed Martin for over...

Feb 6, 2022

Vincent S. Manna, age 94, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Gilda Scrofani Manna, passed away on February 6, 2022, in his home.

Vincent was born on February 4, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Alfonso and Concetta (Scime) Manna and had been a Stratford resident for twenty-two years. He was a retired self-employed...