Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Jo-Ann Kenyhercz, age 63, of Ansonia, beloved wife of Timothy Kenyhercz, passed away on January 22, 2022, in Griffin Hospital.

Jo-Ann was born in Bridgeport on December 12, 1958, to the late Joseph and Shirley (Drew) Zinn and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired Aide for the Southbury Training School.

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Jan 19, 2022

Helen Ann (Zalutko) Beckage, 96, was born in Peckville, PA on December 30, 1925. She married Michael Beckage in 1950 and settled in Fairfield in 1952. Michael preceded her in death.

Helen retired from Van Doren North Fairfield Geriatric Center as the Director of Building Services.  She was a member of St. John Byzantine Catholic Church Ladies...

Jan 19, 2022

Marlene M Beatty, 89, peacefully entered eternal rest on January 19, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born in Hartford, CT on March 7, 1932, daughter of the late Henry and Berta Schoop. After graduating from Stratford High School in 1950, she joined the U.S. Army where she met her future husband Bruce, in Kentucky. They...

Jan 17, 2022

Phyllis A. (nee: Gricer) Class, 88, wife of the late Warren R. Class, Jr., died January 17, 2022, at RWJ Hospital, Hamilton Square, NJ.  A lifelong resident of the Trenton, NJ area, she was born July 11, 1933.

Phyllis graduated from Hamilton High School West, Class of 1951.  Following graduation, she worked as a bank teller in...

Jan 16, 2022

Frances J. Lesko, age 96, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Nicholas Lesko, passed away on January 16, 2022, in her home.

\Frances was born in Bridgeport on August 10, 1925, to the late John and Mary (Zaccaria) Mercurio and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired Dental Hygienist for Dr. Reinfeld. Survivors...

Jan 16, 2022

Florence Patricia Cascone, age 84, of Stratford, beloved wife of Robert Cascone, passed away on January 16, 2022.

Florence was born in Bridgeport on May 19, 1937 and attended Central High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister. Florence was a member of the St. Mark Church Ladies Guild.

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Jan 15, 2022

Robert Jerry Yakoubian, age 77, of Stratford, beloved husband of Maryanne Yudichak Yakoubian, passed away on January 15, 2022, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Bob was born in Bridgeport on August 20, 1944, to George and Anna (Calabritto) Yakoubian and had been a lifelong Stratford resident. Bob was a graduate of Bunnell High school in Stratford. He went to...

Jan 15, 2022

John H. Plavnicky, age 91, beloved husband of Doris Plavnicky, passed away peacefully in his home in Stratford.

John was born to the late Michael and Katherine Plavnicky and had been a lifelong area resident.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  John was a retired Cost Analyst from General Electric.  He was an...

Jan 15, 2022

John J. Carne, 66, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Borys) Carne for 35 years; loving father of cherished sons Daniel Edward and Michael Artur Carne; son of the late Dr. E. Bryan Carne and Joan M. (Ferry) Carne; brother of Margaret M. Feiser (John), Michael J. (Roxanne) and  Kevin J....

Jan 14, 2022

Stanley Anthony Sobieraj, age 90, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Kathleen Frank Sobieraj, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital. A 55-year resident of Stratford, he was born in Larksville, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1931 to the late Stanley J. and Rose (Motyka) Sobieraj. Stanley graduated from Warren Harding High Class of 1949, attended the...

Jan 13, 2022

Arnold B. McNamara Jr. (affectionately known as Butch), age 77, of Shelton, beloved husband of Kristin Gabriel McNamara, passed away on January 13, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Arnold was born in Milford on January 21, 1944, to the late Arnold and Lillian (Worroll) McNamara and had been a lifelong area resident. He served in the...

Jan 12, 2022

Nancy L. Saksa, age 73 of Stratford, the beloved widow of Ronald S. Saksa, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in the Jewish Home in Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport on March 22, 1948, to the late John and Ollie (Yakubic) Oaks, she has been a lifelong area resident. Survivors include her devoted children, Jamie Zdru and her husband...

Jan 12, 2022

Clifford C. Costello, age 94, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Anna Suchara Costello, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, at Bridgeport Hospital. Cliff was born in Bridgeport on February 18, 1927, to the late Martin and Anna (Lucas) Costello and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and proud...

Jan 11, 2022

Edward A. Witt, age 96, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Ruth Polson Witt, passed away on January 11, 2022, in his home.

Ed was born in Bridgeport on March 4, 1925, to the late Frank and Barbara (Devore) Witt and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a WW II veteran of the U.S....

Jan 10, 2022

William R. Jack, age 76, of Beacon Falls, passed away on January 10, 2022, in his home.

Bill was born in Bridgeport on September 20, 1944, to the late Archibald and Agnes (Christie) Jack and had been a lifelong area resident.

Bill was an avid gardener and enjoyed baking. He spent many years enjoying his...

Jan 10, 2022

Michael P. Damato, age 89, of Stratford, beloved husband of Dorothy Vayser Damato, passed away on January 10, 2022, in his home.

Michael was born in Bridgeport on January 18, 1932, to the late Michael and Anne (Patrick) Damato and had been a lifelong area resident.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving...

Jan 7, 2022

Martha Jean Graham (Marty), age 77, of Trumbull, passed away on January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport.

Marty was born in Bridgeport on May 17, 1944, to the late Arthur and Catherine (Zentkovich) Galpin and had been a lifelong area resident. She was retired from Moore Special Tool Company...

Jan 4, 2022

Edward R. Vagnini a.k.a. "Papa" and "The Big Guy," passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2022.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Janet Montambo Vagnini, his loving and devoted daughters Lisa Kalafus, Gina and Stacy Vagnini. Ed also leaves behind his "son" Chris Kalafus, his adoring grandchildren Alissa and her fiance Michael Ruscz, Caitlin (Kalafus) Blessing and...

Jan 1, 2022

Louis Lucifora age 63, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 in his home. Born in Bridgeport on January 20, 1958, to the late Angelo and Belle (Evanich) Lucifora, he has been a lifelong area resident. Survivors include a sister, Claudia Murray and her husband Bob of Stratford, a brother, Angelo Lucifora and his wife Kristi of...

Dec 31, 2021

Sharon (Shari) Bates Smith, age 80, of Stratford, the beloved widow of John F. Smith, passed away peacefully with her son and sister by her side on Friday, December 31, 2021 in the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Born in Norwalk on September 23, 1941 to the late Walter E. and Marguerite (Kern) Bates, Shari graduated in 1959 from Norwalk...