Obituaries

Apr 16, 2025

Catherine J. Pezzella, age 79, of Stratford, passed away on April 16, 2025. Catherine (Cathy) was born in the Bronx, New York on September 30, 1945, to the late Enrique and Emily (Rivera) Cervera and had been a long-time area resident. Cathy lived on Long Island for years until her parents decided to move to Manhattan. She graduated from...

Apr 11, 2025

David Martin Schiffer Sr. of Southbury, formerly of Stratford and Trumbull, the beloved husband of Evelyn May (Bilchak) Schiffer, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. David was born on June 8, 1930, to the late Walter James and May Victoria (Beardsley) Schiffer.

Among David's many happy memories, he often reminisced about growing up in Stratford, where...

Apr 5, 2025

David P Evans, Jr., age 90, of Stratford, beloved husband of Nancy Frick Evans, passed away on April 5, 2025.  Dave was born in New York City on September 25, 1934.  He was a graduate of Central High School and The University of Bridgeport.   Dave was a veteran of the US Naval Reserves and operated David Evans Insurance Agency...

Apr 5, 2025

Ann Elias Mercurio age 95 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Ann, originally from Stratford, was one of 14 children born to Michael & Helen Elias. She was a long-time resident of Fairfield having lived in her home for over 60 years before enjoying her last years at Sunrise of Fairfield.  ...

Apr 4, 2025

Peter F. Dragalin, age 82, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Barbara A. Clancy Dragalin, passed away on April 4, 2025.

Peter was born in Derby on April 3, 1943, to the late Peter and Rose (Juzwishen) Dragalin and had been a longtime area resident. He served in the U.S. Airforce during the Viet Nam era...

Apr 1, 2025

Kathleen M. Shea (DeFonce) age 70, passed away on April 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in South Windsor, the daughter of the late Ann and Kerman Shea, she resided in Stratford where she and the late Charles P. DeFonce raised their three beloved daughters. Kay (Kathy) was a graduate of South Windsor High...

Mar 31, 2025

Agnes Anna Shypula, age 75, of Shelton, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Lord Chamberlain Health Care Center. Born in Bridgeport on December 4, 1949 to the late Michael and Agnes Plavnicky Shypula and has been a lifelong area resident. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Michael and sister, Kathryn Richardson. Survivors...

Mar 31, 2025

Augustine J. "Gus" Jarosko, age 83 of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 in St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by family. Born in Bridgeport on December 25, 1941 to the late Augustine and Margaret Dolyak Jarosko, he has remained a lifelong Bridgeport resident.

Gus was a retired teacher for the Milford Board of Education. In...

Mar 29, 2025

Mary Irene (Kirlik) Jordan, 96, passed away, after a short illness, at home in Stratford CT on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Mary was the long-time Office Manager for the Stratford Town Recreation Department.

Mary was born on May 10, 1928, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late John and Mary (Musicka) Kirlik. She was a National Honors Society...

Mar 27, 2025

Julia Victoria Vargosko nee Kozicki, 87, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Trumbull, Connecticut.  The cause of death was complications related to Alzheimer's disease.  She is predeceased by her husband of nearly 60 years, Col. Michael A. Vargosko, US Army retired.  She is survived by her two sons, Michael A. Vargosko Jr. (Krzysztof Kolakowski) of Boston, Massachusetts and...

Mar 26, 2025

Pauline Hall Molnar, age 94 of Shelton CT, passed away peacefully in her home on March 26, 2025, with family by her side.

Pauline was born February 7, 1931, in Grimsby Lincolnshire England. Pauline came from England, at the age of 17, with her parents Thomas and Ethel Hall on The Queen Elizabeth in 1948. They resided...

Mar 26, 2025

Frances Anne Varcoe, age 83, of Stratford, passed away on March 26, 2025, in her home. She was born in Waterbury, CT on August 1, 1941, to the late Eldridge and Irene (Cadorette) Dufresne and had been a long-time Stratford area resident. Her French-Canadian heritage was important to Fran; she visited Canada many times and was thrilled to visit...

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Rose Lebinski, age 92, of Newtown CT, formally of Stratford and Fairfield on March 25, 2025. She was the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Huber) Slovensky.

Betty was the beloved wife of the late Francis Lebinski.  She is survived by her sons, John Lebinski...

Mar 24, 2025

Marie Rosalie Inzucchi (nee Brigio), of Stratford, CT, died peacefully at home on March 24, 2025 after a long illness.

Marie was born on September 4, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, to Vito and Mary (nee Romeo) Brigio. She spent her childhood growing up in a large Italian-American family amongst many aunts, uncles and cousins. At the advent...

Mar 24, 2025

Gary Wilson Normandin, age 59, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne (Bohn) Normandin for 37 years. Gary was born in Derby, Connecticut, on May 6,1965, to the late Raymond and Lorraine Normandin. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Robert Bohn.

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Mar 23, 2025

Robert J. Figlar, age 78, of Stratford, beloved husband of Judith Magdon Figlar, passed away on March 23,2025.

Bob was born in Bridgeport on July 29, 1946, to the late John and Margaret (Dziesinski) Figlar and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School and was a U.S. Army...

Mar 21, 2025

Paul R. Lutson, age 79, of Stratford passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on June 6, 1945, to the late Paul and Helen Rose (Fabian) Lutson, he was a lifelong area resident. He enjoyed a successful career at SNET and AT&T, working his way up from a splicer's helper to the Field...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evelyn V. (Krizan) Tkacs, wife of the late Leslie M. Tkacs, on March 17, 2025, at the age of 86. A loving and devoted mother, Evelyn left a legacy of kindness, strength, and unconditional love.

Evelyn was born on May 3,1938 in Bridgeport, CT...

Mar 13, 2025

Harry W. Eads, age 90, of Stratford, the beloved husband of the late Marnell Vance Eads, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Harry was born on July, 14, 1934 in Cabin Creek, West Virginia to the late Lawrence and Alma (Vance) Eads. He was a veteran of the United States...

Mar 5, 2025

Denise M. Martin, age 71, beloved wife of Roger Martin, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Connecticut Hospice, Branford.

Denise was born in Bridgeport on October 17, 1953, to the late Fredrick and Jasmine (DiMaio) Watt and had been a lifelong area resident. She was retired from Automotive Restoration Inc.

Survivors in addition to...