Obituaries

Richard P. Denhup

Richard P. Denhup

Jun 18, 2019

Richard P. Denhup, age 77, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Elaine Denhup, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Bridgeport Hospital. Dick was born in Bridgeport on August 19, 1941 to the late Peter and Dorothy (Popadic) Denhup and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Fairfield Prep class of 1959...

Maria G. Makara

Maria G. Makara

Jun 14, 2019

Maria (Mary) Makara, age 93, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Makara, passed away on June 14, 2019 in her home. Maria was born in Bridgeport on January 24, 1926 to the late Frank and Lillian (LaMedica) Savo and has been a lifelong area resident. She was retired from Remington Rand. Survivors include her devoted sons,...

Louise R. Dobson

Louise R. Dobson

Jun 14, 2019

Louise R. Fichtel Dobson, age 99, of Seymour, formerly of Stratford, passed away on June 14, 2019 in Masonicare, Wallingford. Beloved mother of, Robert Dobson of Vernon, Janice Dobson of Shelton, and Arlene Dobson of Meriden, cherished grandmother of 3 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are private and have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home-Stratford.

Bernard T. Holeva Sr.

Bernard T. Holeva Sr.

Jun 12, 2019

Bernard T. Holeva Sr., age 88, of Stratford, beloved husband of Victoria Panulla Holeva, passed away on June 12, 2019 in Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford. Bernie was born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania on April 18, 1931 to the late Frank and Anna (Patyk) Holeva and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of...

Carmela A. Regan

Carmela A. Regan

Jun 12, 2019

Carmela Ann Regan, age 84, of Stratford, the beloved wife of John "Jack" Regan, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Carmela was born in New Haven on October 3, 1934 to the late Rocco and Theresa (Iannotti) Fanelli and has been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Hill House High School and was a...

Gertrude A. Borner

Gertrude A. Borner

Jun 11, 2019

Gertrude (Trudy) Agnus Burns Borner, age 95, formerly of Stratford, CT peacefully entered eternal rest on June 11, 2019 at St. Joseph's Center, Trumbull, CT. The family celebrated her 95 th birthday on Sunday, June 9, and were so blessed to have her in their lives for all these years. Born in Bridgeport, CT on June 10, 1924, Gertrude...

Bernice M. Erickson

Bernice M. Erickson

Jun 4, 2019

Bernice M. Erickson, age 95, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Albert E. Erickson, passed away on June 4, 2019 in Lord Chamberlain Health Center, Stratford. Bernice was born on November 16, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Arthur and Ann (Mallow) Paschke and has been a longtime area resident. She was the Co-Founder of the Albert...

Angelina K. Alarcon

Angelina K. Alarcon

Jun 1, 2019

Angelina K. Alarcon, age 83, of West Haven, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Angelo Alarcon, passed away on June 1, 2019 in Connecticut Hospice Branford, with her loving family by her side. Angelina was born in Hartford on December 31, 1935 to the late Franklin and Theresa (Gigliotti) Zullo and has been a longtime area resident....

Dorothy F. Falco

Dorothy F. Falco

May 31, 2019

Dorothy F. Falco, age 88, of Easton, the beloved wife of Joseph Falco passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Cambridge Manor. Born in Bridgeport to the late Charles and Angel (DelVecchio) Faccenda, she has been a lifelong area resident.  Survivors in addition to her beloved husband Joseph, include her sons, Paul Falco and his wife Althea of...

Gregory C. Wojnarowski

Gregory C. Wojnarowski

May 26, 2019

Gregory C. Wojnarowski Sr., age 51, of Milford, passed away suddenly on May 26, 2019 in Milford Hospital. Greg was born in Bridgeport on February 18, 1968, beloved son of Jack and Arlene (Kramer) Wojnarowski and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a 1986 graduate of Bunnell High School and was a self-employed builder for Wojnarowski &...

Albert R. Fedorek

Albert R. Fedorek

May 22, 2019

Albert R. Fedorek, age 81, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Kresley Fedorek, passed away on May 22, 2019 at Ludlowe Health Center, Fairfield. Al was born in Hartford on July 23, 1937 to the late John and Anna (Lebar) Fedorek and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of the U. S. Airforce...

Judith A. Langlois

Judith A. Langlois

May 22, 2019

Judith A. Langlois, age 76, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Robert Langlois, passed away on May 22, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Judith was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on January 7, 1943 to the late John Falvey and Norma Cleaves Perry and has been a longtime area resident. She was a retired secretary for Dynaturn Manufacturing Company....

Rita W. Mihalko

Rita W. Mihalko

May 20, 2019

Rita Wilkerson Mihalko, age 98, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Stephen Mihalko, passed away on May 20, 2019 in her home. Rita was born in Bridgeport on July 23, 1920 to the late Charles and Willa (Warner) Wilkerson and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired secretary for the U.S. Baird Corporation. Survivors include...

Loretta Pjura

Loretta Pjura

May 11, 2019

Loretta Lemire Pjura, age 95, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late John Pjura, passed away on May 11, 2019 in Bishop Wicke Health Center, Shelton. Loretta was born on April 5, 1924 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Cyprien and Regina (Provencher) Lemire and has been a longtime area resident. She was a fan of the New...

Gary Richard Pronechen

Gary Richard Pronechen

May 10, 2019

Gary Richard Pronechen, age 56, of Stratford, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Theresa (Kusha) Pronechen, Gary first graduated St. Michael's School, then, Stratford High. Gary lived and worked most of his life in Stratford. He was an engine rebuilder, one of which held a IHRA national...

Gladys Luzetsky

Gladys Luzetsky

May 10, 2019

Gladys Fleischman Luzetsky, age 101, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Charles Luzetsky, passed away on May 10, 2019 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Gladys was born in Nazareth, Pennsylvania on July 6, 1917 to the late Edgar and Elsie (Simon) Fleischman and has been a longtime area resident. She was a retired Ward Secretary for St....

Dorothy R. Kopasz

Dorothy R. Kopasz

May 6, 2019

Dorothy Roehl Kopasz, age 83, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late George R. Kopasz, passed away on May 6, 2019 at Masonicare in Wallingford. Dorothy was born in East Haven on August 24, 1935 to the late Herbert C. and Mary (O'Neill) Roehl Sr. and has been a lifelong area resident. She was retired from Southern New England...

Daniel S. Kokoruda

Daniel S. Kokoruda

May 5, 2019

Daniel S. Kokoruda, age 56, of Stratford, passed away on May 5 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Dan was born in Bridgeport on November 13, 1962 to the late Stephen J. Kokoruda and Gladys (Cowell) Kokoruda and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a former employee of the Town of Fairfield Parks Department. Dan retired from...

Melanie Michaels Ordner

Melanie Michaels Ordner

May 2, 2019

Melanie Michaels Ordner, age 55, of Stratford, beloved wife of William Martin Ordner III, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2019 in New Hampshire. Melanie was born in Bridgeport on August 26, 1963; adored daughter of Maria Kormanik Michaels of Stratford and the late Stephen Joseph Michaels. She was a 1981 graduate of Bunnell High School and earned a...

Robert J. Nuttall

Robert J. Nuttall

Apr 20, 2019

Robert J. Nuttall, age 74, of Stratford, beloved husband of Susan Nuttall, suddenly passed away on April 20, 2019 in Bridgeport Hospital. Robert was a lifelong resident, born in Bridgeport on March 17, 1945 to Mabel (Nuttall) Brenner of Fairfield and the late Harold J. Nuttall. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed gardening and fixing his model...