Obituaries

Mar 3, 2025

Stephanie A. Dunn, age 69, of Seymour, beloved wife of Michael F. Dunn, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Norwalk Hospital.

Stephanie was born in Bridgeport on September 23, 1955, to the late Edward and Irene (Adzema) Demovick and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of...

Mar 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Jonathan Gorman, 70, died suddenly on March 2, 2025 in Bridgeport Hospital.

Jon was preceded in death by his parents Wesley M. Gorman and Elizabeth (Noren) Gorman and his brother Donald C. Gorman. He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah (Debi) Reynolds Gorman, his brother Richard Gorman of Milford, and...

Feb 24, 2025

Doris R. Ciaffone, age 96, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Michael J. Ciaffone, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025.

Doris was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts to the late Adelard and Eva (Page) Jalbert and had been a longtime area resident. She graduated from Stratford High School, class of 1947 and retired from Barker's Department...

Feb 19, 2025

Barry Patrick Kelly, age 65, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Tracey Hall Kelly, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Born in Bridgeport on May 14, 1959, to the late Raymond and Muriel (Howard) Kelly, he has been a lifelong Stratford resident. Barry worked in IT for various companies over his 44year career....

Feb 18, 2025

Anna Esuchenko, age 101, of Shelton, formerly of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Frank Esuchenko, passed away on February 18, 2025.

Anna was born in Lansford, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew and Anna (Benyo) Skirkanich and had been a longtime area resident. She was a devout member of St. John's Orthodox Church, Bridgeport.

Survivors...

Feb 14, 2025

Robert Allen Zych, 84, of Stratford, CT, died peacefully at home with his wife of 60 years by his side. He was born in Chicago, Ill in 1940 to Francis and Petronella Zych (Esczuk), joining brothers Eddie and Rich with Kenny completing the family in 1942.

Robert was a 1958 graduate of the former Gordon Tech High...

Feb 12, 2025

Robert H. Barlow, age 92, the beloved husband of the late Joan Sheridan Barlow, passed away peacefully at his home in Stratford, CT on February 12, 2025.

Bob was born on February 2, 1933, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to the late Henry J. and Marion (Maslowsky) Barlow and grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey. After graduating...

Feb 11, 2025

Milan Jass, age 79, of Stratford passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2025 of a broken heart, twelve days after the passing of his beloved wife of 52 years, Gladys.

Milan was born in Komarov, Slovakia on February 21, 1946 and was the son of the late Jozef and Maria (Kmec) Jaš. He came to...

Feb 10, 2025

Florence C. Osborne Larkin, 82, entered into eternal rest on February 10, 2025, with her loving family by her side at St. Joseph's Center in Trumbull. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 9,1943, to William C. Osborne and Florence A. Osborne.

Known affectionately as "Ossie," Florence was the heart of her family. As a devoted...

Feb 10, 2025

Domenick Frasca, age 67, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on February 10th surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Bridgeport, CT on December 17, 1957 to the late Peter and Roselind Frasca. Domenick was a lifelong resident of Stratford. His life was dedicated to his family who he shared a deep love, great generosity and kindness to...

Feb 6, 2025

Lisa Marie Simko Smith, loving mother and generous beyond measure, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2025, at the age of 59, at St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven.

Lisa was born on December 13, 1965, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Annette Bucci Simko and the late Charles Simko. Her life was a testament to her dedication to...

Feb 6, 2025

Elaine Rainieri D'Amore, 82, of Shelton, CT, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of loved ones on February 6, 2025.

Elaine was born on June 29, 1942, in Bridgeport, CT to the late Ralph and Carmella (Connie) Rainieri.  Elaine graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School and worked with great dedication as a secretary for...

Feb 4, 2025

Virginia (Ginny) K. Karn, age 82, of Woodbridge, beloved wife of the late Harold Karn, to whom she was married for 62 years, passed away on February 4, 2025.

Virginia was born in New Haven on March 15, 1942, to the late Robert and Madeline (Romano) Judge and had been a lifelong area resident. Survivors include her...

Feb 4, 2025

Lena W. Geibel, age 86, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Edward Geibel, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Lena was born on August 31, 1938, in Dalhart, Texas to the late Henry and Charlotte (Gonzalez) Want and had been a longtime area resident. She earned her bachelor's degree...

Feb 4, 2025

Walter Richard Leavy, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully on 4 February 2025 in the Orlando area surrounded by his family. Walter retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1995 after working as a clerk in the Trumbull Post Office in Connecticut for over 25 years.

Walter was born in Stratfield, Connecticut on 26 August 1933 to...

Feb 3, 2025

Carmela J. Obuchowski, age 74, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Anthony Obuchowski, passed away on February 3, 2025.

Carmela was born in Bridgeport on September 17, 1950, to the late Joseph and Mary (Mobilio) Penna and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1970 and worked for many...

Jan 30, 2025

Gladys (Wladyslawa) M. Jass, age 72, of Stratford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 30, 2025 after a long illness.

Gladys was born in Szewce, Poland on June 15, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Stanisław and Honorata (Chuchnowski) Boczek. She came to America as a high school exchange student...

Jan 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Evers, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Greater Bridgeport UU community on January 29, 2025, at the age of 97.

Born in Woodstock, Illinois on August 26, 1927, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering strength. Mary was a...

Jan 29, 2025

Mary Ann Macaluso, of Stratford, Connecticut.

Sadly, Mary Ann passed away on January 29,2025 after losing a long battle with cancer.

She will be deeply missed by her husband Bob and their children, their sons, Bob and Matthew Macaluso and their daughter, Lynette Ramos, her five grandchildren: Tony Ramos, Alec, Olivia, Luke and Ben Macaluso....

Jan 28, 2025

Mary Ann Santilli, age 84, of Stratford, wife of the late Frank Santilli, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Mary was born in Bridgeport on May 31, 1940, to the late Robert and Helen (Poklemba) Cannon and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Central High School and retired from People's Bank. Mary...