Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Robert Chavoya, age 83, of Stratford, beloved husband of Angelica Babij Chavoya, passed away peacefully on January 28,2025.

Bob was born on August 10, 1941, in Arlington, Texas to the late Ernest and Josephine (Guedea) Chavoya and had been a longtime area resident. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran and was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft.

Jan 27, 2025

Frances Ann Dungelman, age 85, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Ronald Dungelman, passed away on January 27, 2025.

Frances was born in Bridgeport on October 20, 1939, to the late Stephen and Mary (Novak) Kapitancek and has been a lifelong area resident. Frances had a strong faith in God and a loving generous heart. She...

Jan 26, 2025

Kimberly Ann Gay, 62, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Kimberly was born December 3, 1962, to the late Marcella Bartolo (Manzella) & Richard Mitchell. She was raised in Stamford, CT and raised her family in Stratford. She was the beloved wife of David Gay and mother/step-mother (Mim) to their...

Jan 26, 2025

Wilma (Billie) McDougall (nee Irving) age 91 of Orange, CT

Billie McDougall passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 13, 1933, to the late William Irving and Phoebe West Irving. She was a graduate of Bassick High School.  She was married to the love of her life, the late...

Jan 22, 2025

Sharon L. Parker, age 72, of Stratford, the widow of Robert E. Parker, passed away on January 22, 2025. Sharon was born in Bridgeport on January 27, 1952, to the late Walter and Veronica (Kopac) Polaski and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1969. She worked at Warnaco in...

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Stefan (Knapp), age 89, of Stratford passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025.  Born on November 2, 1935, in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Lillian (Nicholas) Edo, she was a lifelong resident of Stratford and retired from Sikorsky Aircraft. A devoted mother and cherished family member, Mary nurtured her children and grandchildren with unconditional love and support...

Jan 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Lauren Margaret Kopko, age 40, of Stratford, beloved daughter of Gerald and Elizabeth (Moccaie) Kopko. Lauren passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Born in Bridgeport on January 25, 1984, Lauren was a lifelong resident of Stratford. She worked as a Project Manager at...

Jan 14, 2025

Gail L. Yates, age 75, of Stratford, beloved wife of Thomas Yates, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2025.

Gail was born in Bridgeport on March 27, 1949, to the late George and Ruth (Kovac) Semancik and had been a lifelong area resident. Survivors in addition to her beloved husband of 41 years, include her devoted daughter,...

Jan 14, 2025

Michael B. Nettleton, age 65, of Stratford, passed away on January 14, 2025. Mike was born in Bridgeport on November 5, 1959, to the late David and Virginia (Baker) Nettleton, and had been a lifelong area resident. He retired from Sikorsky Aircraft.

Survivors include his devoted children, Marissa Nettleton and Bryant Nettleton, 3 cherished grandchildren, Vincent, Vivana...

Jan 13, 2025

Joseph R. DeFeo Sr., age 97, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Leonzi DeFeo, passed away on January 13, 2025.

Joe was born in Southport on February 19, 1927, to the late Joseph and Petronella (Mella) DeFeo and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was retired...

Jan 13, 2025

Dorothy Ann (Tetreault) Guman passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 8, 1938, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Leonel and Katherine (Samela) Tetreault, she attended Sts. Peter & Paul Grammar School and Waterbury Catholic High School. Dottie's strong Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and values.  ...

Jan 11, 2025

Dr. William B. Dragan left this earth on January 11, 2025.  He leaves behind his loving children, son Bill and his wife Stephanie, son Christopher, and daughter Alissa and her husband Toby Hampp, four grandchildren, Emma Dragan and her fiancé Jamie Havran, Molly Dragan, Max Dragan and Mari Dragan.  He is survived by nieces Dorothy Discko and Joanne Sheely,...

Jan 9, 2025

Joseph A. Tomas, age 84, of Stratford the beloved husband of Mary Lou Hinson Tomas passed away on January 9, 2025. Joe was born in Bridgeport on October 15, 1940, to the late Andrew and Annie (Tomasko) Tomas and had been a long-time area resident,

He was a 1958 graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School and...

Jan 1, 2025

Alexander Kranyak Jr, age 81, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Paula Kosh Kranyak passed away on January 1, 2025, in his home. Al, a retired firefighter for the Town of Stratford, was born on May 30, 1943, in Bridgeport to the late Alexander and Viola (Kuhta) Kranyak and has been a Stratford resident for 75 years.

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Jan 1, 2025

Rose Horne of Stratford, beloved widow of Michael W. Horne, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospital. Rose, a compassionate registered nurse, was born on July 5, 1938 to the late Rosario and Eleanor (Roberti) Ragonesi and was a lifelong Connecticut resident.

Survivors include her devoted children Debra A. Horne of Milford and Michael...

Dec 31, 2024

Mildred Marie Frissora, age 96, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born on May 18, 1928 in Bridgeport to the late Paul and Christine (Yantek) Kuchar. She was predeceased by her siblings, Cecelia Cook, Steve Kuchar and Mary Savoyski. At...

Dec 30, 2024

Audree Newcomb, age 99 of Stratford, the beloved widow of Edward Newcomb, passed away on Monday December 30, 2024, in West Seneca, NY.

Born in Akron, Ohio on June 4, 1925, to the late Charles H. and Freda (Salsbery) Williams, she has been a long-time Stratford resident. Audree was a founding member of the White Oak Baptist...

Dec 29, 2024

Edmund J. Ramos, age 95, of Milford, CT, beloved husband of Andrea Ramos, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 22, 1929 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph and Emelia (Freitas) Ramos, he was 1 of 13 children.

He graduated from Milford High School, the University of Bridgeport,...

Dec 29, 2024

William "Bill" Sembiante of Stratford, Connecticut, 91, passed peacefully with his family by his side on December 29, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital following complications from cancer treatment.

Bill was born in the Bronx, into a hardworking and tightly knit Italian family living out the American Dream. In the 1950's the Sembiante family moved to Stratford,...

Dec 28, 2024

Pani Joan Susanne Mahler, age 80, of Painted Post, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT to Michael and Anna (Kranjak) Sovich.

Pani Joan is remembered by her husband, Rev. Daniel Mahler, as being the most wonderful wife, for the best 58 years of his life....