Obituaries

May 24, 2025

Thomas G. Moycik, age 91, of Stratford, beloved husband of Pauline Galya Moycik, passed away on May 24, 2025, in his home. Tom was born in Bridgeport on May 29, 1933, to the late George and Mary (Gaydos) Moycik, and had been a lifelong area resident. He was the proprietor of Family Mechanical Inc., prior to his retirement.

May 11, 2025

Joan Balas Bucci, age 85, the beloved wife of John A. Bucci passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2025, after a brief illness.

Joan was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 21, 1939, to the late George Balas and Liboria Russo Balas, and was a long-time resident of Bridgeport...

May 9, 2025

Martha Ann Dina, 83, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the comfort of her home after a long illness. She was born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph M and Frances (Olsavsky) Dina.

She graduated from Sts. Cyril and Methodius Commercial High School in 1957, and then from Stratford High, class of...

May 7, 2025

Howard Edward Baker Jr, age 92, of Stratford, the beloved husband of the late Patricia Macey, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Stratford. Born in Bridgeport on March 9, 1933, to the late Howard and Jayne (Moe) Baker, he has been a lifelong Stratford resident. Howie was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Dichello...

May 6, 2025

Terri Lynn Gearity, age 60, of Stratford, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2025, in her home. Terri was born in Bridgeport on January 26, 1965, to the late Terrence and Elaine (Cole) Gearity and has been lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School and was a clerk for the Stratford Public Library. Survivors include...

May 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John "Iggy" Ignatovich 79, of Sandy Hook CT, formally of Fairfield on May 5, 2025. A loving husband, a devoted dad and papa, John left a legacy of kindness, love, laughter, and unconditional love.

John was born on February 1, 1946, in Bridgeport, CT to the...

May 4, 2025

Margaret Mary (Peggy) Barnish, age 86, of Stratford, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Daughter of loving parents Paul Barnish and Helen Klevecz Barnish, she is survived by her devoted son, Frank Militello, whom she reunited with ten years ago, bringing them both...

May 1, 2025

Robert Edward Mescavage, age 88, of Stratford, the beloved husband of Marie Laskowsky Mescavage passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Bridgeport Hospital. Born In Shenandoah, PA on April 7, 1937, to the late John and Elizabeth Wojciniwicz Mescavage and has been a lifelong area resident. Bob was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was...

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...