Obituaries

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...

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...