Obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Peter Dragan Jr., age 91, of Naples, Florida, beloved husband of the late Ruth Stevenson Dragan, passed away on November 6, 2024.

Peter was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on April 12, 1933, to the late Peter and Paraskeva (Popochak) Dragan Sr. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech, where he received both his BS and MS degrees...

Nov 2, 2024

John J. Burgeson of Stratford, CT, a dedicated journalist and teacher, ardent conservationist and friend to all, passed away on November 2, 2024. Born May 12, 1953, in Bristol, CT, he was the devoted son of Oscar and Theresa (Gentile) Burgeson, who he helped immeasurably in their later years.  On Aug. 14, he celebrated 42 years of marriage to...

Nov 1, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Scott R. Milne, of Stratford, announces his passing away on Friday, Nov 1st, 2024, at the age of 36 years.

Though there are things we will never understand, we trust you're safe in God's hands. Your hugs and smiles are so warm and sweet, remembered forever until...

Oct 28, 2024

Katherine DeMayo Rydelek, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at her home in Trumbull.

Born on September 14, 1936, in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Rose and Clement DeMayo.  Katherine graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport. She attended the University of Connecticut. While at UConn, she loved being part...

Oct 27, 2024

Loretta "Lolly" M. Caserta, age 86, of Trumbull, formerly of Stratford, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Lord Chamberlain Health Center.

Loretta was born in Bridgeport on November 25, 1937, to the late Andrew and Antoinette (Donofrio) DeLorenzo and had been a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Central High School in 1955. Loretta married Francis...

Oct 25, 2024

Judith L. Sepelak, age 83, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late John Sepelak, passed away on October 25, 2024.

Judy was born in Bridgeport on June 3, 1941, to the late Thomas and Marion (Brunn) Dumas and had been a longtime area resident. She was a graduate of Newtown High School, class of 1959, and earned...

Oct 25, 2024

Beresford Ronald Grant III, age 52, of Stratford, beloved husband of Alisha Garnett, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2024.

Beresford was born in New York City on March 24, 1972, to Gail Langston Grant and the late Ronald Grant, and had been a Stratford resident for many years. He was a graduate of Stratford High School,...

Oct 23, 2024

Dolores M. Wiedwald, age 95, of Trumbull, passed away on October 23, 2024, in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was born in Bridgeport on September 24,1929, to the late John and Mildred (Molloy) Wiedwald, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired executive secretary for Remington Rand.

Dolores...

Oct 23, 2024

Mary Ann Vasil Pcolar, age 87, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Pcolar, passed away on October 23, 2024.

Mary Ann was born in Bridgeport on September 30, 1937, to the late John and Bertha Vasil and had been a Fairfield resident since her marriage to Raymond in 1959. She was an active member...

Oct 23, 2024

Anna Dolyak Kaplan, age 98, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Bernard Kaplan, passed away on October 23, 2024, in her home, with her children by her side.

Anna was born in Bridgeport on April 23, 1926, to the late Nicholas and Anna (Strich) Dolyak and had been a lifelong area resident. She worked for a...

Oct 23, 2024

John Michael Enright, age 34 of Farmington, CT passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 after a 6-month battle with cancer.

John was born on July 12, 1990 in Bridgeport, CT to John Lewis and Susan McLoughlin Enright of Stratford, CT. He attended St. Mark School and Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT. He graduated with his...

Oct 23, 2024

Lois Marie Honrath Kollar Erdos, age 87, of Stratford, devoted wife of the late Joseph J. Erdos, peacefully entered into rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  A lifelong Stratford resident, Lois was born in Bridgeport on July 26, 1937 to the late Carl W. Honrath Sr. and Hildegard Ella (Striebe) Honrath.

She attended Birdseye School (K-8) and...

Oct 21, 2024

Daniel S. Kekacs, age 88, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Claudia "Jan" Kekacs, passed away on October 21, 2024. Dan was born in Bridgeport on December 26, 1935, to the late Andrew and Mary (Buypal) Kekacs and had been a lifelong area resident.

He was born into a simpler world, a place of unshakeable certainty...

Oct 16, 2024

Marianne R. Gnida, age 86, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Charles T. Gnida, passed away on October 16, 2024, in her home. Marianne was born in Bridgeport on April 11, 1938, to the late John and Anna (Hrenyo) Rinko and had been a lifelong area resident.

Survivors include her devoted daughter, Sandra Jossick of Stratford,...

Oct 13, 2024

Mary Ann Liscinsky age 76 of Stratford, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday October 13, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Mary Ann worked at US Motors, American Handicraft, Stratford Craft, Rag Shop and BJ's. Upon retirement Mary Ann, who was very creative, was able to spend time with her great- nieces whom she...

Oct 8, 2024

Richard "Dick" Anthony Miron of Stratford, CT, died on October 8, 2024, at the age of 88.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, on February 19, 1936, to the late Anthony J. and Louise (Havelick), Richard attended Harding High School before earning his degree from the University of Bridgeport. He later served as a U.S. Army Reservist, proudly serving...

Oct 4, 2024

Devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured friend, Patricia A. Farrell, age 85 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, in St Vincents Medical Center Bridgeport surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport on July 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Varholy) Jarosik.

Pat has been a lifelong...

Oct 3, 2024

Albert E. (Frenchy) Giroux, age 87, of Stratford, beloved husband of Anna Duffy Giroux, passed away on October 3, 2024.

Albert was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on December 14, 1936, to the late Alcide and Juliette (Chabot) Giroux and had been a longtime area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran with the 697th ENGR CO,...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Katielynne Rose Bevino age 38, a lifelong resident of Trumbull, Connecticut, who passed away suddenly on October 3, 2024.

She brought joy and laughter into our lives with her kind heart and radiant smile. Though her time with us was brief, the depth...

Sep 28, 2024

Judith M. Verrilli, age 79, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Luke A. Verrilli Sr., passed away on September 28, 2024, in her home.

Juith was born in Derby on November 17, 1944, to the late Leon and Carmela (Persico) Kennedy and had been a longtime area resident. She was retired from the parts department at...