Obituaries

Dec 3, 2025

Jerry W. Palomo, age 55, of Stratford, beloved husband of Pina Milagro Palomo, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2025. Jerry was born in Honduras on February 19, 1970, devoted son of Jesus Palomo and Sobeida Perez. He was an electrician for Eversource. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife and parents, include his cherished children, Paul Torres of Jersey...

Dec 2, 2025

Suzanne M. Murphy, age 81, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Richard Murphy, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025. 

Suzanne was born in Bridgeport on June 30, 1944, to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Florek) Mitnik and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1962 and earned her bachelor’s degree...

Dec 1, 2025

Helen P. Villarreal, age 78, of Stratford, reposed in the Lord peacefully on December 1, 2025.

 Helen was born in Bridgeport on March 21, 1947, to the late Michael and Helena (Kostik) Plavcan, and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Harding High School, class of 1965, earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State University and...

Nov 26, 2025

Lawrence E. Palaia, 83, of Stratford, beloved husband of Susan Ann Frouge Palaia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport on June 22, 1942, to Russell Palaia Sr. and Remigia Riccio Palaia, Larry was a lifelong area resident who carried deep pride in his roots and his community.

A graduate of Notre...

Nov 24, 2025

Margaret B. Dobson, age 100, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Robert Dobson, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025.

 Margaret was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on October 4, 1925, to the late Andrew and Katherine (Yankura) Brinsko and had been a long-time area resident. Survivors include her devoted sons, Scott Dobson and his wife Rebecca of Williamsburg, Virginia and...

Nov 23, 2025

After bravely facing four years of battling cancer, Hiedi peacefully passed away on November 23, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1964. She is survived by her loving parents, Ferenc (Frank) and Julia Nyitrai of Trumbull, her sister, Jennifer and husband Joseph Cave of Virginia, her brother Daniel and wife Julianne Nyitrai and their three children, Dan, Jessica and...

Nov 22, 2025

Charlotte Ann (Feroleto) Varholak, age 89, longtime resident of Fairfield, CT, passed away on November 22, 2025, at Danbury Hospital surrounded by her family. 

She was the beloved wife of Lawrence N. Varholak, Sr., who predeceased her in 2020. Charlotte was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 29, 1936, to the late Francis and Helen (Dounouk) Feroleto. She attended St. Ann...

Nov 22, 2025

Robert B. Mattern, age 88, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Joan Ann Pollock Mattern, passed away on November 22, 2025.

 Bob was born in Bridgeport on August 3, 1937, to the late Mary Frances (Rose) Dickson and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Harding High School Class of 1955 and...

Nov 19, 2025

With profound love and gratitude, our family announces the passing of Richard N. Hayes on November 19, 2025. Born in West Hartford, CT on December 9, 1932, he was the son of the late William Hayes and Helena Hayes (née Cooney). Married for 55 years to the late Janet Kardos Hayes, the “girl next door” became his beloved lifelong partner...

Nov 18, 2025

Dennis J. Kaputa, age 71, lifelong resident of Stratford, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, after a brief and complicated battle with cancer.

Dennis was born in Bridgeport on April 30, 1954, to the late John O. Kaputa Jr., and Mary (Hmil) Kaputa. He was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1972, and earned...

Nov 17, 2025

Barbara A. (Tates) Lombard, age 89, of Stratford, beloved wife of Robert A. Lombard, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 with family by her side.

Barbara was born in Bridgeport on April 15, 1936, to the late Frank and Mae (Novotny) Tates and has been a lifelong Stratford resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High...

Nov 17, 2025

Maryann I. Bonavita, age 70, of Derby, passed away on November 17, 2025.

Maryann was born in Bridgeport on February 15, 1955, to the late Andrew H. Moniuk Sr. and Mary Dutka Moniuk and had been a lifelong area resident. She worked for many years as a waitress, secretary, and retired from Lord and Taylor Department Store....

Nov 15, 2025

Stella Artusa Moher, age 91, passed away peacefully at Gardner Heights Nursing Home in Shelton on November 15, 2025.

Stella was born in Bridgeport on December 17, 1933, to the late Grace and Fortunato Artusa. Formerly of Stratford and Milford, Stella graduated from Harding High School, class of 1952. She was an extremely hard-working woman. She worked...

Nov 14, 2025

John Barbuschak Jr., age 98 of Shelton the beloved widower of Doris Oberg Barbuschak, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Complete Care of Middlebury.

John was born in Torysky, Czechoslovakia on February 2, 1927, to the late John Barbuschak Sr and Ann (Kascak) Barbuschak and has been a long-time area resident. He was a veteran...

Nov 12, 2025

Jan Cipkala, age 96, formerly of Shelton, CT. and Bradenton, Florida, beloved husband of the late Helen Barbuschak Cipkala, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025.

Jan was born in Torysky, Czechoslovakia on February 2, 1929, to the late Jan and Anna (Cipkalova) Cipkala. He escaped communist rule and immigrated to the United States in August 1952....

Nov 7, 2025

Thomas N. Topar, age 79, of Darien, beloved husband of Marilyn Hall Topar, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025.

Tom was born in Bridgeport on December 3, 1945, beloved son of the late Louis P. and Veronica (Rozmilevich) Topar and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, class...

Nov 2, 2025

Peter Colon, age 76, of Stratford, formerly of New York, beloved husband of Catherine L. Colon, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Peter was born in Puerto Rico on March 20, 1949, and had been a longtime New York resident prior to moving to Stratford in 2020.

Peter was the youngest of seven children, born to...

Nov 2, 2025

Christine Michaud Marsden, age 64, of New Haven, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2025.

Christine was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on December 24, 1960, daughter of the late Ralph and Stella Michaud. She worked for many years at Value Warehouse and The Corner Deli in Monroe.

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Oct 30, 2025

Mary Louise Kaputa, age 70, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025.

Mary Louise was born in Bridgeport on February 4, 1955, to the late Andrew and Irene (Podesla) Kaputa and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 1972 and earned her BSN from the University...

Oct 28, 2025

Jesus cut the chains of the dementia bondage for John Lawrence McSweeney on October 28, 2025,

John, who was known by all as Jack, was 81. Born to John Joseph McSweeney and Angelina Damato and lived his entire young life on Willow Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In his youth you would find him playing baseball for Park...