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Edward Neal Linderfelt

Edward Neal Linderfelt

Aug 9, 2026

Edward Neal “Ed” Linderfelt, 87, of Laguna Woods, California, passed away on August 9, 2026.

Ed was born on February 7, 1939, in San Diego, California, the son of Hal Raymond Linderfelt and Pauline Ann Milhalik.

Ed attended Fairfield College Preparatory School and later studied at the University of Oklahoma before returning to Connecticut, where he earned his engineering degree from Bridgeport...

Lucille M. Hopeck

Lucille M. Hopeck

Oct 23, 2026

Lucille Marie Hopeck, (a.k.a. Diamond Lil from Stanton Hill) of Stratford passed away at St. Vincent's Medical Center on Friday, October 23, 2026. Lucille was born on November 9, 1942, in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Lottie Lushna Zasada. Lucille was a 1960 graduate of Mary Mount High School, she was employed by the State of Connecticut Department...

Lorraine M. Pearcy

Lorraine M. Pearcy

Oct 22, 2026

Lorraine M. Pearcy, of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in her home. Born in Bridgeport on March 14, 1950, to the late Elinor and Emil Mete where she remained a lifelong resident. Lorraine had great artistic talent and did beautiful portraits and sketches of family and friends. She loved reading and was a big fan of...

Laura C. Barnaby

Laura C. Barnaby

Oct 21, 2026

Laura C. Barnaby 92, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday October 21,2026 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. Laura, who went by her middle name Corinne, was born on July 20, 1934, to Warren and Ruth Parcells of Fairfield. Educated in Fairfield, after finishing high school, she worked in the typing pool at Sikorsky aircraft.

She met her future husband Tom...

Elaine Clare Douglass

Elaine Clare Douglass

Oct 18, 2026

Elaine Clare Douglass, age 89, of Milford, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Milford Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Salvatore and Annette Aucella Rainone. She was a retired human resources executive, working for Envipco in Naugatuck, CT for 28 years.

Elaine's greatest joy was her family. She loved bringing everyone together around...

Susan K. Vasone

Susan K. Vasone

Oct 16, 2026

Susan Karen Farrell Vasone, 66, of Newtown, CT, beloved mom, daughter, sister and grandmother (“Nana”), passed away on October 16, 2026.

She is survived by her daughter Victoria Rose Vasone and her fiancé Kevin McCaughey of Plantsville; her son John Nicholas Vasone and his wife Rachel of Fairfield; her fiancé Brian Nadro of Newtown; her mother Marianne Farrell of Westport; her...

Noeub Chan

Noeub Chan

Oct 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of

NOEUB CHAN

March 6, 1966 - October 16, 2026

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"I am the resurrection and the life." John 11:25 (ESV)

With heavy hearts, yet with hope in Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Noeub Chan, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 60.

Born on March 6, 1966, Noeub was a...

Virginia Recktenwald

Virginia Recktenwald

Oct 14, 2026

Virginia Catherine Barske (née Recktenwald) passed away quietly on October 14 2026 in Southwick, MA. She was born in Bridgeport, CT and grew up in Trumbull, CT. She attended Bassick High School and graduated in 1953. She went on to proudly serve her country in the USAF after which she got married to John F. Recktenwald and had 4 children....

James D. McCarthy

James D. McCarthy

Oct 11, 2026

James D. McCarthy, age 90 of Monroe and formerly Fairfield died Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Rome, New York, he was the son of the late David and Grace Spargo McCarthy. James was a US Army Veteran and had worked as a driver for Connecticut Limousine. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a BA in business. He was...

Mary Ann Weiss

Mary Ann Weiss

Sep 22, 2026

Mary Ann Weiss, age 88, of Leesburg, Florida, and Acton, Maine, entered eternal life on September 22, 2026, in Biddeford, Maine. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary P. Letsch.

Mary Ann is survived by her son, Rudolf Weiss (Janet), and daughter, Allison Yao; her grandchildren, Erika Yao (Chris), Andrew Yao, Matthew Yao, and Stephen Cagliostro (Martha);...

Teresa Brownell Gilbey

Teresa Brownell Gilbey

Sep 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Brownell Gilbey on September 20, 2026, at the age of 83.

Teresa will be remembered for her kindness, strength, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. A dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, Teresa spent many years caring for residents at King Street Nursing Home, where she was respected...

Ernest A. Schneider

Ernest A. Schneider

Sep 18, 2026

Ernest A. Schneider age 98 of Shelton died Friday, September 18, 2026 at Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull. He was the beloved husband of the late Loretta Oliver Schneider. Born in Meriden Connecticut, Ernest was the son of the late Ernest and Dorothy Huskes Schneider. Ernest was a US Naval Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired as a Lieutenant...

Grace Meeks Berg

Grace Meeks Berg

Sep 15, 2026

Grace Meeks Berg passed away at home in Southport, CT, on September 15, 2026. Grace was born in Meriden, CT on August 2 1935 and was the sole child of the late Harold Edwin Meeks and Jessie (Ross-Barnes). Grace graduated from Meriden High School and attended Colby-Sawyer Junior College in New London, NH, and Southern Ct State College.

Grace met her...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Hennessy

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Hennessy

Sep 2, 2026

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Hennessy, 104, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1922, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Michael and Catherine (Lavin) Clyons. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Bill and Jack.

Peggy grew up in Bridgeport surrounded by a large extended family who instilled in her...

Francis J. Hannafey

Francis J. Hannafey

Aug 25, 2026

Francis "Frank" Hannafey, age 94, a longtime resident of Monroe, CT, and Jupiter, FL, peacefully entered his eternal rest in Smyrna, GA, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 20, 1931, to Paul and Margaret Hannafey, Frank is survived by his four children and their spouses: Fr. Francis T. Hannafey, S.J. of Philadelphia, PA, Brian P....

Kyu In Choi

Kyu In Choi

Aug 23, 2026

Kyu In Choi passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 92, due to complications from a stroke. Born on August 31, 1934, Wonju, Gangwon Do in South Korea, Kyu In was the second and only daughter among five other brothers of the late Ki Hyeong Choi and Ki Sook Won. She raised in Wonju and lived through...

Mary-Agnes Farrington

Mary-Agnes Farrington

Aug 19, 2026

Mary-Agnes Farrington (née McCarthy), 63, of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on August 19th. Born in Bridgeport on July 6, 1963, Mary-Agnes was born to Daniel and Karen McCarthy and grew up with 5 brothers. She attended Assumption School and Andrew Warde High School.

About 50 years ago, Mary-Agnes met Doug who would later become her first love and husband of 44...

Karen Rumsey

Karen Rumsey

Aug 19, 2026

Karen Rumsey passed away on August 19, 2026.

Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Karen was the daughter of the late Lawrence T. Diehl and Catherine (Harnish) Diehl. She made her home in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, where she had lived since the 1980s. Over the course of more than four decades there, Sandy Hook became an important part of her life and the...

James Charles Minerly

James Charles Minerly

Aug 19, 2026

James Charles Minerly (Jimmy) of Trumbull, CT passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 19, 2026 due to complications from a heart attack. Jimmy was a loving husband and a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend known for his kindness and generosity as well as his remarkable intelligence and sense of humor. Next to his...

Edna Zrallack

Edna Zrallack

Aug 9, 2026

Edna Zrallack, age 79, of Bridgeport died on August 9, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a long illness. Born in Bridgeport on December 13, 1946, to the late Joseph and Helen Bavedas Balinski, where she remained a lifelong resident. Edna retired from Ophthalmology Associates in Fairfield. Edna was a devout dog lover and owner, many of which were rescued...

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