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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Linda Beth Bostick
Aug 6, 2026
Linda Beth Bostick (née Bennett), 85, long-time resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Wilton, CT. Born on July 12, 1941, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Linda lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to her family and community.
Linda pursued her education with passion and determination. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Speech...
The Honorable Judge L. Scott Melville
Jul 27, 2026
Judge L. Scott Melville was a distinguished legal figure, an incredible father, and an aviator both in the cockpit and through his love of building and flying radio-controlled aircraft.
Born at New York City's Presbyterian Medical Center, he had an illustrious legal career spanning several decades.
Melville spent his early childhood growing up in New Haven, Connecticut. He was raised by his...
Joanita Hoehn McCarthy
Jul 20, 2026
Joanita Hoehn McCarthy, age 91 of Fairfield passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 in her home surrounded by family. Born in Rome, New York she was the daughter of Alfred (Past Mayor of Rome) and Marion Niece Hoehn. After marrying, she lived briefly in Oklahoma where her husband, James, was stationed. As their family grew, they moved to Fairfield to...
Paul W. Ingraham
Jul 18, 2026
Paul W. Ingraham, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in his home in Greenwich Connecticut, July 18, 2026. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut to parents, Talcott and Alice Ingraham (nee Weisleder). Paul grew up in Wallingford, Connecticut where he attended Lyman Hall High School. It was there he discovered his love of the French Horn. He...
Barbara H. Barnwell
Jul 17, 2026
Barbara H. Barnwell, of Trumbull peacefully departed this life surrounded by loved ones on July 17, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on January 8, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Jane and Joseph Hailey, Barbara lived a life defined by faith, family, education, and an unwavering commitment to public service.
Barbara was educated in the Bridgeport Public School System and...
Anna Winterfeld
Jul 16, 2026
Anna Winterfeld, age 90 of Bridgeport died Thursday, July 16, 2026 in her home. She was the daughter of Stephen and Agnes Cesek. Anna was a lifelong caregiver, church member, and volunteered for many charities. Anna was a long time nurses aide who was always kind and loving to her patients. Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Fiaschetti and her husband...
Audrey "Chris" Lifrieri
Jul 11, 2026
Audrey “Chris” McGinnis Lifrieri, age 93 died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Trumbull, CT. Prior to living in Trumbull, Audrey raised her family and resided in Mamaroneck, NY for more than forty years. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Lifrieri. Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and...
Shirley T. Nilan
Jun 29, 2026
Shirley T. Nilan, age 92 of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born and raised in Stratford, Connecticut, Shirley attended Stratford High School, graduating with the Class of 1951. During her school years, she met her dearest friend, Marion Lasecki, beginning a friendship that lasted a lifetime.
After graduation, Shirley worked in the...
