Obituaries

Jul 15, 2025

Paul Janensch, age 86, most recently of Bridgeport, CT, passed away peacefully on July 15th with his wife and daughter by his side. Born Carl Paul Janensch Jr. on November 26, 1938, in Evanston, IL, Paul was the son of Carl Paul Janensch Sr. and Ruth Enright Janensch of Winnetka, IL, Long Lake, IL, and Vero Beach, FL. Paul...

Jul 7, 2025

Leslie M. Hardy, age 94, passed peacefully on July 7, 2025, at The Watermark Health Center. Born in Bridgeport on April 7, 1931, she was the daughter of Harry and Beatrice Dorothy Mansley from Stratford. She is now reunited with her husband Myron P. Hardy who predeceased her on May 13, 2010. Leslie is survived by her two children,...

Jul 2, 2025

Angelina was more than just a kind soul, she was a quiet leader whose presence brought calm, strength and steady guidance to those lucky enough to know her. She didn't need to raise her voice to be heard. Her actions, integrity and quiet conviction spoke louder than words ever could.

She was the friend everyone wishes they...

Jul 1, 2025

Adeline A. Ciccone McIntosh, age 101 of Trumbull died July 1, 2025 in New Haven. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert McIntosh. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Celeste Trotta Ciccone. Survivors include two devoted nephews and niece, John Cunningham and wife Denise of St. Augustine, FL, Nick Ciccone of Monroe and...

Jun 20, 2025

Dolores (Dot) Zimmer, 95, of Fairfield & Stratford, CT, died peacefully on June 20, 2025 at Marbridge Assisted Living and Retirement Center in Cheshire.  Dot was born on May 30, 1930 in Kiel, Wisconsin, the only child of Herbert & Gertrude Zimmer. Dot grew up mostly in Wisconsin, but her family briefly lived in Ubly, Michigan. She graduated from...

Jun 3, 2025

Alice Margaret Barberi Pisani passed away peacefully at her home in Trumbull, Connecticut, on Tuesday, June 3, surrounded by her devoted children. She was 88 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1937, Alice was a proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School. As a teenager, she began working for the The Bell Phone Company of...

Jun 2, 2025

William Charles Callan, 85, of Monroe, beloved husband of the late Candace Russell (Chamberlain) Callan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Bridgeport on December 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Harold and Anne Callan. Bill was a graduate of Bullard-Havens Technical School and served in the United States Air Force. He worked...

May 21, 2025

On May 21, 2025, William Deignan "Deig" Dehler Jr. departed from this life and his loved ones during his second battle with pancreatic cancer, after being cancer-free for two years.

Will was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Kathleen and William Dehler and raised in Westport, CT.  In high school, he attended St. Thomas More preparatory...

May 17, 2025

Frances Larkin, aged 95, passed away on May 17, 2025. Born on April 8, 1930 in Bridgeport CT to Paul and Frances Convertito. She was a lifelong resident of Connecticut and a cherished figure in her community.

Frances graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport, CT, and pursued her passion for nursing at St. Vincent's School of...

May 12, 2025

Richard Griffin Stutz died peacefully in his home on May 13, 2025, at the age of 98.  Richard was a classically trained harpsichordist and pianist, a life-long student of military history, and a skilled woodworker.  He spent long hours at home in his library, and in his beloved woodshop, designing and building custom cabinetry and furniture for his family...

May 7, 2025

Alice Dolega, age 95, of Trumbull CT, passed away peacefully with family in attendance on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Manor Lake Assisted Living facility in Dawsonville GA. Alice was born in Bridgeport CT in 1929. She met her husband, and first love there, and was married to Anthony Dolega 72 years before he passed away February 12, 2023....

May 6, 2025

Jill Scialla, age 103, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Simsbury, CT. Jill was born in Bridgeport, CT, on December 2, 1921, daughter of the late Francis Xavier Scialla and Olympia Russo Scialla. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sisters Marie Buydos, Violet Scialla, Luise Tucker and a brother Dr. Michael Scialla. Jill...

May 5, 2025

Ruth Murphy Gill, age 97, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. Ruth was born in North Attleboro, MA, the daughter of the late Frank and Florence Murphy. Ruth attended North Attleboro High School and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Bacteriology. She continued her education at Dartmouth College with a degree...

Apr 28, 2025

Eunice Katherine Hanson, aged 89 of Easton, beloved wife of C. Lee Hanson, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, with her daughter Kathy by her side. Born on May 8, 1935, to Achileas and Marianthi (Kotarakos) Stylos, she was the eighth born child of 8 children. She was predeceased by her loving...

Apr 8, 2025

Barbara E. Wadell, age 91, formerly of Trumbull, who had been in declining health for a few years, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the Orange Health Center, Orange. Born in 1933 in Bridgeport, she was predeceased by her parents Carl and Eleanor Wadell, sisters Joan Person and Carol Wadell, and a niece Pamela Person. Barbara leaves behind...

Mar 16, 2025

Peter D. Grace age 63, of Fairfield, CT passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 16th, 2025. Peter was born January 3rd, 1962, in Hartford, CT to the late Bill and Joanne Grace. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Betsi (Stascavage) Grace. Peter grew up in North Canton, CT. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and earned his Turf...

Mar 13, 2025

Our beloved Lisa Marie Potanovich of Fairfield, CT passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her home on March 13, 2025. She was age 71.

Lisa was born May 26, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern CT State University. She lived for 21...

Mar 10, 2025

Doris E. Jahreis Miller, age 98 of Bridgeport died peacefully Monday, March 10, 2025, at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Miller. Born in Bridgeport she was the daughter of John Henry and Helen Johanna Roth Jahreis. She worked at Bridgeport Credit Union and General Electric before becoming a...

Mar 6, 2025

Gail Ryan Hedrick, formerly of Trumbull died March 6, 2025, at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehab, Shelton. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Hedrick. Born on January 31,1949, she went to Harding High School, Class of 1967. Gail was an avid bowler, a supporter of Trumbull Special Olympics and the Trumbull Rotary Club. She is survived...

Feb 14, 2025

Nkiruka Ozoemena Nzekwu was born on November 13, 1994, and died on February 14, 2025. Born premature to parents Sharon and Olisa Nzekwu, Nkiruka came into the world with a tenacious spirit. She was raised between Bridgeport and Monroe, Connecticut, and brought her big heart, big laugh, and bold presence to all lucky enough to know her. Nkiruka was...