William Anthony Ahern
Oct 7, 2014
William Anthony Ahern, age 91 of Milford, beloved husband of Doris Dery Ahern, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Connecticut Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on February 1, 1923 in Bridgeport, son of the late William and Claire Haffey Ahern. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in England and then in...
Caroline A. Pelham
Oct 3, 2014
Caroline A. Mudrick Pelham, 88 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 in her home. She was the beloved wife of George Pelham.  She was a loving wife and mother whose lifelong focus was caring for her family.  She was always available to help her friends or anyone else who found themselves in need.  She was  born in Wilpen,...
Andrew G. Bajoros
Sep 29, 2014
Andrew G. Bajoros left to be with the Lord September 29, 2014 with his loving wife, Audrey and cherished son Robert, by his side. Born in Madison, Maine on August 9, 1927 to Andrew and Anna (Siket) Bajoros. He was predeceased by brothers Joseph, George, Michael, and Stephen Bajoros. He is survived by a brother, John Bajoros and a sister,...
Sally H. Buturla
Sep 25, 2014
Sally H. Noonan Buturla, age 68, a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Helen Vagvolgyi Noonan. Sally was the owner of Oak Tree Day Care in Bridgeport and loved gardening. Survivors include her loving daughters, Dawn Rooney of Derby and Donna Buturla of Stratford, her...
Robert Stephen Glanz
Sep 25, 2014
Robert Stephen Glanz, age 68, the beloved of Mary Jane Weitzel Glanz passed away peacefully at St. Vincent's Medical Center on September 25, 2014 after a long illness. Born July 19, 1946 in Norwalk, CT, his family moved to Wilton where he graduated from Wilton High School,  Class of 1964 and attended Central Florida College and the University of the...
Margaret Socha
Sep 13, 2014
Margaret Varhol Socha, age 90, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Socha, passed away Saturday September 13, 2014, at Gardner Heights, Shelton. Margaret was born in Creekside, PA, daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Opina Varhol and had lived  many years in Stratford. Survivors include her beloved daughter, Lynn Socha - Lopez of Fairfield, three sisters, Pauline Zingg,...
Beatrice Mulligan
Sep 10, 2014
Beatrice Hazel Mathieson Mulligan, age 89 of Trumbull, CT passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 in her home. She was the devoted wife of the late James E. Mulligan. Born in Washington D.C. she has been a Trumbull resident for the past 43 years. In addition to raising her family Mrs. Mulligan was the director of many church choirs and...
Joseph Jacob Von Ehr
Sep 7, 2014
Joseph Jacob von Ehr age 98 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 in his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Grace M. Smitkowski von Ehr. Born in Stratford and raised in Bridgeport he was the son of the late Jacob and Gertrude Hartemann von Ehr. He graduated from The Connecticut College of Pharmacy in 1938....
Gail M. Haas
Aug 30, 2014
Gail M. Haas, age 71 of Shelton, beloved wife of Bruce P. Haas, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Bridgeport Hospital. Gail was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Wilbert and Virginia Donaldson Chamberlain, and was a forty-five year resident of Shelton. She worked for Webster Bank and enjoyed outdoor activities, wildlife, and especially camping. Survivors in addition...
John J. Tiernan
Aug 27, 2014
John J. Tiernan, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at St. Joseph Center. Born in Bridgeport to the late John and Catherine (Byrnes) Tiernan, John was a longtime Trumbull resident. He was the beloved husband for 63 years of the late Mary Totora Tiernan.  John retired as traffic manager for Bassick Company in 1978 after 43 years....
Kenneth A. Maloney Sr.
Aug 23, 2014
Kenneth A. Maloney, age 92 of Fairfield died Saturday, August 23, 2014 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Katherine Jean Maloney. Born in Bridgeport, Mr. Maloney enlisted in the Air Force in 1942, joining the fledgling helicopter group first at Sikorsky aircraft and then in the South Pacific. Upon his return, he earned a Bachelor of Arts...
Janis Mary Coutu
Aug 22, 2014
Janis Mary Dunigan Coutu passed peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, August 22, 2014. Born June 18, 1952 in Bridgeport she was the daughter of Edith and the late John Dunigan. Janis graduated from Fairfield University with a Bachelor's degree in Science and the University of Southern Connecticut with a Master's degree in Chemistry. She and her family lived for...
Catherine (Kal) Violante
Aug 16, 2014
On the evening of August 16, 2014, Catherine (Kal) Bennett Violante, beloved wife of the late Frank Violante and mother-in-law of the late Peter O'Donnell, passed away peacefully of natural causes. Kal was being visited and comforted by family members at home and most recently at St. Vincent's Medical Center at the time of her passing. Kal recently turned ninety-two...
Cpt. Robert R. Craw Jr.
Aug 16, 2014
Robert R. Craw Jr., age 57 died Saturday, August 16, 2014 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He enjoyed 30 years of marriage to the love of his life, Sheila Byrnes Craw. Along with his wife, Robert is survived by his loving daughters, Meghan L. Craw and Erin S. Craw of Monroe. Born in Bridgeport on November 26,...
Arthur G. Burke
Aug 15, 2014
Arthur G. Burke, formerly of Trumbull, died peacefully on August 15, 2014 at Masonic Health Center Hospice in Wallingford, CT. He joins his wife, Maddie who predeceased him in August of 2005. He was born in New York City, March 28, 1921. Arthur enjoyed a lifetime of following his bliss as an artist, working as a professional in the field...
Christopher G. Wilemski
Aug 13, 2014
Christopher G. Wilemski, age 49 of Beacon Falls, beloved husband of Cassi Levitt Wilemski, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Chris was born in Bridgeport, son of Elizabeth (Betsy) Bown Wilemski and the late Gerard D. Wilemski, he was raised in Fairfield and was a graduate of Fairfield Prep, class of...
Alexander "Ike" Chernak
Aug 4, 2014
Alexander "Ike" Chernak, age 92, of Trumbull passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Renshaw Chernak. Born in Bridgeport, Mr. Chernak was a United States Army veteran, serving in WWII, and a 1950 graduate of the University of CT. He received his CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter) in 1966. Mr....
Eleanor A. Burns
Aug 1, 2014
Eleanor A. Burns died peacefully at home on August 1 in Easton, Connecticut. Eleanor was born in New York City in 1962 to Jean Quayle Burns and John Francis Burns. She grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School, Colby College and Columbia University. In 1990 she married Kwok...
Shelia June Davis
Jul 30, 2014
Shelia June Davis, a long-time resident of Fairfield County, entered eternal rest Wednesday the 30th of July, 2014 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Born on July 25th, 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama she was preceded in death by her parents James Sharrock Sr. and Elizabeth Carr, as well as her older brother James Sharrock Jr....
Janice M. Kipp
Jul 26, 2014
Janice M. Olsavsky Kipp, age 69 of Fairfield passed away, Saturday, July 26, 2014 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of William M. Kipp. Born in Bridgeport she was the daughter of the late Dr. John and Gertrude Turlick Olsavsky. Janice was the office manager for Dr. Braun Orthodontics in Fairfield. In addition to her husband...
