Obituaries

Jan 29, 2014

Adolph (Al) M. Stepkovitch, age 92 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Stella Stepkovitch for 67 years, passed away January 29, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Adolph was born in Olyphant, PA, son of the late Martin and Henrietta Kulig Stepkovitch, and spent most of his life in Bridgeport. He received his degree from Bridgeport Engineering Institute and was an...

Jan 24, 2014

Ethel M. Barney Lawrence of Bridgeport passed away Friday, January 24, 2014.  She was the beloved wife of the late Stuart (Bud) Lawrence.   Born in Kittery ME on May 7, 1921 to Mary and Levi Barney, she was a graduate of Bassick High School and worked as a baker at Bassick for many years. She will be sadly missed by...

Jan 23, 2014

Louise M. (Weezy) Smith, age 84 of Easton, beloved wife of the late Oliver N. Smith, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Louise was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John E. and Anna Mongillo Agostini, and resided in Easton for 63 years. She was the retired owner – president of Bridgeport Aquarium, and...

Jan 18, 2014

Irene Daniels age 86 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 18, 2014 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Irene was born in Nanticoke, PA, daughter of the late Louis and Helen Sakowitz Danielowicz. She retired from Remington Rand, where she worked as a secretary, and before that worked at Singer's and Columbia Records. In addition...

Jan 17, 2014

Brian T. Zahorsky, age 34, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in his home. Brian was a lifelong city resident and had recently received his certification in fitness training. He was looking forward to his true passion, a career as a personal trainer.  Brian was predeceased by his father Timothy J. Zahorsky and leaves his beloved mother, Geraldine...

Jan 14, 2014

John Francis Pinto, 56, of Greenwich, CT, died January 14, 2014. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 22, 1957. He was predeceased by his parents,  Frank and Muriel (Fitzpatrick) Pinto of Bridgeport, CT. John is survived by his sister, Karen Pinto Kastner, her husband Matthew of Newtown, CT and their son Paul of Oakland, CA; three foster siblings,...

Jan 11, 2014

Carl Mlinar, age 92 of Easton died on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield. He was born in Easton on December 21, 1921 a son of the late Andrew and Maria Bachleda Mlinar, who moved from New Haven to Easton in 1908. Carl was the youngest of eight children and was a lifelong...

Jan 11, 2014

Marion Lasnovsky, age 92 formerly of Bridgeport and Easton passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at River Glen Health Care Center, Southbury. Born in The Bronx she was the daughter of John and Maud Edwards Brady. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Feeley of Woodbury. She was predeceased by her husband James and her sister Margaret Cronise. Interment will...

Jan 5, 2014

Marion Hyde Ferris, age 92 of Monroe died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in her home. She was the beloved wife of the late George F. Ferris. Born in Bridgeport and raised in Stratford, Marion was a longtime Monroe resident. She retired from and spent most of her career at Danbury Hospital where she worked as a phlebotomist. She was previously...

Jan 1, 2014

Rusty Abramo Sedelnik age 95 of Bridgeport, CT made the spiritual journey to a higher level on Wednesday, January 1st 2014 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport. Her devoted daughters Jerilyn Sedelnik and Judy Williams and her family were by her side before, during, and after her transition. Rusty was making a recovery from injuries when, she was unexpectedly taken...

Dec 25, 2013

Dec 15, 2013

James J. Musante, age 83, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Barbara Patterson Musante, passed away peacefully December 15, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at Bridgeport Hospital. James was born in Bridgeport, son of the late Albert and Mary Dondero Musante. He was a graduate of Harding High School Class of 1948, Fairfield University Class of 1952 and a U.S....

Dec 6, 2013

Edward J. Sheridan age 87, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Florence Glennon Sheridan, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 in Cambridge Manor, Fairfield. Edward was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late John and Margaret Doody Sheridan. He retired as service manager for Square Deal Stores and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Air...

Dec 6, 2013

Joyce A. Jablonsky Roman, age 79, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Alexander C. Roman, passed away in her home peacefully Friday, December 6, 2013. Joyce was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Schiller Jablonsky and has lived in Trumbull over twenty five years. She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1951....

Dec 4, 2013

Dorothy Bertha Dobelstein Schweitzer, age 92 died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Dorothy was born in Bridgeport on April 10, 1921 the daughter of the late Bertha and Edward Dobelstein. She was preceded in death by her husband William and her brothers Robert, Raymond, and Russell Dobelstein. Dorothy is survived by her children; Janice and husband Bruce...

Dec 2, 2013

Barbara A. van Zyl, age 72, of  Trumbull and Palm Coast, Florida, passed away December 2, 2013 in Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Peter A. van Zyl. Barbara was born December 4, 1940, in Capetown, South Africa, daughter of the late Donald and Maureen Miller Thompson. She was a retired secretary for the Greenwich School System. Survivors...

Nov 30, 2013

Charles C. McGorty of Summerfield, FL and Brookfield, CT   passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Judith A. Scicli McGorty.  Born on February 28, 1931 in Greenwich, CT he was the son of the late Bernard and Kathryn Clark McGorty. Mr. McGorty served in the U.S. Air...

Nov 10, 2013

Nov 4, 2013

Susan Graceffa Segen, age 84 of Trumbull died Monday, November 4, 2013 in her sleep at home after a long battle with COPD. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward D. Segen Sr. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter Stephanie Segen, her parents Gerlando and Antoinette Graceffa and sisters Louise Smith and Kina Spadaccini.   Susan is survived...

Nov 2, 2013

Clifford V. Crowley, age 85, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Carmella (Dolly) Pento Crowley, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Lord Chamberlain Health Care. Clifford was born and raised in the Stepney section of Monroe, son of the late John and Florence Slade Crowley. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Cliff was a member of...