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Stephen F. Sliva

Stephen F. Sliva

Dec 29, 2011

Stephen Frank Sliva, age 90, a lifelong Trumbull resident, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Thursday, December 29, 2011. A beloved husband and father, he is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara Boyhan Sliva. Born in Trumbull on December 17, 1921, he was the son of the late Peter and Katherine...

Katherine Lennon Carney

Katherine Lennon Carney

Dec 28, 2011

Katherine Lennon Carney, age 82 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late M. Murray Carney passed away, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Kate was the daughter of the late James and Clotilde Lennon, wife of the late M. Murray Carney, Sr., sister to Martha Edwards and to the late Gaynor Lennon, sister-in-law to Judith Thompson, mother...

Jean O. Mckenna

Jean O. Mckenna

Dec 22, 2011

Jean O'Malley (Nelson) McKenna, daughter of John and Anne O'Malley age 89 of Bridgeport passed away on December 22, 2011 with her family by her side. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Jean grew up in Black Rock and graduated from Bassick High School in 1939. She married her first love, a naval aviator, Donald Nelson in 1945. They moved and...

Shirley F. Turning

Shirley F. Turning

Dec 17, 2011

Shirley Frances Tisdell Turning, age 80 of Trumbull died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Turning. She was born February 6, 1931 in Wooster Massachusetts. A wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Shirley spent 10 years as a travel agent, loved her job, and taking cruises. Survivors include her...

Jacquelyn B. Taylor

Jacquelyn B. Taylor

Dec 13, 2011

Jacquelyn B. Westcott Taylor R.N., age 80 of Trumbull, beloved wife of Frederick H. Taylor, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in Maefair Health Center. Jacquelyn was born in Carbondale, PA, daughter of the late Cyril and Elizabeth Butler Westcott, and was a resident of Bridgeport most of her life. She was a graduate of Bassick High School, class of...

Carole Dagenais

Carole Dagenais

Dec 13, 2011

Carole Hartington Dagenais, age 65, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Bridgeport Hospital. Carole was born in Warwick, RI and has lived most of her life in Bridgeport. She retired as an L.P.N. for the Bridgeport Health Care Center with over 25 years of service. Carole was a member and past Exalted Ruler of the Bridgeport Elks...

Eleanor C. Laubscher

Eleanor C. Laubscher

Dec 9, 2011

Eleanor "Ellie" Chernak Laubscher, age 84 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Laubscher, was granted her angel wings  Friday, December 9, 2011 in her home. Ellie was born in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late John and Susanna Chernak and was a long time resident of Bridgeport. She was a retired secretary for the General Electric Company and...

Ruth H. Ramik

Ruth H. Ramik

Dec 5, 2011

Ruth Hynes Ramik, of Westport and formerly Fairfield, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011, at Norwalk Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley S. Ramik, D.D.S. Ruth was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Victor and Grace Rosenau Hynes. She was a graduate of Harding High School and a semi professional artist and interior designer. She...

Mary R. Butler

Mary R. Butler

Dec 4, 2011

Mary R. Paumi Butler, age 69, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011. Mary was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella Bonitatibus Paumi. She was a graduate of Central High School and worked in retail sales in downtown Bridgeport, receiving recognition for top in sales at Howland's Department Store. Mary moved to Bangor, ME...

Dorothy Daly Hough

Dorothy Daly Hough

Nov 28, 2011

Dorothy Daly Hough, age 80 of Trumbull, beloved and devoted wife of Harold R. (Bob) Hough, passed away suddenly, Monday November 28, 2011 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Dorothy was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Maloney Daly and was extremely proud of her Irish heritage. She lived most of her life in the area...

Anna H. Lamoureux

Anna H. Lamoureux

Nov 25, 2011

Anna H. Stoeppel Lamoureux, age 74 of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Albert E. Lamoureux, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 in her home. Anna was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude Voigt Stoeppel, and retired from sales with Macy's. Survivors include her devoted daughters; Cheryl Bevacqua and husband Frank of Stratford, and Michele Navarro...

Betty Jane Carlson

Betty Jane Carlson

Nov 25, 2011

Betty Jane Carlson, age 78 of Trumbull, beloved wife of Carl Carlson passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at Maefair Health Care. Betty was born in Staten Island on May 18, 1933 to the late Alexander and Ida May Stevenson. She graduated from Port Richmond High School, and St. Luke's Nursing School in Manhattan. She worked at St. Luke's Hospital,...

Regina M. Ogden

Regina M. Ogden

Nov 18, 2011

Regina M. Ogden, 47, beloved wife of John Ogden, cherished mother of Sean and Kaitlyn Ogden, died on November 18, 2011. She was a 10 year resident of Monroe. Loving daughter of Mr. Edward Carroll & Mrs. Kathleen Carroll of Fairfield, CT. She was born in Bronx, NY. She is also survived by her sister Rita and her husband Anthony...

Alfred Trifone

Alfred Trifone

Nov 15, 2011

Alfred Trifone, 88 of Fairfield died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Betsy (Dare) Trifone. Al was born on July 29, 1923 in the Bronx, NY a son of the late Amelio and Michelina (Parolla) Trifone.  Growing up in the Italian section of Harlem and at the age of five, when his father...

Vernon V. Bartosik

Vernon V. Bartosik

Nov 15, 2011

Vernon V. Bartosik age 87 of Trumbull died Tuesday November 15, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara Brannick Bartosik. He was predeceased by his first wife Mary Louise O'Brien Barosik. Born in Easton Mr. Bartosik was a Trumbull resident for the past 61 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran serving during World War II,...

Anna Lenoci Healy

Anna Lenoci Healy

Nov 12, 2011

Anna Lenoci Healy, age 87 of West Haven and formerly Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Clement J. Healy, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 in her home. Anna was born in Stamford, daughter of the late Alfredo and Santina D'Andrea Lenoci, and was a longtime Bridgeport resident before moving to West Haven. She retired as an administrative secretary with...

George Anthony Downer

George Anthony Downer

Nov 6, 2011

George Anthony Downer, 56 of Stratford and formally of Bridgeport, Connecticut and Bronx, New York lost his battle with Multiple Myeloma on Sunday, November 6, 2011. George, affectionately called "Ruddy" by those closest to him was born to Delories 'Miss Girly' Stewart and Vasper 'Judge' Downer in St. Thomas, Jamaica on August 12, 1955. Ruddy was a licensed carpenter...

Ronald C. Kearns

Ronald C. Kearns

Nov 5, 2011

Ronald (Ron) Kearns, age 80, of Seymour, former Shelton resident, died Saturday November 5, 2011 at his home.  Ron was born June 23, 1931, in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Francis and Vera Kearns.  He played football at Central High School, making a key touchdown on Thanksgiving Day.  He later served in the US Navy during the...

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