Obituaries

Apr 6, 2024

Elva Turner Wassing, age 94 died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Bloomfield Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John B. Wassing. Born in Fairfield, she was the daughter of Edward and Arlene Hubbell Turner. Elva was one of 10 children and is survived by her sister Nancy Rivera of Bridgeport and her many nieces...

Apr 5, 2024

Audrey Press, age 99, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 in her assisted living home at Sunrise of Fairfield. She was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, H. Norman Press. Audrey was born on August 27, 1924 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Frank and Alice (Holmes) Anderson. As a member of the...

Apr 5, 2024

Jeffrey Michael Tremaine, age 30 of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly Friday, April 5, 2024. Jeffrey was born on April 14, 1993, in Bridgeport, loving son of Beth Ann Iacurci and Michael Tremaine. He was a butcher for Sorrento Importing, Fairfield and enjoyed his time with the North End Little League. Survivors in addition to his parents include his devoted...

Apr 2, 2024

Beverly Randall Stevens, age 88 of Shelton and formerly of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Henry (Mit) Stevens, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Bishop Wicke Health Center. Beverly was born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Donald and Gladys Jones Randall. She retired as the office manager for the Director of Public Works for the Town...

Apr 1, 2024

Gail Williamson, age 82 of Bridgeport passed away April 1, 2024 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Williamson Sr. Born in Bridgeport she was a lifelong City resident and the daughter of Frederick and Margaret Lorenz-Petrocelli. She is survived by her loving son, Kenneth Williamson Jr., her sister Sandy Muska and...

Mar 28, 2024

William G. Nitsche III, age 59 of Shelton passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Jessica Szekeres Nitsche. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late William G. Nitsche Jr and Diane Lyman Nitsche. Bill worked for Sikorsky aircraft for 26 years as a painter. He enjoyed old cars,...

Mar 15, 2024

Joyce Hamilton Barnes, age 78, of Milford, beloved wife of Jeffrey V. McCormick, passed away, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Bridgeport Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Joyce was the daughter of the late William and Helen Linane Hamilton of Trumbull, CT. Joyce dedicated many years of service to community action agencies within the greater...

Mar 14, 2024

Oswald (Ozzie) G. Paolillo, 98, beloved husband of the later Pauline P. Ciccone Paolillo, of Trumbull passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. Ozzie was born in Stamford, son of the late Antonio and Marie Tarantola Paolillo and lived most of his life in Bridgeport before moving to Trumbull. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII (1942-1946), U.S. Air...

Mar 13, 2024

Peggy Ann Lesko (April 20, 1942 – March 13, 2024) a lifetime resident of Trumbull, CT, peacefully passed away in the loving arms of her husband.

She was the devoted wife of Ron Lesko, Sr for 62 years.  Born in Bridgeport, CT she was the daughter of the late Frederick Hoyt, Sr. and Elizabeth Velky Hoyt.  Peggy...

Mar 9, 2024

Dr. Thomas Henry Hicks passed away peacefully at his Trumbull home on March 9, 2024. He was 90. Tom was born in Ridgewood, New York on May 30, 1932 to Jeremiah and Rose.

In Queens, Tom attended St. Aloysius Elementary School and Trinity High School, and received a BA in Philosophy from Cathedral College in Douglaston, New...

Mar 8, 2024

Carol Ann Rywolt, 79, beloved wife of the late Judd Rywolt, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on March 8, 2024. She was born on June 5th, 1944 in Bridgeport to William and Madeline (Robichaud) Toth and was a Trumbull resident for the past 50 years. Carol graduated from Central High School in 1963, and resided in Bridgeport where...

Mar 7, 2024

Peter Sedelnik, Jr. beloved husband of Carol A. Ritchie Sedelnik a long time Shelton resident before moving to Stratford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Peter was born in Bridgeport son of the late Peter and Matilda Stary Sedelnik. He was a graduate of Central High School and attended the University...

Mar 5, 2024

Lawrence Joseph Bues (Larry), passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2024, surrounded by his adoring family.

Larry was born on January 8, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Otto George Bues and Elizabeth Lang Bues. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Jo, and his sons Gregory Bues of Fort Myers, Florida; Jonathan Bues...

Feb 29, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Kollar, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 29. Dorothy Kathleen McGrath was a proud Irish-American, born the third of four children in the Bronx, NYC to William McGrath and Ellen Doolan from County Tipperary in Ireland. In grade school, she moved to Bridgeport, CT and attended Central High School. Dottie was married...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael H. Mraz, age 74 of Bridgeport died peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024 at the West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sun Hatch. Michael was a retired solderer – inspector for Krell Industries and formerly worked for Avco-Lycoming. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife,...

Feb 25, 2024

CHARLENE A. (YOUNG) TANTALO, age 68, of New Haven CT., passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Charlene was born in Trumbull, CT. on September 23, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Burr J. Young and Nadine (VandenBerg) Young. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Nicole Marie Tantalo, her husband of...

Feb 18, 2024

Isabel S. Everett, age 89, of Shelton, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Isabel was born in Scotland, daughter of the late Alexander and Isabella Bunten Shaw, and was a resident of Easton prior to moving to Shelton.

Isabel grew up in Kearny, NJ, graduating from Kearny High School. ...

Feb 16, 2024

Kevin Paul Morris of Stamford, Connecticut passed away on February 16, 2024 at the age of 67.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 11, 1956, Kevin was the second child of parents Joseph and Maureen Lawn Morris. The oldest son of a pack of six children, Kevin was raised in Hicksville, NY, Roxbury, NY and Greenwich, CT. Full of...

Feb 13, 2024

Geraldine Coughlin, daughter of Ray and Mary Coughlin, born November 14, 1942 in Greenwich, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She is survived by her twin sister Genevieve McHugh of Stratford, two nieces Patricia McHugh and Karen McHugh as well as two nephews Brian McHugh and Kevin McHugh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday,...

Feb 12, 2024

Michael Daniel Walsh, age 44 of Norwalk passed away after the fight of his life with cancer on Monday, February 12, 2024 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Nicole Hannequin Walsh and the son of Nancy (Pat) McCarn and Daniel (Angela) Walsh. Funeral services will be private. A Celebration of his life will...