The Honorable Judge L. Scott Melville
Jul 27, 1926
Judge L. Scott Melville was a distinguished legal figure, an incredible father, and an aviator both in the cockpit and through his love of building and flying radio-controlled aircraft.
Born at New York City's Presbyterian Medical Center, he had an illustrious legal career spanning several decades.
Melville spent his early childhood growing up in New Haven, Connecticut. He was raised by his...
Joanita Hoehn McCarthy
Jul 20, 2026
Joanita Hoehn McCarthy, age 91 of Fairfield passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 in her home surrounded by family. Born in Rome, New York she was the daughter of Alfred (Past Mayor of Rome) and Marion Niece Hoehn. After marrying, she lived briefly in Oklahoma where her husband, James, was stationed. As their family grew, they moved to Fairfield to...
Barbara H. Barnwell
Jul 17, 2026
Barbara H. Barnwell, of Trumbull peacefully departed this life surrounded by loved ones on July 17, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on January 8, 1940, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Jane and Joseph Hailey, Barbara lived a life defined by faith, family, education, and an unwavering commitment to public service.
Barbara was educated in the Bridgeport Public School System and...
Anna Winterfeld
Jul 16, 2026
Anna Winterfeld, age 90 of Bridgeport died Thursday, July 16, 2026 in her home. She was the daughter of Stephen and Agnes Cesek. Anna was a lifelong caregiver, church member, and volunteered for many charities. Anna was a long time nurses aide who was always kind and loving to her patients. Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Fiaschetti and her husband...
Audrey "Chris" Lifrieri
Jul 11, 2026
Audrey “Chris” McGinnis Lifrieri, age 93 died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Trumbull, CT. Prior to living in Trumbull, Audrey raised her family and resided in Mamaroneck, NY for more than forty years. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Lifrieri. Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and...
Shirley T. Nilan
Jun 29, 2026
Shirley T. Nilan, age 92 of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born and raised in Stratford, Connecticut, Shirley attended Stratford High School, graduating with the Class of 1951. During her school years, she met her dearest friend, Marion Lasecki, beginning a friendship that lasted a lifetime.
After graduation, Shirley worked in the...
Mark Carlson
Jun 24, 2026
Mark Carlson of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband and father, Mark leaves behind his loving wife of over 30 years, Jamie; their two children, Rylee and Evan; his parents, Gary and Mary Carlson; and his three brothers, Gary, Patrick, and Andrew, along...
MaryAnn T. Cook
Jun 18, 2026
MaryAnn T. Cook
There are people who simply exist in the world, and there are those who quietly transform it through the way they love, serve, and care for others. MaryAnn T. Cook belonged unmistakably to the latter.
On June 18, 2026, surrounded by love, MaryAnn T. Cook passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy measured not by...
Raymond Joseph Plouffe
Jun 12, 2026
Raymond Joseph Plouffe, age 66, of Newtown, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport on October 14, 1959, he was the son of Joan E. Plouffe and the late Raymond J. Plouffe.
Ray is survived by his two children, David Plouffe and Jessica Plouffe; his two sisters, Jocelyn Paoletta (and her...
Gail E. Janensch
Jun 10, 2026
Gail Evans Janensch, age 83, most recently of Bridgeport, CT, passed away peacefully at home on June 10th. Born Gail Alice Evans on October 3, 1942 in Washington, D.C., she moved as an infant to Evanston, Illinois, where she was raised. Gail was the daughter of Richard William Evans and Alice (Kathryn) Fritz Evans of Glenview, IL. She graduated from...
Thomas Francis McGrath
May 28, 2026
Thomas Francis McGrath, age 82 of Stratford died Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Bridgeport Hospital following a brief illness. Tom was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. He was the husband of the late Betty Allen McGrath. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Thomas and Lillian Daly McGrath. He had fond memories of...
Eugene T. McAlarney
May 27, 2026
Eugene T. McAlarney, age 93 of Fairfield passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Benedicta T. Battley McAlarney for 67 years. He will be greatly missed by his loving children; son, Tom and daughter, Kathy Norell (Rick) and grandchildren Tom McAlarney and Kristen Roy (Joe) and Melissa McIntosh (Tom) and Stephanie Norell...
Marcia A. Gruce
May 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marcia Gruce, a woman of boundless faith, kindness and class. Marcia Gruce was born January 6,1942 and transitioned from this life on May 22, 2026. Through her journey, she touched many lives with her wisdom and delicate spirit. Marcia’s remarkable life will forever be an inspiration: a testament to...
Thomas Grady
May 15, 2026
Thomas Grady, age 87 of Trumbull died Friday, May 15, 2026 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Alice Sutay Grady. Born in Hartford, he was the son of James and Mary Cooney Grady. He was a graduate of Central high school in Bridgeport, worked as a truck driver and later owned his own company. Thomas was a...
Arnaldo Acevedo
May 15, 2026
A devoted father, loving grandfather, and friend to everyone he met. His love for golf was only matched by the love he had for his family. He leaves behind two children, cherished grandchildren, and countless memories filled with laughter, wisdom, and kindness. His presence made a lasting impact on so many lives, and his legacy will continue to live on...
Judith Ann McCaffrey
May 3, 2026
Never a friend so true, never a soul so giving. That was our mom.
Judith Ann McCaffrey, lovingly known as Judy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Florida, surrounded by her loving husband and two daughters. She was 85 years old.
Born on September 5, 1940, in Mount Vernon, New York, Judy was...
Salvador Otero
Apr 25, 2026
Salvador Otero passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Sal was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his children Flor, Carlos, Michael and his wife Mary. He also leaves behind six adoring grandchildren—Michael, Julia, Sophia, Charlie, Sal, and...
George Edward Battistelli Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
George Edward Battistelli Jr. age 75, a resident of Shelton for 47 years passed away on April 22, 2026, with his family by his side. He was the son of the late George Edward Battistelli, Sr. and Gloria Mary Battistelli of Trumbull. George was predeceased by his brother Louis George Battistelli. George is survived by his son, Brian George Battistelli...
June A. (Slatcher) Wilkes
Apr 16, 2026
June A. (Slatcher) Wilkes age 94 longtime resident of Monroe died Thursday, April 16, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, she was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Wilkes and daughter of the late George and Ethel (Newhall) Slatcher. Her greatest job was homemaker for an active houseful of boys, but she was also bookkeeper for Raymond S Wilkes Plumbing and...
