Jul 3, 2021

John (Jack) E. Harwood, age 92, of Fairfield beloved husband of 61 years to Mary Jane (Barber) Harwood, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital in Fairfield.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late John and Estelle Harwood, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident.   A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High...

Jul 2, 2021

Ralph F. Fortuna, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on July 2, lovingly surrounded by family, at the age of 83.

The youngest of six children, Ralph was predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary Fortuna; siblings Ray Fortuna, Mary DiMartino, Pat Fortuna, Ann Skubas, and Stella Barrett. Ralph is survived by his first wife, Rena Fortuna, daughters...

Jun 29, 2021

Terrance (Terry) Kevin Ganser died at Yale New Haven Hospital on June 29th, 2021.  His entire family and many friends had been in close contact with him shortly before he passed on.   Terry spent his childhood years in Annandale, Va., Rye, New York, and Bridgton, Maine.  After graduating from Lake Region High School in Maine he became a much...

Jun 27, 2021

On June 27, 2021, Gail (Lonergan) Dowd, beloved wife, mother of four, and grandparent of ten, peacefully passed away at the age of 79.

Gail was born May 21, 1942, in Toledo, OH to Harold and Mary (Keehan) Lonergan. She married Bob Dowd (who passed away earlier this year) in August 1965. They were long-time residents of...

Jun 26, 2021

Cecilia E. (Bonnie) Anderson of Easton, the beloved wife of Henry L. (Andy) Anderson, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 26 at the age of 70, surrounded by her family.

Bonnie graduated from Notre Dame High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Connecticut State University and held a Masters and 6th Year in Education. She...

Jun 23, 2021

Kimberly J. (Burke) Hoover, age 52, beloved wife of Michael Hoover, of Southport, CT, passed on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 after a heroic and inspirational battle with breast cancer. Born in Denville, NJ to Shaun T. and Loretta R. (Monchun) Burke, Kim grew up in Ridgewood, NJ. She attended Ridge School and Ridgewood High School before moving to Lancaster...

Jun 19, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Jeffrey Michael Casucci, beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, and uncle passed away suddenly at the age of 49 years. Jeff’s zeal for life, hearty laughter, unmatched wit, brilliant mind, integrity, and generosity will forever be remembered by his wife of 24 years and best friend, Alicia, their four wonderful children Joseph, Robert, Isabelle,...

Jun 18, 2021

Carl F. Gruning, O.D., age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Barbara Kuris Gruning, passed away peacefully Friday, June 18, 2021 at Yale New Haven Bridgeport Hospital.  Born in New York City, the son of the late Carl Herbert Gruning and Mary Snowber Gruning, he had been a Fairfield/Southport resident since 1967.  Carl approached each day with enthusiasm for...

Jun 14, 2021

Peggy Middlemass Steucek, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 11, 1924 in Bridgeport, CT to Robert Cairns Middlemass and Mildred Fletcher Middlemass. She was predeceased by her loving husband O. Peter Steucek, sister Bette Smith, and brothers Robert and John Middlemass.

Peggy met every...

Jun 14, 2021

Jonathan Edward Barber, age 34, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021.  Born in New York City, the son of Joyce Heffernan Barber and the late David George Barber, he had been a Fairfield resident for most of his life.  A graduate of Fairfield Warde High School, he received his Bachelor’s degree from Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. ...

Jun 14, 2021

Irma Jean Depweg, affectionately known as Mama D, age 98, of Easton, beloved wife of the late Frank A. Depweg, passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021.  Born in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of the late Carl and Erma Holbrock, she had been an area resident for many years.  Mrs. Depweg was a retired school teacher.  She was an...

Jun 7, 2021

Robert G. Warner, age 93, beloved husband of Louise (Stevens) Warner, of Fairfield, passed in the comfort of his home on Monday, June 7, 2021. In addition to his wife, Louise, Robert is survived by two daughters, Catherine Goodwin (Marc) and Susan DiMartino; as well as two grandsons, Tyler and Christopher DiMartino. Services will be held privately. For information...

Jun 6, 2021

Leonard J. Martini (“Lenny”) of Fairfield, beloved husband of Veronica M. Martini (deceased) of 59 years, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1930 in Bridgeport.

He received a Bachelors and Masters degree from Julius Hartt College of Music, University of Hartford...

Jun 5, 2021

Thomas Joseph Bepko, Jr., age 69, of Westport, passed on Monday, June 5, 2021. Born in Bridgeport to the late Thomas and Mary (McCarthy) Bepko, Thomas was a proud graduate of Fairfield Preparatory School and Fairfield University. Thomas pursued his Juris Doctorate Degree through George Mason University Law School. Shortly after his graduation, he was admitted to the Virginia...

Jun 1, 2021

Roberta M. Kochi, age 75, of Greenwich, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  Born in New York City, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kochi, she lived in New York City for many years prior to moving to Greenwich 20 years ago.  A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Colby College...

May 31, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” (Keim) Shallcross, age 81, beloved wife of 57 years to James C. Shallcross, of Warminster, PA, passed with the comfort of her loving family around her in Trumbull, CT  on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Abington, PA to the late Catherine (Dillon) and Edgar Keim, Peggy was the seventh of eight children. She met the love...

May 27, 2021

W. Peter Hajna, age 62, beloved husband of Heidi Berg Hajna, of Wallingford, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born in Bridgeport to Lucille (Roskowski) and the late Walter R. Hajna, Peter went on to attend Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield and later received his Bachelor’s Degree from UCONN. While in...

May 27, 2021

Richard Joseph Prackup, age 54, of Weston, beloved husband, and best friend of Leila Serrano Prackup, passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 27, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Norwalk, Richard had been a lifelong Fairfield County resident.  He was a graduate of Weston High School,...

May 27, 2021

Francis W. Carroll, Jr., age 88, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Susan H. Carroll, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, May 27, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Frank W. and Agnes Flanagan Carroll, he was a lifelong Fairfield resident.  Bud graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas School, Fairfield...

May 21, 2021

Esther Sotolongo, age 90, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Pastor G. Sotolongo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Friday, May 21, 2021.  Born in Hubei, China, the daughter of the late Liu Enhou and Bai Nanzhen, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 45 years.  She received a BS degree and a Masters...