Oct 24, 2021

Ilyah Tobis, age 71 passed away peacefully Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Regal Care in Southport.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Carroll) Tobis, she had been a lifelong area resident.  A graduate of Bassick High School, Ilyah worked in the Credit Department for various local banks throughout her career.  Survivors include a brother,...

Oct 24, 2021

Easton resident Bryce H. Rathbone, 84, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, October 24, at Bridgeport Hospital accompanied by his family.

He was the son of Robert Charles Rathbone, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, and Mildred Huntly Gordon.  Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Mr. Rathbone spent his younger years in the Northwest Territory of...

Oct 23, 2021

Ann C. “Nancy” Richter, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Richter, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Nancy is survived by her five children, their spouses, thirteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren:  Paul (Suzanne Nixon), and his sons Matthew and Jack and their mother, Margaret; Bob, his wife, Andrea, and their children...

Oct 23, 2021

Delia (Hamilton) Chervansky passed away peacefully in her home on October 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, former Fairfield Police Captain, Edward Chervansky Sr. and her brother Mitchell Hamilton. Delia was a supportive and caring mother to her children Edward Chervansky Jr., Karen Snyder, and their spouses Audrey and John. She was...

Oct 22, 2021

James M. Soderquist, age 75, passed away peacefully with his two loving daughters by his side in the early hours of Friday, October 22, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in West Haven following a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Victor Carl Soderquist, Sr. and Esther (Whiteman) Soderquist, he was raised in...

Oct 21, 2021

Lynn S. Thomann, of Fairfield, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Lynn proudly served in the United States Army prior to earning his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University. As a young man, he moved to Fairfield to begin his career with General Electric, where he would continue to work until his retirement.

Lynn is survived...

Oct 17, 2021

Stewart (Stew) Washburn of Austin, TX (formerly of Fairfield, CT) found peace on October 17, 2021 after a long illness.

Stew was born September 5, 1925 in Marblehead, MA and grew up in Salem, MA. He attended Amherst College until he enlisted in the Army during WWII where he served as a navigator. Upon completing his service,...

Oct 13, 2021

Otilio Poubel Filho was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil on June 3, 1957. He grew up on his family farm surrounded by rolling hills, green mountains (as far as the eye could see), pastures filled with livestock, and the fresh-crisp-air that made up the Minas countryside. He had a beautiful childhood where he was given the freedom to explore...

Oct 12, 2021

James J. Sabre age 86 of Sanford, NC, formerly of Fairfield passed peacefully on October 12, 2021.   Jim was born in Bridgeport, CT on March 2, 1935, the son of the late Joseph & Rose (Antal) Sabre.  Jim worked for many years as a truck driver – B&D Trucking, Sabre Trucking, and Chevron Oil.  Hard work never stopped him. ...

Oct 11, 2021

Jessie E. Scippa, age 85, of Delray Beach, FL, beloved wife of Anthony L. Scippa, passed away suddenly on October 11, 2021 of heart failure.  Jessie was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 8th, 1936 to the late George and Elizabeth Henderson.  She graduated from Rodger Ludlowe High School and then graduated from The University of Bridgeport with an...

Oct 10, 2021

John P. Beggs, age 81, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Sara Beggs, passed away peacefully Sunday October 10, 2021. Born in Upper Sandusky, OH, he had been a Fairfield resident for over 50 years.  Mr. Beggs taught Social Studies at Andrew Warde High School for many years prior to his retirement.  He was loved and respected by all of...

Oct 3, 2021

Thomas ("Tom") Clinton Wyckoff.  Age 55.  Weston, Connecticut.

Tom passed away October 3rd, 2021, at his home in Weston, Connecticut.

Tom was born on July 5, 1966, in Elmira, New York and resided there with his three younger sisters until he left to attend Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut (class of...

Sep 28, 2021

John Harney, 69, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Yale’s Smilow Hospital surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was the only son of the late Beatrice Buckley and John Harney Sr.

John was born in the Bronx, NY, and attended Bishop Riley High School. He attended...

Sep 26, 2021

Diane P. Wyckoff, age 85, of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, passed away, Sunday, September 26, 2021 in her home.  Born in Bridgeport, to the late Arthur Laubscher and Ruth Plancon, she was raised by her mother and stepfather Ken Plancon in Fairfield where she resided for many years prior to her recent relocation to Bridgeport.  In her younger years,...

Sep 25, 2021

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. H. Thomas Wendorff, Jr beloved son of Harold and Frances (Considine) Wendorff, brother of Katherine (Wendorff) McDaniel, was called to God on September 25, 2021. Born November 24, 1936, Tom, a graduate of Fordham University, had found great success in retailing for his entire career. At 36,...

Sep 25, 2021

Vanessa Xanthe Greene passed away on September 25, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT at the age of 48 after a two year battle with cancer. Born in Dallas, Texas on December 29, 1972, the third of four children, she enjoyed a lively childhood in  Mount Kisco, New York.   She lived her life with courage and perseverance from...

Sep 21, 2021

Sheila Joan Smolens Traub, 75, of Greenwich CT, passed away after a brief illness on September 21, 2021.

Sheila was born on May 19, 1946, in Bryn Mawr, PA. After graduating from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in 1968 with a B.A. in French, Sheila went to work on Wall Street.  She had a successful career as a private...

Sep 20, 2021

William Jerome Gilhuly of Fairfield passed into eternal rest on September 20th, 2021. Born July 5, 1936, Bill grew up in Fairfield, CT, the son of Bernard A and Helen M Gilhuly.  He was the youngest of four and attended St. Thomas Aquinas School.  He grew up on Wakeman Rd. in the University area of Fairfield (then known as...

Sep 19, 2021

Thomas Palmer, age 75, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 53 years to Patricia S. Palmer, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital.

The son of the late Bizzarino and Carmella Pagliaro, Tom grew up in Westport and had been an area resident for all of his life.  He was a graduate of Staples High...

Sep 17, 2021

Janet Cecilia Maldonado passed away peacefully at home in Fairfield, CT on September 17, 2021 at the age of 74.  She was born in Bridgeport CT to Andrew and Magdalena Pejinsky.

Janet persevered through the trials and tribulations of life from an early age with positivity and a driven passion to help others.  She never held back...