Aug 5, 2021

Richard Pearson Larm, a prominent Justice Department attorney who influenced U.S. international trade and antitrust policy, died Aug. 5, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut of Parkinson’s Disease. He was 76.

He was born May 20, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lorraine Pearson Larm, a mathematics educator at the Kent Denver School, and Fordyce A....

Jul 29, 2021

Tiffany Poubel passed away on July 29th at the age of 29. She leaves behind vignettes like images of her big brown warm eyes that were captivating and filled with deep empathy and love for all people. Her childlike essence and spirit always shined through her beautiful smile with dimples that were unique and distinct to her. With a...

Jul 29, 2021

Joan H. (Doherty) Mahoney, age 94 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born in Medford, MA, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Doherty, she had been a Fairfield resident the past 57 years. Joanie graduated from St. Clement High School in Somerville, MA and Regis College in...

2021

Edward Michael Rickard, 81, passed away on September 24, 2021.  Ed was a lifelong resident of Fairfield who attended St. Ann School, Avon Old Farms School, and LaSalle University. Ed was a member of the Fairfield Beach Club (1972), Cedar Point Yacht Club (1995), and Fayerweather Yacht Club (1975) serving as financial secretary, board member and flag officer.  Ed...

Jul 16, 2021

Thomas Otto Rotzal, Sr., age 70, of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of Cindy Rotzal, passed on Friday, July 16, 2021. Tom’s lifelong passion was for cars. He drove a tow truck from the age of 17, and continued working on and collecting cars throughout his life. Tom was also an avid bowler, competing in leagues since a...

Jul 16, 2021

Thomas Brill, 29 years old, of Stratford, CT, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 in his home. Thomas grew up in Fairfield, CT and attended his high school in Lagrange, NY. He graduated from Arlington High School with the class of 2010. Thomas’ first love was photography, but later he found the hip-hop industry, where he continued crafting his...

Jul 14, 2021

John Patrick McArdle, age 93, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Southport, beloved husband of nearly 60 years of the late Dolores Marie McArdle, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in his home.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Henry and Margaret (Healy) McArdle, he lived for many years in Port Jefferson Station, NY prior...

Jul 14, 2021

Arthur C. Humby, II (Rusty), age 67 of Fairfield, beloved husband of Karen Donahue Humby for 45 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, July 14, 2021 following a courageous battle with ALS.  Born in Stamford, the son of the late Arthur and Bette O’Connell Humby, he had been a Fairfield resident for most...

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...