All Obituaries

Mary M. Kozej, 76, of Milford, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late John Kozej. Mary was born in Bridgeport on July 2, 1945 to the late Otto and Marjorie Kinder Pfannkuch.   Mary was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.  Her pride and joy was her granddaughter.  She would light up when she came to visit and say “there’s my baby”.  She had a love for baking, decorating for the...

Brad Keilitz of Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Brad was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant, MI and was the son of Dave and Sue Keilitz.  He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and Central Michigan University.  He married his college sweetheart, Katie Clayton, in 1996 and they enjoyed a beautiful marriage for 26 years. Brad and Katie had four children: Madeline, Abigail, Sofia and Benjamin. Brad was the National Accounts...

The sweet soul of Jacqueline Rose (Hebert) Mahar, age 88 of Fairfield, CT departed from this earth with her loving family by her side to rendezvous with the Holy Spirit and beloved ancestors on June 15, 2022.   Born at home in Indian Orchard, Springfield, MA on October 7, 1933 she was the second of two children of Joseph Donat Hebert, born in St. Damase, Quebec, Canada and Marie Rose Clarinda Flebotte, born in St. Pie de Bagot, Quebec, Canada.   As a child Jackie spent winters...

  Frederick J. Yankocy, 94, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Elisabeth BrauchYankocy passed away on June 22, 2022. Frederick was born in Yonkers on September 4, 1927 to the late Ferdinand and Mildred Salome Yankocy.   After graduating high school early, the family moved to Mamaroneck where they lived for many years.  As a young man, Frederick bravely served in the  United States Army during World War II.  After completion of his service, Frederick went to college,...

James Patrick Carroll, of Easton, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 13th, with his loving family by his side. He was 56 years old. Jim was born in Norwalk to the late Ellenrose and Bill Carroll and attended St. Phillips Elementary and Central Catholic High School.  He received a business degree from St Anselm College. Jim loved sports playing baseball and football in high school and rugby in college.  He worked in Boston before moving back to Norwalk to join...

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 by his beloved wife, Patricia Thomann, as well as his son, Gary Thomann, of Fairfield; his daughter, Kelly Renner (Jim), of Collegeville, PA;...

Martin F. Kanawall, 88 of Fairfield, beloved husband for 52 years to his wife JoAnn Kanawall (Turrini) passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022. Marty was born in Fairfield (Southport) on March 31, 1934 to the late Stephen and Anna Kanawall. After leaving his formal education early, Marty enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served aboard the U.S.S. Shakori. After his honorable discharge, Marty began his long employment with the Bullard Company where he was the assistant foreman...

Thomas William Grant III of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Leeds Reimers Grant. Thomas was the son of the late Thomas Jr. and Dorothy Banks Grant, and traced his family history in Fairfield for more than 11 generations.   Upon Graduation from Duke University, Thomas moved to New York City and entered a lifelong career in the banking industry, ultimately retiring as a Senior Vice President with Webster Bank.  While in New York...

Jean-Marie (“Jean”) Murren, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Born June 15, 1931 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late C. William and Evelyn Perkins, she moved to Fairfield County in 1958 after her marriage to her late husband and the love of her life, Attorney John (“Jack”) H. Murren.  Her family is comforted to know that she is reunited with him and her beloved eldest son, the late Dr. John R. Murren.   A...

Marianne Haug Gjersvik, 91, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022. She was a graduate of the High School of Music and Art (now LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts) and The Cooper Union in New York, NY.  She was an accomplished painter, printmaker, graphic designer, photographer, teacher, writer and published author of Green Fun.  Her career in commercial art began at Sports Illustrated with their inaugural issue in 1953 and continued to include freelance...