Obituaries
Valerie Wingate
Jun 9, 2025
It is with great love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Valerie Louise Old Wingate, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, who departed this life on June 9, 2025, just days after celebrating her 88th birthday. She passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of June 9, leaving behind a legacy of love,...
Elsie Marie Martin
Jun 5, 2025
Elsie Marie Martin (née Luft), of Newtown and Wilton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, aged 91.
Elsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Ronald Martin; her parents, Gertrude Luft and Emil Luft; her sister, Madeline Riley (the late John Douglas); and her brothers, Jack Luft and Walter Luft (the late Joy). She...
Barbara B. Herman
Jun 4, 2025
Barbara B. Herman, 87, of Bridgeport, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2025. Barbara was born in Meriden, Connecticut on October 27, 1937 to the late Andrew and Margaret Lisnay Herman.
Barbara graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School before enrolling in the nursing program at Bridgeport Hospital, where she was a devoted caretaker in the emergency department for...
Eileen Murphy
Jun 1, 2025
Eileen Murphy, age 85, of Southport, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. She was predeceased by her devoted husband Walter J. Murphy, her brother Kevin Ryder and her parents, Agnes and John Ryder.
Eileen will be remembered by her loving family including children, Laura Cintorino and her husband David, Brian Murphy and his wife MaryAnn, Tara Burke and her husband...
Wanda Rae Freedman
May 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Wanda Rae Freedman
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wanda Rae Freedman, age 68, who left this world on May 29, 2025, at her cherished home in Fairfield, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. Wanda courageously battled glioblastoma brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and passion.
Born in Vallejo, California,...
Jane J. Hiltebrant
May 29, 2025
Jane Isele Hiltebrant, formerly of Old Forge, NY, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2025, in Fairfield, CT with her family by her side. She was 85 years old.
Jane was born in Utica, NY on April 9, 1940 to Josephine Kwiatkowski Zima and Stanley W. Zima. She grew up in Yorkville, attending St. Mary’s School in New York Mills,...
Patricia Ann Gerner
May 25, 2025
Patricia Ann Gerner (Lucey), 82 years, passed away in Southport, CT on May 25th, 2025. She was a longtime resident of New Hartford, CT. She was born on March 20, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT to Mr. and Mrs. James and Dorothy Lucey.
She attended Notre Dame Catholic High School where she was president of the student council. She got her BA...
Lena Josephine Sofield
May 18, 2025
Lena Josephine Sofield (Lee), age 98, of Bridgeport, CT, beloved wife of the late Alan Sofield, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.Born in Bridgeport, Lee was the daughter of the late Benedetto and Dora (Tucciarrone) DeLuca. She spent many years in the Bridgeport and Fairfield areas before relocating to Jacksonville, Florida in 1991. A few years ago, she returned...
Elaine Frances Ruegger
May 17, 2025
Elaine Frances Ruegger, 75, passed away peacefully in her home in Fairfield, CT on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1950, in Brooklyn, NY, to parents Pasquale and Philomena DiGiantonio (Lettieri).
Elaine was a very passionate person who was devoted to her family. A lover of plants, gardening, books, baking, and walks with her husband Frank of...
Robert Thomas McMahon
May 17, 2025
Robert T. McMahon, age 85, beloved husband of Betsy McMahon of Fairfield CT passed away peacefully on Saturday May 17th 2025 at the VA Hospital in West Haven CT. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late William McMahon and Anne McMahon. He grew up in Bridgeport Connecticut and graduated from Bassick High School. He served...
James F. Knick
May 15, 2025
James F. Knick, our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday , May 15, 2025, just weeks shy of his 103rd birthday.
Born on June 28, 1922, in Danbury, CT, James lived a remarkable life defined by deep love, humility, and quiet strength. A devout Catholic, his faith shaped the values by which he lived—kindness,...
Douglas Felix Van Esselstyn
May 14, 2025
Douglas Felix Van Esselstyn, beloved husband of Joann Van Esselstyn of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away on May 14th, 2025. Doug grew up in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, and graduated from Montclair High School and Union College in Union, New Jersey.
After retiring from James River Corporation where he worked as a sales and marketing executive, he started a second career as...
Kathryn M. Drobish
May 1, 2025
Kathryn M. Drobish, age 68, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, following a courageous battle with ALS. Born in Arlington, Texas, to the late Robert D. King and Mary (Hudachek) King, Kathryn was raised in Fairfield and graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School. She married her loving husband, Robert Drobish, in December 2000.
For decades, Kathryn devoted...
John H. Doonan
Apr 27, 2025
John Henry Doonan, age 87, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, in Fairfield, CT.
Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bridget Doonan. John immigrated to the United States in 1970 and worked for the Town of Fairfield for over 30 years. He was a proud member of the Gaelic American...
Joseph A. Cocchia
Apr 21, 2025
Joseph “Joey” Arthur Cocchia – Born 12/4/1977, Died 4/21/2025
If Joey understood he was dying, we think he would have wanted to write his own obituary. We wholeheartedly believe he’d want all of you to smile thinking of the impact he’s made on each of you.
Joey was passionate about his family, especially his mom and daughter, Bella. He looked forward to...
Frances B. Fitzgerald
Apr 18, 2025
Frances B. Fitzgerald, 96, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Michek, and Thomas Fitzgerald. Frances was born in Westport on March 9, 1929 to the late Stephen and Mary Apster.
After Ken’s passing, Frances rejoined the work force and worked for many years in the Cafeteria at Nordins in Norwalk. She...
Mary Jane Harwood
Apr 18, 2025
Mary Jane Harwood, age 98, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Harwood, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Willard and Irene Barber, Jane had been a Fairfield resident for over 90 years. She attended Roger Ludlowe High School. Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She...
Gary Kopsco
Apr 15, 2025
Gary Kopsco of Fairfield, CT, age 75, died suddenly on April 15, 2025. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth C. Kopsco, Newtown, CT and nephews, Peter W. Kopsco, Montpelier, VT and David C. Kopsco, Pennington, NJ, and special friend, Michelle Huot, Montreal, Canada.
Gary was predeceased by his father, Cornell E. Kopsco and mother, Ann (Rascan, Kopsco) Horton, all Fairfield...
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