Obituaries
Louise Noll
Jun 27, 2025
Louise R. Durando Noll, of Shelton, CT, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 78.
Louise was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Born and raised in Astoria, NY, Louise earned her teaching degree at Hunter College and became a high school history teacher in Queens, NY. Louise was a long-time resident of Fairfield, CT,...
Roberta M. Gilhuly
Jun 22, 2025
Roberta Ann Gilhuly (née Miller), age 90, of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 22, surrounded by her devoted children.
Known to all as Bobbie, she was born in New York City and raised between Pelham, New York, and the shores of Fairfield Beach. She was a longtime resident of Fairfield, CT; Stratton, Vermont and Harbor Ridge, Florida.
Bobbie was the...
Christopher Steven James Jennings
Jun 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Christopher Steven James Jennings (1964–2025)
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Christopher Steven James Jennings, who departed this life peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the age of 61.
Chris was a devoted brother, friend, uncle, and proud Masonic brother whose life was marked by unwavering integrity, generosity,...
Venkatesh N. Makkala
Jun 19, 2025
Dr. Venkatesh Makkala, age 59, of Weston, CT and Fort Lee, NJ passed away suddenly on June 19th, 2025. He was born on September 28th, 1965 in Guntakal, India to Narasimha and Indira Makkala. A graduate from Gandhi Medical School in India, he completed his medical residency at BronxCare Hospital in New York City where he continued his work as...
Martin James Keiser Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
With heartfelt reflection, we announce the passing of Martin James Keiser Jr., lovingly known as Marty, on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, at the age of 72. Marty passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, leaving a legacy of love, integrity, and resilience.
Born to Martin James Keiser Sr. and Alaine Mildred Keiser (Bouvier), Marty’s early years were shaped by adversity, yet...
Cecilia C. Forgione
Jun 11, 2025
Cecilia C. Forgione, age 93 of Weston, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Cecilia was born on February 21, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Maria Cutrone. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and her family and faith were always at...
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...
Barbara D. Egbert
May 22, 2025
Barbara Decker Egbert lived a joyful life filled with laughter & friendship until she left us on May 22, 2025. Her joie de vivre was her most beautiful trait and her chic outfits, hats & lipstick were recognizable everywhere in her social world. She always wanted to live to be 100 until she got to her 90s. Suddenly her best...
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...
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