All Obituaries

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 a wonderful grandmother to Deanna and Eugene DeNeutte, Kristen and Jim Norkus, and Amy Chervansky, and was blessed...

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 Fairfield and had lived in Bridgeport and most recently, Ansonia.  Jim graduated from Andrew Warde High School in 1964 and proudly served in...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of two brothers, Ronald L. Syarto and Richard W. Syarto. Ronald Louis Syarto, 71, of Hawthorne, NY, passed on August 5, 2021, after a brief, but difficult battle with pancreatic cancer; two days shy of his 72nd birthday. Ron graduated from Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield, CT in 1968. He then joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country on the USS Forrestal (CV-59) from 1968-1972. Ron was a family man, equally as...

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.  He and his wife Barbara enjoyed their home in North Carolina and were avid NASCAR fans.  Jim is survived by his loving wife of...

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 Associates Degree.  She then spent many years as an Executive Secretary for The Remington Arms Corporation.  Jessie and...

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 his students throughout his career.  Survivors in addition to his wife, Sara, include two beloved children, Stacey Haymon and her husband, Kris of...

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 1988). He subsequently graduated second in his class from Albany Law school in 1991. Upon graduation from law school and after a...

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 Baruch College where he earned both undergraduate and Master's degrees in Hospital Administration.   John devoted his entire career to helping...

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, Diane was a talented actress, dancer, artist and choreographer.  She was a member of the Actor’s Equity.  As the...

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, he became the youngest President of Georg Jensen, and continued mastering his craft with Sheplers, Cartier, and Century 21. Growing up...