Obituaries

Lola "Nicki" Crosley

Lola "Nicki" Crosley

Jun 1, 2026

July 12, 1938 – June 1, 2026

Lola Crosley, a longtime resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, surrounded by the love of her family as she entered God's kingdom. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Lola lived a life devoted to her family and those she loved.

Lola was predeceased by her husband, Albert Crosley, and her longtime partner, Tony Ciaccia. She...

Donna L. D'Addario

Donna L. D'Addario

Jun 5, 2026

Donna Lee D’Addario, age 87, of Fairfield, CT went into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 5, 2026. Born in Windsor, VT in 1938, she was the daughter of Robert and Ivis (Woodley) Gay. She lived her adult life in Fairfield and after graduating from Roger Ludlow High School, she went to work as McKesson and Robbins...

Henry Maas

Henry Maas

May 31, 2026

Henry Maas, age 96 years old, passed away at home in Fairfield on the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Henry was born in Manhattan to Theresa and John Maas and grew up in the Bronx where he attended Christopher Columbus High School. Henry was in the restaurant business and worked at the Hotel St. George and the Oak Room. He...

John "Jack" G. Klinge

John "Jack" G. Klinge

Jun 9, 2026

John Gorman "Jack" Klinge Sr., 87, of Westport, Connecticut passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jack was born to John Henry Klinge and Molly Gorman Klinge and was predeceased by his parents and brother, Dennis Klinge.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jeanne Bange Klinge; his son John Gorman Klinge,...

James Edward Roberts

James Edward Roberts

May 29, 2026

James Edward Roberts, 80, of Trumbull, CT died at home May 29, 2026, in the care of his wife of 58 years, Agnes (Nessy) Sharp Roberts, and Hospice at Home.

The son of Kenneth M. Roberts and Maude Caswell Roberts (later Swan), Jim was born in Bridgeport, CT, and attended local schools. He graduated from Fairfield Preparatory School and from Cornell...

Marjorie Josephine Erskine

Marjorie Josephine Erskine

Jul 22, 2025

Marjorie “Marge” Josephine (Backlin) Erskine passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 92.

She was born on April 21, 1933 to Oscar and Astrid Backlin, in Warren, MN. She attended a one room schoolhouse about 1 ½ miles from her home until high school. The schoolhouse still stands today. She attended Warren High School and graduated in May...

Janet Francis Filling

Janet Francis Filling

Feb 12, 2026

Janet Francis Filling, 91, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, and a devoted Westport resident of more than 50 years, passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2026.

Born on June 14, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York to Charles and Jenny Francis, Janet always cherished her Flag Day birthday and celebrated it happily throughout her life. She grew up...

Nonnye Louise Wheeler

Nonnye Louise Wheeler

May 4, 2026

Nonnye Louise Landers Wheeler, 89, of Southport, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Clifton Springs, New York to Dr. Phillip H. Landers and Margaret Moore Landers. She was the consummate eldest daughter, who excelled in school and worked hard her entire life. She graduated from Skidmore College and had a...

Alexander A. Pappas

Alexander A. Pappas

May 28, 2026

Alexander A Pappas (Alex), age 73, of Fairfield, CT passed away on Thursday May, 28, 2026. Alex was born to Apostolos (Paul) H and Sophie T Pappas (née Takes) on August 3, 1952 in Bridgeport, CT. He spent his early years in Bridgeport where his family owned and operated The Venice Importing Company, a Mediterranean grocery store serving Southwestern Connecticut...

Dalia Kempler

Dalia Kempler

May 25, 2026

Dalia Ruth Kempler, 73, of Westport passed away peacefully on Monday May 25, 2026 surrounded by her family at home. She was the loving wife of the late Sheldon Kempler. Dalia was born December 27, 1952 in Los Angeles to the late Amnon and Lillian Sarkin Barness. A beloved educator, Dalia devoted her professional time to teaching young children at...

Peter F. Suchy

Peter F. Suchy

May 19, 2026

Peter F. Suchy, age 74, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2026,surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born May 7,1952 in New Haven, CT. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Anthony John Suchy, Sr. and Mildred LaPointe Suchy, brother Anthony John “Tony” Suchy, Jr. who is survived by his wife Becky of...

Robert Leon Smith

Robert Leon Smith

May 10, 2026

Robert L. Smith, age 80, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 55 years to Patricia (Woods) Smith, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded in love by his family. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late Henry and Viola Smith, he had been a Fairfield resident for the last 55 years. Bob retired from Heim Bearings...

Robert D. Doxey

Robert D. Doxey

May 6, 2026

Robert D. Doxey, age 75, of Trumbull, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late John and Dorothy Douglas Doxey, he was raised in Fairfield and had been a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, Robert worked as a plumber for many years. He loved collecting antiques...

Pamela S. Sallah

Pamela S. Sallah

May 6, 2026

Pamela Sue Sallah, 71 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. Pamela was born June 17, 1954 in Iron River, MI to the late Robert Arnold and Everall Mae (Burnett) Carne. She relocated with her family to Roseburg, Oregon where she spent her childhood and teenage years alongside her older brother Bob and younger brother Bruce.

Pamela worked for...

John Buda Sr.

John Buda Sr.

May 5, 2026

John Buda Sr. age 92 passed away on Tuesday May 5th 2026 under hospice care. John was born on March 7, 1934 in Lonya, Hungary to the late John and Elisabeth Buda. John was in the Hungarian Army during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and stationed at Hegeyeshlom.

He patrolled the border between Hungary and Austria as the Soviet army tanks...

Carmela Ballerini

Carmela Ballerini

May 1, 2026

Carmela R Ballerini, also known as Connie to friends and family, passed away on May 1, 2026 at the age of 101. Connie was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on February 12, 1925 to Michael and Michelina Bernardo. She shared her childhood with her brothers John, Joseph, Jerry, and Frank and her sister Rose. She graduated from Central High School in...

Kevin Charles Cassidy

Kevin Charles Cassidy

Apr 30, 2026

Kevin Charles Cassidy, age 60, of Fairfield, CT, died unexpectedly on April 30. He was born in Port Jefferson, NY to the proud parents of Bob (deceased) and Jean Cassidy. His older brother, Rob, recently passed, but his sister, Lauren, resides in Long Island, NY. Kevin leaves behind his wife (Nicole), two children (Dylan and Samantha), his mother-in-law, brother and...

Marsha E. Carfi

Marsha E. Carfi

Apr 30, 2026

Marsha E. Carfi, 78, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, Marsha lived a life defined by kindness, strength, and an unwavering dedication to those she cherished most.

Marsha was the beloved wife of 56 years to George Carfi, her partner in a lifetime...

Laura Gleason Wetmore

Laura Gleason Wetmore

Apr 27, 2026

Laura Gleason Wetmore, of Fairfield, CT, passed away peacefully on April 27th, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. #FCancer

She was the beloved wife of Tom, her partner since high school, with whom she built a life rooted in loyalty, humor, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.

She was a devoted mother to Griffin (Lauren), Tucker...

Sally Stevens Rowe

Sally Stevens Rowe

Apr 14, 2026

Sally Stevens Rowe, age 99, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late William Cardyn Rowe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Robert and Marian (Jennings) Baird, she was a lifelong area resident.

Sally attended Bassick High School and worked in the Corporate Office at the Bullard Company...