Obituaries

Elizabeth "Beth" Holmes (Bovan)  Tyler

Elizabeth "Beth" Holmes (Bovan) Tyler

Nov 10, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes (Bovan) Tyler, age 57, beloved wife of John R. Tyler of Trumbull, passed away the evening of Wednesday, November 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born to William George and Mary Grace (Holmes) Bovan, Beth was raised and educated in Trumbull.

Beth graduated from Trumbull High School, class of 1982. She was a member of...

Beverly T. (Tunstall)  Shavinsky

Beverly T. (Tunstall) Shavinsky

Nov 7, 2021

Beverly T. Shavinsky, age 86, of Fairfield, formerly of Jackson, NJ, beloved wife of the late Emory Shavinsky, Jr.,  passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in New Bedford, MA on July 27, 1935, the daughter of the late Alvin “Dutch” and Hilda May Tunstall, she graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1953. ...

Evelyn B. (Pavlow)  Niestemski

Evelyn B. (Pavlow) Niestemski

Nov 6, 2021

Evelyn B. Niestemski (Pinky), age 94, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Walter Niestemski, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, November 6, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Anna Pavlow, she had been a Fairfield resident since her marriage to Walter in 1947. A graduate of Warren Harding High School, Evelyn was...

William E. Verdier

William E. Verdier

Nov 5, 2021

William Edward Verdier, Jr. died peacefully at home in Fairfield, Connecticut at age 99 whilst surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM at First Church Congregational in Fairfield, CT.

William (Bill) was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to William Edward Verdier (Sr.) and Edna Bausman Verdier April...

Paul Farago, Sr.

Paul Farago, Sr.

Nov 2, 2021

Paul Farago Sr of Fairfield CT passed away on Tuesday November 2, 2021, at the age of 81 after several months of declining health, in Bridgeport Hospital.

Paul was born in Hungary on October 31, 1940, to Joseph Farago and Katalin Sardi. He was the youngest of five siblings surviving during the troublesome era of WWII and...

Margaret T. (Duch)  Carleton

Margaret T. (Duch) Carleton

Nov 1, 2021

Margaret T. Carleton, 101 years young, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Donald J. Carleton, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family in the early hours of Monday, November 1, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Duch, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 70 years.  Margaret...

Mary Kay (Burger)  Frost

Mary Kay (Burger) Frost

Oct 24, 2021

Mary Kay Frost, beloved wife of Donald Frost of Fairfield, CT, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  Born in Queens, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph David Burger and Ernestine Steinert Burger, she was a Fairfield resident since 1977. Mary Kay graduated from The College of New Rochelle...

Ilyah Tobis

Ilyah Tobis

Oct 24, 2021

Ilyah Tobis, age 71 passed away peacefully Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Regal Care in Southport.  Born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Carroll) Tobis, she had been a lifelong area resident.  A graduate of Bassick High School, Ilyah worked in the Credit Department for various local banks throughout her career.  Survivors include a brother,...

Bryce H. Rathbone

Bryce H. Rathbone

Oct 24, 2021

Easton resident Bryce H. Rathbone, 84, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, October 24, at Bridgeport Hospital accompanied by his family.

He was the son of Robert Charles Rathbone, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, and Mildred Huntly Gordon.  Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Mr. Rathbone spent his younger years in the Northwest Territory of...

Ann C. "Nancy" (Callahan)  Richter

Ann C. "Nancy" (Callahan) Richter

Oct 23, 2021

Ann C. “Nancy” Richter, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Richter, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Nancy is survived by her five children, their spouses, thirteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren:  Paul (Suzanne Nixon), and his sons Matthew and Jack and their mother, Margaret; Bob, his wife, Andrea, and their children...

Delia (Hamilton)  Chervansky

Delia (Hamilton) Chervansky

Oct 23, 2021

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...

James M. Soderquist

James M. Soderquist

Oct 22, 2021

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...

Lynn S. Thomann

Lynn S. Thomann

Oct 21, 2021

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...

Stewart (Stew) Washburn

Stewart (Stew) Washburn

Oct 17, 2021

Stewart (Stew) Washburn of Austin, TX (formerly of Fairfield, CT) found peace on October 17, 2021 after a long illness.

Stew was born September 5, 1925 in Marblehead, MA and grew up in Salem, MA. He attended Amherst College until he enlisted in the Army during WWII where he served as a navigator. Upon completing his service,...

Otilio Poubel Filho

Otilio Poubel Filho

Oct 13, 2021

Otilio Poubel Filho was born in Minas Gerais, Brazil on June 3, 1957. He grew up on his family farm surrounded by rolling hills, green mountains (as far as the eye could see), pastures filled with livestock, and the fresh-crisp-air that made up the Minas countryside. He had a beautiful childhood where he was given the freedom to explore...

James J. Sabre

James J. Sabre

Oct 12, 2021

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. ...

Jessie E. (Henderson)  Scippa

Jessie E. (Henderson) Scippa

Oct 11, 2021

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...

John P. Beggs

John P. Beggs

Oct 10, 2021

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...

Thomas C. Wyckoff

Thomas C. Wyckoff

Oct 3, 2021

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...

John P. Harney

John P. Harney

Sep 28, 2021

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...