All Obituaries

Jeanette Lavista, age 91 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Nicholas Lavista, passed away October 20, 2018 at Shelton Lakes.  Jeanette was born in New York, NY, July 23, 1927, daughter of the late John and Mary DeSimone Pettinato.  She was known for her fashion sense, being a trend setter, being very house proud, and entertaining family and friends who she loved very much.  Her door was always open as her friendship knew no barriers.  She is survived by her daughters...

William A. Loescher, age 86 of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Florence Cichanowicz Loescher, passed away August 28, 2018 at his residence.  William was born and raised in Shelton, November 28, 1931, son of the late William J. and Mildred Schorick Loescher.  He was a graduate of Bullard-Havens Technical High School, Class of 1948 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  After serving his country, he was a self-employed manufacturer’s representative for many years until...

Anthony “Tony” Schurawich, age 91 of Shelton, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of the late Irene Butts Schurawich and father of Kathleen Parker of Shelton.  Born in Ansonia on April 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Leon and Mary Karpinowich Schurawich.  He graduated from Ansonia High School and later earned an Associate’s Degree from the University of New Haven in Business.  Tony proudly served his country...

Helen Kimak Boyko, of Shelton, wife of the late John Boyko, entered the afterlife on July 13, 2018.  She was born November 21, 1918 In Garfield, NJ to the late Andrew and Anna Telatnik Kimak.  Helen leaves behind her son, John A. Boyko.  Also survived by her brother-in-law Nicholas Boyko of Shelton, CT and her sister-in-law Jean Kimak of Carlstadt, NJ as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was also predeceased by her sister Mary Kimak and her brother Peter Kimak. ...

Ernest S. Rosiak, age 87 of Shelton, devoted husband of the late Dolores Marcinowski Rosiak, passed away July 16, 2018.  Ernest was born in Uxbridge, MA, April 25, 1931, son of the late Ignacy and Rose Rosiak.  He was a veteran of the US Army and later worked as a landscaper for US Surgical for many years until his retirement.  He is survived by his sons Christopher and Stephen Rosiak, his daughter Laura White and her husband Allan, 5 grandchildren, his brother Frank Rosiak,...

Antonia (Tona) Baklik Preneta, age 96, a lifelong Shelton resident passed away on Sunday, July 8th.  She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Preneta.  She is survived by her five children, David (Joanne) Preneta, Carol (Mark) Dojny, Louise Preneta, Anthony Jr. (Denise) Preneta and Frank Preneta, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and her sisters Anne Zak and Lillian Zak.  Antonia retired from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT. Friends may...

Judith Ann Ehlers, age 82 of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Kenneth G. Ehlers, passed away June 25, 2018 at Shady Knoll Health Center, Seymour.  Judith was born in Derby, February 3, 1936, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Harla Gazsi.  During her life, she worked as a banker for the former Connecticut National Bank for several years until her retirement.  She is survived by her son Michael Bouchard and his wife Dawn of Derby, her grandson Joshua Bouchard, and her...

Elaine M. Macauda, age 91 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Santo “Sonny” Macauda, passed away June 24, 2018 at Griffin Hospital, Derby.  Elaine was born in Stratford, September 5, 1926, daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Caldwell Jackson.  She worked as an Anesthesia Technician for Bridgeport Hospital for 30 years until her retirement.  She will be remembered for her love for her family and for the holidays with them.  She is survived by her...

Irmgard Gilbert, 89, of Stratford, CT died Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Irmgard lived most of her life in Stamford and raised her family there.  She was a member of the Stamford High Class of 1946 and enjoyed working as a commercial artist in New York City during the 1950s at Vogue, Conde Nast and Norcross Greeting Cards.  She is survived by her four children and seven grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, James, her brother, Charles,...

Patricia I. Bradtmuller, age 89 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Bradtmuller, passed away April 24, 2018 at the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury.  Patricia was born in Bridgeport, July 1, 1928, daughter of the late Harold and Ella Kosa Marshall.  During her life, she worked as a secretary for Air-Vac Engineering in Milford for many years until her retirement and was a member of the Fair Weather Yacht Club.  She is survived by...