All Obituaries

Amanda Marilyn Alarcon, age 36, lifelong Shelton resident, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital late Thanksgiving night after a long aggressive battle with Sarcoidosis.  Amanda, AKA Nonnie, AKA Bear to all who held her dear, was a graduate of Shelton High School and St. Vincent’s Nursing School.  She worked for several years at St. Vincent’s Hospital as an RN on the cardiac floor.  Amanda loved being out in the sunshine with her boys, making snow angels,...

Dorothy Magyar, age 88 of Shelton, passed away November 18, 2022.  Dorothy was born in Derby, July 26, 1934, daughter of the late James and Elisabeth Jakab Magyar.  Dorothy was a Registered Nurse and was employed by Bridgeport Hospital and later worked as a Recreational Therapist for St. Joseph Manor of Trumbull until her retirement.  Dorothy was a member of the Shelton Senior Center, the 4H Club, Harmony Grange, and the Milford Ski Club.  Dorothy also volunteered at the...

It is with tremendous sadness we announce that our beautiful Mom, Susanne Evelyn Williams Price passed away on August 18, 2022 at the Bishop Wicke Nursing Home in Shelton, CT. She was 85 years old.   Susanne was born in Marengo, Illinois on September 3, 1936 to Eleanor Williams, an artist and school teacher, and Spencer Williams, a railroad depot manager. Both sides of their families were farmers in the Marengo area, and Susanne’s grandparents, Alvina and Clarence Loudenbeck...

Mark G. Bondaruk, 69, of Shelton, husband of the late Edwina Guzek Bondaruk passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 16, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1953, son of the late George and Paraska Drevanik Bondaruk. Mark Worked as a crew chief at Sikorsky Aircraft for 43 years where he made many loyal friends. He would spend his spare time working on cars and loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Mark is survived by his son Edward (Jessica) Horan. Grandfather of Tanis and is also survived by his...

Janet Olive Yachymczyk, 67 of Seymour, CT, passed away at her home on July 16,2022. Janet was born on October 4, 1954, daughter of the late Felix and Carole Yachymczyk of Shelton, CT. Janet lived with her parents in Shelton for 63 years until her mom's passing in 2018. Janet has since resided in Seymour, CT with her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Michael Mazerolle. Janet was special to so many, touching so many hearts. Janet brought Joy and smiles to everyone she came in...

Dorothy M. Gill, age 90 of Derby, formerly of Shelton, passed away July 14, 2022.  Dorothy was born in Derby, October 29, 1931, daughter of the late George and Anna Matika Rich.  She worked as a secretary for Avco Lycoming and Textron for many years until her retirement.  She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Queen Esther Chapter #31 and Lady Martha Chapter of Monroe.  She was also Past Grand Ruth of the State of Connecticut Order...

It deeply saddens me to share that my dear, beloved husband, Jorgen Prest, passed away on June 4, 2022 after courageously battling cancer for the past several months.  Jorgen was born in Esbjerg, Denmark on May 8, 1942 to the late Walter and Jenny Prest.  He shared many wonderful memories of his early years with his grandparents, parents, and brother as well as a favorite Aunt Tilde who he visited on the island of Fano.  At age 21, after graduating university, he decided to...

Grant Thomas Hayden, 79, of Shelton, CT passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2022 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Stratford, CT after a brief illness from complications of an injury.  Grant was born in Haverhill, MA on February 8, 1943.   Grant grew up in Bradford, MA and Seabrook Beach, NH, the oldest of 8 siblings and the beloved son of Charles H. and Marguerite F. Hayden.  Grant was passionate about people, and prioritized his family, friends and...

John D. (Jack) Hurley, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2022 at the Curtis Home in Meriden, CT.  His struggle with Parkinson’s was fought with grace, dignity and tremendous courage.  John was a man of unparalleled character, fun loving and compassionate who prioritized faith, family, friendship and service to others.  His smile lit up the room and his heart held space for everyone.  He was loved and surrounded by a very close, caring family as well as many...

Richard L. Cunliffe, age 61 of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Annette Lucille Sanchione Cunliffe, entered into eternal rest March 10, 2022 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford.  He was born in Bridgeport, December 16, 1960, son of the late Walter and Ruth Johnston Cunliffe.  He is survived by his sister Patricia Terry (Alan), his brothers David Cunliffe (Mary), and Herbert Cunliffe (Patricia), his stepsons Albert R. Carey, Jr. (Jamie) and their children Albert III and Liam,...