All Obituaries

Lily F. Ryan, age 87 of Milford, passed away January 30, 2023, just one day shy of her 88th birthday.  Lily was born in New York, NY, January 31, 1935, daughter of the late Enrico and Phoebe Steele Visconti.  Lily worked for A.B.B.I. in the electronics department for many years until her retirement.  Lily is survived by her grandchildren Robert H. Ryan, III (Megan), and Kelly D. Cuminotto (Matthew), her great-grandchildren Brynn, Avery, Alexander, and William, her brother...

Frances Helen Carey entered into rest on January 26, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Carey for 68 years.  Frances is survived by her daughters: P. Anne Carey of Phoenix, AZ (Ray Schwartz) and Nancy Weiss of Denver, CO (David), her grandchildren: Jason and Justin Millard, Travis Winter, Beth Federico, and Katie Braley, and her great grandchildren: Hunter, Ahvah, Lucy and Avery.  She is survived by sisters: Joan Doohan of N.Y. and Linda McMonigle of CT,...

Shari A. Deida, age 62 of Waterbury, previously of Shelton, passed away December 4, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury.  Shari was born in Derby, September 20, 1960, daughter of the late Louis and Gladys Ferguson Massa.  Shari currently worked in the photo department at Walmart of Shelton.  Shari loved being on Facebook playing games and drinking her coffee.  Most of all, Shari was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister.  She will be missed by her...

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...