All Obituaries

Robert D. Zahar, age 73 of Shelton, beloved husband of Paula Scaduto Zahar, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Griffin Hospital, Derby.  Robert was born in Bridgeport, August 10, 1946, son of the late Frank and Rose Kersey Zahar.  Robert worked in retail for Caldor and Kmart for several years until his retirement.  He was a proud volunteer for the Pine Rock Park Fire Company #4 of Shelton, and a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church of Shelton.  He enjoyed...

George R. Hayden, age 78 of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Rita Krhla Hayden, passed away February 4, 2020.  George worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections for 22 years where he retired as a Captain and later worked as a custodian for the Trumbull Board of Education at Hillcrest Middle School for many years until his retirement.  George was very active and was a member of the Shelton Senior Center where he participated in various...

Patricia Ann Kells-Murphy, age 51 of Middletown, previously of Shelton, passed away November 26, 2019.  Patricia was born in Bellflower, CA, May 8, 1968, daughter of Angela Jarigese Kells-Murphy and the late Joseph N. Kells-Murphy.  She was a graduate of UConn where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and a graduate of University of Bridgeport where she received her Master of Education Degree.  A talented artist, she used her skill to become a self-employed web...

Edna N. McKinnon Rourke, age 72, beloved wife of Albert Rourke, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in her home. Edna was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, daughter of the late Russell and Nolda McKinnon and was raised in Shelton. She retired as a secretary for the Shelton Board of Education. Edna was a life member of the African Violet Society of America and had served as treasurer and 3rd. vice president; also, past president and show chair for the Nutmeg and Naugatonic Violet Societies. In...

It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to our brother, Robert C. Hullette, age 66 of Ansonia, who passed away October 26, 2019.  Robert was born in Derby, April 10, 1953, son of the late Peter C. and Ann Tamburrino Hullette.  Robert was the maintainer at the Oxford Senior Center for many years; a job he did well and loved.  He was a special person to all those who knew him and was loved by all and never did you hear him say an unkind word about anyone.  He loved...

Ellen B. Haaga, age 81 of Hamden, formerly of Shelton, beloved wife of the late George F. Haaga, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Hamden Health Care Center.  Ellen was born in Bridgeport, April 15, 1938, daughter of the late Sidney and Katherine Lynch Johnson.  She is survived by her children, Michael Haaga and his wife Marguerite of Killingworth, George Haaga of Hamden, and Katherine Morris and her husband Dean of Hamden, her grandchildren Erin and Joshua Haaga, and her...

Mary T. Talcik, age 100 of Trumbull, formerly of Shelton, passed away August 2, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Manor, Trumbull.  Mary was born in Shelton, October 31, 1918, daughter of the late John F. and Mary Dubrava Talcik and was a valley resident for most of her life.  She worked as a clerical worker for the former General Electric of Bridgeport for several years until her retirement.  She is survived by her nephew Thomas Laliots (Michelle) and her niece Sandra Bradtmuller...

Dolores M. Buccelly, age 91 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Orlando G. Buccelly, passed away July 13, 2019.  Dolores was born February 1, 1928, daughter of the late Frank Marti, Sr. and Adeline Izzo Marti.  She graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and worked as a teacher for the former Lafayette Elementary School and later as a reading teacher at Long Hill Elementary School until her retirement.  She is survived...

Rebecca Ann Csech, age 43 of Shelton, passed away June 6, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Rebecca was born in Bridgeport, November 6, 1975, daughter of Janet Noy and the late Elmer Dorman Noy, III (Butch).  Rebecca was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 1993, and worked as a teacher’s aide.  Besides her mother, she is survived by her children Devin Edward Csech, Kaitlin Ann Csech, and CoraLea Rose Csech, her sister Cheryl L. Bisset, and her nephews Joseph Bisset,...

Michael Charles Passaro entered into eternal life at the age of 81 on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary Marsillio Parssaro. He leaves behind his children, Sheila (Leroy Maiers) Hill, Michael (Marlie) Passaro, Cindy (Ed) Bleau and Chuck Passaro. He is also survived by his grandchildren David, Dean, Michelle, Kayla, Jake, Kristen and Zackary: sisters, Judy and Carol and his brother Charles, as well...