All Obituaries

Howard Hempel, retired Trumbull Police Lieutenant, passed into eternal rest at Waterbury Hospital on January 27, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 5, 1927, the son of Eugene and Elizabeth Bender Hempel. He settled in Connecticut and was a resident of Trumbull since 1954. He was predeceased by his son Ronald Hempel and wife Betty. He is survived by loving daughter Laura Pickman and husband Ronald. He also has four grandchildren Robert Hempel, Cynthia Hempel, Jordana Sabella and Nicole...

Mary Miller passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on January 24, 2020 in Trumbull, CT at the age of 93. She was born on February 4, 1926 in New York City to parents Luigi and Annunziata Calabrese. She graduated from Cathedral High School and was a clerk/typist for several companies over her long career. Mary loved to travel, cook her homemade pasta and take care of her family. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Melvin Miller, her...

Andrea Mann Tavella was born in Bridgeport, CT, on December 18, 1944, to Andrew (Butch) Mann and Helen Mann.  Raised in Bridgeport, Andrea attended and graduated from Notre Dame H.S. She went on to earn her BA at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. and finished her education by earning her MBA at Fairfield University. Andrea went on to become a high school teacher and then a technical writer at Sikorsky.  She married Bob Tavella, her husband of 49 years, and had 2 sons, Robbie...

Lorraine (Crago) Avallone, age 78, of Huntington,CTpassed away January 23, 2020. She was born in Port Chester, NY, daughter of the late Richard and Anna Crago. She was a graduate of Port Chester High School, attended Berkley Secretarial School and was an office manager for over 30 years for Dr. Robert Matefy.  She loved spending time at her second home in Port Orange, FL where she spent days lounging by the pool. She was an avid animal lover and cherished...

  Jeanne Alexander Naft, age 63, of Trumbull, passed away January 16, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born in Chicago, and raised her family in Connecticut. Known for her creative spirit and advocacy for humanity, she held several successful careers devoted to supporting people, including: Director of Recreational Therapy, personal assistant for an anthropologist (Dana Raphael), and most recently as an associate financial representative. Most of all, she was...

  We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear sister in Christ, Mother Charlotte Mary, on January 15, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, to Katherine Coleman and Charles De Gennaro.    Mother Charlotte Mary profoundly touched countless lives in the Bridgeport and Hartford County Dioceses. She established in the early 1970's the Emmaus Faith Renewal Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Emmaus was non-denominational, helping people to a deeper...

    Elizabeth “Betty” (Faynor) Pollman, age 96, of Seymour CT, passed away January 13, 2020. Betty was born in Mahanoy City, PA to the late Martin and Katie Faynor. She moved to CT with her husband Edward in 1962. She was a waitress for local restaurants, including  Howard Johnson and Dunkin Donuts. She worked as a school cafeteria worker and janitress for 17 years for the City of Bridgeport. She was a longtime and active member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran...

James J. Mikusky, age 89, of Trumbull, passed away January 11, 2020. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Charles and Julia Mikusky. He graduated with honors from Bassick High School in 1948. Mr. Mikusky received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, graduating with honors from Yale University in 1957. He graduated with honors in 1994 from the University of Bridgeport, receiving an M.B.A.  He was an Engineering and Marketing Leader in Military Marketing, working for...

Dr. George Bernard Baehr Jr. age 95, of Trumbull, passed away January 10, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Baehr was born in New Haven, CT to the late George B. and Rose Mary Baehr Sr. He graduated from Crosby High School, Waterbury CT ('42).  He was a decorated World War II US Army veteran, serving in the European Theater with the 8th Armored Infantry Battalion, 20th Armored Division.  Dr. Baehr was a member of the first graduating class of Fairfield...

Rebecca D. Douglass, age 43, of Trumbull, passed away January 9, 2020. Rebecca was raised and survived by Shele Bannon (Mother), David Douglass (Father), and St. John Bannon (Step-Father).   Rebecca was such a caring person to all, especially animals; lover of true crime books; and made everyone laugh with her fierce sense of humor.  She owned a successful business, called Fur, Fins and Feathers.She is survived by her sister Mariah Bruehl - married to Edward, her brother Sam...