All Obituaries

  Leon A. Wojcak, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Schultz) Wojcak, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1944 in Dickson City, PA, son of the late Edward and Lottie Wojcak. He graduated from Dickson City High School and served in the United States Army. He worked as an offset pressman until his retirement.  In his retirement, he enjoyed watching his Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, but his favorite sports teams to watch...

Evans Roche, age 37, of Bridgeport, CT, passed away May 19, 2023. He was born in Queens, NY, and was a longtime Bridgeport resident.  He is survived by by his mother; Yolette Jean-Francois and brother Marcus, aunts; Rosette Oge, Carmene Calixte, Edith Jean-Francois Grandfather Hubert Jean-Francois. uncles; Andre Jean-Francois, Solon Jean-Francois, Rodrigue Jean-Francois. cousins; Marie Oge-Nerette, Richard Oge, Milana Carruth, David Jean-Francois, Christina Bowman, Patricia Calixte,...

  Melville F. Hobson, Jr., age 89, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on May 18 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his family.  Mr. Hobson was born in Bridgeport to the late Melville F. Hobson Sr and Genevieve (Mckeon) Hobson.  Prior to his retirement he was an engineer at Moore Special Tool Company.  In his earlier years he was a mentor for Junior Achievement.  Mr. Hobson loved to watch women’s college basketball, especially his “girls”, the...

Calvin Maurice Graham, age 64, of Trumbull, CT passed away suddenly at his home on May 14, 2023. Cal was born in Lumberton, N.C. to the late Calvin and Juanita Graham. He is survived by his beloved wife M. Renee (Wiggins) Graham and his loving sons Sam and Calvin (Max) Graham and his spouse Maig Smith. In addition, he leaves behind his sisters Sandra Kittrell and Acquanetta Grant and her husband Emanuel, and many nieces and nephews. Cal had a long and distinguished career in Information...

Marion F. (Murphy) Tierney, age 94, of Fairfield, CT, passed away May 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late George and Laura Murphy.    She was predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas W. Tierney and her siblings William Murphy, John Murphy and Evelyn Murphy.   She is survived by her  three devoted children Evelyn Feola and her husband Gene, Michael Tierney and his wife Mary Jo and Carol...

  Joseph Leo Sheridan, Jr., 85, of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late Joseph Leo Sr. and Mary (Fox) Sheridan. Joe graduated from the University of New Haven with a degree in criminal justice. He retired as a special agent with the F.B.I. after forty years of service. Joe enjoyed playing bocce, cards, music, but especially cherished spending time at the Berkshire's and Naples, FL home with friends and family. He was...

Jeannette Laprade of Trumbull, CT, passed away May 7, 2023 in her home. Mrs. Laprade was born in Kon Krest, PA to Henry and Genevieve (Jennie Sosnowski) Rominski on March 29, 1941. She attended St. Michael's School in Bridgeport and graduated from Harding High School in 1958. She was also a graduate of Bullard Haven's LPN School and worked at Bridgeport Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 2004. Jeannette enjoyed crocheting, reading, and needlework and also trips to the casino. She was a...

Ronald H. Sirois, age 75, of East Hartford, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Ludlowe Health and Rehab of Fairfield. He was born to Henry Sirois and Marie Aline Dube Sirois at Hartford Hospital and was a longtime area resident of Trumbull and East Hartford. He served his country proudly for 2 years in the Army during the Vietnam war while being stationed in Germany. Ron was larger than life and had a heart of gold. He made an impression on everyone he met and always seemed to make them smile....

  George Paul Mengold Jr., age 79, of Southbury, CT, passed away April 25, 2023 after a short illness. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late George Paul and Agnes (Beatrice) Mengold Sr.   George grew up in Monroe, CT and graduated from Masuk High School. He loved sports and was on the cross country team, the basketball team as well as the baseball team. Baseball was his favorite. He went to college and got a degree in business from Sacred Heart University. George got...

  H. Lawrence Spodnick H. Lawrence Spodnick, of Trumbull, CT passed away at the age of 95 on April 24, 2023 in his home.  Larry was born on July 14, 1927 in Bridgeport, CT to the late John G. Spodnik, a CT DMV Inspector and wife Mary Burcik Spodnik.   Larry graduated from St. John Nepomocene's Commercial School, Bridgeport and then served in the US Army becoming a Sergeant while stationed in Panama during WWII. He then attended the Renouard Training School for...