All Obituaries

Marli A. De Siqueira, age 76, of Bridgeport, passed away January 22, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Brazil and resided in Bridgeport, CT for 22 years. She is survived by her devoted daughter Priscilla Escobar, her beloved son-in-law Willian Escobar and their children Pedro and Miguel; her sisters and brother Marilu, Marlene and Antonio and their children, including her niece Sabrina Siqueira, who was always present in her life. Friends and family are invited to attend her...

William Michael Murphy, age 81, of Somers, NY and formerly of Trumbull, CT, passed away January 22, 2022. Mr. Murphy was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late William and Martha Murphy. He worked for Carpenter Steel, Sikorsky Aircraft and the Trumbull Public School System. Mr. Murphy was a U.S. Army veteran. He was very devoted to his beloved NY Giants. Survivors include his beloved wife Patricia (Bielen) Murphy, his son Sean Michael Murphy and his daughter Lisa Murphy Sherry and her husband...

Beverly Cora Newell, age 78, of Bridgeport, passed away January 21, 2022 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Beverly was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Carelton  B. and Elizabeth Newell Sr.  She was a secretary for Sikorsky Aircraft for many years. Beverly was a member of the Sikorsky Rifle Club and enjoyed fencing and riding horses. During her retirement, she was an artist and oil painter who gifted much of her artwork to friends, family and her local parish.  Beverly...

Virginia Snow Hopper of Trumbull CT, born Nov. 5, 1927 in Westhampton, NY, daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Midgley Snow, passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2022.  Virginia graduated from Center Moriches High School, Class of 1944, and Southampton Hospital School of Nursing, earning her RN degree. She served for a short period of time in the Cadet Nursing Corps in WW II.  She loved being a nurse and worked at various hospitals, nursing homes and doctor’s offices in her...

Mary Louise Kane of Trumbull, age 90,  passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022. She was born in Bridgeport on December 19, 1931. She was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Mary Cervenansky. She was educated in Bridgeport schools, beginning with St. Patrick School, then on to Central High School, graduating in 1949 with high honors, sixth in her class. She studied for her teaching degree at New Haven State Teachers College, graduating 1953 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary...

Gloria M Yencho (MacDonald) was born to Chester A. and Margaret MacDonald on September 21, 1927 in Germantown Pennsylvania.  She was a remarkable and very loving woman. At a very young age she assumed the role of “mother” to her four younger siblings. She raised them and cared for them for many years.  In 1946 she met a young man named Stephen Yencho. They were married in 1947 and they were each others love for over 60 years, until her best friend and husband passed...

Joyce Marie Calandro, age 78, of Shelton, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Joyce ws born in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late Michael and Jennie Filakovsky. Joyce is survived by her beloved daughters Holly Pawlowski and Jody Comeau, her grandchildren Heidi, Mark, Jacob and Mathieu, great grand daughter Fallon, step daughter Darlene Masciola, her beloved companion Linder West (Bud) and ex husband Joseph Calandro. She worked many years as...

Russell L. Rodgers, age 67, of Bridgeport, CT passed away January 13, 2022 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Mr. Rodgers born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Richard and Anna Rodgers.He graduated from Bullard Havens in 1972 and retired from Erickson Industries as a tool and die maker after 47 years of service. Russell was a leader of the Boys Club of America Troop #56 and was a Pilgrim Brother of the Royal Order of Moose Lodge #289 in Bridgeport, CT. He is survived by his devoted brother...

  Chelsea Marie Cunha, age 18, of Trumbull, passed away January 10, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. Chelsea was born in Bridgeport, CT to her devoted parents Rod and Kristen (Argay) Cunha.  She graduated from Trumbull High School in 2021. She was very active in high school as a member of the National Honor Society,  the Varsity Soccer Team and the JV Basketball Team.  She was currently a freshman at the University of CT where she was studying to...

  Bernardine Mary (Velgot) Butcaris, age 89 of Milford, CT, passed away on January 9, 2022. She was born to the late Stanley Blaise and Marie (Rickey) Velgot in McAdoo, PA. After moving to Bridgeport, CT in 1941, she attended and graduated from Harding High School in 1949. She attended The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY where she earned her degree in Costume Design. After graduation she worked at Lord & Taylor in New York before returning to Bridgeport and working at Warner...