All Obituaries

Elizabeth “Ellie” (Huminski) Accardi, age 96, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2019 at the Jewish Home surrounded by her children. She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Alexander and Stella Huminski. In her early years she was a bookkeeper for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Read’s Department Store. During World War II she supported the war effort by working at Remington Arms. She later married, Edward Accardi Sr. and supported his contracting...

Dawn Kosarko, 41, born on Valentine's Day February 14, 1978 at St. Vincent's Hospital, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at St. Vincents Medical Center, after a long, hard 6 year battle with Type 1 Complex Diabetes and many serious medical problems. Dawn loved singing, music, and all dancing with tap dancing being her favorite. She appeared in many Theatrical and Musical performances, and was Co-Captain and choreographer for the Trumbull High Dance Team. She graduated from Sacred Heart...

Elaine Hawie Chedister, 83 years old, of Fairfield, died at St. Vincent’s Medical Center on March 15. Elaine was born on December 10, 1935 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport and Pratt Institute in New York. For many years, she resided in New York City pursuing her career as an artist. She returned to Bridgeport to care for her mother and the two of them ultimately moved to Fairfield. In addition to being an artist, Elaine was also a poet....

Patricia A. Vargas, age 81, of Wilmington, DE, passed away March 15, 2019. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Alex and Theresa Olman. She was a retired secretary for Digital Corp. Mrs. Vargas loved to decorate her home for the holidays and make her special Italian gravy for her family. She is survived by her beloved husband Frank Vargas of DE; her devoted son Douglas Wargo of Danbury, CT; four cherished granddaughters Heather, Lindsay, Ashley and Haley Wargo and several...

Robert Louis Graham, age 50, of Monroe, passed away peacefully March 12, 2019. Robert was born in Rochester, NY and was a longtime resident of Trumbull. He graduated from Trumbull High School and The Ohio State University. He worked in sales and marketing in the construction industry. More recently, Bob worked as a personal trainer for BDx Fitness in Monroe. He was predeceased by his mother, Nancy Snyder Graham. Bob is survived by his father, Norman L. Graham; his sister, Norma McFarland,...

  James Walter Hussey Jr., age 85, of Milford, passed away on March 9, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Sarah MacNamara Dunphy, and late James W. Hussey, Sr.  and was a life long area resident. He attended Bullard Haven Technical High School before joining the Marine Corps., and served his country proudly as a Corsair Mechanic during the Korean War.  He was employed at Sikorsky Aircraft for 44 years until his retirement as a...

Alice (Sarah) Taugher Warren, age 97, of Bridgeport, passed away March 4, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Mrs. Warren was born in Peckville, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Murray) Taugher. She worked for Singer Corp. and Chance Vought. In her earlier years she was a member of the A.O.H. and the women's guild at St. Patrick's Church. Ms. Warren was predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth Joseph Warren. She was the youngest of nine siblings who predeceased her: Michael,...

Ann Rebecca (Lyons) Fensore, age 90, of Trumbull, and formerly of Heritage Village in Southbury.  She also lived in Newtown, CT for many years. Ann passed away March 3, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Mrs. Fensore was born in Kent, CT to the late Edward and Caroline Lyons. She retired from Fairfield Processing Corp. in Danbury, CT after 20 years of service. She was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed reading and playing cards. She was predeceased by her beloved husband,...

Susan (Samudosky) Collins, age 91, of Stratford, passed away March 3, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. Mrs. Collins was born in Granville, NY to the late Andrew and Susan Samudosky. She was a longtime employee of Bank of America. Mrs. Collins loved to cook for her family. She was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the beach and parks with her metal detector. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph Collins Sr. She is survived by her loving sons, Joseph P.(Joy) Collins of Woodbury,...

Kathleen Emily (Jachimowski) Jamaitis, age 77, of Trumbull, went home to heaven on February 27, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. Kathleen was born in Derby, CT to the late Stanley and Jennifer “Jennie” Jachimowski.  Kathleen was a devote woman of God and very involved with St.Theresa’s Church, serving regularly as a lector and Eucharistic minister. She was an active participant in many church activities at St. Theresa’s, the Bridgeport Dioceses, and other local...