All Obituaries

Mary Jane Fechik Feda, age 89, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Joseph Feda, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2022 in Midstate Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 3, 1933 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Gemba Fechik. Mary was employed by Pullman and Comley as a legal secretary for many years. She was an avid Uconn Women’s Basketball fan, New York Yankees fan, since the age of 16 and loved traveling to the...

Carol A. Jaksis Leach, age 79, of Stratford, beloved wife of Dennis Leach, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Carol was born in Bridgeport on August 27, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Susan Pavluvcik Jaksis. She was employed by Bargin News for over 30 years and enjoyed traveling, turtles, angels, Irisis flowers and spending time with family. In addition to her beloved husband, Dennis, Carol is also...

Michael “Mike” Dwyer, 74, of Stratford, CT passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 of lung disease. He was at peace, surrounded by his family, whom he loved with all of his heart.   Mike was born and raised in Torrington. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1966 and attended Quinnipiac University. He was a lifelong member of the Elks and owned a jewelry store in Torrington for many years. A beloved member of the community, he was known by all for his humor, biting...

Rose M. Tesla Verkovod, age 91, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Verkovod, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 in West River Rehabilitation with her loving family by her side. Rose was born on December 17, 1930 in Stratford and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Kleja Tesla. She was a lifelong resident of Stratford, she graduated from Stratford High School and worked as a waitress at the Windmill for many years. Rose is survived by three sons, James Whaley of...

Dorothy A. Sirotnak, age 85, of Stratford, entered into rest on October 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 21, 1936 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Stempel Sirotnak. She was a long-time resident of Stratford, graduating from Stratford High School in 1954. Dorothy was the parish secretary at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Stratford for 60 years and was involved in most aspects of the life of the parish community. She was also a...

Richard F. Loch, age 63, of Stratford, beloved husband of Maricely Cardona Loch, passed away on October 19, 2022 in Bridgeport Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 27, 1959 in Bridgeport and was the son if the late Andrew and Mary Lou Lane Loch. In addition to his beloved wife, Maricely Loch, Richard is also survived by one son, Richard J. Loch of Stratford, two daughters, Ana Avila and wife Kati-Lyn Monginho of Stratford and Vanessa Avila of New Haven, two...

Robert D. Horkheimer (Hork), age 73, of Stratford, beloved husband of Julie Florentino Horkheimer, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and daughters on Monday, October 17, 2022. Bob (Hork) was born on June 10, 1949 in Bridgeport to the late Robert J. and Katherine Cremin Horkheimer. He was raised in Stratford with his four siblings, and graduated from Stratford High School, Class of 1967.  After graduating, he entered the U.S. Army and served one...

Elizabeth “Betty” Martin, age 94, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022 at Lord Chamberlain, Stratford, and is now reunited with the love of her life, her deceased husband, Raymond E. Martin, whom she shared 47 years of marriage.  Betty was born on November 20, 1927 and raised in Bridgeport, CT.  She was the daughter of the late Julia and Louis Barath.  Betty worked at Harvey Hubbell, Bridgeport and was a stay-at-home mother until her children...

John J. Bertholf left this world peacefully on October 10, 2022, after his battle with cancer at the age of 72.  John is now reunited in eternity, with his beloved parents, Sophia and William Bertholf, along with his predeceased aunts, uncles, and cousins. John served in the United States of America Marine Corps in the early 1970s and truly had a heart of gold. John cherished his relationship with his adoring mother, Sophia, who lived to 101.  She used those years to instill many...

Tomiko A. Tanabe Knapp, age 96, of Stratford, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away quietly at her home on October 1, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan, Tomiko was one of six children born to the late Toyoma Tanabe and late Tsuka Koga. Shortly after high school, Tomiko met her husband of 71 years, the late Peter Knapp of Stratford and shared a wonderful military and civilian life together. After moving to the U.S. Tomiko became active in her...