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Helen Buchla, 89, of Stratford and formerly of Milford, beloved wife of the late Thomas Buchla, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022. Born on August 21, 1932 in Scranton, PA she was the daughter of the late Francis and Sophia (Jackowski) Tomaszewski.   Helen is survived by her children, Joyce Buchla and Janice (Rick) Huston; her grandchildren, Julie (Brandon Bogan) Huston, and Richard “Ricky” Huston III; and many nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her...

Robert David Woodruff, 73, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022. Born on March 19, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT he was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Mullins) Woodruff.  Bobby is survived by his sister, Lynn Higgins; and his nieces, Lisa, Donna, Nancy and Gail. All services will be private at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. 

Ronald Joseph Sader, 88, of Milford, beloved companion of Patricia Gabrielli, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022. Born on January 30, 1934 in Seymour, CT he was the son of the late George and Isabelle Sader.   Ron proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force. Following his discharge, he enrolled in Bryant College and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Ron started his career at the accounting firm of Bailey, Moore, and Glazer in 1960....

Robert P. Petrucelli, Sr., age 90, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 14, 2022 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Carmela (Fellows) Petrucelli. Born in Bridgeport on May 12, 1932, he was a son of the late Peter and Lena (D’Elia) Petrucelli. Mr. Petrucelli served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed by the Bridgeport Post as a linotype operator for over 20 years and he worked at the Milford...

Alicia Ann Haley, 57, of Milford, passed away on May 13, 2022 after a brief hospitalization.  Born on February 27, 1965 in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter Carol Chiappinelli and the late Edmund Lankowski. Alicia was a graduate of Jonathan Law High School and Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in Special Education. She worked in the West Haven School system and various area Group Homes. Alicia loved being a part of the Camp Happiness family as a Music...

Glenn Powell, 98, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2022, three days prior to his 99th birthday. He was born in Scranton, PA on May 16, 1923 to the late Reese Benjamin Powell and Jenny (Franklyn) Powell. Glenn left Scranton for NYC where he joined the US Navy and served honorably during WWII from 1942-1948. When he returned from war, Glenn worked for the United Nations and then moved upstate to Westchester County, NY where he started his own business, Highland Sheet...

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Sharon Longobricco, 50, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022.  Born on April 13, 1972 in Norwalk, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Vincent Longobricco and Susan Kuhaur.   Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She participated in many hobbies. Some of her favorites were spending time on the water in her kayak and collecting rocks at any beach or just about anywhere. She enjoyed planting vegetables in her garden,...

Francis “Frank” Reed Anthony Coyle, Sr., 80, of Orange, beloved husband of Barbara Pfnausch Coyle, passed away on May 8, 2022. Born on May 29, 1941 in New Haven, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Coyle.   Frank had a long successful career at SNET retiring in 2000 as a Purchasing Manager. Upon his retirement, he was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Contract Standard Board in Hartford. He also enjoyed being employed at Namco Pools in Orange where he...