All Obituaries

Frances Mary Louise (Ruzicka) Hulley age 94 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in Stratford, CT. She lived her entire life in Connecticut. She was born in Bridgeport and moved to Stratford after marriage to raise her family. In later years she lived in Shelton at Crosby Commons and Wesley Village where she throughly enjoyed the other residents, staff and planned activities. Frances was the devoted wife of beloved husband, Fredrick Hulley (predeceased).  Frances is...

Robert Bruce Robinson, 53 of Ansonia, was called home to a peaceful rest on March 16th. He was born June 8, 1969 in Derby, CT, to mother, Saundra Edmonds Robinson and father, the late Andrew Robinson of Ansonia. Robert grew up in Ansonia, CT, and graduated from Ansonia Public Schools. He was given the nickname Robo in early childhood. Robo was athletic his entire life; he was a star football player who broke several records and led his team to many championships. A proud Ansonia Charger....

DANIEL DUARTE of Orange I was born during the hurricane of 1938 to Portuguese immigrant parents, Manuel and Mary (Salgado) in Plymouth, MA. My brother, Gilbert, of Plymouth, MA predeceased me in October, 2015. I graduated with a B.S. from Bryant University, received my Master’s from CCSU, 6th year from University of CT, taught business at Amity High, Woodbridge, 1960-2002, served as business department chair, and was elected AEA president for four terms.  I was elected President...

Milford Dalaker, an 89 year old Shelton resident, entered into eternal rest March 2. He was born on the fourth of July, 1933  in Crotty Seneca Illinois, son of the late Conrad & Sadie Anderson Dalaker. Milford served in both The Norwegian and The American Armed Forces. He worked as a line man for U.I. After his retirement, he and his beloved wife traveled the world with their new cruise friends. In addition to his wife Jean,  he was predeceased by brothers Sidney and Kjell...

Della F. Briggs, a longtime Oxford, CT resident and wife of the late Michael E Briggs Sr, passed away suddenly on March 1. She was the daughter of Charles and Eleanor (Ranney) Fowler. Della was educated in the Fair Haven VT school system before going to Washington D.C. to work for the Dept. of the Navy. It served as a great experience before returning to Vermont and working for The Commercial Credit Union. Della later worked for Sikorsky...

George Howard Ward Jr., age 96, of Shelton passed away February 28, at Saint Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport. Born Oct. 2, 1926 in Edmunds, Maine, son of the late George Howard Sr. and Mildred Louise Ward. He enlisted and proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II. George earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Maine, Orono, thanks to the GI Bill. Furthering his education at Rochester Institute of Technology, he earned his...

Florence F. Tylinski a 94 year old Ansonia resident and wife of the late Victor Tylinski, passed away Feb. 22. She was born April 25, 1928 in Derby, daughter of the late Morris and Fannie French Anglace. She is survived by son Victor Tylinski Jr. and wife Jan of Ansonia, grandsons Victor Tylinski III,  and Justin, Colin & Evan Noble, and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m.  at  The Jenkins King &...

Floyd Samuel Venson, an 80 year old Ansonia resident, passed away Feb. 21 at V.A. Hospital in West Haven. He was born Feb. 1, 1943 in Hartsville, S.C. Floyd was a Veteran of The Vietnam War and worked for Kerite Co. in Seymour. He is survived by his dad Wallace Samuel, his son Maurice Samuel,  sisters Blanche Johnson & Ruby Samuel, both of Ansonia, and brother Curtis Arvinger. He was predeceased by his parents Perry Davis & Reatha Mae Samuel and three brothers Wallace, Caesar...

FREIJE, Phyllis H., age 93, a resident of Derby, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2023.  She was born on August 2, 1929 in Ansonia, daughter of the late Peter and Nellie Hyder Freije.  A graduate of Ansonia High School, she worked at Sy’s Center Spa in West Haven, cooking and being the right-hand person first for the owner, Sy Swan, and after he passed in 1961, for his widow, Virginia Freije Swan.  She was the heart of the restaurant for 24 years.  In 1972,...

Joseph P. Napychank, a 71 year old Ansonia resident and devoted partner to Barbara Hall, entered into eternal rest Feb. 4, 2023. He was born Oct. 30, 1951 in Derby, son of the late Joseph and Vincenza Gaudio Napychank. Joseph was a graduate Shelton High School as well as of The Culinary Institute of N.Y. and was the owner and proprietor of Napy’s Services. He was a lifelong member of the N.R.A.,  enjoyed fishing at the Derby Dam and was a certified Pyro Tech.  He...