All Obituaries

Ella F. Barrows, 101, passed away on July 2, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital.  She has been a resident of Ansonia, CT for the past 28 years and Rhode Island prior.  She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Barrows, and her parents and siblings.  She is survived by her three children Robert Barrows, Earl Barrows (Joyce), and Nancy Valentine (William Zwack), three grandchildren Diane Sweet (Kenneth), Judith Johnson (Glen), and Victoria Valentine DeDominic (Daniel), and several...

Marlene S. Quadarella Santoro, a 75 year old Shelton resident and wife of Louis Santoro, entered into eternal rest June 26. She was born Dec. 4, 1944 in Derby, daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Bryan Quadarella. She was a graduate of Ansonia High School, Class of '62 and worked as a factory worker for Hershey  Metal Co. She was a member and Co-Founder of The Grace Bible Church on 269 Coram Ave. in Shelton. She was predeceased by her brother Angelo Quadarella. In addition to her...

Paul Horoschak, a 96 year old lifelong Ansonia resident and husband to the late Anna Vavkek Horoschak, entered into eternal rest June 23 at Griffin Hospital. He was born March 23, 1924 in Derby, son of the late Andrew & Justina Machnicz Horoschak. Paul was a combat veteran of World War II, serving in a mortar unit attached to the Third Infantry Division. He participated in campaigns in Italy, North Africa, Sicily and the south of France. A member of The Three Saints Orthodox Church, Paul...

Wesley L. Nelson Jr.,  a 68 year old Seymour resident and husband to Beverly Barna Nelson, entered into eternal rest June 10, 2020. Wesley was born August 1, 1951 in Derby, son of the late Wesley L. Nelson Sr. and Mildred Spear Nelson. He worked as a licensed electrician for H.I.D. Global and also worked for the Town of Seymour Recreation Department. He enjoyed driving the bus for the Seymour Seniors and taking them on their shopping trips. Wesley was a member of the CT...

James Lyons, age 84, formerly of Ansonia peacefully entered into rest on May 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of 59 years to the late Janice Lyons, the first girl he ever dated.  She was everything to him, the “Joy of his Life”, an inspiration every day and his reason for being loving, kind, and optimistic.  James was born in Ansonia on November 20, 1935 the son of the late James and Margaret (Carey) Lyons.  He proudly...

Alfred R. Yagovane, age 78, of Seymour peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday May 7, 2020 in Griffin Hospital, Derby.  He was the longtime companion  to Barbara Wilhelmy.  Al was born in Derby on September 27, 1941 the son of the late Alfred and Ruth (McGrath) Yagovane. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 30 years, and served in Desert Shield - Desert Storm before retiring from the service.  He was a member and retired commander of the...

Anthony “Tony” Maione, age 80, of Ansonia entered into rest on April 28, 2020 at Griffin Hospital.  He was born in New Haven on March 26, 1940 son of the late Anthony Perrotti and Elaine Maione.  Tony participated in an Adult Day Program with the Corporation for Public Management.  He loved to collect records and cassette tapes and was a frequent visitor to local flea markets, consignment shops, and pizza shops.  He was survived by his special friend and...

Mary Lou Reed, age 79, of Shelton entered into rest on April 26, 2020 at Hewitt Health and Rehab.  She was born in New Jersey on May 14, 1940 daughter of the late John Reed and Narcissus Boley Williams.  She worked for many years at Griffin Hospital before her retirement.  Mary Lou was an active member at the Star Bethlehem Church and was beloved by her family and friends.  She is the sister of Richard Miller.  Mary Lou is also survived by her extended family and...

Dorothy Moales, an 85 year old Ansonia resident, passed away at home on April 24th.  She was born in Bridgeport, CT Aug. 12, 1934 daughter of the late Joseph Valentine  and Florence Moore Valentine and worked in the local area. She leaves six children, Sons Joseph Moales and Morris Moales and four daughters, Ida Belcher, Dawn Moales, and Caroline Hayes & Bella Moales, with whom she resided in Ansonia. Private services will be held by the family.

Janice Bielawa, a 56 year old Ansonia and Woodbury resident, entered into eternal rest April 22, 2020. Janice was born Jan. 17, 1964, daughter of the late John and Frances Barsevich. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, and worked for The Waterbury Republican-American as a graphic artist. She also created award-winning artwork displayed throughout CT. Janice was an avid jewelry maker, Mets fan, hiking & bird watching enthusiast. Even more was her love of animals,...