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Barbara Ann Rosiak, 80, of Milford, beloved wife of Franklin D. Rosiak, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. Barbara was born on December 22, 1940 in Hulls Cove, Maine to the late John and Virginia Milesi. Barbara was an incredibly strong, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her love and care created an immense bond that held the family together. If you knew Barbara, you knew the wonderful person she was and all the positive qualities she embodied. She...

Francesco “Frank” Antonio Trombetta, 57, of Milford, beloved husband of Christine Trombetta, entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2021. Born on June 10, 1964 in Serino, Italy, he was the cherished son of Umberto and Giuseppina Trombetta.   Frank moved to the U.S. in 1977 at the age of 13 and since then he loved this country. He was the proud owner of Pasquale’s Ristorante for over 30 years. His customers were considered family to him. He was also an avid...

David Montgomery Maus, 74, of Berlin, CT, beloved husband of Kathleen Boyhan-Maus, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Born on December 2, 1946, in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Warren and Gladys Maus. David attended Fitchburg State University in MA. He completed his graduate work at Southern CT State University and lived in CT the remainder of his life. David was passionate about teaching his students at both John F. Kennedy School and Harborside Middle...

Kimberly Ann Wilson, 38, of Milford, beloved wife of David Wilson, passed away on October 16, 2021. Born on October 29, 1982 in Derby, she was the daughter of Janice Wellington and the late William Wellington III. Kimberly went to Jonathan Law High school and graduated in 2001. She worked at multicultural magnet school in Bridgeport and love being a teacher. Her children, Taylor and Faith, were her world. She loved music, traveling, and doing things as a family. Along with...

Deborah E. Hardt, 64, of Milford, beloved wife of Richard L. Hardt, Sr., passed away on October 12, 2021. Born on April 3, 1957 in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of Virginia LeCleir and the late Raymond LeCleir.   In addition to her mother and husband, Debbie is survived by her children, Richard L. (Dina) Hardt, Jr., Jennifer (Albert) Zuppe, and Keri (Martin) Dempsey; grandchildren, Dante and Mia Hardt, Taylor and Alyssa Zuppe, and Finnegan and McKenna Dempsey; predeceased by...

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Karl Frederick Staehly, 58, of Wallingford, beloved husband of Linda Hoover Staehly, passed away on October 7, 2021. Karl was born on June 7, 1963 in New Haven, CT to the late Eugene and Barbara McIntyre Staehly. Karl was a very dedicated and hard worker who always provided for his family. He was an incredible family man who adored his wife and children. Karl loved going to concerts, especially The Doors, Led Zeplin and any other rock-n-roll bands. He also greatly enjoyed rides on his...

MaryAnn Skurja, 91, of Huntersville NC and formerly of Stratford CT, died peacefully on October 2, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born Mary Anna Kuskoski on August 19, 1930 in Wallingford CT to the late Walter and Katherine (Pierzga) Kuskoski. Her father immigrated from Poland in 1911 and her mother was born in Schenectady NY. A 1948 graduate of Warren Harding High School in Bridgeport CT, she was described as “quiet, attractive, and sweet girls like her are hard to...

Anne Elise Black, 80, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Raymond D. Black Sr., passed away on September 29, 2021. Born on May 6, 1941 in Boston, MA. Anne obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Sacred Heart University after years of dedicated hard work. She was a wonderful person, friend, wife, mother and grandmother, who found joy in watching her favorite TV shows at home, trips to the casino and a glass of wine. Anne is survived by her children, Raymond D. Black, Jr....

Christopher Ché Martin (lovingly known as Che to his family and friends), 51, of East Haven, formerly of Milford, passed away on September 28, 2021. Born on April 21, 1970 in Peterborough, NH, he was the son of Suzanne (Jay) Whittaker and Roger Martin.  Che graduated Jonathan Law High School in 1988 and worked as an artistry painter across the state of Connecticut. Anyone who knew him knew how much he loved motorcycles, riding and pizza ­­– especially Pepe’s...