Alice McCarthy, 99, of Ansonia, died Oct. 7, at St. Mary Home in West Hartford.

Born Feb. 16, 1916 in Ansonia, daughter of the late Michael & Anna Collins McCarthy.

She graduated from Ansonia High School. In later years, she received her associates degree from Sacred Heart University. She retired from Griffin Hospital where she was a secretary in the medical records department.

She was the youngest of 12 children and predeceased by her 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors are 3 nephews, Eugene (Gail) McCarthy of Stratford, Harold (Diane) Valois of Beacon Falls and Leon (Sandy) McCarthy of Ansonia and 2 nieces, Audrey Cassem of West Hartford and Maureen (Tom) Bachelder of Easton.

Jenkins-King and Malerba Funeral Home at 12 Franklin St., Ansonia. (www.jenkinskingfh.com). Burial: Mt. St. Peter Cemetery, Derby.

Memorial contributions: the Assumption Church School.

Edward A. Hallet, 76, died October 18, 2015, at Gardner Heights Health Care in Shelton. He was the husband of Joanne Tuccio Hallet.

Born in Derby on January 7, 1939, son of the late Adam and Helen Ozinsky Hallet.

A lifelong resident Ansonia, he was employed as a sheet metal worker for Union Local 40 until his retirement.

In addition to his wife Joanne, he is survived by loving sons, Keith M. Hallet (Patricia) of St. Charles, IL, Richard A. Hallet (Suzanne) of Ansonia, Edward J. Hallet (Anna) of Brookfield and Adam M. Hallet (Keirsten) of Burlington, a loving daughter, Debra Hallet of Ansonia, a brother, Richard Hallet (Joan) of East Haven, a sister, Jean Wakeman (Gary) of Shelton, a sister in law, Sharon Hallet of Naugatuck, ten cherished grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Stephen Hallet.

SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Burial: Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.

Memorial contributions: the Boys and Girls Club, 28 Howard Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401 or through the funeral home.

Margaret Eileen Gregos, 70, of Seymour, died September 29, 2015 at Talmadge Park Health Care Center, East Haven.

Born in Derby on May 1, 1945, daughter of the late John and Anna Madar Gregos, Jr.

She worked for the Amity Board of Education as a secretary for 30 years until the time of her retirement.

Survived by brothers, Michael Gregos of Seymour and John (Frances) Gregos of FL; Godson & nephew, Frank (Ginamarie) Barba, Jr. of East Haven; nephew, John (Kathy) Gregos of FL; and great-niece and great-nephew, Angela and Christopher Barba of East Haven. In addition to her parents, she was recently predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn (Frank) Barba, Sr.

Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. Burial: St. Augustine Cemetery, Seymour.

Deborah Ann German, 57, of Ansonia, wife of Christopher German, died Oct. 15, 2015, at home with her family by her side.

Born in Derby on March 19, 1958, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Isabella Fama Szpak.

She was employed as an Energy Assistance Coordinator for Team, Inc. of Derby for the past three years, previously employed by Pella Windows for 14 years.

In addition to her husband of 36 years, she leaves to carry on, her devoted daughters, Kellie (Ricky) Santiago of Seymour and Sara (Matt) Aylward of Stratford; brother, David (Shelley) Szpak of CA, her “other brother”, Ted Butts and family of NC; cherished grandchildren, Lucille and Roman Santiago; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews of varying degrees, who along with many close friends, gave her happiness, support and love.

Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. Burial: Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby.

Memorial contributions: CT Breast Health Initiative, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, www.ctbhi.org.

Barbara Jenkins Fisher, 91, a longtime resident of Seymour, died Oct. 6, 2015.

Born in Derby on August 9, 1924 the daughter of Thomas J. Jenkins & Louise Wedin Jenkins.

A graduate of Ansonia High School, class of 1942, Barbara retired from Kerite Co. of Seymour where she worked for many years.

She is survived by her son John M. Fisher & his wife Ann Marie of North Branford CT, daughter Christine Fisher Lamoureux of Frisco TX, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her sister Hilda Jenkins Burtaccio.

Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia.

Memorial contributions: Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the charity of one’s choice.

The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia, handled arrangements. (wwwjenkinskingfh.com)

Josephine Collicelli, 94, of Ansonia, died September 25, 2015, at Griffin Hospital. She was the wife of the late Conrad Collicelli.

Born in Ansonia on May 14, 1921, daughter of the late Gaetano and Josephine Marchese Cinquemani.

A lifelong resident of Ansonia, she was employed at Mario D’Addario Auto Dealership and Shelton Products until her retirement.

She is survived by a son, Nicholas G. Collicelli and daughter in law, Christine Collicelli, of Ansonia, with whom she made her home, cherished grandsons, Nicholas Collicelli (Jaimie), Adam Collicelli (Victoria) and Steven Collicelli. She is also survived by grandsons, Christopher DiTuccio and Alexander Shippee, nieces, Linda Guardiano and Carol Breda and a nephew, Tom Cinquemani. She was predeceased by a brother, Rosario Cinquemani.

SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Burial: Mt. St. Peter’s Mausoleum in Derby.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Josephine’s memory may be made to Friends of Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St., Ansonia, CT 06401 or Griffin Hospital Volunteer Services, 130 Division St., Derby, CT 06418 or through the funeral home.

Edward G. Casa, 59, died October 29, 2015.

Born in New Haven on January 20, 1956, son of Gloria Frederick Casa of West Haven and the late Salvatore J. Casa Sr.

He worked as a carpenter his entire career.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Danielle Casa and Maisie Casa of Colorado Springs, CO, brothers, Domenic Casa (Lynn) of Derby and Salvatore J. Casa Jr. (Lisa) of West Haven, a grandson, Joaquin Casa and a niece, Alyssa Casa of IN.

SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia.

Memorial contributions: the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street N.W., PO Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180 or at www.worldwildlife.org.

Betty Carney, 84, of Seymour, wife of the late Robert F. Carney, died Oct. 1.

Born in Derby March 20, 1931, daughter of the late Harry & Jessie Ogdon Ireland.

She worked as a secretary in the payroll dept. of Farrel Corp., and later for Life Touch Studios.

She is survived by 2 sons, Paul Carney of Ansonia, William Carney & Michele Valente of Southbury, 2 sisters Marjorie Hulstrunk of Morris Plains, N.J. & Frances Ballantyne of Derby, 2 granddaughters, Elizabeth Bailey of Hamden & Tammie Brown of Vinton, Iowa, 3 great grandchildren and 13 nieces & nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Laurie Carney and 2 brothers William & Harvey Ireland.

The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia. Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia.

Memorial contributions: The American Diabetes Association through the funeral home.

Stella Behuniak, 90, homemaker, wife of the late Peter Behuniak, died September 28, 2015, at home.

Born in Ansonia on May 16, 1925, daughter of the late Theodore and Christine Madjic Spak.

Survived by her children, Peter Behuniak and his wife, Gail Tomala of Glastonbury, Christine Spak and her husband, Ron Aldo of Woodbridge, Gerald Behuniak of Seymour and Joseph Behuniak of Cheshire; a sister, Mildred Pawlak of Seymour; cherished grandchildren, Olivia, Andrew, Stephan, Rheanna, Alex, Kaylie and Alyssa; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by sisters, Mary Hulowsky, Ann Peters and Tessie Mendyk; and brothers, John, Michael, Andrew, Daniel, Joseph and Stephan Spak.

Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. Burial: Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby.

Memorial contributions: the “Seymour Public Schools Fund” at the Valley Community Foundation. Donations may also be made online at www.valleyfoundation.org, or mailed to 253-A Elizabeth Street, Derby, Connecticut 06418.

Andrew E. Bednarik, 94, died Oct. 19, 2015, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was the husband of the late Natalie (Shepard) Bednarik.

Born in Ansonia on May 2, 1921, son of the late Andrew J. and Mary (Balko) Bednarik, and lived most of his life in Shelton; U.S. Army, WWII.

He worked as a milkman for Borden Dairy and then as a custodian for many years at Sikorsky Aircraft before his retirement.

He is the father of Andrew Bednarik and his wife Emma of Seymour, and Kathleen Weiss of Shelton; also survived by granddaughters, Amanda and Emily Bednarik, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph Bednarik and three sisters, Helen Karlok, Mary Kurtyka, and Anna Bednarik.

Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Burial: Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.

Memorial contributions can be made to the National MS Society (www.nationalmssociety.org/) or to the Leukemia Society (www.lls.org/).

Regina Mary Fatek Beauregard, 87, of Seymour, wife of the late Henry R. Beauregard, died September 15, 2015, at Shady Knoll Health Center, Seymour.

She was born in Seymour, September 4, 1928, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Lempek Fatek.

Before retiring Regina worked for The Board of Education for the Town of Seymour in the Cafeteria.

Survived by her daughter Joanne Beauregard of Gorham, ME, her son Wayne Beauregard and his wife Lisa of Nashua, NH, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her six brothers John, Frank, William, Anthony, Edward and Stanley Fatek and seven sisters Anna Ptak, Mary Jankowski, Felicia Casagrande, Harriett Fatek, Stella Samojedney, Theresa Cegelka and Genevieve Young.

Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street, Seymour. Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury.

Memorial contributions: Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 199 Park Rd. Ext., Suite 102, Middlebury, CT 06762.

Theodora Kocaba Bartolotta, 95, of Ansonia, aka Tess, Teddy or Bart, died October 8, 2015, at Shady Knoll Health Care in Seymour. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Bartolotta.

Born in Bridgeport on September 11, 1920, daughter of the late Peter and Magdalena Zemla Kocaba.

She was employed as a Registered Nurse at the former Laurel Heights Hospital in Shelton, until her retirement.

She is survived by a son, Robert Bartolotta Sr. (Ellen Hutchinson) of TN, a daughter, Carolyn Palmer (Donald Sr.) of Shelton, grandchildren, Kimberly Palmer-McDermott (David), Donald Palmer Jr. (Laura), Christopher Palmer (Kimberley Brown), Sharon Kish (Tom) and Robert Bartolotta (Kate), great-grandchildren, Joseph, Patrick, Sean, Brendan, Riley and Andrew and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Julian “Corny” Kocaba.

Burial: Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or the Boys and Girls Club, 28 Howard Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401.

Mark E. Balisciano, 55, of Ansonia, unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2015.

Mark was born in Derby on December 14, 1959, son of the late Philip E. and Ruth Adkinson Balisciano Sr. A resident of Ansonia for most of his life; he was previously employed at Trader Joe’s in Milford and Shop Rite in Southbury.

He is survived by a loving brother, Philip E. Balisciano Jr. (Joan) of Ansonia, a niece, Laurelann Goode of Derby and several cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by a sister, Diana Zielinski and a nephew, Matthew P. Balisciano.

SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Burial: St. Michael’s Cemetery in Derby.

Isabelle Badela, a Derby resident, entered into eternal rest Oct. 1, 2015.

She was born in Derby, daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Latvis Moresko.

Isabelle was a graduate of Stone Business College and worked as a bookkeeper for Derby Public Schools as well as the Derby Neck Library. She was a former Girl Scout leader as well as a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Derby.

She leaves her daughter Barbara Badela of Derby, with whom she resided and a nephew John Moresko of Seymour, and several cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister Helen Webb & brother Peter Moresko.

Burial: Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia. (www.jenkinskingfh.com)

Memorial contributions: Friends of Derby Neck Library through the funeral home.

Barbara E. Mitarotondo, 68, of Seymour, died on October 19, 2015 at Griffin Hospital.

Born in Bay Shore, NY on April 13, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Mary Ann (Berfield) Winsche.

Barbara worked as a self-employed bookkeeper.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Winsche (Jack Gisinger) of MI and Elizabeth Winsche of OR; niece, Ann Gisinger (Peter Chang) of MA; and nephew, Steven (Kathleen) Gisinger of VA.

Wakelee Memorial Funeral home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

John Paul D’Atri, 60, of Derby, died September 28, 2015 at Griffin Hospital.

Born in Derby on May 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Assunta Cichelli D’Atri.

Mr. D’Atri was a U.S. Navy Veteran and longtime resident of Derby.

In his younger years, Mr. D’Atri studied martial arts and made his living working as a self-employed contractor.

He is survived by his sisters, Silvana Bizzotto and her husband, Frank of Seymour and Rosita Dzvileski and her husband, Mark of Ansonia; a brother, Enzo D’Atri of Naugatuck; as well as several nieces, nephews and a dedicated & loyal friend, Nicholas Conti of Derby. Mr. D’Atri also leaves behind his feline companions, “Zuki”, “Cheeky” and “Zoos”, for which he cared and loved as children.

The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia is in care of arrangements.

Georgette Theresa Doucette, 92, of Derby, wife of the late Joseph Doucette, died peacefully at home on October 9, 2015 surrounded by her family.

Born in Fall River, MA on August 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jean-Baptiste and Aurora Lemay Charest.

Mrs. Doucette was a longtime resident of Derby and worked as an inspector for the Shick Safety Razor Co. for over 20 years, before her retirement in 1988. She was homemaker, enjoyed gardening and crocheting as well as spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons, William Doucette of Beacon Falls, Albert Doucette of Darien, Dennis (Lynn) Doucette of Hamden and Michael (Jennifer Starkey) Doucette of Guilford; sisters, Pauline Omen of IN, and Margaret Fennelly of RI; brothers, Edward (Elsie) Charest of FL, and Bertrand (Ann) Charest of MA; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.

In addition to her husband of over 50 years, Mrs. Doucette was predeceased by a son, Paul Doucette, grandson, Albert Doucette; sister, Lena Sawill; and brothers, Norman and Lionel Charest.

Wakelee Memorial Funeral home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, is in care of arrangements.

Ethel P. Ruzicka, 85, of Derby, entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2015, at Griffin Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Frank J. Ruzicka.

Mrs. Ruzicka was born in Bridgeport on October 24, 1930, daughter of the late Frank and Jennie Horvath Lasky.

In addition to her husband Frank, she is survived by loving sons, Frank J. Ruzicka (Lynne) of East Haven and John V. Ruzicka (Alda) of West Haven, loving daughters, Catherine Szenes of FL, Pauline Gambardella (Nicholas) of Shelton, Shirley Himmelberger (Jason) of Naugatuck and Jean Holcomb (Kevin) of Derby, brothers, Frank and Harold Lasky of NM, Eugene Lasky of TX, Raymond Lasky of Ansonia and Lawrence Lasky of Bridgeport, a sister, Mary Ann Zuck of CA, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Walter M. Ruzicka, seven brothers and two sisters.

Per Ethel’s request, her funeral service and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia, has been privileged with the arrangements.

To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.

Irene Ploski, 92 of Shelton, formerly of Derby, an assembler at Sikorsky, died Nov. 2, at CT Hospice, Branford.

Born in Poland Sept. 7, 1923, daughter of the late Michael and Emily Rapala; U.S. Navy veteran, World War II.

Survived by daughters, Sandra Reed and her fiancé, Craig Duncan of Southington and Jorene Uluski “Renee” Haydusky and her husband, Bruce of Ansonia, and a niece.

Also predeceased by a grandson, and sister, Lucille Sciongay.

Burial: St. Michael Cemetery, Derby.

Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, Ansonia.

Thomas E. Comcowich Jr., 85, of Shelton, senior field technician for Northeast Utilities, husband of Jean P. DeMartin Comcowich, died Nov. 1, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Born Sept. 16, 1930, in Derby, son of the late Thomas and Eva (Wanciak) Comcowich.

Also survived by his children, Lauren (Nicholas) Steen of Minnesota, Thomas (Lisa) Comcowich, III of Wallingford and Lynn (Kenneth) Damato of Huntington; sister, Anna Mae Pertoso of Ansonia, and four grandchildren.

Also predeceased by his daughter, Jean P. Comcowich and sister, Evelyn Moore.

Burial: Mount St. Peter Cemetery, Derby.

Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, Ansonia.