Recent Death Notices From Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — Below are recent death notices from Stratford.

Milan Jass, 79, a skilled machinist and craftsman who enjoyed cooking, building, and spending time with his grandchildren, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 11, 2025, 12 days after the loss of his wife of 52 years, Gladys.

Domenick Frasca, 67, a skilled carpenter and cabinet maker who enjoyed fishing, boating, reading, cooking, and hosting family gatherings, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Feb. 10, 2025.

Richard “Mert” Pruzinsky, 89, a U.S. Army veteran and former bank branch manager who enjoyed golf, traveling, convertibles, casino visits, and New York sports, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 8, 2025, with his wife Joan by his side.

John F. Kosmicki, 57, a self-employed painter who enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, camping, hiking, nature photography, playing guitar, and traveling, passed away on Feb. 6, 2025, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Lisa Marie Simko Smith, 59, an independent CPA, talented painter, and avid antiquer who enjoyed music and a bi-coastal life in California and Connecticut, passed away suddenly on Feb. 6, 2025.

Lena W. Geibel, 86, a retired librarian from Trumbull Public Library who enjoyed reading and painting, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 4, 2025.