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Gerald A. Chrusciel, 84, beloved husband of Alice Anderson Chrusciel since 1954, and United States Army veteran, of Newtown, died suddenly November 7. Born in Springfield, Mass., a son of the late Helen (Anderson) and Matthew Chrusciel, he was raised...

Town police are warning local residents about a series of ongoing scams conducted by criminals generally via telephone calls and sometimes through interactions on the Internet. Police Sergeant Steven Santucci said that one of these scams which has be...

Anthony Persico, 90, a resident of Newtown/Sandy Hook, previously of Darien, died peacefully November 9, with family by his side. He was born April 25, 1924, to Italian immigrants Mary Russo and Arthur Persico of Darien. During his youth he was a res...

The ever-popular Newtown Bee calendar for 2015 is now available at The Bee’s offices at 5 Church Hill Road. Many people like The Bee calendars for their large print and simple design. The calendars are free, but the supply is limited to one per perso...

Lola (Asen) Eigen, 96, a longtime resident of Newtown, died November 8 at Masonicare at Newtown. She had been the loving wife of the late Herbert Eigen for 62 years. Born July 8, 1918, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Fannie (Krote...

Betty Ann (Keane) Ecsedy, 83, of Newtown, beloved wife of Robert Norman Ecsedy, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers, November 7. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Helena Blake Kea...

Kathleen M. (Striebe) Gillespy, 75, died November 1, in Southport. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to Joseph Gillespy. Born September 30, 1939, in Bridgeport, she was daughter of the lateMarie (Goss) Striebe and Felix Striebe. Her six children, ...

To the Editor: In last week’s editorial endorsement, we were told that Governor Malloy had stabilized the previous budget.  This week, after the election is over, The Bee editorial tells us that the state is faced with a $1.37B and $1.58B deficit ove...