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Obituary for Jean (Mandley) Sekelsky
Jean (Mandley) Sekelsky, age 88, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Richard Sekelsky, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Mrs. Sekelsky was born in Remington, Virginia, February 13, 1934, daughter of the late John and Virginia (Marsh) Mandley and had been a longtime Stratford resident.
Jean was a retired secretary and member of New Life Church, Trumbull, CT. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with family. Her family was everything to her and she loved telling folks about the history of her grandparents and growing up in Virginia. She was a 1952 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and had the opportunity to work at the Pentagon during and after graduating from high school.
Survivors include her children, Thomas Grey (Jill), Susan Nagy (Bob), Michael Sekelsky (Michelle); grandchildren, Amanda and Julie Grey, Leah Barnett, Taylor and Danielle Sekelsky, Melody Peslak, Jennifer and Robert Berry, Sara Gallagher; 9 great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two children, Bonnie Edmunds and Robert Berry.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford.
Interment will follow at Long Hill Cemetery, Trumbull.
Friends may visit with the family Saturday before service time from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Mrs. Sekelsky was born in Remington, Virginia, February 13, 1934, daughter of the late John and Virginia (Marsh) Mandley and had been a longtime Stratford resident.
Jean was a retired secretary and member of New Life Church, Trumbull, CT. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with family. Her family was everything to her and she loved telling folks about the history of her grandparents and growing up in Virginia. She was a 1952 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and had the opportunity to work at the Pentagon during and after graduating from high school.
Survivors include her children, Thomas Grey (Jill), Susan Nagy (Bob), Michael Sekelsky (Michelle); grandchildren, Amanda and Julie Grey, Leah Barnett, Taylor and Danielle Sekelsky, Melody Peslak, Jennifer and Robert Berry, Sara Gallagher; 9 great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two children, Bonnie Edmunds and Robert Berry.
Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford.
Interment will follow at Long Hill Cemetery, Trumbull.
Friends may visit with the family Saturday before service time from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
To plant a tree in memory of Jean (Mandley) Sekelsky, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
30
Apr
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Celebration of Life
Saturday
30
Apr
10:00 AM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Interment
Saturday
30
Apr
11:00 AM
Long Hill Burial Grounds
53 Middlebrooks Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
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