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Ronald J. Ulrich passed away on February 8, 2025, in New Canaan, CT, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Ron was a 52-year resident of New Canaan. He and his wife, Christie, were married at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in 1971 before moving to the town in 1973 and raising three children.
Gary Stevens (Gulfstream, FL and New Canaan, CT), a pioneering force in the radio industry, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida, at the age of 84. Born on April 5, 1940, in Buffalo, New York, Gary’s passion for broadcasting began early. He launched his on-air career in 1959 at WWOW in Conneaut, Ohio, while on break from college. His early years in radio took him to WCKR and WAME—known as “Whammy in Miami” as well as WFUN while he was a student at the University of Miami. In 1961, he moved to WIL in St.
John O. Peck, of Vista, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 73. John was born in Mount Kisco, NY, on June 11, 1951, to the late Oliver “Jack” and Elizabeth “Betty” Peck. A lifelong resident of Vista, he was a proud graduate of the John Jay High School Class of 1970 in Cross River, NY. In April 1973, John met his soulmate, Carol. The two married on May 1, 1981, and together they built a beautiful life.
Frank Hermes passed away at the age of 82 on January 21 with Cindie, his beloved wife of 57 years, by his side. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in law, Jim and Lisa Hermes; and daughter and son-in law, Liz and Kier Riemersma; as well as his grandsons, Taylor and Jack Hermes and Rocky Riemersma. Frank (or Sandy or Max, depending on who you ask) was born in New Rochelle, NY and went on to grow up in New Canaan, CT with his father Frank, mother Jerry, and sisters Pat and June. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1965 and stayed close to his alma mater all his life. After graduating from college, Frank served in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha (Marti) Hosler Durey, who left this world peacefully on February 1, 2025, at Norwalk Hospital. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John C. Durey, Jr.; her dear brother, Robert M. Hosler, Jr.; and her loving parents, Robert M. Hosler, Sr., MD and Eleanor (McCurdy) Hosler. Though she has departed, her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her many nieces and nephews, cherished friends, and her faithful furry companions, Coco and Chacha. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1940, Marti graduated from high school in 1958 before attending Mount Union College. There, she was a proud member of the Tri Delta sorority and earned her degree in sociology in 1962.