Recent Death Notices From Oxford: Sept. 3 To Oct. 3, 2026

OXFORD, CT — Here are recent death notices for Oxford residents who died between Sept. 3 and Oct. 3, 2026. Information comes from their published obituaries.

David Lewis Fredericks, 72, of Oxford, died unexpectedly Oct. 3. Raised in Danbury, he was a member of the Mill Plain Fire Department and retired from Hoffman Fuel. He was the husband of Chris (Hunihan) Fredericks.

Mark Edward Oczkowski, 70, of Oxford, died Oct. 1 at home. He founded Earthworks and ran the company for more than 42 years, later working alongside his son, Luke. He also built his home and farm, Red Tail Ridge.

Donald Francis Egan Jr., 77, of Oxford, died Sept. 21 at Shady Knoll Center for Health in Seymour. The husband of Carol A. Egan for 47 years, he graduated from UConn's pharmacy school and worked in local pharmacies for more than 40 years.

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Rima Krueger, 60, of Oxford, died Sept. 17, surrounded by family. Born in Jdeide, Lebanon, she was the wife of Richard Krueger.

Lorelee (Bizzarri) Petrillo, 84, of Oxford, died Sept. 8 at Regional Hospice in Danbury, surrounded by family. Born in New York City, she was the wife of Anthony Petrillo for 64 years and leaves two daughters, four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Kelly Lynn Gayowski, 51, of Oxford, died unexpectedly Sept. 3 at home. Born in Danbury and raised in Roxbury, she attended Shepaug Valley High School. She worked in restaurants, a group home and her father's tax firm.

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