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Family HistoryFamily History - Stephanie ‘Fannie’ Kostecka


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Stephanie ‘Fannie’ Kostecka and 21 of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Stephanie ‘Fannie’ Kostecka,1 born 13 November 1907 in Poland, the daughter of Albert Kostecka and Anna Nosek;1, 2, 3, 4 died 17 February 1994 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4, 5 Fannie married, 2 May 1925 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Frank Scovish (born Franscek Skubisz)3, 10 (born ca. August 1907 in Austria, the son of Stanley Scovish (born Stanislaw Skubisz) and Antoinette Krupowski (born Antoinette Prekopska);2, 3, 6, 7 Frank died 13 June 1966 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut8, 9). Fannie and Frank are buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4, 9

+2i. Stanley Francis Scovish, Sr., born 29 June 1925 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 9 March 2016. Married Ruth Elaine Bray.
+3ii. Anna Rose Scovish, born 21 October 1927 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 12 September 1994 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Frederick J. Peltier.
+4iii. Walter Joseph Scovish, Sr., born 19 June 1930 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 13 August 1991 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Beverley Joan Krysiewicz.
 5iv. Frank Francis Scovish, Jr., born 21 August 1941 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;11, 12 died 15 April 1984 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.11, 12 Frank is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.11, 12
+6v. James Joseph Paul Scovish, born 6 April 1943. Married Diana Lynn Elliott.
+7vi. Caroline T. Scovish, born 5 October 1948. Married (1) Raymond Michael Schmeltzer Married (2) Terry Van May.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 255, Sheet No. 2A and 2B, family of Albert Kostecka (44, Poland, fireman, paper mill, immigrated 1910); wife Anna Kostecka (44, Poland, immigrated 1910); daughter Mary Kostecka (7, Connecticut); daughter Fannie Kostecka (11, Poland, immigrated 1910).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-22, Sheet No. 18A, family of Frank Scovish [indexed as Suvick] (24, Connecticut, laborer, odd jobs, first married age 18); wife Fannie Scovish (21, Poland, immigrated 1914, first married age 16); son Stanley Scovish (4 9/12, Connecticut); daughter Anna Scovish (2 5/12, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-36, Sheet No. 11A, family of Frank Scovish (33, Connecticut, laborer, road repair, WPA); wife Fannie Scovish (30, Connecticut, spooler, silk mill); son Stanley Scovish (15, Connecticut); daughter Anna Scovish (13, Connecticut); son Walter Scovish (9, Connecticut).
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 20 February, 1994, Stephanie Kostecki Scovish, died: 17 February 1994 in New London, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, sister, and place of burial.
  5. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Stephanie Scovish, died: 17 February 1994 in New London, New London [County], Connecticut; age 86; widowed; father’s surname: Kotecki; spouse’s name: Frank.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Hudson County, Jersey City, Enumeration District 86, Sheet No. 23B, family of Stanislaw Skubiz (30, Aust., laborer, lumber yard, immigrated 1904); wife of 3 years Antonette Skubisz (28, Aust., immigrated 1904); son Frank Skubisz (4, New Jersey); daughter Helen Skubisz (3, New Jersey); son Joseph Skubisz (2/12, New Jersey); border Wojcesh Zaleski (35, Aust., laborer, railroad, married 10 years, immigrated 1909); border Michael Zaleski (38, Aust., laborer, railroad, married 14 years, immigrated 1909); border Michael Staskewski (40, Aust., laborer, iron foundry, married 18 years, immigrated 1909); border John Skubisz (28, Aust., laborer, railroad, married 4 years, immigrated 1909); border Joseph Gust (35, Aust., laborer, railroad, married 9 years, immigrated 1909).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet No. 18B, family of Stalney Scovish (sic, Stanley Scovish, indexed as Stalney Scorish; appearing to be an enumerator’s error on the first name, and the indexer’s error on the last name) (40, Europe, laborer, paper mill, immigrated 1902); wife Antonthey Scovish (sic, Antonina) (35, Europe, immigrated 1902); son M (M is crossed out) Frank Scovish (13, Connecticut); daughter Helen Scovish (12, New Jersey); daughter Mary Scovish (8, New Jersey); son Henery Scovish (4, New Jersey); daughter Anna Scovish (1 7/12, Connecticut); border Charles Smith (38, Galicia, laborer, paper mill, immigrated 1900).
  8. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Frank Scovish, died 13 June 1966 in Montville, New London [County], Connecticut; age: 60; married; spouse: Step[hani]; certificate number 11887.
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 14 June 1996, Frank Scovish, died: 13 June 1996 in Montville, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, siblings, and place of burial. The article states his birthplace as New Haven, which conflicts with an immigration record that indicates he was born in Austria.
  10. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1925-00000064, marriage of Frank Scovish and Stephanie Kosteka on 2 May 1925 in Montville, CT.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Saint Patrick Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Frank Scovish, Jr., born: 21 August 1941; died: 15 April 1984 (from record). From gravestone: Frank Scovish, Jr. / Aug. 21, 1941 Apr. 15, 1984.
  12. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 16 April 1984, Frank Frances Scovish, Jr., died: 15 April 1984 in Montville, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, and place of burial.
Second Generation
2. Stanley Francis Scovish, Sr.2 (Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 29 June 1925 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 9 March 2016.3 Stanley married, 24 December 1949 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Ruth Elaine Bray5, 6 (born 6 May 1932 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Wallace E. Bray and Anna Jackson;4, 5 Ruth died 17 February 2015 in New London, New London County, Connecticut5). Stanley and Ruth are buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.3, 5

+8i. Stanley Francis Scovish, Jr., born 7 August 1950. Married Jeanette Irene Miner.
+9ii. Kathleen E. Scovish, born ca. 1955. Married Thomas E. Ryan.
+10iii. Wallace Eugene ‘Wally’ Scovish, born 8 February 1962. Married Deborah Lynn ‘Debbie’ Matroni.
+11iv. Michael Craig Scovish, born 20 August 1966. Married (1) Lisa D. Morich Married (2) Michelle Anne Johnson.

3. Anna Rose Scovish2 (Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 21 October 1927 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 4, 7 died 12 September 1994 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7 Anna married, 12 October 1945 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Frederick J. Peltier7 (born 25 April 1926, parents not determined4). Anna is buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.7

+12i. Judith Marie ‘Judy’ Peltier, born 22 October 1946. Married Frank Thomas Glynn.

4. Walter Joseph Scovish, Sr.2 (Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 19 June 1930 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;2, 8, 9 died 13 August 1991 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.8, 9 Walter married, 22 November 1955 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Beverley Joan Krysiewicz11 (born 24 December 1936 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Joseph Krysiewicz and Mary Lazuk;10 Beverley died 13 August 2013 in New London, New London County, Connecticut10). Walter and Beverley are buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.10, 8, 9

+13i. Walter Joseph Scovish, Jr., born 9 June 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 31 August 2012 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Linda A. Phelps.
+14ii. Joseph John Scovish, born 10 March 1964 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 14 February 2014 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut. Married Doreen Luanne Gahagan.

6. James Joseph Paul Scovish2 (Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 6 April 1943.4 James married, 26 April 1969 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Diana Lynn Elliott12, 13 (born 1 September 1947 in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Richard Elliott and Dorothy Burd;12 Diana died 19 December 2020 in New Haven, Connecticut12).

+15i. Danielle Elizabeth Scovish, born 5 November 1970. Married John Siano.

7. Caroline T. Scovish2 (Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 5 October 1948.4 Caroline married, first, Raymond Michael Schmeltzer (born 15 October 1945, parents not determined;4, 14 Raymond died 11 October 200914). Caroline married, second, Terry Van May (born 9 June 1943, parents not determined;4 Terry died 14 April 2004 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida15). Raymond is buried in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina County, Ohio.14

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-22, Sheet No. 18A, family of Frank Scovish [indexed as Suvick] (24, Connecticut, laborer, odd jobs, first married age 18); wife Fannie Scovish (21, Poland, immigrated 1914, first married age 16); son Stanley Scovish (4 9/12, Connecticut); daughter Anna Scovish (2 5/12, Connecticut).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-36, Sheet No. 11A, family of Frank Scovish (33, Connecticut, laborer, road repair, WPA); wife Fannie Scovish (30, Connecticut, spooler, silk mill); son Stanley Scovish (15, Connecticut); daughter Anna Scovish (13, Connecticut); son Walter Scovish (9, Connecticut).
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 12 March 2016, Stanley Scovish, died: 9 March 2016. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, and his place of burial.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 20 February 2015, Ruth Scovish, died: 17 February 2015 in New London, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children and their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, and place of burial.
  6. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1949-00000188, marriage of Stanley Scovish and Ruth Elaine Bray, 24 December 1949 in Montville, Connecticut.
  7. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 14 September 1994, Ann Peltier, died: 12 September 1994 in New London, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, child, and place of burial.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Saint Patrick Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Walter Joseph Scovish, Sr., born: 19 June 1930; died: 13 August 1991 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife Beverly). From gravestone: Scovish / Walter J. Sr. / June 1930 / Aug. 1991 / Beverly J. / Dec 1936 / Aug. 2013. From grave marker: Walter J. Scovish Sr. / Cpl US Army / Korea / Jun 19 1930 / Aug 13 1991.
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 15 August 1991, Walter Joseph Scovish, Sr., died: 13 August 1991 in Montville, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, sons, siblings, and place of burial.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Saint Patrick Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Beverly J. Krysiewicz Scovish, born: 24 December 1936; died: August 2013 (fom record, which provides an obituary that gives vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, and spouses of some relatives). From gravestone: (see husband Walter Joseph Scovish, Sr. entry). Note that her first names is spelled Beverley in the obituary and on the gravestone.
  11. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1955-00000205, marriage of Walter Joseph Scovish and Beverly Joan Krysiewicz on 22 November 1955 in Montville, CT.
  12. Obituary, Byles-Groton Memorial Home, Groton, Connecticut (website: byles.com), Diana Lynn Scovish, born: 13 September 1947 in Meadville, Pennsylvania; died: 19 December 2020 in New Haven, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, daughter and son-in-law, granddaughter and grandson.
  13. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1969-00000045, James Paul Scovish and Diana Lynn Elliott, married on 26 April 1969 in Montville, Connecticut.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina County, Ohio, Raymond Michael Schmeltzer, born: 15 October 1945; died: 11 October 2009 (from record). From the grave marker: Schmeltzer / Raymond M. / SN USN / Vietnam / 1945 2009 / A man with a big heart.
  15. Obituary, Ackron Beacon Journal (available at Legacy.com), 18 April 2004, Terry V. May, died: 14 April 2004 in Ocala, Florida. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of his wife, mother, daughters, siblings and their spouses, and grandchildren.
Third Generation
8. Stanley Francis Scovish, Jr.3 (Stanley,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 7 August 1950.1 Stanley married, 17 July 1971 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jeanette Irene Miner2 (born 10 June 1950, parents not determined1).

 16i. Justin M. Scovish, born 22 April 1982.1

9. Kathleen E. Scovish3 (Stanley,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born ca. 1955. Kathleen married, 12 July 1980 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Thomas E. Ryan3 (born ca. 1954, parents not determined3).

10. Wallace Eugene ‘Wally’ Scovish3 (Stanley,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 8 February 1962.1 Wally married Deborah Lynn ‘Debbie’ Matroni (born 15 June 1964, parents not determined1).

 17i. Rachael Lynn Scovish, born 7 May 1994.1

11. Michael Craig Scovish3 (Stanley,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 20 August 1966.1 Michael married, first, 2 October 1993 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lisa D. Morich4 (born 15 June 1966, parents not determined1, 4). Michael married, second, Michelle Anne Johnson (born 15 December 1971, parents not determined1).

 18i. Nicole Lucia Scovish, born 7 November 2000.1

12. Judith Marie ‘Judy’ Peltier3 (Anna,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 22 October 1946.1 Judy married Frank Thomas Glynn (born 1 October 1945, parents not determined1).

13. Walter Joseph Scovish, Jr.3 (Walter,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 9 June 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1, 5 died 31 August 2012 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.5, 6 Walter married, 1 February 1993 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Linda A. Phelps7, 8 (born 22 January 1952, parents not determined1, 7). Their marriage ended in divorce in January 2002.8 Walter is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.5

14. Joseph John Scovish3 (Walter,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 10 March 1964 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 14 February 2014 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut.9 Joseph married, 7 July 1990 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Doreen Luanne Gahagan9, 10 (born 14 December 1965, parents not determined1).

+19i. Tiffany Michelle Scovish, born 7 July 1991 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jay Moran.
 20ii. Zachary Joseph ‘Zach’ Scovish, born 3 June 1993.1

15. Danielle Elizabeth Scovish3 (James,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 5 November 1970.1 Danielle married, 31 August 2003 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, John Siano11 (born 15 December 1970, parents not determined1).

 21i. Reilly Elizabeth Siano, born ca. July 2004.
 22ii. Tyler John Siano, born 15 October 2011 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;12 died 15 October 2011 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1971-00000104, Stanley Scovish and Jeanette Irene Miner, married on 17 July 1971 in Montville, Connecticut.
  3. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Thomas E. Ryan, age 25, and Kathleen E. Scovish, age 26; married on 12 July 1980 in Montville, Connecticut.
  4. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Michael C. Scovish, age 27, and Lisa D. Morich, age 27, married on 2 October 1993 in Montville, Connecticut.
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 3 September 2012, Walter J. Scovish, Jr., died: 31 August, 2012 in Montville, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, brother, aunts, and place of burial.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Walter J. Scovish, died: 31 August 2012; born: 9 June 1956.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Walter J. Scovish, Jr., age 36, and Linda A. Phelps, age 41, married 1 February 1993 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  8. Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Civil/Family Case (website). Walter J. Scovish and Linda A. Scovish, divorced January 2002.
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 17 February 2014, Joseph J. Scovish, died: 14 February 2014 in Oakdale, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, son-in-law, sibling, and two aunts.
  10. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1990-00000103, Joseph John Scovish and Doreen Luanne Gagahan, married on 7 July 1990 in Montville, Connecticut.
  11. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 2003-00000110, Danielle Elizabeth Scovish and John Siano, married on 31 August 2003 in Montville, Connecticut.
  12. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 19 October 2011, Tyler John Siano, died: 15 October 2011 in New London, Connecticut, at birth. The article gives the names of his parents, sister, maternal grandparents, and maternal great grandparents, and place of burial.
Fourth Generation
19. Tiffany Michelle Scovish4 (Joseph,3 Walter,2 Stephanie ‘Fannie’1), born 7 July 1991 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Tiffany married Jay Moran (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.