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Natalya Zvyagelsky, age 87 of Cheshire, entered into rest on December 5, 2025 at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of the late Aleksey Zvyagelsky until his passing in 2014. Natalya was born on January 24, 1938 in Kiev, Ukraine, daughter of the late Alexander and Pesya Rakhlevskaya. Natalya was a well-educated woman who earned her Bachelor's degree and spent most of her life in Kiev working as a bookkeeper before coming to the United States with her husband in the early 1990s. She was known for her positivity, humility, and unwavering willingness to help others. Above all, she will be remembered for her warm and inspiring smile. She is survived by her...

Rev. Raynor Wade Andersen, age 81 of Cheshire, entered into rest on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. He was the devoted husband of the late Karla (Scholz) Andersen for over 42 years. Raynor was born on May 25, 1944 in Saint Elizabeth, Manhattan, NY, son of the late Haakon Jarrel and Olive (Wade) Andersen. Ray attended Columbia University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English. His love of learning and exploration then took him to San Francisco for graduate studies. He went on to Philadelphia Divinity School where he received his Master of Divinity Degree. He began his ministry at Grace Church in Merchantville, New Jersey, where he served faithfully from 1970 to...

Marilyn Lorraine Ingerson, 87, of Cheshire CT, the widow of Roy R. Ingerson, to whom she was married for 54 years, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Marilyn was born in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Dillon) McHugh. She lived in Waterbury and attended Wilby High School Class of 1956. She graduated from Mount Ida Junior College Class of 1958. Marilyn worked for many years as part of her father's family business, Royal Screw Machine Products, before leaving to devote her attention to raising her family. Marilyn was a lifelong lover of books, puzzles, music, and dancing. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and cheering on...

Lieutenant General Robert E. Pursley USAF (Retired) Lieutenant General Robert E. Pursley, who served as Senior Military Assistant to three successive Secretaries of Defense, died on July 24th in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 97. A pivotal figure during the Vietnam era, he was directly involved in shaping the Nixon Administration's Vietnamization policy, played a central role in the Laird-Kissinger power struggle, and was the only military officer known to have been wiretapped by President Nixon. He also originated and supervised the McNamara Vietnam study, a portion of which become the Pentagon Papers. In 1972, he became the youngest three-star general in the U.S. Armed Forces. Pursley...

Judith Meyerjack, age 87 of Cheshire, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Elim Park after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of William P. Meyerjack Jr. for over 64 years. Judy was born on May 28, 1937 in Rockford, IL, daughter of the late George E. and Angeline M. (Lincke) Sorensen and has been a Cheshire resident since the early 1950's. Judy met Bill while she was in college and they married soon after. She traveled throughout Africa, Egypt and Jerusalem with Bill during his honorable service with the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Returning home to Cheshire, they soon started their family, Judy made a beautiful homelife for her children and husband. She enjoyed...

David J. McQuade, 61, of Meriden, CT, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Meriden, Connecticut, after losing his battle with a long illness. David was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, to John and Julia Keeley McQuade on August 9, 1963. He was a 1981 graduate of H.C. Wilcox Vocational-Technical School in Meriden. David was married to Rachelle Nolan on August 5, 1993, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He worked as a Network Administrator for 25 years. David loved fishing at local lakes throughout Connecticut and boating with his family at Bashan Lake. He took joy in sharing the "zukes, cukes, and tomaters" grown in his garden with friends and neighbors. David was a skilled jack-of-all-trades and...

Florence J. (Salvatore) Lombardo passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. She was the devoted and proud wife of the late Frank Lombardo with whom she shared 62 years of marriage and who had served on the Cheshire Police Force. Florence was born to Michael and Pauline (Jacaruso) Salvatore and was blessed to enjoy 98 years on this earth. Florence lived in Cheshire her entire life. She dedicated her life to raising her boys. She loved cooking and caring for her entire family. She also loved tending to her flowers and gardens. Florence had a strong catholic faith, which helped her through the challenges of life. Florence was a longtime communicant of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish. Florence...

Cheshire - Ann Moriarty, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late William J. Moriarty. Mrs. Moriarty was born February 21, 1938, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Shanahan) Jones. She was a teacher at Cheshire Academy. A life long learner, she graduated from Central Connecticut State University and furthered her education at Southern CT obtaining her Masters. In addition to her time in Cheshire, she lived in a cottage in Old Lyme for 50 years. She is survived by her sons William J. Moriarty III (Amanda Benner), and Christopher Moriarty (Charlot Rosario); her brother Frederick Jones; her grandchildren Phelan and...

Louis J. Palma, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 90. Born on January 22, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Domenic and Claire Palma, Louis was a longtime Cheshire resident. Louis was a devoted family man, having married his high school sweetheart, Bettina Paladino on February 4, 1956. Together, they raised their son, Paul (Allyson), and cherished their two grandsons, Brandon and Colin. Along with his parents Louis was preceded by his brother and sisters, Anthony Palma, Eleanor Consoli, Rene Nicola and Helen Dolan. Louis was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, and was a member of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish. Professionally, Louis had quite the...

On March 9, 2025, John Kenneth Knott, Jr. of Cheshire returned home. John is survived by his children: son Douglas and his wife Michelle, daughter Kate, and son Andrew and his wife Meghan; twelve grandchildren: Stephen, Clara, Michael, Eric, Ethan, Gabriel, Carolyn, Sarah, David, AnnaChristine, Edithe, and Oliver; and his sister, Judith D. Knott. John was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Judith. John was born in Waterbury on June 8, 1938, to John K. and Gladys (ne? Muchalight) Knott. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, the Citadel, and Boston University School of Law. Later that year, in 1964, he and Judith C. McKee, of Watertown, married and he then was admitted...

Laurence Scott Gardner, age 85, of Cheshire, CT passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. Larry was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. His spirited personality, sense of fun and the kindness, generosity, loyalty and devotion he showed to his family and friends made him truly one of a kind. Larry was born in 1939 in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Donald Scott Gardner and Bernice Thelma (Brigham) Hensley. He graduated from Deering High School in Portland, Maine in 1957 and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 1962. In 1963, Larry married Judith McNabb Gardner, to whom he remained married for over 61 years until Judy's passing in January. During college and after...

Judith McNabb Gardner, age 83, of Cheshire, CT passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Judy was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, with endless energy and determination, which she devoted to ensuring the health, happiness and success of her family. She set an example they all aspire to match. Judy was born in 1941, the first of seven children of the late John Francis McNabb and Alice Barbara (Sinnott) McNabb. She was raised in Saco, Maine, and graduated from Thornton Academy in 1959. She was the first in her family to graduate college, earning her bachelor's degree in economics from Jackson College of Tufts University in 1963. Shortly after graduating college, Judy married Laurence...

The world is a little less colorful without Dick Ziegler, a man known for his integrity, generosity and fun. After an accomplished 89 years he passed on January 28th, 2025 under the kindest care at Midstate Hospital in Meriden, Born Richard A. Ziegler right here in Connecticut where he was raised and lived most of his days, Dick was deliberate in creating a healthy, successful life and was committed to being the kind of person others could depend on. While getting his degree in Civil Engineering at UConn, he met and married Sally Towne (who survives him). Together they raised their three children: Terri Konkol, Kristi Rock, and Rick Ziegler. He was proud of his two grandchildren,...

Anne Iorillo Lana, 74, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John T. Lana. Anne was born April 20, 1950, in New Haven, daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Donnaruma) Iorillo. She is a retired administrative manager for her family's insurance company. She graduated Hamden High Class of 1968 and was President of Delta Sigma Phi. In addition to her husband of 46 years, Anne leaves behind her son, Jonathan Lana, his wife Laura, and her two granddaughters, Olivia, and Victoria. She was predeceased by her daughter Jamie. Anne enjoyed cooking, traveling, shopping, and spending time with and spoiling her...

Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, 96, entered eternal rest to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2025, at Elim Park, Cheshire. He was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on October 10, 1928, and baptized eleven days later by his father, also Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, in that town's Trinity Lutheran Church. He was educated at St. Joseph's Trinity Lutheran parochial school; Concordia High School and Junior College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; the St. Louis Institute of Music; Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri (M Div) and the University of Michigan (MA in Music Literature). Following graduation and ordination in 1953, he was called as assistant pastor and director of music and Christian...

Michael A. Arisco, fondly known as "Mickey" age 82, of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Filomena (Moccia) Arisco for over 60 years. Michael was born on May 20, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Michael and Mafalda (Stanco) Arisco. He was raised in Cheshire and graduated from W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury. He was introduced to the love of his life by one of his cousins, and in February of 1964, Michael married Filomena and embarked on creating a family and life together over the next 6 decades. In 1969, he founded Michael's Greenhouses in Cheshire, where he and Filomena worked side by side to...

Judith Rae (Parkin) Holycross, age 88, of Norwalk, entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Norwalk Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Alfred Holycross Sr. for over 62 years until his passing in 2019. Judith was born on March 18, 1936 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Raymond B. and Emma E. (Jeralds) Parkin. Judith was raised in Southington and Cheshire, and graduated from Cheshire High School. She is the beloved mother of Holly Holycross; Joan Holycross-Otto and her husband, Karl of all of CT. She also leaves her loving siblings, Raymond B. Parkin Jr. and his wife, Linda of Maine; and Cyntha Potter of CT; and her many cherished nieces and nephews. Judith was...

Thomas DeVylder, age 67, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, January 19, 2025, on his daughter's birthday, with his fur-babies at his side, while his family was away for the weekend. It was discovered after a private autopsy that Tom passed away from Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, a rare, genetically inherited, cardiac abnormality that can cause sudden cardiac death. This genetic disorder remained undiagnosed for Tom over his 67 years, even with routine visits to the cardiologist. Tom was born on February 20, 1957 in Waterbury, son of the late Edgar Sr. and Lillian (Cordett) DeVylder. Tom (better known as "Da" by family and some close friends) grew up on rolling...

Alec A. "Butch" Vlahos Jr., 78 of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Dawna R. (Horton) Vlahos. Born Alec A. Sakallarakis, Jr. on September 30, 1946, in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Alec A. and M. Valarie (Ray) Vlahos. A proud graduate of Northeastern University, Alec earned his Bachelor's Degree and went on to have a successful career at IBM, where he served as a manager of systems engineering for many years before retiring. After his career at IBM he opened his own company Six Sigma Consulting. His passion for learning and teaching never waned; after closing his company, he shared his knowledge...

Harold Mason, Jr., 89 passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Mary (Cassell) Mason. Mr. Mason was born February 4, 1935, in Tarrytown, NY, the son of the late Harold and Zona (Suller) Mason, Sr., and was a longtime resident of Cheshire working in the insurance industry. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Guy Mason and his wife Christine as well as his grandsons David and Jonathan Mason. Arrangements - Services for Mr. Mason will be held at the convenience of the family in Cheshire Hillside Cemetery and there are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to F.I.R.S.T. (Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types) P.O. Box...

Kyum S. Pyun, M.D. 92, died Friday, January 4, 2025, at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Gail (Dix) Pyun. Dr. Pyun was born in Korea on September 15, 1932, son of the late Dr. Ki Sup Pyun and Bong-Hyok Kim. He graduated from Yonsei University, Yonsei University College of Medicine and performed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He retired from Mid-State Medical Center where he served for 34 years, 26 of which as Director of Pathology and Director of Laboratories. He serves as a Member of the Board of Governors. Dr. Pyun served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Pathology at Albert Einstein College of...