All Obituaries

ROBERT SUMMERS POTTERTON SR., 86, of Coventry, CT, passed at his home of 65 years into everlasting rest on May 9, 2021.  Bob was born in Manchester, CT on August 20, 1935 to Russell and Mabel (Robb) Potterton.  Growing up in Manchester Bob was best known in school for his marksmanship on the Rifle Team and continued to enjoy target shooting with his two sons into his senior years.  Bob leaves the love of his life, Joan Alice Nevue of Manchester whom he married in 1953. They...

Zoila Esperanza Orduz, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. She was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia and moved at a very young age to Venezuela. She married, raised two daughters, Milka and Zoila Marisela, and led a fulfilling career as a physical therapist.  In 1993, along with Milka and her grand-daughter Zoila Natasha, they made a brave and rewarding decision to move to Windsor, CT. There they joined her youngest daughter Zoila Marisela and the majority...

Capt. (Ret.) Karl Lawrence Reichelt of Manchester peacefully passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by family.  He was the beloved husband of Pamela Reichelt for 25 years and the son of the late Norman M. Reichelt and Gladys (Roberts) Reichelt.  He was predeceased by his first wife Tanya Parrott Reichelt and by his younger brother James Reichelt.  Karl was the devoted father of Mark and Kim Reichelt of Wayland, MA, Jon and Laura Reichelt of...

Suzanne R. Lieber-Sanden, entered into eternal life on April 25, 2021 at Saint Francis Hospital. Suzanne was born in Syracuse, NY on May 27, 1955 to the late Arthur B. Lieber and Martha D. Decker. Moving to Manchester at age 5, she graduated Manchester high school in 1974. She worked in the insurance industry while attending school at Manchester Community College. Suzanne later worked for the artistic restoration Corporation producing dental appliances and devices for the dental industry...

Marcia L. (Booth) Cromwell passed away Saturday, Marh 27, 2021at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. She was born November 20, 1954 to the late George Booth and Barbara Mae Kirbie. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at the East Cemetery, 240 East Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040, in the Westminster section K-2.

Christopher Michael Scheffler, 48 of Manchester passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was born November 17, 1972 in Rockville CT, the son of Glenn W. & Beverly (Kistler) Scheffler. He graduated from Tolland High School (class of ’91). He attended Penn State University (Hazelton Campus) majoring in “Beer 101” before earning an associate’s degree from Manchester Community College. He was also an Eagle Scout. On September 2015 he...

Pauline (Carrier) Seymour died peacefully at her home in Bolton, CT on February 21, 2021. Born in Rumford, Maine on October 29, 1926 daughter to the late Catherine (Thibodeau) and Leon Carrier. Her family moved to Connecticut where she attended Buckley High School. Pauline went on to marry her beloved husband of 73 years, Harvey J. Seymour. The greatest joys of her life were raising her four beautiful children and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. If you were...

The first Christmas without a loved one can easily be the hardest, that is why Glenn and I started the Angel Tree Service of Remembrance. It is with a heavy heart that this year we cannot gather in remembrance together. This is the time of year we look forward to seeing the beautiful ornaments hand made by each of you adorn the tree at our funeral home. To visit and share a hug or a laugh is what gives special meaning to this gathering. It gives a reverent pause to us and...