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Mildred “Millie” Hawley, 91, resident of Coventry, CT passed away peacefully after a long, blessed life and a brief battle with cancer on January 3, 2020, in her home surrounded by devoted family and friends. She was born in Leverett, MA on October 3, 1928, to parents Joseph and Tillie Kuzmeski. Mildred’s primary life’s treasure has always been her family. She was dedicated to her roles as daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Millie took...

Penny Noelle Levine, 53, passed away December 29, 2019 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her family. Penny was born November 22, 1966 to parents Harold and the late Annette (Rooda) Levine. She was a lifelong resident of Vernon, Connecticut. Penny loved staying fit and spending time with her many friends. Penny is survived by her sons Joshua Wagner and Aaron Johnston, grandsons Joshua and Caleb Wagner. She also leaves her siblings Sharon, Marilyn, Laurie and Phil. She will be deeply missed...

Michael Savacheck, 77, of Manchester, CT passed away December 11, 2019. He was born on September 22, 1942 to parents Michael and Anne Savacheck in Holyoke, MA. Michael attended Mt. St. Charles Academy in Rhode Island and then attended St. Edward University in Austin, TX. Michael was a veteran, having served his country in United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a State Trooper in New Mexico for many years and he worked as an Environmental Engineer in CT until his...

Judi Lynn Lyon, 55, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Manchester Hospital in Manchester, CT after a short illness.  Judi was born July 21st, 1964 in Scotia New York to Alan and Barbara Kephart.   She was a 1982 graduate of Scotia Glenville Senior High School.   Judi married David Lyon on August 9th, 1986 and raised three sons.  Judi was very artistic and enjoyed making wooden crafts and paintings.  She always...

Thomas (Tommy) Matthew Motyl, Jr., 28, of Coventry, CT passed away on November 25, 2019. Born in Manchester, CT he graduated from Howell Cheney Technical High School and became an expert welder. Tommy was an incredible athlete - a scratch golfer who also played competitive travel hockey. He loved skateboarding and snowboarding, and his most cherished pastimes were fishing with his dad and cousin and playing with his beloved dogs, Zeeko and Zane. Tommy was a gifted artist, he owned his own...

Scott B. Thresher, 66, of Bolton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at home. He was born Nov. 9, 1953, in Manchester and raised in the Buckland section of town, which he proudly called his childhood home. His parents, Mervin and Elizabeth (Burnham) Thresher, predeceased him. Scott graduated from Manchester Community College with an associate's degree in 1990 and worked with adults who have special needs as a job coach at Goodwill in Hartford. He was a lifetime Red Sox fan and a faithful...

Sidney B. Cushman Jr, 92, was called home on Sunday, November 17th to join his parents, Sidney B. Cushman Sr and Elsie (Tracy) Cushman, and his youngest son, Dr. Kent E. Cushman. A lifelong resident of Manchester, Sidney retired from the Town, but he was first and foremost a farmer. He worked on his family's Parker St. farm all his life and was very well known for his tender, sweet corn. After graduating from Manchester High School, he joined the Army and was an M.P. during the Korean...

Judith (Judy) A. Hesselbach, 82, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born March 23, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys (Maguire) Meyer. Judy spent her last day at home in her own bed surrounded by her entire loving family. At her side was her daughter Heidi Darling, son Robert Hesselbach and wife Christa, her grandchildren Eric and wife Katie, Amy and husband Gary, Holly and husband Jonny, Jessica and husband Phil, and her great...