Nellie J. (Tyschuk) Benson, of Medford, formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15th. She was 94. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late David and Irene (Myhal) Tyschuk.
Nellie loved reading, playing cards with her family and solving crossword puzzles. She had a kind disposition and a heart full of compassion for everyone. She was extremely thoughtful and was known to be the first one to call on holidays and birthdays.
Nellie was the dear sister of Anne C. Malatesta of Medford and the late Marie J. Bevilacqua of Winchester. She was the loving aunt of Warren D. Malatesta, Alan C. Malatesta and Julie A. Wasserman and her husband Jay, and the great aunt of David J. Wasserman.
All funeral services will be private. Nellie's family will schedule a celebration of life at a later date.