Vladlen Zherdinovsky, age 96, peacefully passed away on July 3, 2025 at his Monument, Colorado home surrounded by loved ones.

Vladlen was born on June 8, 1929 in Kiev, Ukraine to Leon and Alexandra Zherdinovsky. He was the eldest of two children.

His sister, Tamara Zherdinovskaya, survives him. His son, Leonid Zherdinovsky predeceased him.
Vladlen is also survived by his wife, Nina Zherdinovsky, his stepson and daughter-in-law, Steve and Emy Kravchin, and his grandchildren, Ryan Kravchin, Shelby Kravchin and Evgenia Zherdinovsky.

Vladlen was educated in Ukraine as a Structural Engineer and worked for the Philadelphia International Airport. Given his ability to speak 4 different languages, he loved to travel internationally with his wife Nina. Vladlen also took great pleasure in boating, fishing and socializing. He was an active person and enjoyed daily activities like ocean swimming while at their winter home in Florida or hiking the Colorado trails. Vladlen was an avid reader and relished a strong conversation