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Catherine A. Scalley
Jul 8, 2026
HOLDEN - Catherine Ann (Lundy) Scalley, affectionately known as Kay, was born on August 17, 1934. After losing both of her parents at a very young age, she was lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents, Peter F. Lundy and Mabel G. (Kenney) Lundy. Their love, guidance, and steadfast care became the foundation upon which she built her own family.
In 1954,...
Ann J. Harrington
Jul 7, 2026
HOLDEN - Ann J. (Oliver) Harrington passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026 with loved ones by her side. Ann was born on March 10, 1926 to Elmer and Irene Oliver of Holden. She lived in Holden until she moved to Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living in 2019.
A graduate of the former Holden High School, Ann trained as an...
Donald R. Oberg
Jul 6, 2026
Princeton - Donald R. Oberg, 86, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026. He is the loving husband of the late Ann T. (Hunt) Oberg who predeceased him in 2021.
Born in Holden, Donald was the son of Harold and Marjorie (Edwards) Oberg. Raised in Worcester, he attended Boy's Trade High School before beginning a lifelong career as a mechanic....
Stephen Alan Dann
Jul 6, 2026
WORCESTER - Stephen Dann, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026. Born in Worcester, Steve was the son of Milton and Esther (Zulofsky) Dann, and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts.
Steve graduated from Burncoat High School, eventually earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Political Science from Northeastern University. He was a devoted chess enthusiast and wrote...
Sylvia M. Luksha
Jul 5, 2026
Sterling/Grafton - Sylvia M. Luksha, 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 5, 2026.
Born in Worcester, Sylvia is the daughter of the late George and Corrine (Cusson) Ahigian. She worked for many years as an assembler for electronics and also worked for several years as a nanny for her grandchildren. Upon retirement, she moved to...
Maurine A. (Picard) Fassett
Jul 5, 2026
HOLDEN - Maurine A. (Picard) Fassett, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.
Born and raised in Worcester, Maurine was the daughter of the late William and Mary E. (Wickham) Picard. She attended Worcester Public Schools and was a graduate of Commerce High School.
In 1942, Maurine met the love of her life,...
Karen S. (Russell) Wallar
Jul 5, 2026
WORCESTER - Karen S. (Russell) Wallar, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Born in Ironton, Ohio, Karen was the daughter of the late Edmund and Mabel (Ellis) Russell. She was raised in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Walnut Ridge High School.
In...
Paul W. Garry
Jul 4, 2026
Paul W. Garry, 77, of Rutland, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2026.
Born on November 20, 1948, in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph and Loretta (Marcille) Garry.
Paul proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the 25th Infantry Division, Tropic Lightning. Following his military service, he built a successful career as...
Ralph E. Caloiaro
Jul 2, 2026
RUTLAND- The world lost a truly wonderful man on Thursday, July 2, 2026, when Ralph E. Caloiaro, known affectionately to friends and family as "Bobo" passed away at the age of 73. He was born in Holden on April 23, 1953, and raised in Rutland, to the late Ralph and Gloria M. (Willett) Caloiaro. He was a 1971 graduate of...
Marie A.J. Speckmann
Jun 30, 2026
Princeton/Westborough - Marie Speckmann, 88 years old of Princeton, MA died in Westborough at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing on June 30, 2026.
She was born in Worcester MA on May 10, 1938, to Erwin and Marie Speckmann. Her brother Erwin was born in Worcester, MA in the year 1935.
Marie moved with her family from Worcester to Princeton in 1942. She...
Richard J. "Richie" Wood
Jun 29, 2026
RUTLAND - Richard Wood Sr., 80, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, after several years of decline due to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Richard was the beloved son of the late Owen Wood and Rose (Blanchard) Wood, and the last remaining member of his generation. He now reunites with his parents and his sisters—Carolyn Cookson, Dorothy Wood, Joan Wood, Rosemary Kruczynski, and...
Nancy Rowena O'Dell
Jun 28, 2026
LANCASTER - With deep love and gratitude, we remember Nancy Rowena O'Dell, age 63, born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Navy veteran, Gordon J. O’Dell and Jacqueline A. O’Dell (Norton), who passed away after a courageous fight. Nancy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kind heart, enduring strength, and radiant spirit touched all who knew her. Nancy passed...
Rosemarie A. Stowell
Jun 28, 2026
Jefferson – Rosemarie Anne (Donnelly) Stowell, 91, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
She was born in Worcester on February 2, 1935, the daughter of Mary (Esonis) and Thomas James Donnelly. Rosemarie attended Commerce High School and graduated with honors. After graduating, she worked at Morgan Linen...
Josh Johnson
Jun 28, 2026
RUTLAND – Josh Johnson, age 56, passed away peacefully in the hospital on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of his family. Born in New Haven, CT, the son of Carl and Susan (Cashman) Johnson.
Raised in Worcester, he graduated from Burncoat High School with the class of 1988. After high school, he entered the United States Navy where...
Lisa Ann Perlman
Jun 25, 2026
WORCESTER – Lisa Ann Perlman, age 63, died peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Robert and Joan (Rosenbaum) Perlman and was a lifelong resident.
Lisa was a proud Alumna of Worcester State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree as well as...
Jack Jameson
Jun 24, 2026
OAKHAM – Jack H. Jameson, age 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Holden and raised in Jefferson, he was the son of Matti and Flora (Columb) Jameson and was a lifelong resident of the Wachusett area.
Jack proudly served his country, earning the...
Martha M. (Sroka) M. Hagberg
Jun 22, 2026
Paxton – Martha M. (Sroka) Hagberg, 96, died peacefully on June 22, 2026 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. She was born in Chicopee, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kaziol) Sroka.
Martha worked as an office manager for New York Life Insurance Co. for many years. She married the love of her life, the late Paul...
Carol Damon Sigel
Jun 22, 2026
EAST FALMOUTH – Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Carol Damon Sigel passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old.
Carol was a creative spirit whose warmth, intelligence, and humor left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her. An artist, avid reader, and supporter of the arts, she...
Edythe Jane White Waterhouse
Jun 21, 2026
Known across nearly 11 decades as Edythe, Jane, Nana, and Great Nana, our beloved matriarch has now moved to a place of our memories after having lived an exemplary and wonderful 106 years. Born on February 7, 1920, to Jane Screen White and Edwin H. White, Jane was an older sister to her brother Ed “Corky” White. To list all...
Christine E. Peterson
Jun 21, 2026
HOLDEN - Christine Elaine Ahlberg Peterson, 84, of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a life centered on family, kindness, and quiet grace. Born prematurely in Worcester on October 4, 1941, Christine was small from the very beginning, yet she possessed a remarkable inner strength and determination that carried her through every stage of life.
Christine was the beloved daughter of...
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