Obituaries

Oct 18, 2026

HOLDEN - Colleen M. Shaughnessy Mathis, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 18, 2026. 

Born in Leominster and raised in Sterling, Colleen was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maureen (McGuire) Shaughnessy. She graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1986 and went on to further her education at Endicott College and Wheaton College before...

Oct 18, 2026

Brookfield - Scott Sitterly, aged 79, passed away quietly in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family and his faithful dog, Digby. Scott, a resident of Brookfield, MA, was born in Syracuse, NY, but was no stranger to travel. He moved to the Netherlands in 1980 as a field service representative for Digital Holland and traveled throughout Europe...

Oct 17, 2026

MILLVILLE - David A. DiSilvestri, 53, passed away on October 17, 2026. He is the loving husband of Kathy (Victorino) DiSilvestri, with whom he has shared the past 22 years of marriage.

Born in Worcester, raised in Holden, he is the son of Linda (Laconte) Bauman and the late Joseph J. DiSilvestri. He worked as a pipe fitter in fire protection...

Oct 14, 2026

SOUTHBOROUGH - Dr. William Richard Cohen was born on June 16, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Leon Cohen and Edith Goot. He died on October 14, 2026, at the age of 87.

In 1943, his family moved to Brooklyn, New York, where Bill and his brother Alan grew up. As a young boy, Bill was deeply impressed by a doctor...

Oct 13, 2026

Sterling - Barbara Grace Van Doren (Driscoll) went to meet her Savior on October 13th, 2026, at her home in Sterling, Massachusetts surrounded by her family. Barbara was the daughter of the late Walter James Driscoll, and Mildred Lucille Driscoll (McAuliffe). She was married to Arnold H. Van Doren for 63 years.

Barbara was raised in West Roxbury, MA and was...

Oct 13, 2026

PAXTON – Robert M. Russell, 90, beloved husband of the late Dorothy F. (Ziemlak), passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Born and raised in Pittsfield, he was the son of the late George and Bertha (Niles) Russell.

Following his high school graduation, Bob enlisted in the United States...

Oct 12, 2026

WORCESTER – Carole (Jacobs) Jacobson, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Donald “Don” Jacobson, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Rachael “Rae” (Jaffe) and John Jacobs. Carole graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester in 1954...

Oct 12, 2026

Zephyrhills, FL/Paxton, MA - Curt B. Wickstrom, of Zephyrhills, FL and Paxton, MA, passed away on October 12, 2026 at age 93. He was the son of the late Jean L and Frida (Wirstrom) Wickstrom.

Curt is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanette of Boston, Julie of Clinton, 2 sons, Steven and his wife, Collette of Eastham, Alan and his wife, Marita...

Oct 11, 2026

MARLBOROUGH - Barbara A. Guimond, born June 26, 1946 in Ware, MA, died at UMASS Marlborough Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, October 11, 2026 after a sudden decline in health.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents Val and Bertha Guimond, a brother Donald, and a sister, Michelle (Guimond) Jacques.

She is survived by her sisters: Gloria Domey of Gilbertville, MA; Sr. Betty Ann...

Oct 11, 2026

PRINCETON - Paul Edward Welch, 85, passed away on October 11, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Paul was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Francis and Anna (Savage) Welch. He grew up in Worcester and attended Worcester Boys Trade High School. Shortly after graduating, Paul began his career with the Worcester Police Department, embarking on what would become 42 years of...

Oct 10, 2026

STERLING – Christine V. (Ayres) Restell, age 73, passed away at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Born in Ealing, England, she was the daughter of the late Derek R. and Joan E. (Bass) Ayres.

Christine grew up in Purley, England, and earned her NNEB from Croydon College. In 1974, she married her lifelong companion, Alan Restell, whom she first met...

Oct 10, 2026

Oct 10, 2026

Paxton - Beryl Ann Dillman, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Paxton, on October 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Worcester on April 30, 1933, to George H. and Evelyn F. (Daigle) French, Beryl was raised in Worcester and attended Commerce High School. In 1952, she married her husband, Robert F. Dillman, and together they spent...

Oct 10, 2026

WORCESTER - Harriett Ruth Katz (Hebrew name Chava Shira Bat Usher V’Clarice), age 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, leaving a legacy of music, devotion, and deep love for her family.

Born in Hamden, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Clarice Horowitz. Harriett was the beloved wife of the late Mel Katz, with...

Oct 10, 2026

WORCESTER - Mildred S. “Mickey” Bennett, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at The Meadows in Rochdale.

Born in South Norfolk, Virginia, Mickey was the daughter of the late Alvah and Mary Lee (Cooper) Stewart. She was a graduate of Maury High School and began her career working for the City...

Oct 9, 2026

WYOMING, OH - Jane Margaret Fitzgibbon, whose life spanned nearly a century, embarked on her eternal journey on October 9, 2026, at the age of 98 in Wyoming, Ohio. 

Born on January 20, 1928, to Rose and John Kane, Jane Margaret embraced life with a spirit of warmth and dedication. She attended Mount St. Mary College. She shared her journey with...

Oct 7, 2026

WORCESTER - Edward (Eddy) I. Stein, 94, passed away peacefully on October 7 in Worcester, Mass. Born and raised in Milford, he was the youngest of five children to Harry and Pearl Stein and the last surviving sibling.

Eddy was loved and adored by those in his life as son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, businessman, and community member....

Oct 6, 2026

RUTLAND – George A. Johnson, Sr., 78, beloved husband of Gail R. (Haines) Johnson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born in Worcester and raised in Boylston, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Durgin) Johnson.

George was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School...

Oct 6, 2026

The Graveside Funeral Service for Irene (Leviton) Feldman will be available for livestreaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 via the following LINK: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2610953727690

WORCESTER -Irene “Chykie” (Leviton) Feldman, 97, passed away on October 6th, 2026, peacefully at the Jewish Healthcare Center.

Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was the daughter of Rose and Abraham Leviton. Irene and...

Oct 5, 2026

Jefferson - Karen L. Horrigan, a long-time and proud resident of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away on October 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and friendship.

Karen was born on September 20, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to George and Theresa (Scotti) Andersen. She grew up in Worcester and Shrewsbury. She was a graduate of Major Howard Beal High School...