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Brian J. Morey
Jun 10, 2025
Brian J. Morey passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Morey of Holden, MA; sons, Adam Morey of South Carolina, Erik Gerhardt of Rutland, MA, Daniel Gerhardt and his wife, Dziem of San Jose, CA, Benjamin Gerhardt and his partner, Nicole of St. Augustine, FL; daughters, Alison...
Lyubov (Farber) Vengerik
Jun 6, 2025
WORCESTER – Lyubov (Farber) Vengerik, 91, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Care One at Millbury after an illness. Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Lyubov was the daughter of David and Fanya (Freed) Farber and lived the last 47 years in Worcester. Her husband of 59 years, Gersha Vengerik died in 2016.
She is survived by her daughter, Svetlana Magidov...
Florene A. (Vattes) Gorski
Jun 5, 2025
STERLING/CLINTON – Florene A. (Vattes) Gorski, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home in Sterling. Born in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bertha (Kappel) Vattes.
Florene is survived by, and will be lovingly missed by her husband of 62 years, William V. Gorski, her two daughters: Jennifer Moulton and her...
Mladen Gjakovski
Jun 4, 2025
WEBSTER - MLADEN (BORIS) GJAKOVSKI of Worcester/Webster passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
MLADEN was born in Krklino (Bitola), North Macedonia (former Yugoslavia). The eldest son of BORIS and IVANA’s four children, MLADEN would learn his greatest lessons in life in this little village known for its arid land and fine...
Carl P. Sherr
Jun 4, 2025
SUTTON – Carl P. Sherr, age 95, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, Carl was the son of Isadore and Emma (Zagan) Sherr.
In 1964, Carl founded Carl P. Sherr & Co., LLC, a small investment office that grew into a family-run financial advisory firm after his...
Gail Latham Smith
Jun 3, 2025
BOYLSTON – Gail Latham Smith, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Mabel (Hanebury) Latham.
Around age 2, Gail’s family emigrated to the United States where they settled in Central Massachusetts. She graduated from Commerce High School...
Selma Claire Coyne
Jun 3, 2025
WORCESTER - Selma Claire Coyne passed peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2025 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Selma was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Harold Coyne, who passed away in Boynton Beach, Florida in 2010. She is survived by her son, David (Dr. Margot Barnet), daughter, Gail (Alan Rosenberg), granddaughters, Molly and Erica Rosenberg (engaged to Max...
Peter Alexander Weinrobe
Jun 2, 2025
WALNUT CREEK, CA - Peter Alexander Weinrobe of Walnut Creek, CA, formerly of Westborough, MA and Jersey City, NJ, died peacefully on June 2, 2025 after a long brave struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Peter was born on June 27, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA to Alice and Philip Weinrobe. He was the devoted husband of (Rabbi) Debra Hachen and beloved father...
Isabell "Issy" (Shnider) Sreiberg
Jun 2, 2025
WORCESTER – Isabell “Issy” (Shnider) Sreiberg, age 96, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, comforted by the loving presence of her family. Issy was born in Boston, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Isveck) Shnider.
She was raised in Dorchester, eventually moving to Worcester in 1950 after marrying Morty, the love of her life. Together they raised their...
Robert Jarnis
Jun 1, 2025
STERLING - Robert N. Jarnis, 76, beloved husband of Deborah J. (Reilly) Jarnis, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on June 1, 2025. Born in Waltham, MA, he was raised in Newton. Bob was predeceased by his father John G. Jarnis and brother John R. Jarnis.
After graduating from Newton North High School, Bob went on to obtain...
Eleftherios “Teddy” Stratis
May 31, 2025
WORCESTER - Eleftherios “Teddy” Stratis, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2025. Teddy spent his formative years living in Ioannina, Greece and migrated with his family to Worcester, MA when he was 17 years old. Shortly after arriving in Worcester, Teddy met the love of his life, Georgia Pappas, who the first time he spoke...
John Coates
May 31, 2025
HUBBARDSTON - John Joseph Coates (66) of Hubbardston, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 31st. He leaves behind his wonderful wife of 36 years, Marie (Flynn) Coates, his three children - son Kevin Coates of Somerville, MA, daughter Kayla Coates and her fiancé Chad Charbonneau of Baldwinville, MA and son Daniel Coates of Quincy, MA. He leaves behind his...
Bertha P. Baronowski
May 31, 2025
WORCESTER – Bertha P. Baronowski, 102, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025.
She was born on December 19, 1922, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Martin and Anna (Waitkus) Thomas. Bertha graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and later married the love of her life, Walter Baronowski. As a proud military wife, Bertha traveled and supported Walter throughout his...
Eleanor J. (Hartman) Fertel
May 31, 2025
Eleanor Hartman Fertel, age 95, passed peacefully with her daughters at her side on May 31, 2025 after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Arthur Fertel and her brother Sonny Hartman. She is survived by her daughters, Holly Allen and Marcy Shuster, her son-in-law Fred, her grandchildren Abby (Meg Tiley) and...
Sara E. Kern
May 27, 2025
LITITZ, PA - Sara Elida Kern, a vibrant, fierce, and endlessly hopeful soul, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at age 43 after navigating stage IV EGFR lung cancer for 6+ years.
Sara Kern was born July 16, 1981, in Ashtabula, OH. From a young age, Sara was a bright spirit. Always personable and determined, Sara excelled at dance and...
Gayle Marie Leslie
May 27, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Gayle Marie Leslie, who left this world peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Gayle was a woman of grace, strength, and unmistakable style. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—sunny days, the sound of waves at the beach, and the...
Joan Barbara Ellen Powell
May 26, 2025
Joan's funeral service will be livestreamed at 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 29th and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2505398499924
HOLDEN/WORCESTER - Joan Barbara Ellen Powell, 94, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving children, their spouses, and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Arthur F. Powell, whom she married...
Mildred E. (Burkill) Scannell
May 25, 2025
Holden - Mildred Evelyn “Millie” Scannell (Burkill) passed away peacefully at her home in Holden on May 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 102 years old. She was the daughter of Leo E. Burkill and Hazel E. Burkill (Choquette).
Born on May 17, 1923, in Athol Millie was raised in Greenfield, and was a proud graduate...
Doris A. (Dickie) Johnson
May 24, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Doris A. Johnson (Dickie), 90, passed peacefully on May 24, 2025. Doris was the beloved daughter of Herbert James Dickie and Edith May Dickie (Bigelow). Doris spent her childhood in Cherry Valley, where lifelong friendships and beautiful memories were made.
A graduate of Leicester High School, Doris went on to work at State Mutual Life Assurance Company, where...
Kathleen Winacoo
May 22, 2025
HOLDEN - Kathleen H. Winacoo, 74, passed away on May 22, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kathleen was born on September 13, 1950, in Medford, MA, to the late Ralph and Eleanor Hudson. She was a 1969 graduate of Massachusetts Hospital School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology...
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