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Carol J. Goodrich

Carol J. Goodrich

Jan 15, 2021

PAXTON – Carol J. (Zuranski) Goodrich, 82, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Heywood Hospital in Gardner. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick G. Goodrich who passed away in 2013. Born in Worcester and raised in West Boylston, she was a daughter of Joseph W. and Irene R. (George) Zuranski....

Leonard E. Katz

Leonard E. Katz

Jan 13, 2021

To view the Graveside Funeral Service for Leonard Katz please follow this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/18928316 FRAMINGHAM – Leonard E. Katz, 95, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2021 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Dorchester, Len was the son of David and Rebecca Katz and lived the last 42 years in Framingham. Len was a graduated from...

Ruth J. (Kudirka) Lovell

Ruth J. (Kudirka) Lovell

Jan 13, 2021

WEST BOYLSTON – Ruth Josephine (Kudirka) Lovell, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital after a valiant struggle against Covid-19. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Kupstas) Kudirka and lived most of her life in West Boylston. Her loving husband of 41 years, John P. Lovell, passed away in 1995....

J. Bruce Dunn

J. Bruce Dunn

Jan 11, 2021

HOLDEN – J. Bruce Dunn, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 11, 2021, after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of William and Doris (Gloster) Dunn, and had lived most of his life in Holden. He leaves his loving wife of 54 years, Linda J. (Lindberg) Dunn; his son, Christopher Dunn and his wife,...

Pauline A. (Kunda) Kenneway

Pauline A. (Kunda) Kenneway

Jan 11, 2021

RUTLAND – Pauline A. (Kunda) Kenneway, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in Rutland surrounded by her family early Monday, January 11, 2021. Born in Beach, North Dakota, the daughter of John and Della (Lorbecki) Kunda. Her loving husband, Earl C. Kenneway Jr., predeceased her in 2016. One of nine children, Pauline went to high school in Wibaux, Montana,...

Roland L. Woodill

Roland L. Woodill

Jan 11, 2021

To view the Funeral Service for Roland "Woody" Woodill, please follow this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/559848 WEST BOYLSTON – Roland L. (Woody) Woodill, 78, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at UMass Memorial. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Leland and Beatrice (Beliveau) Woodill. Roland is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Diane (Ferrante)...

Alice White

Alice White

Jan 10, 2021

WORCESTER – Alice White of Worcester, MA, passed away at home, January 10, 2021, of natural causes, surrounded by her sons. She was 96. She graduated with honors from Classical High School and then Boston University, Class of 1946. She met and married the love of her life, Morton White, in November of 1946. During WWII, she worked at the...

Roger F. Comeau

Roger F. Comeau

Jan 8, 2021

WORCESTER – Roger F. Comeau, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away suddenly on Friday, January 8, 2021, at UMass University Campus in Worcester. He was 72. Born in Worcester, Roger graduated from Worcester Boys Trade High School and soon after joined the United States Coast Guard, serving on the USCG Castle Rock. After the Coast Guard, Roger...

Norman Steinberg

Norman Steinberg

Jan 8, 2021

Norman Steinberg, 86, of Boynton Beach, FL, Centerville, MA, and formerly of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. Norman was born in Worcester, MA in 1934 to the late Hyman and Mollie (Rovner) Steinberg. After graduating from Clark University, he worked for Merck Pharmaceuticals, Tracer Lab, and Polaroid. Norman found his...

Judith L. "Judy" Stoddard

Judith L. "Judy" Stoddard

Jan 8, 2021

Worcester/Rutland - Judith L. "Judy" Stoddard, 88, of Worcester, a retired nursery school teacher, died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 of congestive heart failure. She leaves her husband of 65 years, Donald F. Stoddard; a daughter, Jocelyn H. Brayshaw of New York City; a son, Owen N. Stoddard of Old Orchard Beach, ME; a sister, Lael Von Holt of...

Allan Hersh

Allan Hersh

Jan 7, 2021

Allan's graveside funeral service will be livestreamed Sunday, January 10 at 1:30 pm via this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/19070555 WORCESTER - On January 7th, 2021, Allan Hersh sadly passed away at the age of 89, a victim of Covid-19. A proud father, grandfather and great grandfather, Allie leaves behind three children, Stephen and his wife, Dana, Andrea and her husband Joel, and...

Siroon "Sid" Davagian

Siroon "Sid" Davagian

Jan 6, 2021

WORCESTER - Siroon “Sid” Davagian, 102 passed away on January 6, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George Davagian in 1996. Sid is survived by her daughter, Judith of Worcester, and her son George and his wife, Linda of South Carolina and Cape Cod. She also leaves two wonderful grandchildren – Kimberly Davagian of Venice, CA,...

Judith (Brunell) Martin

Judith (Brunell) Martin

Jan 6, 2021

WORCESTER - Judith (Brunell) Martin, age 76, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2020, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. Judy was born in Worcester, the daughter of Philip and Jeannie (Steele) Brunell, and was a lifelong resident. After graduating from Classical High, Judy attended Boston University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, eventually...

Randy J. Olds

Randy J. Olds

Jan 6, 2021

STERLING – Randy J. Olds, 59, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, after an illness. Born in Webster, the son of Gordon R. and Priscilla (Racine) Olds, Randy resided in Worcester before moving to Sterling 25 years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 38 years, Pamela A. (O’Connor) Olds; his sons, Daniel Olds and his...

Ronald E. Macilvane

Ronald E. Macilvane

Jan 6, 2021

AUBURN – Ronald E. MacIlvane, 86, passed-away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. His beloved wife of 66 years, Marie (Richards) MacIlvane, passed-away on October 21, 2020. Born and raised in Worcester, Ronald was a son of George and Doris (Stone) MacIlvane. He graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade...

Richard D. Everleth

Richard D. Everleth

Jan 6, 2021

HOLDEN/PAXTON – Richard D. Everleth, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Holden. Born in Worcester, Richard was the son of the late David D. and Mary C. (Geer) Everleth and lived many years in Paxton before moving to Holden. He is survived by his sister, Barbara L. Bateman of Jefferson and several nieces and...

John B. Dipietro, Sr.

John B. Dipietro, Sr.

Jan 5, 2021

WEST BOYLSTON – John B. DiPietro, Sr., 78, husband of the late Carol Ann (Smithling) DiPietro, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born in Worcester and raised in Lancaster, he was a son of John and Anna (Caruso) DiPietro. John was a graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg and proudly served...

Michael J. Greene

Michael J. Greene

Jan 3, 2021

HARDWICK – Michael J. Greene, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in Ashland, Michael went on to graduate from Ashland High School. In his youth, he worked for many years at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton before becoming a successful stone mason. He met the love of his life, Cheryl, and the two were married...

Lillian E. (Oberg) Gagne

Lillian E. (Oberg) Gagne

Jan 1, 2021

PRINCETON / HOLDEN – Lillian E. (Oberg) Gagne, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2021, in Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Gustaf W. and Doris L. (Lapointe) Oberg and had lived in Princeton for most of her life before moving to Rutland. Her former husband, David “Boy” F. Gagne,...

Philip J. Jordan

Philip J. Jordan

Dec 30, 2020

PAXTON – Philip J. Jordan passed away peacefully in the loving care of his soulmate and life-partner, William “Billy” M. Clinton on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born and raised in Worcester, Phil was the son of George and Eva (Nassif) Jordan and lived the last 12 years in Paxton. Phil was a graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester, class...