Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Philip Max Katz

Philip Max Katz

Oct 15, 2018

WORCESTER – Philip Max Katz, age 69, died on Monday morning, October 15, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He fought with unspeakable bravery and dignity. His memory will live on through his family and friends. Philip was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Miriam (Bergman) Katz. Philip leaves two sons, Joshua Katz and his wife, Katherine of Washington, DC...

Natalee Rosenkrantz

Natalee Rosenkrantz

Oct 15, 2018

WORCESTER- Natalee F. (Scheiner) Rosenkrantz, age 86, died on Monday, October 15, 2018 in The Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of forty years, Harris Rosenkrantz, died in 1991. She was predeceased by her companion of many years, Joseph Burack. She leaves two sons, Mark Rosenkrantz and his wife Dena, of Richmond, VA and Dale Rosenkrantz of Holyoke, a sister, Lenore...

Richard "Dick" Linnon

Richard "Dick" Linnon

Oct 13, 2018

NORTH BROOKFIELD/HOLDEN – Richard “Dick” T. Linnon, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Morristown, NJ, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Shea) Linnon and had lived in New Jersey and Holden before moving to North Brookfield fourteen years ago. He enjoyed winters in Boynton Beach, FL. He leaves...

Steven Coven

Steven Coven

Oct 12, 2018

WORCESTER – Steven Coven, age 67, died on Friday, October 12, 2018 at his residence. He leaves a brother, Robert Coven and his wife, Joanne Zaiac of New York City; a sister Deborah Brown of Parrish, FL; and nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, a son of Irving J. and Jean (Ginsburg) Coven and was a lifelong resident....

Olga Zagalskaya

Olga Zagalskaya

Oct 12, 2018

WORCESTER – Olga (Zagalskiy) Zagalskaya, age 84, died at her residence on Friday, October 12, 2018. She leaves a son, Yakov Epshteyn of Worcester; a daughter, Bella Shapiro of Southborough; a brother, Semen Zagalskiy of Worcester; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was born in Moldova, the daughter Yakov and Nehama (Soloveychik) Zagalskiy, and had lived in Worcester for 22...

Joan E. Brennan

Joan E. Brennan

Oct 11, 2018

LANCASTER/WEST BOYLSTON – Joan E. Brennan, 77, passed away peacefully at home with her loving wife, Marcia and Yorkipoo, Katie by her side on Thursday, October 11, 2018. She was one of a family of eight children. Born and raised in Dorchester, Joan was the daughter of Leo J. and Ruth (Fournier) Brennan and lived 23 years in West Boylston...

William "Billy" Frank Smith

William "Billy" Frank Smith

Oct 11, 2018

HOLDEN – William “Billy” Frank Smith, 51, passed away from complications due to liver and kidney disease at UMass University Campus in Worcester on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Born and raised in Holden, Billy was a son of Gordon Lee Smith, Jr. and Barbara (Stacy) Smith, and lived here his entire life. Billy attended Wachusett Regional High School and worked...

Clifford J. Maki

Clifford J. Maki

Oct 11, 2018

WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Clifford J. Maki, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at UMass Memorial Health Care – University Campus, after a short illness. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, he was a son of John A. and Mae H. (Noponen) Maki. Clifford was very proud of his Finnish heritage. He was a graduate of Wachusett High...

Denis T. Curran

Denis T. Curran

Oct 11, 2018

HUBBARDSTON – Denis T. Curran, 72, beloved husband of Kathleen E. (Dryden) Curran, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Born and raised in Clinton, he was a son of Edward and Dorothy (Salmon) Curran. Upon graduating from Clinton High School, Denis enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his...

William "Billy" Glynn

William "Billy" Glynn

Oct 9, 2018

RUTLAND - William “Billy” Glynn, 62, passed away October 9, 2018 after an illness with his loving family by his side. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Kenneth L. Glynn Jr. and the late Helen K. (McGurl) Glynn and had lived in Rutland. Billy worked for years as a truck driver for Central Mass Oil, Paquette Concrete and...

Helen T. (Nordstrom) Jumonville

Helen T. (Nordstrom) Jumonville

Oct 4, 2018

HOLDEN -- Helen T. (Nordstrom) Jumonville, 93, passed away in her sleep at her son's home in Marlborough on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born and raised in Holden, Helen was the daughter of Albert V. and Helen I. (O'Connor) Nordstrom and lived here most of her life. Her beloved husband of 52 years, Jean J. Jumonville died in 1993. She...

Edmund J. Wahlstrom, Jr.

Edmund J. Wahlstrom, Jr.

Oct 3, 2018

CHARLTON/PAXTON - Edmund J. Wahlstrom, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, Edmund was the son of Edmund J., Sr. and Marie (Erickson) Wahlstrom, and lived 10 years in Holden and over 20 years in Paxton before moving to Overlook...

Arnold G. Sellars, Jr.

Arnold G. Sellars, Jr.

Oct 2, 2018

TEMPLETON – Arnold G. Sellars, Jr., beloved husband of Wanda M. (Rugg) Sellars, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2018 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY...

Andrea E. Lavigne

Andrea E. Lavigne

Sep 30, 2018

WEST BOYLSTON – Andrea E. La Vigne, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Andrea was a lifetime resident of West Boylston and was a member of the 1996 graduating class of West Boylston High School. Andrea’s career as a waitress spanned over 20 years. While in high school, she worked...

Evelyn (Seder) Heller

Evelyn (Seder) Heller

Sep 30, 2018

WEBSTER – Evelyn (Seder) Heller, 104, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30th at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. She was born in Webster, MA on August 4, 1914, a daughter of Harry and Minnie (Sternlieb) Seder. She was a lifetime resident of Webster before moving to Chestnut Hill at the age of 95. Her beloved husband, Dr. Hyman...

Paul R. Tetrault

Paul R. Tetrault

Sep 30, 2018

Paul R. Tetrault, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Holden. He was born in Boston, the son of Joseph E. and Mary (LeBlanc) Tetrault, and had lived in Natick, the mid-west and Simsbury, CT before moving to Holden 11 years ago. His loving wife of 36 years, Janet E. (Perry) Tetrault, passed...

Myrtle J. (Pouppeville) Mccumber

Myrtle J. (Pouppeville) Mccumber

Sep 30, 2018

WORCESTER/PRINCETON – Myrtle J. (Pouppeville) McCumber, 93, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Worcester on Sunday, September 30, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She will be remembered by her son, Michael McCumber and his wife, Ruth of Worcester; two grandsons, Matthew and his wife, Laurie of Worcester and Christopher McCumber of California; two great grandchildren,...

James W. Richardson

James W. Richardson

Sep 28, 2018

WORCESTER -- James W. Richardson, 92, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Jim’s wife of 44 years, Mary A. (Grinaske) Richardson died in 1991. He was born in Worcester the son of Harold H. and Lillian (Martin) Richardson and lived here his entire life. He was an eighteen-year veteran of the Worcester...

Clarence Max "Sid" Sidlo

Clarence Max "Sid" Sidlo

Sep 27, 2018

WORCESTER – Clarence Max “Sid” Sidlo died on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the age of 90. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1928, the oldest son of Clarence Sidlo and Ruth McCallum. After graduation from Northwestern University, he spent most of his working life as a system engineer for GTE (now Verizon) Corporation,...

Arthur Arnold Gerber

Arthur Arnold Gerber

Sep 22, 2018

SHREWSBURY - Arthur Arnold Gerber, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22nd with his family by his side. He was born in Rockville Center, NY on May 30, 1941, a son of Molly (Berliner) and Meyer Gerber. He has lived in his beautiful Shrewsbury home for 30 years. He’ll be missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 33...