Obituaries
Local Obituaries
David Michael Pedjoe
Oct 18, 2018
WORCESTER – David M. Pedjoe, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 18, 2018. He leaves his father, Roger D. Pedjoe and his wife, Arlene (Dutra) Pedjoe of Holden; three brothers, Richard Pedjoe of Worcester, Timothy Pedjoe of Shrewsbury and Mark Pedjoe of Spencer; his sister, Tamara DiLuzio of Mansfield; two half brothers, Joshua Pedjoe of West Boylston...
David Stanley Rosen
Oct 17, 2018
WORCESTER - David Stanley Rosen, age 83, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Knollwood Nursing Home. His wife of 25 years, Jeanine (Plourde) Rosen, died in 1992. He leaves a sister Charlene, wife of Felix Dulle, of Lenox, MA; a nephew James Dulle and his wife, Valerie Hahn of Hartford Mills, NY. He was born and raised in Boston,...
Patricia Louise (Lange) Benicaso
Oct 16, 2018
PAXTON – Patricia Louise (Lange) Benicaso, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Sterling Village Nursing Home. Patricia was a beautiful woman inside and out who was loved by all. Her mission in life was to take care of her family, which she did with a heart full of love...
Nason A. Hurowitz
Oct 16, 2018
WORCESTER – Nason A. Hurowitz, age 88, died on Tuesday morning, October 16, 2018. He leaves his wife, Martha P. Grace; his sons, Steven Hurowitz and his wife, Susan; Dr. James Hurowitz and his wife, Dr. Doreen Brettler; his daughter, Beth Crotty and her husband, Donald; his grandchildren, Dr. Lauren Brickman and her husband, Dr. Michael Brickman, Elizabeth Dinner and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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...


