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Elinor (Goodman) Goldstein
Nov 21, 2024
The Funeral Service for Elinor (Goodman) Goldstein will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24113058085265 WORCESTER – Elinor R. (Goodman) Goldstein, age 85, died peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. . She began her life on May 24th, 1939,...
Jeffrey M. Bosco
Nov 21, 2024
NORTHBOROUGH – Jeffrey M. Bosco, age 69, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born in Syracuse, New York, Jeffrey was the youngest son of Joseph and Mary (Longo) Bosco. He served proudly in the US Army from November 1977 through December 1981. Before his retirement, he worked for over 35 years as a Field Service...
Thomas C. Mack
Nov 18, 2024
WORCESTER - Thomas C. Mack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Worcester in 1949, Tom was a Worcester guy through and through. He graduated from St. Mary’s at the top of his class where he was an all-city baseball and basketball standout. He continued his education with a full basketball scholarship to Assumption College where...
Joan Arline Nack
Nov 18, 2024
RUTLAND - Joan A. Nack, 94, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 18, 1930, to the late Harold and Olga (Christensen) Thaule in Harrison, NY. For a time in her youth, she lived in Bergen, Norway, tracing her Norwegian roots back to Leif Erikson and Erik the Red....
Brian Scott White
Nov 17, 2024
Brian Scott White, 54, of Rutland, passed away on November 17, 2024 with his family by his side. Brian was born the second child of three, on June 4, 1970 in Worcester. He attended Grafton High School and graduated as part of the National Honor Society in 1988. He then went on to Assumption College where he graduated with honors...
Joan M. Bedard
Nov 17, 2024
PAXTON - Joan M. (Handfield) Bedard, 88, of Paxton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She leaves behind her loving husband of 67 years, Richard G. Bedard. Joan was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arthur J. Handfield and Margaret Irene (Carroll) Handfield. She attended Classical High School and Worcester State College. She left...
Mona E. Storm
Nov 17, 2024
Mona E. Storm, 92, of Rutland, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late Lawrence P. Storm, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Mona was born in Washburn, Maine the daughter of Benjamin and Elsie Smith on August 27, 1932. After she married the love of her life, Lawrence, together...
Donald A. Hodes
Nov 17, 2024
WORCESTER - Donald A. Hodes of Worcester MA, age 88 passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. He was married to Nancy Hurwitz Hodes for 57 years. Nancy passed away in November 2016. He was the son of the late Louis & Nettie (Teicher) Hodes. He was the father of Karen...
James Joseph Miles, Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
WORCESTER - James J. Miles Jr. - "Pop-Pop" - 80, of Worcester, MA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Born on August 18, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James J. Miles Sr. and Mary M. (Davin) Miles. Jim was the beloved Daddy, Papa,...
Louise A. Cournoyer
Nov 15, 2024
Louise Anne Cournoyer, 81, of Paxton, MA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester due to complications following surgery. Her family was by her side during her final days. Louise was born on October 2, 1943, in Rochester, NH, to Victor L. and Violette F. (Saucier) Hamel. She attended Holy Rosary School in Rochester....
John "Jack" F. Malone, Jr.
Nov 13, 2024
PAXTON -- John "Jack" F. Malone, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and lifetime friends by his side on November 13, 2024, after a 25-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born and raised in Worcester, Jack was the son of John F. and Doris A. (McNeil) Malone and for the last 37 years, made his home...
Barbara A. Englander
Nov 12, 2024
PAXTON/SPENCER - Barbara A. (Dowgielewicz) Englander, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at The Overlook Health & Rehabilitation Center in Charlton. Born in Worcester and raised in Spencer, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Stasia (Targonska) Dowgielewicz. Barbara was a very spiritual and devout soul and was most recently a member of St. Columba...
Lenora Adele Rosenblum
Nov 11, 2024
WORCESTER - Lenora ("Lenore") A. (Melnick) Rosenblum, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born and raised in Hartford, Lenore was the daughter of Nathan and Rose (Shulman) Melnick. She was a resident of Bloomfield, Connecticut for many years, and lived most...
David E. Dickman
Nov 11, 2024
HOLDEN - David E. Dickman, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of the late Everett and Shirley (Boquist) Dickman. First and foremost, David was a child of God and loved his Lord. In every conversation held with...
Maurice Sachs
Nov 10, 2024
WORCESTER - Maurice Sachs, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Cairo, Egypt, Maurice was the son of Raymond and Rosette (Bandao) Sachs and had lived in Worcester for the past 40 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife and best friend of 15 years, Hannah...
Maryann Needham
Nov 10, 2024
HOLDEN - On her 72nd year of life, Maryann Needham took her final breath. A longtime resident of her hometown of Holden, Massachusetts, Maryann was a fun, lighthearted and introverted soul. The daughter of Arthur and Phyllis Westling at birth, she was adopted in her early years by Robert Needham after the untimely death of her father. In her early...
Nicholas Joseph Ritacco
Nov 10, 2024
It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Nicholas J. Ritacco, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, friend, and mentor to many. Nicholas was born on August 20, 1931, in Worcester, MA, as the sixth of seven children to Angelo and Mary Ritacco (siblings Albert, Evelyn Wickson, William, Arthur, Angelo Jr., and Marie...
Paula A. (Mcginn) Geene
Nov 9, 2024
JEFFERSON - Paula McGinn Geene passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on November 9th, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Paula's greatest comfort was her faith in Jesus Christ. She cherished her large family deeply and took immense pride in each of them. Blessed with four children and nine grandchildren—many of whom live just down...
Edward Francis King
Nov 4, 2024
HOLDEN - Edward Francis King, 86, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital after a period of failing health. Edward was born on January 24, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Edward and Anna R. (Howard) King. He was a proud graduate of Commerce High School and then served in the U.S. Army attaining the...
Linda V. Romano
Nov 4, 2024
WORCESTER - Linda V. (Nelson) Carlson Romano, 84, passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2024. Linda is the daughter of the late Nils O. Nelson and Helen (Yurkiewicz) Nelson. She graduated from Quinsigamond Community College Magna Cum Laude with a degree in business and went on to attend Worcester State University. In her...
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