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Ellen M. (O'Shea) Butkiewicz
Jan 25, 2017
Biography RUTLAND – Ellen “Mary” (O’Shea) Butkiewicz, 90, of Rutland, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and the staff at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Born and raised in Worcester, Mary was the daughter of John M. and Ellen M. (Falt) O’Shea and lived over 60 years in Rutland. Her...
Janet Louise (Sundt) Eichholz
Jan 24, 2017
HOLDEN – Janet Louise (Sundt) Eichholz, 83, of Holden, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. A daughter of the late Albert and Othellia (Breimon) Sundt, Janet was raised in Worcester and graduated from North High School. She moved to Holden 55 years ago where she and Douglas raised their family and became longtime active members of Chaffin’s Congregational...
Paul D. Foote
Jan 23, 2017
Biography PINELLAS PARK, FL / STERLING - Paul D. Foote, Sr., 85, a former longtime Sterling resident, died peacefully on January 23, 2017 at Healthcare South Rehabilitation Hospital, Largo, FL. He was born in Fitchburg, a son of the late John A. and Helen (Bouley) Foote. Paul was raised in Sterling and lived there for more than 60 years. He...
Robert Selig Jacobs
Jan 21, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - Robert Selig Jacobs, age 74, of 1020 Main Street in Worcester, passed away on Saturday, January 21 after an illness. He leaves a brother Kenneth L. Jacobs of Los Angeles, married to Dr. Sharon Schwartz and their 2 children, and a son Howie married to Renee (Pipi) of Worcester and their two children. Bob was born in...
Dennis J. Murphy
Jan 19, 2017
Dennis J. Murphy, 61, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2017. A son of the late Terrence J. and Esther (Smith) Murphy, he was raised in Rutland and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. Dennis was a Verizon technician for more than twenty years. Those who knew Dennis best will recall that he was an avid motorcycle...
Richard 'Dick' A. Fatcheric
Jan 18, 2017
Biography PRINCETON - Richard A. “Dick” Fatcheric, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at UMass University Campus, Worcester following an almost yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Syracuse, NY a son of the late Frank and Helen (Smolnycki) Fatcheric. Dick graduated from Alfred Agricultural Technical Institute in New York. He spent many years as a...
Ellen J. (Mcmullon) Caola
Jan 16, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON – Ellen J. (McMullon) Caola, 88, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017, under the loving care of her family and the staff at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Born and raised in Worcester, Ellen was the daughter of the late Bernard F. and Ellen J. (Duncan) McMullon and lived in West Boylston...
Doris (Greenberg) Friedman
Jan 14, 2017
Biography WORCESTER – Doris (Greenberg) Friedman, age 92, a resident of Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence, died on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at UMass Memorial Healthcare. Her husband, Rabbi Seymour Friedman, died in 2015. She leaves three sons, Aryeh Friedman and his wife, Reena of Philadelphia, Rabbi Raphael Friedman and his wife, Aliza of Hoshaya, Israel and Aron Friedman and his...
Francisco 'Cisco' A. Herrera
Jan 13, 2017
Biography RUTLAND – “He truly was the strong, supporting patriarch of our entire family. Even during his last days, dad’s giving heart was shared with everyone who loved and cared him, from his family to the doctors and nurses on his care team.” Francisco Alicea Herrera, 86, known to many as “Cisco” passed away peacefully in the early hours of...
Carol A. (Dealy) Singh
Jan 13, 2017
Life Legacy HOLDEN - Carol Anne (Dealy) Singh of Holden, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. Carol battled ovarian cancer for nine years with dignity, strength and grace. She is an inspiration to all who have fought cancer or who will fight cancer. Carol was the essence of charisma, radiance, optimism, sensational,...
Andreko Gjylapi
Jan 12, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - Andreko Gjylapi, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Korce, Albania, a son of the late Ilo and Afroviti (Gjylameti) Gjylapi and came to Worcester in 2006. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ninella (Beba) Gjylapi; four sons, Mirgen and Andi...
John 'Jack' W. Morse
Jan 12, 2017
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jack’s family from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, January 22, at Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Rd., Sterling. Interment will be private at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rotary Club of Westborough, P.O. Box 903, Westborough, MA...
Virginia D. Brennan
Jan 12, 2017
BROOKFIELD/HOLDEN - Virginia "Ginny" D. Brennan, 74, of Brookfield and formerly of Holden, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 after a short stay at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Ginny was born in Worcester, a daughter of George E. and Elinore E. (Streeter) Brennan. She was a graduate of Wachusett High School, class of 1960, and attended the University...
Curtis M. Philip
Jan 11, 2017
MILLBURY – Curtis M. Philip, 36, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was born and raised in Worcester and attended North High School. He worked as a self employed contractor. Curt was a kind and loving father and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. One of his favorite hobbies was raising fish and loved all animals especially...
Myrtle E. (Eccleston) Ash
Jan 11, 2017
Biography STERLING – Myrtle E. (Eccleston) Ash, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Sterling Village. She was born in Rutland, the youngest child of the late Merrill and Edith (Dudley) Eccleston. In addition to her parents, Myrtle was predeceased by her three brothers; Ralph, Leonard and George and her three sisters, Bertha Haskell, Gladys Loomer and...
William 'Bill' J. Olson
Jan 11, 2017
STERLING - William J. Olson, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Sterling Village, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Philip G. and Helen (Pond) Olson. Bill grew up in the neighborhoods of Lincoln St. and Burncoat St. in Worcester spending many days at Slattery’s Spa. He graduated...
Thomas Brian Mascitelli
Jan 9, 2017
HOLDEN - Thomas Brian Mascitelli, 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2017, following a brief illness. He leaves the love of his life and wife of 21 years, Christine (Lapoint) Mascitelli; his three amazing daughters, Abigail, Chloe and Mia Mascitelli; his mother, Eleanor (McCullough) Mascitelli; his three brothers, David and his wife, Shari, John and Peter Mascitelli; 4...
Eva A. (Desaulnier) Bennett
Jan 9, 2017
PRINCETON – Eva A. (Desaulnier) Bennett, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 9, 2017. Born in Fitchburg on December 29, 1927, Eva was the daughter of Frank and Legania (Fox) Desaulnier and lived most of her life in Princeton. The spotlight was always drawn to Eva, illuminating her regal elegance and casual ease with herself. She took...
Harry L. Churchey
Jan 8, 2017
HOLDEN/PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI - Harry L. Churchey, Jr., 78, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, formerly of Holden, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of the late Edith (Jones) and Harry L. Churchey, Sr. of Holden. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Linda (Ruth) Churchey; his daughter, Wendy Dumont and her...
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