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Leon Lonstein
Oct 21, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - Leon Lonstein, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Leon was the son of Jacob and Dora (Hack) Lonstein, and lived most his life in Worcester and several years in Florida before returning to Worcester in 2012. He leaves two daughters,...
Herbert 'Herb' Erwin Rubin
Oct 21, 2015
WORCESTER – Dr. Herbert “Herb” Erwin Rubin, lifelong Worcester resident, age 81, of Wrentham Road, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 21st. He leaves a long-time companion, Ghislaine Borno, also of Worcester; two sons, Blake J. Rubin and his wife, Lorraine of Holden, Jordan J. Rubin and his wife, Marci of Shrewsbury; brother, Dr. Judah Rubin and his wife, Kyla of...
Katherine A. (Chapman) Scott
Oct 21, 2015
WORCESTER – Katherine A. (Chapman) Scott, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Beaumont at University Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Oxford, a daughter of the late John M. and Annie (Himmelman) Chapman. Katherine attended Oxford schools and the David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School, Worcester. She worked as a...
Eunice W. Snow
Oct 19, 2015
Biography BOYLSTON - Eunice W. Snow, 84, of Boylston, died on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Holden Nursing Home. A private graveside service was held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Main Street, Holden. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Kathryn Marie (Arntz) Deffke
Oct 18, 2015
Biography HOLDEN / TUCSON, AZ - Kathryn Marie (Arntz) Deffke, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Kathryn leaves her sister, Susan Jane Arntz of Holden, with whom she was living and her brother, William H. Arntz of Santa Barbara, CA; her nephew, Andrew Del Donno and her niece, Christina Del Donno. Memorial services will be held at...
Ina (Bexson) Valentine
Oct 16, 2015
STERLING - Ina (Bexson) Valentine, 93, died peacefully on October 16, 2015 at Sterling Village Nursing Facility, Sterling MA. Born in Long Island City, NY, the daughter of G. Sydney and Jennie Bexson, she lived in Long Island, Connecticut, and Maryland. In Baltimore, she met and later married the love of her life, John Valentine. They married in 1942 and...
Irving J. Coven
Oct 16, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Irving J. Coven, 91, of North Providence, RI, died peacefully on October 16, 2015 at The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. His wife, Jean (Ginsburg) Coven, died in 2000. He leaves his very dear friend and companion, Sally M. Greenberg of North Providence; two sons, Robert Coven, and his wife, Joanne Zaiac of New York City,...
Danielle Crystal Dickman
Oct 14, 2015
HOLDEN – Danielle Crystal Dickman, 25, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. She was born in Worcester, the loving daughter of Crystal A. (Gunderman) Linn of Jefferson and the late Philip G. Dickman who passed in 2002. Besides her mother, Danielle will be sadly missed by her precious daughter, Baylee Jayde Lynch; her grandmothers, Joyce Lambert and...
Jennie Lee (Bartlett) Hahl
Oct 14, 2015
HOLDEN - Jennie Lee (Bartlett) Hahl, 79, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She was born in Burgaw, NC, a daughter of the late Lemuel L. and Mildred (Savage) Bartlett. Jennie was raised in North Carolina and attended UNC at Chapel Hill. She completed her degree at Clark University after moving to Massachusetts. Jennie worked...
Valerie H. (Mcinnis) Burchill
Oct 14, 2015
HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Valerie H. (McInnis) Burchill, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at home. Val was born in Milltown, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 6, 1925, the daughter of Arthur W. and Mary (Fishwick) McInnis. She attended St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Saint John, N.B., Canada. After moving to the...
Irwin E. Nichols
Oct 12, 2015
WORCESTER - Irwin E. Nichols, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 12, 2015. He was born and raised in Upton, son of the late George and Grace E. (Austin) Nichols. Irwin graduated from Grafton High School and worked for several years at Washington Mills in North Grafton. He then enrolled at Berkshire Christian College where he met...
Evelyn C. (Shear) Zaritt
Oct 11, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Evelyn C. (Shear) Zaritt, 98, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born in Biddeford, Maine in 1917, Evelyn was the daughter of Max and Celia (Branson) Shear and lived 69 years in Worcester. She was married...
John S. Farrington
Oct 11, 2015
Biography HOLDEN – John S. Farrington, 30, passed from this life on Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was born and raised in Worcester and settled in Holden with his wife, Jenn (DeCambra) Farrington and their two children, Brooke and Jaxson. John graduated from Worcester Voke in 2003, was on the wrestling team and played junior and varsity football. He was...
Elliott M. Ginsburg
Oct 7, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Elliott M. Ginsburg, age 74, died on Wednesday, October 7th at home after a long illness. He leaves two sons, David Ginsburg of Worcester, and Jamie Ginsburg and his wife, Lisa of Webster; a daughter, Rachel, wife of Noam Schaap of New York City; and two grandchildren, Julie-Ann and Max Ginsburg. He was born in Worcester, the...
Francis Leeper
Oct 5, 2015
Biography BARRE - Francis Leeper, 91, of Barre, passed away peacefully at Heywood Hospital in Gardner on Monday, October 5, 2015 after an illness. Born and raised in Clady, County Tyrone, N. Ireland, Frank was the son of Francis and Ann J. (Wilson) Leeper and lived over 30 years in Barre. In 1950, Frank and his wife, Ivy Russell, journeyed...
Alexandra T. Sargent
Oct 5, 2015
Biography PRINCETON/TEMPLETON – Alexandra T. Sargent-Colburn, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was born in Philadelphia and had lived most of her life in Princeton before moving to Templeton in 2005. She leaves her husband of 17 years, Dann D. Colburn; her parents, Jane C. (Cummin) Sargent of Princeton and Edward R. Sargent of Philadelphia; a...
Shirley E. (Whalen) Orciuch
Oct 5, 2015
HOLDEN - Shirley E. (Whalen) Orciuch, 87, of Holden, MA, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her loving home on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. She was the daughter of Charles and Alice (Dwyer) Whalen. Shirley was the devoted and proud mother of eight children. She leaves behind two daughters, Shirley Schnare and her husband John of...
Gloria 'Glo' M. Valiquette
Oct 4, 2015
WORCESTER – Gloria M. (Kohlstrom) Valiquette, lovingly known as “Glo”, died on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the age of 79. She was born and raised in Holden, the daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Maxfield) Kohlstrom and had lived most of her life in Worcester. Gloria leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Wilbert H. (Bill) Valiquette; three...
Philip R. 'Phil' Smith
Oct 4, 2015
STERLING - Philip R. Smith, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Leominster Hopsital, following several months of declining health. He was born and raised in Fitchburg, a son of the late Philip J. and Jeannette (Chalifaux) Smith. Phil graduated from Fitchburg High School and began his working career with the Parts Rebuilders Company He later worked...
James 'Russ' R. Walker
Oct 4, 2015
WORCESTER – James “Russ” R. Walker, Sr., 91, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Russ was the son of Joseph W. and Irene “Rena” (Lamont) Walker and lived here most of his life. Russ graduated from North High School in 1942 and was...
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