Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Esther A. (Davis)  Morrow

Esther A. (Davis) Morrow

May 27, 2015

STERLING - Esther A. (Davis) Morrow of Sterling passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Boylston surrounded by her loving family. Esther was born in Lincoln, Vermont, the daughter of Irving and Ellen (May) Davis. She graduated from West Boylston High School in 1951 and began her 30-year career as a...

Doris M. (Mcgann)  Schumacher Oser

Doris M. (Mcgann) Schumacher Oser

May 26, 2015

STERLING – Doris M. (McGann) Schumacher Oser, 87, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 under the loving care of her family and the staff at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston. Born in Houlton and raised in Portland, Maine, Doris was the daughter of James L. and Alveretta (Clark) McGann, and lived over...

Richard 'Dick'  Woolson

Richard 'Dick' Woolson

May 25, 2015

Biography WORCESTER – Richard “Dick” Woolson, 91, of Worcester, died on Monday, May 25, 2015 in Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Pauline (Weiner) Woolson; two sons, Larry Woolson and his significant other, Diane Ward of Worcester and Steve Woolson and his significant other, Deborah Briggs of Worcester; two grandchildren, Rachel S. Woolson and her significant...

Maude Estella (Rich)  Steutermann

Maude Estella (Rich) Steutermann

May 25, 2015

Biography WORCESTER/RUTLAND – Maude E."Stella" (Rich) Steutermann, 74, formerly of Worcester, died at home, under the care of her loving family, on Monday, May 25, 2015. She was born in Brownville Junction, ME, the daughter of Harold D. and Kathleen G. (Stineford) Rich. Maude moved to Worcester in 1980 where she lived until moving to Rutland in 2011. She is...

David L.  Clapp

David L. Clapp

May 25, 2015

Biography HOLDEN - David L. Clapp, Sr., 57, of Holden, died on Monday, May 25, 2015 at UMass Healthcare – University Campus. Born and raised in Holden, David was the son of Mark L. and Jacqueline (Roberge) Clapp and lived here his entire life. He leaves his wife and childhood sweetheart of 37 years, Nina M. (Zona) Clapp; two sons,...

Charles S.  Arachy Sr.

Charles S. Arachy Sr.

May 24, 2015

Biography WORCESTER - Charles S. Arachy, Sr., 98, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Worcester Health Center after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Stanislaus and Alesandra (Moscienska) Arcykiewicz. His loving wife of 70 years, Evelyn M. (Nordstrom) Arachy, passed away in 2010. He leaves a son, Charles S. Arachy, Jr. and his wife,...

Ruth A. (Wheeler)  Maurizio

Ruth A. (Wheeler) Maurizio

May 22, 2015

Biography STERLING - Ruth Maurizio, 87, of Sterling and formerly of Bethel, CT, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2015 at Sterling Village. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

William F.  Kelly

William F. Kelly

May 22, 2015

WORCESTER -- William F. Kelly, 86, formerly of Princeton, passed away peacefully under the loving care of his family and the staff at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Worcester on Friday, May 22, 2015 after an illness. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Kathleen (Gowell) Kelly; his son, Timothy F. Kelly, and his wife, Sandra of Princeton; his daughter,...

Richard Edward  Mccue

Richard Edward Mccue

May 22, 2015

Biography WORCESTER - Richard Edward McCue, 81, of Worcester Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2015 with his family at his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mildred (Katz) McCue, a daughter, Deborah I. Darke and her husband, Gregory H., of Queensland, Australia, a daughter, Karen S. Schmidt and her husband, Michael W....

Marie S. (Hall)  Caudle

Marie S. (Hall) Caudle

May 20, 2015

Biography HOLDEN - Marie S. (Hall) Caudle of Holden passed away at home on Wednesday; May 20, 2015 with her loving family at her side after an illness. Marie leaves her beloved husband of 14 years, Phillip D. Caudle; a daughter, Nancy E. Moulton and her longtime companion, James Shute of Spencer; a son, Brian C. Moulton and his companion,...

Phyllis I. (Garber)  Mannila

Phyllis I. (Garber) Mannila

May 20, 2015

PAXTON – Phyllis I. (Garber) Mannila, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. Wife of the late Veikko Mannila, she was born on November 3, 1922 in Gardner, raised in Worcester and Paxton. She graduated from Commerce High School and went to work for MPA Insurance Co. in Worcester after graduation....

Roger K.  Stafford

Roger K. Stafford

May 19, 2015

HOLDEN- Roger K. Stafford, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He leaves his mother, Maureen I. (Cox) Stafford of Holden; his sister, Wendy M. Stafford of Shrewsbury; his sister-in-law, Dale A. (Rice) Stafford of Princeton; nephews and nieces, Sean K. Stafford of Worcester, Leslie A. Pude and her husband, Mark of Honeoye Falls, NY, Timothy...

Leonard 'Beepe'  Mcglynn

Leonard 'Beepe' Mcglynn

May 18, 2015

HOLDEN – Leonard J. (Beepe) McGlynn, Jr. of Holden died on May 18, 2015 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester after a brief illness. Leonard leaves his beloved wife of 50 years, Marcia (Labossiere) McGlynn; a son, Daniel E. McGlynn and his wife, Lynne of Rutland; a daughter Stephanie A. Tuccio and her husband, Andrew of Worcester; a sister,...

Richard A.  Wackell

Richard A. Wackell

May 18, 2015

WORCESTER - Richard A. Wackell, 42, died unexpectedly on May 18, 2015 at home. Rich was born in Worcester and was raised in Holden and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1990. Rich previously owned and operated Wachusett Concrete and was currently working in construction at the time of his passing. Rich had an outgoing personality and lived each...

Bernard  Jonas

Bernard Jonas

May 18, 2015

Biography WORCESTER – Bernard Jonas, age 93, died on Monday, May 18th, 2015 at the Jewish Healthcare Center. His wife of 67 years, Bertha (Sher) Jonas died on August 7, 2014. He leaves a son, Fred Jonas, and his wife, Geri and his sons Brandon and Michael Jonas; two daughters, Eileen, wife of Steve Schongold of Sharon and her daughter...

Marilyn A. (Bulfinch)  Cahill

Marilyn A. (Bulfinch) Cahill

May 17, 2015

Biography RUTLAND - Marilyn A. (Bulfinch) Cahill, 88, of Rutland, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. Her husband, Joseph F. Cahill, Jr. died in 2008, Funeral services were private at the request of the family and under the direction of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Ruth M. (Waska)  Anderson

Ruth M. (Waska) Anderson

May 17, 2015

HOLDEN - Ruth M. (Waska) Anderson, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at UMass Memorial Healthcare University Campus. Her husband of 62 years, Robert W. Anderson, passed away in 2004. She leaves a son, Paul Anderson of Barre and his fiancée, Janet Stedman of Worcester; three grandsons, Robert P., William G. and John...

Julius  Palley

Julius Palley

May 17, 2015

Biography WORCESTER – Julius Palley, 89, of Worcester, MA, business leader, Veteran Naval Commander and lifelong downtown redevelopment leader, passed away on May 17, 2015, at the UMass Memorial Healthcare Center with his family at his bedside. A son of Harry and Jennie (Tepper) Palley, he attended Worcester Public Schools, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova College in...

Matilda 'Tillie' A. (Martelli)  Haney

Matilda 'Tillie' A. (Martelli) Haney

May 17, 2015

RUTLAND/HAVERHILL – Matilda “Tillie”A. (Martelli) Haney, 94, formerly of Rutland, died peacefully at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley in Haverhill on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Rutland, the daughter of Lorenzo and Josephine (Nagri) Martelli, and lived and worked in Rutland for most of her life, until moving to Haverhill 15 years ago. Tillie was predeceased...

Helen A. (Hallberg)  Amons

Helen A. (Hallberg) Amons

May 16, 2015

HOLDEN – Helen A. (Hallberg) Amons, 83, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2015 under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Odd Fellow’s Home in Worcester. Born in Auburn, Helen was the daughter of Edwin and Esther (Sundin) Hallberg. Her husband of 55 years, Stanley F. Amons died in 2006. She is...