Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Robert A. Steffon

Robert A. Steffon

Feb 18, 2024

HOLDEN - Robert A. Steffon of Holden, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2024. Bob was born on September 29, 1937 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Albanian immigrant parents, Ligor & Efthimia Steffon. He was originally named Arthur Robert Steffon. However, everyone knew him as Bobby, prompting his father to legally change his name...

David W. Sadick

David W. Sadick

Feb 18, 2024

The Funeral Service for David W. Sadick will be available for live-streaming at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 21st via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER - David W. Sadick, 99, died peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. A lifelong resident of Worcester, David was the...

Shawnee A. Hollis

Shawnee A. Hollis

Feb 17, 2024

NORTH BROOKFIELD - Our beloved Shawnee Hollis passed suddenly and tragically, taking a piece of our hearts with her during the early morning of February 17, 2024. She leaves behind her greatest pride and joy, her son Camron. She also had created a beautiful life with her partner of eight years Kris and his son Kadin, whom she loved and...

George J. Monfreda

George J. Monfreda

Feb 16, 2024

JEFFERSON- George J. Monfreda, age 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late George and Judith A. (Bruso) Monfreda. George grew up in Worcester, where he graduated with the class of 1979 from North High School....

Mary Elizabeth Loftus

Mary Elizabeth Loftus

Feb 15, 2024

Holden - Mary E. Loftus of Holden, previously of Wells, Maine, died February 15, 2024 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing center of Worcester, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Mary was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Richard J. and Elizabeth M. (O'Connor) Loftus. Mary graduated from Venerini Academy in 1965 and then went on to...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hunt

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hunt

Feb 15, 2024

JEFFERSON - Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Livesey-Lesage) Hunt of Jefferson passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age of 76. She leaves her husband of 10 years, Robert Hunt of Jefferson, her son, Michael Lesage and his wife, Chrystal of Ormond Beach, FL, her daughter, Patricia Colomey of Clinton. Grandchildren, Kevin, Sean, Kyle, Jaime, Andrew and Sarah. Great-grandchildren Alyssa, Isabella,...

William D. O'Connor Jr.

William D. O'Connor Jr.

Feb 13, 2024

Holden/Marlborough – William D. “Bill” O’Connor, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus, Worcester, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Beatrice (Jordan) and William D. O’Connor, Sr. Bill, as he liked to be called, graduated from North High School in Worcester and served in the...

Elnora L. King

Elnora L. King

Feb 13, 2024

GARDNER - Elnora L. King passed away February 13, 2024 at Gardner Rehabilitation Center after dear friends and family gathered at her bedside, surrounding her with fellowship, singing, prayer, and walks down memory lane in an uplifting Sabbath vigil. After a long battle with complications of Alzheimers disease, while holding her daughter’s hand, she passed on to her rest to...

Helena M. (Seifert) Bullard

Helena M. (Seifert) Bullard

Feb 12, 2024

STERLING — Helena M. (Seifert) Bullard, aged 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston. Born in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late George and Nora (Flanagan) Seifert. Helena graduated from Leominster High School. In 1947, Helena married the love of her life, the late Robert L....

Joann Own

Joann Own

Feb 12, 2024

STERLING - Joann K. Drown, 81, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness, with her loving family by her side on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born in Paxton, Joann was the daughter of Rosamond Wykes and Roland Hanson and lived over 60 years in Sterling. Joann graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1960. At...

Robert J. Black Jr.

Robert J. Black Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

WORCESTER – Robert J. Black, Jr., 93, died at the Christopher House in Worcester on February 9, 2024, after several years of declining health. He was predeceased in 2020 by his wife of 44 years, Therese (Boucher) Black. He was born in Worcester, the son on the late Robert and Lovelena (St. Onge) Black. Robert was a graduate of Worcester...

Joseph Benedict Lillyman

Joseph Benedict Lillyman

Feb 8, 2024

STERLING - Joseph Benedict Lillyman, age 87, beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Tartaglia) Lillyman of Sterling, MA and son of the late Walter and Johanna(Driscoll) Lillyman of Foxborough, MA, passed away February 8th, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Sterling Village Nursing Facility, in Sterling Mass., after a brief illness. Born and raised in Foxborough, Mass, the youngest of...

Barbara L. (Harris) Shea

Barbara L. (Harris) Shea

Feb 7, 2024

Brewster/Orange/New Salem - Barbara L. (Harris) Shea, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings with family by her side. Born in Fitchburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Dempsey) Harris and a graduate of Orange High School. Barbara pursued her passion for nursing, graduating from Burbank Hospital...

Stella Mae Stake

Stella Mae Stake

Feb 7, 2024

BOYLSTON -- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stella Mae Stake, a beautiful and cherished soul, who graced this world with her presence on February 2, 2024, and departed all too soon on February 7, 2024. Stella was the beloved daughter of Joseph A. Stake and Rebecca (Lucier) Stake. Despite her brief time with us,...

Margaret V. (Fagan) Gargulinski

Margaret V. (Fagan) Gargulinski

Feb 5, 2024

STERLING - Margaret V. (Fagan) Gargulinski, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Worcester, Peg spent her entire life in Sterling, the daughter of Rollo B. and Mildred W. (Day) Fagan. Her husband of 53 years, Benedict B. Gargulinski died in 2002. She graduated from Leominster High School and Salter...

Shirley (Warren) Harrison

Shirley (Warren) Harrison

Feb 4, 2024

WORCESTER - Shirley (Warren) Harrison of Worcester died on February 4, 2024, at the age of 103. She leaves two daughters, Marilynn Bonnivier of Skaneateles, NY: Sharon Green, wife of David Vinick of Morrisville, VT and one son, John W. Anderson and his wife Maureen Tivnan Anderson of Shrewsbury. She also leaves eight grandchildren: Paige Hassell of Albany, NY: Erika...

Rodney H. Swenson

Rodney H. Swenson

Feb 3, 2024

Holden/East Weymouth - Rodney H. Swenson, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Queen Ann Nursing Home in Hingham. Born in Lawrence, he was the son of the late Herman R. and Olivia A. (Caron) Swenson, and a proud graduate of Lawrence High School. Rodney earned his Associate's degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology and later achieved...

Jane (Nowicki) Rensky

Jane (Nowicki) Rensky

Feb 2, 2024

WORCESTER – Jane (Nowicki) Rensky, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Poland, the daughter of the late John and Helena (Kowalski) Nowicki. A survivor of the holocaust, Jane was taken from her home in Poland at just 15 years old and taken to Germany to work as slave...

Virginia C. Dupont

Virginia C. Dupont

Jan 31, 2024

HOLDEN - Virginia C. (Beshai) DuPont, 82, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. Born in West Boylston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angela M. (Syvestri) Beshai and a graduate of West Boylston High School. Virginia met and married her beloved, Roy W. DuPont, and they...

Peter A. Levenson

Peter A. Levenson

Jan 31, 2024

Peter A. Levenson, 87, formally of Worcester, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Eileen (Cohen) for over 62 years. He was born in New Bedford to the late Aven and Sophie (Jaffee) Levenson. Peter was a devoted teacher and Department Head at Doherty Memorial High School for many years. Peter...