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Ethel (Katz) Chaifetz
May 3, 2024
WORCESTER – Ethel (Katz) Chaifetz, 97, died peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence. Ethel was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Sadie (Miller) Katz. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her step-sons, David Chaifetz and Richard Chaifetz. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Chaifetz in 2009, and by her...
Joseph R. Lacroix
May 2, 2024
WORCESTER/JUPITER, FL - Joseph R. LaCroix, 85, of Worcester and Jupiter, FL, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Jupiter with his family by his side. He was born in Worcester in 1939, son of the late Raymond J. and Catherine (LaBrague) LaCroix. He was a proud graduate of Assumption Preparatory School. He attended Assumption...
Margaret Faith (Campbell) Wolverton
Apr 30, 2024
Holden/Leicester - Margaret Faith (Campbell), Wolverton, age 86, died on Apr. 30, 2024. She lived in Holden, and before that in Leicester, MA. Born in St. Paul, MN on Sept. 24, 1937, she was the youngest of six children. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry Linn Campbell and Faith (Welton) Campbell of Oak Park, IL; three brothers, James and...
Howard W. Carr
Apr 26, 2024
HOLDEN - Howard William Carr, age 85, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Howard was born on May 16, 1938 in Burlington, VT. He grew up in Claremont, NH and graduated from Stevens High School in 1956. He went to college and got his bachelor’s degree in secondary education. In the summer of...
David C. Bisbee
Apr 26, 2024
PRINCETON - David Clark Bisbee, 66, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, in his home. His passing followed a year-long battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. He was a loving husband and father whose quiet manner gave way to infectious laughter, endless stories, and deep connections with those who knew him best. Dave was born...
Kevin John Quinlan
Apr 25, 2024
WORCESTER - Kevin John Quinlan of West Boylston, Worcester and Holden, passed unexpectedly on April 25, 2024 at age 53. He leaves his beautiful children Jack and Caroline of Northborough. Born and raised in Holden, the son of John (deceased) and Loretta Quinlan of Worcester, Holden and Singer Island Florida. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School (’89)...
Florence I. Blatt
Apr 25, 2024
WORCESTER - Florence (Tovin) Blatt, age 99, on April 25, 2024. Beloved wife for 61 years of the late Milton Blatt. Devoted mother of Shaaron Hoffman and her husband David, the late Susan Blaustein and her husband Lawrence, and Robin Matloff and her husband Daniel. Loving grandmother of Brian (Lynne), Sherri (Travis), Michael, Todd (Amy), Jill (Glenn), Arielle (Jason), Madison...
Peter L. Ob, Dmd
Apr 25, 2024
WORCESTER - Dr. Peter L. Drob, a devoted surgeon, passed away unexpectedly after a fall at home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Peter, the son of Benedict and Selma (Klinghoffer) Drob, made Worcester his home for the last 59 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Elinor (Rosenblatt) Drob; his...
Herbert Edward Walker
Apr 24, 2024
WORCESTER – Herbert Edward Walker, 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2024 at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester. He was born in Cazenovia, New York, the son of Herbert C. and Florence D (Yates) Walker. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his long-time companion, Dorothy Ciak of Northborough; his sister Shirley Walker of Blooming Grove, PA;...
Edward J. Starkus
Apr 23, 2024
Holden - Edward Joseph Starkus, 81, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 23rd, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Edward was born on March 23, 1943, to Joseph and Hilda (Savinsky) Starkus in Morningdale (Boylston), Massachusetts. After graduating from Saint John's High School, Edward went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in...
Alexander "Lex" Kappos
Apr 23, 2024
HOLDEN - Alexander "Lex" Kappos, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away on April 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. Lex's life was marked by his love for adventure, particularly his passions for motorcycles, skiing, Cape Cod beaches, and golf, as well as his unwavering commitment to his family. Lex shared a deep bond with his beloved...
Claudia (Holmes) Creamer
Apr 23, 2024
HOLDEN / DIAMONDHEAD, MS - Claudia Mae (Holmes) Creamer, 80, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi. Born on July 17, 1943, in Holden, she was the daughter of John and Ella (Siert) Holmes. Claudia graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and worked as an Administrative Assistant for many years at Rutland...
Suzanne Alida St. Pierre
Apr 23, 2024
WORCESTER- Suzanne Alida St. Pierre, a well-respected and longtime producer of CBS's "60 minutes" and trailblazer for women in news media passed away on April 24 at her home in Worcester, MA. She was 87. Born August 12, 1936, in Worcester to Henry and Beatrice (Lajoie) St. Pierre. She is survived by her niece Suzanne St. Pierre and her partner...
David Darling
Apr 23, 2024
Worcester - David E. Darling, aged 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Born in Holden, he was the son of the late Wyman J. and Anny Mary (Gulbricki) Darling and was raised in Holden. David served with pride in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and upon his return, embarked on a career with...
Kimberly M. (Kinney) Callan
Apr 23, 2024
The Funeral Service for KImberly M. (Kinney) Callan is available for streaming via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24056464616395 JEFFERSON - Kimberly M. (Kinney) Callan, 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Marguerite R. (Savage) Sarasin, who died in 2011, her grandfather,...
Phyllis (Freilich) Levey
Apr 20, 2024
AKRON, OH – Phyllis F. (Freilich) Levey, age 87, died peacefully on Saturday, April 20th, at Camella Living, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Phyllis was born in the Bronx, the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Salitsky) Freilich. She lived most of her life in Worcester, where she and Mel raised their family. They retired to Lake Worth,...
Henry B. Stidsen, Jr.
Apr 20, 2024
PAXTON - Henry B. Stidsen, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 20, 2024, after a period of illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Hank spent 61 vibrant years living in Paxton. Hank was a proud graduate of Classical High School in Worcester, Class of 1956. His academic journey took him through...
Alice E. Hart
Apr 19, 2024
Sierra Vista, AZ - Alice F. (Jacobs) Hart, 77, It is with deep sorrow that we announce Alice Hart passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours on Friday, April 19, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and in the arms of her loving husband. Alice's spirit, generosity, and love will forever remain in the hearts...
Lillian (Gashin) Goff
Apr 19, 2024
WORCESTER - Lillian (Gashin) Goff died peacefully at the Jewish HealthCare Center at the remarkable age of 102 years, 3 months, and 19 days. Born in Boston on Woolson Street, Lillian was the daughter of Abraham and Anna (Cohen) Gashin. Lillian shared the home with brother Irving and sister Edith. Most of her childhood memories were from Tennis Road, Mattapan....
Phillis A. Herrera
Apr 16, 2024
Rutland - Phillis A. (Weagle) Herrera, aged 90, passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, she was the fourth of eight children of the late Clarence and Helen (Fields) Weagle. Phillis graduated from the former David Hale Fanning High School in Worcester...
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