Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Barbara A. (Knight) Scholl

Barbara A. (Knight) Scholl

Dec 20, 2023

PAXTON - Barbara A. (Knight) Scholl, 89, of Paxton, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Her husband of 49 years, Charles J. Scholl (Chuck), predeceased her in 2007. She leaves a daughter, Amy A. Halloran and her husband, Terence of Northborough; two sons, John A. Scholl and his wife, Sherry of San Ramon, CA, and...

Ross Edward Roberts

Ross Edward Roberts

Dec 18, 2023

Worcester – Ross E. Roberts, 77, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 18, 2023 with his devoted wife by his side. He was born in Springfield, the son of Alfred L. and Ruth E. (Watts) Roberts and grew up in Agawam. Ross attended high school in Agawam and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical...

Phyllis M. (Charbonneau) Bousquet

Phyllis M. (Charbonneau) Bousquet

Dec 17, 2023

Holden - Phyllis May Bousquet (Charbonneau) age 91 passed away December 17, 2023, at Central Bedford Memorial Hospital, VA with her daughters Linda and Lori at her side. Her last known address was Colony Retirement Apartments in Holden for 6 years. She leaves four daughters; Linda Shaw from Thaxton, VA, Lori Bailey from Body Camp, VA, Debra Deangelis from Rotunda...

Dennis P. Goselin

Dennis P. Goselin

Dec 17, 2023

HOLDEN – Dennis P. Goselin, age 81, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at The Christopher House in Worcester. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Diane M. (Abasciano) Goselin and his five children, Lisa Mainella of Fall River, Lorry Spring of Erving, Eric Goselin and his wife Lisa, of...

Dolores Black Levitt

Dolores Black Levitt

Dec 17, 2023

NORTHBOROUGH –Dolores P. (Black) Levitt, age 90, died peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, at Dodge Park Rest Home, after a long journey. Born in Philadelphia, Dolores was the daughter of Carl and Harriet Black. Dolores will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughter, Linda Levitt of Northborough, who was dedicated to her mother’s care during her many years of...

Kathy L. Chrismer

Kathy L. Chrismer

Dec 16, 2023

PAXTON - Dr. Kathy Chrismer, 67, of Paxton, formerly of Syracuse NY, died peacefully on December 16, 2023, in Worcester, MA. She leaves behind her longtime partner Stephen Crowe of Paxton; brother David Chrismer (Lori) of Johns Creek GA; sister Karen Hogan (Tim) of Liverpool NY; nieces Natalie Overton (Chris) of Charlotte NC and Margo Chrismer of Nashville TN; nephews...

Robert C. Murray, Jr.

Robert C. Murray, Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

HOLDEN - Robert C. Murray, Jr., a passionate family man known for his dry sense of humor, peacefully passed away at the age of 60 in the comfort of his home on Saturday, December 16, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Bob was the beloved son of Robert C. and Audrey (Peterson) Murray and had...

Barbara J. Charbonneau

Barbara J. Charbonneau

Dec 16, 2023

HOLDEN - Barbara J. (Beecher) Charbonneau, 97, died peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at St. Mary's Healthcare Center, Worcester. She was born and raised in Bennington, VT the daughter of the late William H. and Jennie M. (Finlan) Beecher and graduated from Bennington High School. Barbara earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Vermont. She went...

Joanne R. Alinovi

Joanne R. Alinovi

Dec 15, 2023

Worcester - Joanne (Culver) Alinovi passed peacefully at age 93 on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester, MA. She resided at the Oasis and Dodge Park for the past 10 years where the staff members became her family treating her with respect, kindness, caring and love. Joanne lived her entire life in Rutland, MA and...

Carron C. Mentzer

Carron C. Mentzer

Dec 15, 2023

WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Carron C. (Friberg) Mentzer, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. She was 79. Born and raised in Holden, Carron was the cherished daughter of the late George H. and Charlotte M. (Bengtson) Friberg. She leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth...

James M. Mahan

James M. Mahan

Dec 15, 2023

HOLDEN - James M. Mahan, 81, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 15, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Worcester, Jim was the son of the late James W. and Agnes (LaPlante) Mahan; he spent the last decade of his life in Holden. He is survived by his beloved...

Hope W. Lonstein

Hope W. Lonstein

Dec 15, 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL/WORCESTER - Hope W. Lonstein, 72, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice - Bailey Center for Caring in St. Augustine, Florida, surrounded by the love and care of dedicated staff, after a prolonged illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Hope was the daughter of Sydney S. and Ruth G. (Lund) Lonstein and spent the last...

Lolita (Wulfson) Baker

Lolita (Wulfson) Baker

Dec 12, 2023

BETHESDA, MD – Lolita (Wulfson) Baker, 92, died on Tuesday, December 12 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Born in Hamburg, Germany in 1931, Lolita was the daughter of Walter and Edith Wulfson, and with her family, fled Nazi Germany in December, 1938 on the S.S. Manhattan. Lolita earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Mathematics, graduating from the University...

Colin P. O'Shaughnessy

Colin P. O'Shaughnessy

Dec 11, 2023

HOLDEN/BEND, OR – Colin Patrick O’Shaughnessy, age 34, passed away on December 11, 2023 at his home in Bend, OR. Born in Worcester, the son of Rick and Kathleen T. (Harrity) O’Shaughnessy. Colin grew up in Holden, graduating from Wachusett Regional High School with the class of 2007. He established lifelong friends here whom he stayed in touch with over...

Cynthia S. Hitch

Cynthia S. Hitch

Dec 10, 2023

Holden - Cynthia "Cindy" S. (Burns) Hitch, 67, died after a brief illness on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus, Worcester. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late David and Katherine (Paulsen) Burns. Cindy graduated from Pius XI High School and went on to earn her Bachelor's in teaching from the...

Russell E. Dube, Jr.

Russell E. Dube, Jr.

Dec 9, 2023

HOLDEN - Russell E. Dube, Jr., (80) passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Russell E. Dube, Sr. and Dorothy (Braley). Russ was raised in Worcester, MA, graduated from Boys Trade in 1962, and later joined the Air Force becoming a jet...

James T. Fleming, Jr.

James T. Fleming, Jr.

Dec 8, 2023

HOLDEN – James T. Fleming, Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late James T. Sr. and Lorraine (Arell) Fleming. James was raised in Worcester where he graduated from Saint Johns High School with the class of 1975. He went on...

Joan C. Mazzer

Joan C. Mazzer

Dec 8, 2023

HOLDEN- Joan C. Mazzer of Holden died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on December 8, 2023. Born on November 4, 1933 in Pittsfield, MA, Joan was the daughter of Mildred (Gould) Card and Clifford H. Card. Lovingly known as Mimi, she is survived by her daughter Bonnie White (David) of Holden with whom she made her home, sons James...

Janet Irene (Lalone) Sefakis

Janet Irene (Lalone) Sefakis

Dec 7, 2023

Janet I. (Lalone) Sefakis, 93, died peacefully on December 7, 2023 at the Lutheran Home, Worcester. She was born in Worcester on January 22, 1930, the daughter of Alfred T. and Albanie B. (Marchand) Lalone and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. Janet graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School and went on to work at Fortins Market in Worcester for...

Roscoe C. Robison

Roscoe C. Robison

Dec 7, 2023

WORCESTER - The Rev. Dr. Roscoe C. Robison, a dedicated clergyman who served his community and country with unwavering devotion, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at the age of 100 in his home at the Briarwood retirement community in Worcester. Born and raised in Oswego, Kansas, Roscoe was the son of John Henderson Robison and Anna Lois (Livesay)...