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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.
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.
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
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
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
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)...
Richard G. Spaulding Sr.
Dec 6, 2023
HOLDEN – Richard G. Spaulding, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Born in Winchendon, raised in Holden. Dick was the son of Walter E. and Lillian (Oster) Spaulding and lived the last 61 years in Jefferson. His wife of 57 years, Ruth M. (Clockedile) Spaulding died in 2019. He...
Gary W. Leanna
Dec 6, 2023
RUTLAND – Gary W. Leanna, 79, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Worcester, Gary was the son of George M. and Phyllis (Clarke) Leanna, and he lived the last 50 years in Rutland. Gary was a graduate of Doherty High School in...
Ronald C. Jones
Dec 6, 2023
Ronald “Ronnie” C. Jones, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Knowllwood Nursing Center, Worcester. He was born in Boston, the son of Charles M. and Charlotte (Vodden) Jones and grew up in New Hampshire. Ronnie graduated from Appleton Academy in New Ipswich, NH and then proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He had a successful...
Robert S. Pierce
Dec 5, 2023
PAXTON - Robert S. Pierce, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th in Worcester, MA. He was born on June 20, 1932, to Mildred and Frederick Pierce also of Worcester, MA. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jacalyn Pierce (Bleau), his daughters Cheryl (John) Wallace of Thornton, NH; Dianne (Rob) Wilkinson of Worcester, MA; and Lauri (Manny)...
Charles "Chuck" T. Jasiak, Jr.
Dec 5, 2023
BOYLSTON - Charles "Chuck" T. Jasiak Jr., 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 5, 2023. Born on December 7, 1948, Chuck was the son of Muriel V. (Porter) Jasiak and Charles T. Jasiak of Holden. Chuck was a devoted husband to Ann-Marie (Strand) Jasiak, and the couple had just celebrated their...
Donald R. Deamer, Sr.
Dec 5, 2023
WEST BOYLSTON - Donald R. Deamer, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, with his son Rick by his side. How does one sum up such an amazing father, grandfather, and person in a few paragraphs… Dad was born February 16, 1939 to Agnes Creamer and Walter Deamer. He graduated from St. Peters Catholic High School. He enlisted in...
Kimball R. Gross
Dec 3, 2023
HOLDEN - Kimball R. Gross, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare after taking ill at home. Born in Auburn, New York and raised in Hudson Falls, Kim was the son of Harry E. and Ruth (Russell) Gross and lived the last 54 years in Holden. His beloved wife of 58 years, Alice P. (Palmer)...
David E. Ljungberg, Jr.
Dec 2, 2023
BARRE - David "Rick" E. Ljungberg, Jr., 68, formerly of Holden, died peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness with his family by his side. Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina and raised in Holden, Rick was the son of David E. and Nancy P. (Plumley) Ljungberg and lived over 20 years in Barre. He...
Kathryn S. Pulda
Nov 30, 2023
The Funeral Service for Kathryn Pulda will be available for live-streaming at 9:30 AM on Sunday, December 3rd, via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9923618140 . WORCESTER - Kathryn Sue (Gerber) Pulda Age 90, passed away on November 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born April 21, 1933, in New York City to Philip and Fritzi Gerber. Kathryn moved to Worcester in...
Anita L. Collins
Nov 29, 2023
Anita's service will be live-streamed starting at 11:00 am, on Saturday, December 9th, on the St. Francis Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stfrancisholden WORCESTER - Anita (Lanciaux) Collins, 85, of Worcester, died peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on November 29, 2023. Born in Central Falls, RI, she graduated from Anna Maria College and earned her Master of Social Work degree at Boston College....
Robert Allan Snipes, Sr.
Nov 29, 2023
Sterling - Robert Allan Snipes, Sr. died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, he had just proudly celebrated his 70th birthday on November 22, 2023. He was born in Clinton and grew up in Lancaster, the son of the late Floyd C. and Evelyn M. (Munyon) Snipes. Robert graduated from Nashoba High School with the class of 1971....
Cornelius W. (Neil) Spellman
Nov 28, 2023
HOLDEN - Cornelius (Neil) Walsh Spellman, 72, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Neil leaves behind his devoted wife, Denise, of 25 years. He was a loving father to four children; Mary Catherine Barilleaux (Girard), of Arlington, MA; Mary Rose Spellman (Jarrod Ekengren); and Thomas, both of San Diego, CA; and Peter of Bar...
Joseph "Joey" Kangisser
Nov 28, 2023
The Funeral Service for Joseph Kangisser will be available for live-streaming at 11:30 AM on Friday, December 1st via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . GLOUCESTER / WORCESTER - Joseph "Joey" Kangisser, born February 8th 1939, a loving and adoring son to Sara and George Kangisser, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 28th 2023 after a very long and arduous battle with...
Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner
Nov 27, 2023
Boylston - Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner, 90, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Harry and Sally (Grochowski) Ostberg and grew up in Holden. Betty Lou graduated from Holden High School with the class of 1950. She married the love of her life, the late...
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