Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Karl Smith
Aug 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Karl Robert Smith PRINCETON, MA - Karl Robert Smith, 68, passed away on August 2nd, 2023, after succumbing to many medical complications from his fight with Hodgkin's Lymphoma over 40 years ago. Born on May 27th, 1955 in Worcester, MA, he was a proud guardian of his Swedish heritage, which played a significant role in shaping...
Patricia A. (Mctigue) Kane
Aug 2, 2023
RUTLAND/WORCESTER - Patricia A. (McTigue) Kane, 86, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Pat was the daughter of Francis and Marguerite (Perry) McTigue. She lived the last 19 years of her life in Rutland. She will be lovingly remembered and missed...
Mark H. Glassman
Aug 1, 2023
BOSTON - Mark H. Glassman, 79, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2023. Born in Boston, Mark was the son of Julius and Lillian (Goldman) Glassman. Mark will be lovingly missed and remembered by his daughters, Lisa Glassman, Meredith Glassman and Andrea Glassman, and his son, Stephen Glassman; their spouses, his ten grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mark was the...
Dianne E. Shoreys
Jul 31, 2023
NORTHBOROUGH - Dianne (Beaumont) Shoreys passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2023, with her loving husband and son by her side. She was 78. Born in Worcester, Dianne was the daughter of Ronald and Phyllis (Major) Beaumont and lived many years in Rutland and the last several years in Northborough. She attended Wachusett Regional High, Clark University and earned an...
Shawn C. Kelley
Jul 31, 2023
PRINCETON - Shawn C. Kelley, 74, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a lengthy battle with interstitial lung disease (agent orange) at HealthCare Alliance - Leominster Hospital. Born in Waltham and raised in Sudbury, Shawn was the son of Howard and Eleanor (Johnson) Kelley. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 49 years, Louise...
Jacqueline P. (Mcintosh) Theodosis
Jul 31, 2023
WORCESTER - Jacqueline "Jackie" P. (McIntosh) Theodosis, 95, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff at the Oasis at Dodge Park on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Juniper, New Brunswick, Canada, Jackie was the daughter of Ernest M. and Mary Jane (Lomas) McIntosh and lived 17 years...
Yvonne M. (Price) Moe-Reinhold
Jul 29, 2023
HOLDEN - Yvonne M. (Price) Moe-Reinhold, 98, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Born in Tewksbury, Yvonne was the daughter of Esther Price and lived over 30 years in Holden. Her husband, Ralph Reinhold died in 2008. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by a son, Ronald E. Moe of Worcester;...
David N. Peabody
Jul 28, 2023
BARRE – David N. Peabody, Sr., 68, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday July 28, 2023, after battling an illness for many years. Born in Holden on January 1st, 1955. David was the son of Kenneth and Bertha (Becky) Kohlstrom. David was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts, where he met his wife Donna...
Bruce A Bartlett
Jul 28, 2023
STERLING - Bruce Alan Bartlett passed away at his home in Sterling on July 28, 2023 at the age of 65. Born in Framingham, MA, he was the oldest son of Joan (Batchelder) Bartlett and the late Edward Bartlett. Bruce was pre-deceased by the love of his life, his wife Lori (Heon) Bartlett in 2020. Bruce grew up in Southborough...
Cynthia M. Safstrom
Jul 27, 2023
Cynthia M. (Ribb) Safstrom, 86, beloved wife of the late Howard A. Safstrom, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Piskator) Ribb. After graduating from Classical High School, Cynthia went on to further her education at Clark University...
Joanna L. Levine
Jul 26, 2023
The Funeral Service for Joanna Levine will be available for streaming at 11:00am on Sunday, July 30 (and after) via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ MARLBOROUGH - Joanna Lisa Levine, PhD, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and extraordinary astronomer, artist, dancer, yogi, beachcomber, and lifelong learner, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Joanna lived 47 vibrant years. She was diagnosed...
Azem Thaci
Jul 25, 2023
Azem Thaci passed away on July 25, 2023, at the age of 73. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor and concern for others. Respects can be paid during his funeral at Hope Cemetery, 119 Webster St., Worcester, MA, on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:00 AM. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit his...
Glen "Bengi" Moreau
Jul 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Glen “Bengi” Moreau (June 28, 1961 - July 25, 2023) A Life of Adventure and Laughter OAKHAM - Glen Moreau, born in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, was a man whose life was filled with the joy of adventure and the thrill of exploration. As one of eight children to Francis Moreau and Mary Jean Elder, Glen's upbringing...
Jonathan M. Rudder
Jul 24, 2023
The Memorial Service for Jonathan M. Rudder will be available for streaming at 10:00am on Thursday, August 3rd (and after) via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/6086985159 . Holden - Jonathan M. Rudder, 50, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, July 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Belleville, IL, the son of Jeanette (Spainhower)...
Ross E. Johnson
Jul 24, 2023
HOLDEN - Ross Elliott Johnson, 52 passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the UMMC Lake Ave. campus. Ross was born in Worcester and lived in Paxton most of his life. Ross leaves his parents Ronald and Melinda (Lindberg) Johnson of Paxton, MA, His two brothers, Ronald (Ronnie) Johnson and his wife Nancy of Bourne, MA and Russell (Rusty)...
Meghan A. Milonopoulos
Jul 22, 2023
HOLDEN - Meghan Milonopoulos, 41, of Holden, was taken from us too soon on July 22, 2023, after a brave and tenacious battle with cancer. Meghan is survived by her husband, Taso; their three children, McKenna, 9, Mia, 5, and Mathaios, 2; her mother, MaryEllen McGrain Para; her brother, Sean Cronin; her sister, Rachel King and her husband Samuel; her...
Robert F. Puliafico
Jul 21, 2023
RUTLAND - Robert "Bob" Puliafico, 77, of Rutland, passed away at home on July 21, after an illness. He leaves his wife, Corrine (Smith) Puliafico, of Rutland, his son Steve and his wife, Missy of Rutland, his daughter, Gayla Bieksha and her husband Steve of Hubbardston, and his daughter Amy Puliafico of Worcester, and his grandchildren Casey, Troy, Carson, Alison...
Bruce W. Kennen
Jul 21, 2023
Bruce Winthrop Kennen, 70, beloved husband of Cathleen C. (Bengtson), passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Bruce was born to the late Clayton and Florence (Partridge) Kennen and raised in Leicester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Leicester High School, Bruce attended Worcester Junior College but his love...
Gail D. Felton
Jul 21, 2023
TOWNSEND/BALDWINVILLE - Gail D. (Boucher) Felton, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Baldwinville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after an illness. Born in Fitchburg, Gail was the daughter of John M. and Lucille M. (Wright) Boucher. Her beloved husband of 58 years, William F. Felton died in April of this year. As a child, she enjoyed...
Dominic R. Gonelli
Jul 21, 2023
The Mass of Christian Burial for Domicic Gonelli which took place at 10:30am on Monday, July 31st may be viewed via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8044456504 . West Boylston – Dominic R. Gonelli, 68, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Worcester on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born in Norwich, CT, the son of...