Obituaries

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Joseph D. Mccorkle

Joseph D. Mccorkle

Jun 8, 2023

HOLDEN - Joseph D. McCorkle passed away on June 8th, 2023, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Webster at the age of 62. He was born on May 26, 1961. Joe is survived by his parents James and Eileen McCorkle; his children Jessica, Joseph and Joshua McCorkle. Joe was the proud grandfather of Sunshine McCorkle. Forever remembered by his...

Paul A. Bobkowski Sr.

Paul A. Bobkowski Sr.

Jun 8, 2023

Holden – Paul A. Bobkowski, Sr., 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born in Luzerne, PA to Adolph and Helen (Skrabut) Bobkowski and was raised in Bridgeport, CT. He lived in Holden for 54 years where he raised his family. Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force...

Herbert B.P. Bingham

Herbert B.P. Bingham

Jun 7, 2023

PRINCETON - Herbert B.P. Bingham, 81, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after an illness. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Belding E. and Marjorie S. (Prentiss) Bingham and had lived in Maryland before moving back to Princeton in 1979. He leaves his sons, Douglas S. Bingham and his wife, Yu of Port St. Lucie,...

Deanna "Dee Dee" (Gregson) Hoaglund

Deanna "Dee Dee" (Gregson) Hoaglund

Jun 7, 2023

STERLING/ATHOL - Deanna "Dee Dee" (Gregson) Hoaglund, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Sterling Village. Her loving husband of 53 years, Harry G. Hoaglund, passed away in 2018. She leaves her sons, Dean Hoaglund and his friend, Tracey Taylor, and Tim Hoaglund all of Clinton; her daughter, Holly Senecal and her husband, John of Sterling; her...

Elaine Casdin Feingold

Elaine Casdin Feingold

Jun 5, 2023

Elaine's Funeral Service will be available via ZOOM on Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 am via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81571037112?pwd=azd5ZXU4bTlocmtlUUpGUWErT0swUT09 Meeting ID: 815 7103 7112 Passcode: 783770 WORCESTER - Elaine Casdin Feingold, 84, a resident of Ramat Aviv, Israel and Worcester, MA died peacefully on June 5, 2023. Elaine was a strong and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and...

Barbara A. Spakauskas

Barbara A. Spakauskas

Jun 5, 2023

JEFFERSON- Barbara Spakauskas, 84, of Jefferson MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after years of fighting Parkinson's disease with strength and resilience. Family meant everything to Barbara. She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald Spakauskas; her beloved children, Wendy Nickel, Cheryl Spakauskas, Joel Spakauskas and his wife, Wendi; her grandchildren who...

Richard M. Jacobs

Richard M. Jacobs

Jun 5, 2023

The Funeral Service for Dr. Richard M. Jacobs will be available on ZOOM at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 8 via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85201338288?pwd=Y2NlRi85cVk5by9zOXpiaDNMZ2dhZz09 Meeting ID: 852 0133 8288 Passcode: 884134 WORCESTER – Dr. Richard Marc Jacobs, 69, died at home on Monday, June 5, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Richard was born in Worcester, the...

Martha Pearl Gibbs

Martha Pearl Gibbs

Jun 4, 2023

RUTLAND - On June 4, 2023, Martha Pearl Gibbs, of Rutland, passed away peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, at the age of 90. Born June 7, 1932, in Ayer, Martha was the daughter of Joseph F. Gendreau and Helen (Lahti) Sandell. After attending schools in Ayer, she moved to Fitchburg and graduated from Fitchburg High School...

Rosa Albano (Matias) Morrow

Rosa Albano (Matias) Morrow

Jun 4, 2023

Worcester- Rosa Albano (Matias Morrow), 78, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 4th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her beloved husband Steve Morrow; two daughters, Laura Bennis (Jeffrey Sullivan) and Kelly Nelson (who was predeceased by her long-time companion William Bibaud); four grandchildren, Anthony (A.J.) Bennis, Jordan (Nelson) Knox...

Pauline A. Brodeur

Pauline A. Brodeur

Jun 3, 2023

Pauline A. (Duquette) Brodeur, 91, beloved wife of Paul H. Brodeur, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Isadore and Anita (Remillard) Duquette. Pauline and Paul were married and settled in Holden where together they raised their...

Virginia (Schmidt) Ittner

Virginia (Schmidt) Ittner

Jun 3, 2023

STERLING - Virginia E. (Schmidt) Ittner passed away June 3, 2023 at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital. Daughter of the late William and V. Estelle (Hamilton) Schmidt, she was born in Clinton, MA January 20, 1932. She attended Clinton schools and graduated with high honors from Clinton High School. Virginia worked at many local businesses, including Colonial Press, Iandoli’s Market and Clinton...

Dana Bryce Forsberg

Dana Bryce Forsberg

Jun 1, 2023

MONTEREY, CA/HOLDEN, MA - Dana Bryce Forsberg, 74, passed away in Monterey California, June 1, 2023. Dana was born on November 20, 1948, in Holden, Ma. Dana is survived by his sister Dianne Erickson, and her husband Gary of West Boylston; his brother Douglas Forsberg and his companion Martha of Wilton, NH; along with many nieces and nephews. Dana was...

Lauren James Murray

Lauren James Murray

Jun 1, 2023

Lauren James Murray, 78, beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Downs) Murray, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving wife on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, he was a son of the late Elmer and Neverlie (Somers) Murray. Jim was a lifelong resident of Sterling and a graduate of Leominster...

David M. Keay

David M. Keay

May 31, 2023

WORCESTER - David Keay passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House. He is survived by sons Jeffrey and wife Patricia; Darrell and wife Margaret; grandsons Barclay, Brad, Scot, Brian, and Kevin; great grandchildren Miles, Natalie, and Crew; and nieces Penny, Deborah, and Becki. He was predeceased by his brother Don,...

Dawn C. (Mattson) Williston

Dawn C. (Mattson) Williston

May 31, 2023

HOLDEN – Dawn C. (Mattson) Williston, 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Rose Monahan Hospice after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Russell A. and Christine M. (Southgate) Mattson and lived in Worcester before moving to Holden 46 years ago. Her beloved husband of 39 years, William H. Williston, passed away in 2016....

Robert F. "Bob" Krumpholz Iii

Robert F. "Bob" Krumpholz Iii

May 29, 2023

WORCESTER - Robert F. “Bob” Krumpholz, III of Worcester, MA, passed away on May 29, 2023 at the age of 83. Bob was the beloved husband of Adele Krumpholz for close to 48 years. He was the devoted father to Kelly Sharpe (David), Robert Krumpholz IV, Martin Krumpholz and Elizabeth Mahoney (James). He was the proud grandfather of Taylor Mahoney....

Obbie B. Kirstein

Obbie B. Kirstein

May 28, 2023

The Graveside Funeral Service for Obbie Kirstein will be available for streaming later in the day via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8367457644 . WORCESTER - Albert Abbie (“Obbie “) Kirstein, age 97, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, after a short period of declining health. He was born and raised in Norwich Connecticut, the son of Philip and Anna Kirstein. He...

Nancy Emma (Tessein) Stine

Nancy Emma (Tessein) Stine

May 27, 2023

Paxton/ Fort Myers, FL-Nancy Emma Stine, Paxton MA, and Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, May 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Nancy Emma Tessein was born on June 22, 1942, in Trenton, NJ to parents Frances Hancock and Donald Tessein. Nancy was a farm girl who fell in love at the age of 14 with...

Kenneth J. Lowe, Jr.

Kenneth J. Lowe, Jr.

May 27, 2023

RUTLAND - Kenneth J. Lowe, Jr. passed away quietly on May 27, 2023, with his wife Ruth of 60 years by his side. He was the son of Kenneth J. Lowe, Sr. and Mildred T. (Watson) Lowe. He leaves three beloved children: Valerie A. DiPietro, wife of Thomas DiPietro of Ayer, Pamela R. Leviton and her husband Mark, and Jeffrey...

Irene F. (Southworth) Kane

Irene F. (Southworth) Kane

May 27, 2023

NEW BRAINTREE - Irene F. (Southworth) Kane, 89, passed away at home on Saturday, May 27, 2023, after an illness. At her request, funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.