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Marilyn J. Cusher
Sep 16, 2023
NORTH GRAFTON - Marilyn Cusher, 66, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born in Queens, New York on July 24, 1957, to Walter and Joan Hertz. Marilyn is survived by two sons, Daniel and Michael, daughters-in-law, Allison and Taylor, her grandsons, Oliver and Ryan, her sisters Sharon and Roberta, her nephews Benjamin and Sam, and her beloved...
Ira Sigel
Sep 15, 2023
Worcester - Ira Sigel, 81, of Worcester, passed away early on September 15th with his wife Rhonda (Martin) Sigel by his side. Ira was born in Worcester on June 4, 1942, to Samuel and Helen (Sillman) Sigel as the oldest of 5 children: David (and wife Diane), Susan (and husband Richard Taffet), Rachel (and husband Jeffrey Goldfarb) and Steven (and...
Nancy L. (Cofske) Scappaticci
Sep 15, 2023
Holden – Nancy L. (Cofske) Scappaticci, 88, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Norman and Sally M. (Pajala) Cofske and grew up in Millbury. Nancy graduated from Millbury High School and worked for State Mutual Life Insurance Co. for several years. She married...
Christopher J. Ingel
Sep 14, 2023
Brookfield – Christopher J. Ingel, 56, died peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Salvatore and Linda (Racine) Ingel. Chris graduated from St. Bernard’s High School and attended Syracuse University. He had a passion for cooking and went on to a long career as a Kitchen Manager and Chef...
Darren F. Sieger
Sep 13, 2023
Gilbertville - Darren F. Sieger, 38, beloved son of Keith and Sonia Sieger, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, he was a graduate of Bay Path Regional High School, Class of 2003. After graduating, Darren enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country. Darren was a loving...
Amelia M. Keach
Sep 13, 2023
Amelia M. Keach, 29, beloved daughter of Frederick and Lydia Keach, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Queens, NY. Born and raised in Worcester, Amelia was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Class of 2012. She went on to further her education at St. John’s University in Queen’s, NY where she received a bachelor’s degree and Queen’s...
Ann L. Parkinson
Sep 12, 2023
HOLDEN -- Ann L. Parkinson, a remarkable woman, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly from heart related issues on September 12, 2023, at UMass Memorial Hospital. She was 69. Born in Clinton and raised in Sterling, Annie was the daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Stuart) Parkinson and lived the last 44 years in Holden. Annie graduated from Wachusett...
Margaret E. Shillinsky
Sep 9, 2023
Athol – Margaret E. Shillinsky, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Edward F. and Gladys (Leanna) McGuinness. Margaret will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughters, Marie B. Long and her husband, Leo of Athol and Michelle Kent of Oxford and her husband, Roy Kent, Jr. of...
Nathan Daniel Pollan
Sep 8, 2023
The Memorial Service for Nathan Daniel Pollan will be available for live-streaming at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 11 (and after) via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . WORCESTER – Nathan Daniel Pollan, 31, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus. Born in Cambridge, Nate, son of Kenneth Pollan and Pamela (Madnick) Pollan was...
Russell E. Vickstrom, Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
HOLDEN - Russell "Russ" Vickstrom, Jr. passed away peacefully at Care One in Millbury on September 8, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Worcester on April 8, 1951, Russ was the son of Russell and Jean (Davidson) Vickstrom and lived the last 38 years in Holden. A proud Worcester native, Russ graduated from Burncoat High School, and received degrees...
Nancy Louise Atkins
Sep 8, 2023
HOLDEN - Nancy Louise Atkins (Larsen), 90, passed away peacefully at Dodge Park, Worcester, on September 8th, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Einar and Ida P. (Hultin) Larsen. Her husband Donald Robert Atkins passed away in 1985. She leaves her three daughters, Janet Brennan, her husband Gene of Edgewater, Maryland, Judy...
S Christine M. Symonds
Sep 7, 2023
PRINCETON - Christine Mary Symonds passed away peacefully on September 7th with her loving family and close friends posting a dedicated vigil in her final days. She demonstrated incredible strength, courage, and dignity in the face of many challenges in recent years. Christine loved her kids, Mathew (20) and Hannah (21) above all else. She was a wonderful Mom who...
Walter T. Porter
Sep 7, 2023
PEYTON, CO - Walter T. Porter, 81, of 9344 Bethpage Road, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, June Davoli of Swampscott. His three daughters, Christina A. MacRae and her husband, Robert of Milford, Vikki L. Flagg and her husband, Michael of Hubbardston, Julie...
Robert E. Temple
Sep 4, 2023
PRINCETON/STERLING - Robert E. Temple, 72, died on Monday, September 4, 2023, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Clinton to the late Raymond F. and Janet E. Temple and was a life-long resident of Sterling before moving to Princeton in 2011. Bob worked for the Sterling DPW for 42 years with a 2-year break...
Rita M. Mullins
Sep 2, 2023
Rita M. (Foley) Mullins, 73, of Shady Oaks in Arundel Maine and formerly of Holden and Rutland, passed away peacefully September 2, 2023, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul F. Mullins, in 2017 whom she lovingly cared for during Paul's cancer illness. Rita leaves her...
Shirley L. Wagner
Sep 2, 2023
Holden - Shirley L. Wagner, 91, died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the Worcester County Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St, Worcester, MA 01606. Funeral services are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home,...
Rose Anne Ferrandino
Sep 1, 2023
WORCESTER - Rose Anne (Leary) Ferrandino born in Worcester, MA on August 12, 1936, and died in Northborough, MA at the Coleman House Assisted Living Residences on September 1, 2023, shortly after her 87th birthday. Rose Anne was the oldest of four children who had a wonderful childhood growing up on Edgeworth Street in Worcester, MA with their mother and...
Roland A. "Papa" Pyche, Jr.
Sep 1, 2023
West Boylston – Roland A. “Papa” Pyche, Jr., 88, died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of Roland A. Pyche, Sr. and Bertha (Sieswerda) Pyche and grew up in the Green Hill neighborhood in Worcester. Roland graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School with a focus...
Kathleen Ganczarski
Aug 31, 2023
STERLING - Kathleen (Peterson) Ganczarski, 69, valiantly fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Kathy was born in the picturesque town of Meadville, Pennsylvania, to proud parents Russell L. and Martha M. (Murdoch) Peterson. On December 6, 1953, Kathy entered this...
Marie L. St. Thomas
Aug 30, 2023
Sterling - Marie L. St. Thomas, 95, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 30th at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston. Marie was born in Methuen, the daughter of Elphege E. and Edith (Howe) Lebel and had four siblings - Elphege, Bernice and Paul predeceased Marie, and her brother John Lebel lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his...
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