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Stephen Bennett Rudner
Aug 30, 2023
HOLDEN - Stephen Bennett Rudner, 78, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, Steve was the son of Aaron and Ruth (Cohen) Rudner and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. Steve was a highly skilled motorcycle mechanic, working for decades at the family business, Archie’s Motorcycle...
Maria "Kelly" Scimone Rizkalla
Aug 29, 2023
PELHAM, NH - Maria “Kelly” Scimone Rizkalla, aged 67, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Maria was the daughter of the late Frank Scimone and Susan Prowker-Scimone-Watson. Maria grew up in Tyngsboro, MA. She attended UMass Lowell as an art major where she enhanced her inherent creative skills. She went on to pursue...
David B. Reponen
Aug 25, 2023
HOLDEN - David B. Reponen, a longtime resident of Holden, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was 78 years old. Born in Gardner, he was the son of the late Bruuno and Agnes (Kauppinen) Reponen. Living many years in East Templeton, David was a 1962 graduate...
William J. Bailey, Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
RUTLAND - William J. Bailey, Jr., 87, beloved husband of Lucille (Lamarche) Bailey, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late William and Dorothy (Gaffney) Bailey. After graduating from Commerce High School, Bill enlisted in...
Woodbury Cole Titcomb
Aug 23, 2023
HOLDEN - Woodbury Cole Titcomb, known to all as "Woodie," passed away on August 23, 2023 at the age of one hundred years at his home in Holden, MA, from natural causes common to advanced age. He was a resident of Holden from 1978 to 2023 and Naples, FL, from 1994 to 2021. Woodie was born in Andover, MA, on...
David C. Forsberg
Aug 23, 2023
WORCESTER - David C. Forsberg, 82, beloved husband of Florence (Ewaskio) Forsberg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by his wife and children. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Henry and Victoria (Lalumiere) Forsberg. After earning a bachelor's degree from Marist College, he...
Margaret E. Paquette
Aug 22, 2023
WORCESTER - Margaret E. (Jones) Paquette, 94, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Sunday, August 22, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in East Douglas, Margaret was the daughter of Raymond H. and Grace M. (Collins) Jones and lived the last 61 years in Worcester. Her husband of 64...
Joyce T. Latino
Aug 21, 2023
Worcester - On Monday, August 21, 2023, heaven rejoiced as Joyce T. (Belcher) Latino, 84, journeyed on to be enveloped in the embrace of her Lord and Savior, Yahshua Messiah. Born in the heart of Worcester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Walter H. Belcher, Sr. and Agnes M. (Medalis) Belcher. Joyce graduated from Commerce High School with...
Robert "Bob" Allan Wilby
Aug 20, 2023
PAXTON - I'm writing to say goodbye to my blessed wife, Nancy (Hogancamp) Wilby, for 58 years of life together through a wonderful relationship of support and care. Goodbye to our son, David Wilby of Brunswick, ME, and his wife Jennifer Snow, their son Calder and daughter Ellison Wilby. Goodbye to our wonderful daughter Tonya Wilby, and her three daughters,...
Norman T. Doherty Sr.
Aug 19, 2023
Sterling - Norman T. Doherty, Sr., 84 of Sterling, died after a brief illness on August 19, 2023. Norman was a long-time resident of Sterling and a member of St. Richards’s of Chichester in Sterling. Norman was born to Thomas and Josephine (Vizard) Doherty in Cambridge, MA where he attended St. Mary’s Church and graduated from St. John’s High School...
Denise E. "The Kid" Nicolas
Aug 19, 2023
WORCESTER - Denise E. "The Kid" (LeBlanc) Nicolas passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was 58. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Denise was the daughter of the late Roger W. and Deno A. (Barton) LeBlanc and lived the last 35 years in Worcester. She will be lovingly remembered...
Carl B. Harris, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
RUTLAND -- Carl B. Harris Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was 82. Born in Worcester on May 30, 1941, Carl was the son of Carl B. Harris Sr. and Myrtle R. (Frew) Harris. And lived the last 55 years in Rutland. Carl was raised in Worcester...
Ruth E. Carlson
Aug 16, 2023
WORCESTER - Ruth E. Carlson, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on August 16, 2023, in her husband's loving arms with her family at her side. Ruth leaves behind her devoted husband of thirty years, Jon P. Carlson. In addition, she lovingly leaves behind her children Lynne Ciociolo of Shrewsbury, Kenneth Daignault Jr. of South Yarmouth, Laurie...
Joseph "Joe" Gaze Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
JEFFERSON - Joseph (Joe) Gaze, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on August 13, 2023, following a battle with colon cancer. Born November 4, 1948 in Westfield, MA, to Joseph Gaze, Sr. and Mary (Brezniak) Gaze, Joe was the eldest of his siblings: Nancy Gaze of Bradenton, FL; Dan Gaze (Val) of Southampton, MA; Elaine...
Evadelle L. Roy
Aug 13, 2023
HOLDEN - Evadelle "Penny" L. (Spaulding) Roy passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the loving care of the dedicated staff at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester. She was 91. Born in Cornish, New Hampshire, Evadelle was raised Holden the daughter of Walter E. and Lillian E. (Oster) Spaulding. Her deceased husband, Henry "Pete" Roy of 50+...
Paul D. "Crank" Wagner Sr.
Aug 12, 2023
Boylston – Paul D. "Crank" Wagner, Sr., 67, died peacefully with his loving family by his side, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Ralph O. Wagner, Jr. and Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner. Paul was a long-time Boylston resident and graduated from Tahanto Regional...
Waldemar Charles Zisch
Aug 12, 2023
CHELMSFORD - Waldemar Charles ("Charlie") Zisch, 81, beloved husband of Mary Margaret ("Peggy") (O'Connor) Zisch, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Lahey Clinic Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA. Born in Poland and raised in West Germany and Worcester, MA, he was a son of the late Karl and Anna (Wysocka) Zisch of L'viv, Ukraine....
Yefim Gorodetsky
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER – Yefim Gorodetsky, 95, died peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, MA. Yefim was born in Odessa, Ukraine, the son of Marcus and Riva (Osilevich) Gorodetsky. He earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Odessa Polytechnic Institute, and pursued a career in the Machine Tool Industry as a Mechanical Engineer. He...
Richard H. Johnson
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER - Richard H. Johnson passed away on August 11, 2023, after a brief hospitalization; he was 84 years old. Richard was born and raised in Worcester, MA growing up in the Vernon Hill neighborhood. A 1956 graduate of Classical High School, he also received his Associate’s Degree from Worcester Junior College. In his youth, Richard loved to play sports...
Joan E. Zaramba
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER - Joan E. Zaramba, 75, beloved wife of the late Philip C. Zaramba, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born and raised in Holden, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Elizabeth (Chapel) Decker. After graduating from Wachusett High School,...
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