Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Dhimitraq Troka

Dhimitraq Troka

Jan 11, 2024

WORCESTER - 74-year-old DHIMITRAQ TROKA, citizen of Worcester, Massachusetts died Thursday, January 11 at UMass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his wife, daughter, son, and son in low. He leaves his wife of 43 years, VILERMINI (NASTO) TROKA, his daughter SANDJOLA KOSTA and her husband FLORENC KOSTA of Worcester Massachusetts. Also, his son ERVIS TROKA and his wife SUILA TROKA of...

Walter R. Lapoint

Walter R. Lapoint

Jan 10, 2024

RUTLAND – Walter R. Lapoint, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Sterling Village. Born in Meredith, NH, he was the son of the late Earl and Edith (Taft) Lapoint. Raised in Princeton, Walter graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. He went on to successfully work for over 30 years as a machinist at Wain-Roy...

William B. Allen

William B. Allen

Jan 10, 2024

WEST BOYLSTON - William "Brian" Allen, 68, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at UMass Memorial - Lake Ave. Campus after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Brian was the son of the late William A. and Grace M. (Hardie) Allen and lived the last 30 years in West Boylston. He graduated from Burncoat Senior High School in...

Henry C. Ward Jr.

Henry C. Ward Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

Spencer/Rutland/Palmetto, FLA – Henry C. Ward, Jr., 84, died peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Barbara B. (Baker) and Henry C. Ward, Sr. and was raised in Rutland. Henry will be lovingly missed and remembered by his sons, George Ward of Georgia...

Marion Tina Polon

Marion Tina Polon

Jan 8, 2024

WESTBOROUGH – Marion Tina Polon, age 78, died peacefully on Monday, January 8 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Westborough, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Marion was the only child of Joseph and Judith Polon of New Hyde Park, New York. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughter, Rachel Fornal of...

Helen A. Baguskas

Helen A. Baguskas

Jan 8, 2024

BOYLSTON - Helen A. (Palonis) Baguskas, aged 103, peacefully passed away under the compassionate care of the staff at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. Born at home and raised in the Vernon Hill section of Worcester, Helen was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Adella (Klimas) Palonis. She spent the last 60 years of her life in Boylston. Her...

Ann L. Sefton

Ann L. Sefton

Jan 5, 2024

PAXTON - It is with great sadness that the family of Ann (Porkka) Sefton formerly of Paxton, MA announce her death following a 5-year decline associated with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that eventually results in the inability to speak. It is a form of dementia. Ann, 95, was cared for by the Bethany Healthcare in Framingham. Her care was...

Gerry Joyce Moss

Gerry Joyce Moss

Jan 4, 2024

The Funeral Service for Gerry Joyce Moss is available for streaming via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8340480700 WORCESTER - Gerry Joyce Moss passed away at UMass University Hospital after a brief illness, with her family at her side on January 4, 2024. She was born in Albany, NY on November 3, 1950. She is survived by her husband of 49 years,...

Eleanor T. (Tempone) Jasper

Eleanor T. (Tempone) Jasper

Jan 4, 2024

NORTHBOROUGH - Eleanor Theresa Jasper (Tempone) aka. Ellie, 82, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024 and has joined her heavenly family. Ellie was born to the late Giovanni (John) and Frances Tempone, on March 14, 1941, in Boston, Massachusetts. Ellie graduated from Roslindale High School in 1958 and received a master’s degree in education from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...

Sheri Lee (Smith) Pierce

Sheri Lee (Smith) Pierce

Jan 4, 2024

Sheri Lee “Shesh” (Smith) Pierce died unexpectedly in her home in Sterling on Thursday, January 4, 2024, where she had lived for the past 25 years, after a tiring battle with M.S. Sheri was born on August 31, 1960, in Gardner, a daughter to Ronald and Elizabeth Smith, both predeceased, along with her sister, Linda Smith Burden. She leaves behind...

Beatrice T. Charette

Beatrice T. Charette

Jan 2, 2024

North Oxford - Beatrice T. (Campaneli) Charette, 91, died peacefully at Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Bisceglia) Campaneli and had lived in North Oxford for 29 years. Beatrice graduated from Commerce High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force....

Tara M. Keegan

Tara M. Keegan

Jan 2, 2024

The Funeral Mass for Tara M. Keegan is available for streaming via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2217631646 . WORCESTER/LEICESTER - Tara M. Keegan, 42, received her boarding pass to heaven and departed unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born in Worcester and later raised in Leicester, Tara was the cherished daughter of Fintan and...

Elbis Eknayan

Elbis Eknayan

Jan 1, 2024

WORCESTER - Elbis (Tecimler) Eknayan, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial - Lake Avenue Campus in Worcester on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 89. Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Elbis was the daughter of Serope and Flora Tecimler, and she spent the last 45 years of her life in Worcester....

Sarah (Swan) Lindberg

Sarah (Swan) Lindberg

Dec 31, 2023

WORCESTER - Sarah A. Lindberg, 87, of Holden, MA, passed away on December 31, 2023, after a brief illness at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Worcester, Sarah was the daughter of Helen (Olson), who passed when Sarah was a young child, and Robert E. Swan, and stepmother, Phyllis (Stevens) Swan. Her husband, Richard “Dick” Lindberg...

Joan E. Billiter

Joan E. Billiter

Dec 28, 2023

FITCHBURG - Joan E. Billiter passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born in Gardner and was the daughter of Joseph F. LeBlanc and Gladys V. (Putnam) LeBlanc. Joan loved her family. She leaves her beloved partner, Joseph C. Dwyer; her two children, Charles Billiter and his wife Sarah, Renata Billiter Wiggin and her husband, Phillip; three grandchildren,...

Carol (Hurwitz) Woolf

Carol (Hurwitz) Woolf

Dec 27, 2023

WORCESTER – Carol T. (Hurwitz) Woolf, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 27 at Dodge Park Rest Home after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, Carol was the daughter of Hyman and Gertrude (Geller) Hurwitz. Carol made her home and raised her two daughters in Worcester. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts, she pursued...

William H. Sandberg, Jr.

William H. Sandberg, Jr.

Dec 26, 2023

Princeton - William H. Sandberg, Jr., 82, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late William H. and Mabel (Embair) Sandberg and was raised in Oxford. William graduated from Oxford High School and went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Army. He married his beloved, Sophie (Lupenski) and...

Shirley (Singer) Kane

Shirley (Singer) Kane

Dec 23, 2023

The Memorial Service for Shirley Kane will be available for livestreaming at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 2nd via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER – Shirley (Singer) Kane, age 89 of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was surrounded by the loving presence of her family throughout her final days. Born on July 8, 1934...

Virginia (Ginnie) A. (Lindquist) Samra

Virginia (Ginnie) A. (Lindquist) Samra

Dec 23, 2023

Virginia (Ginnie) A. (Lindquist) Samra, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving husband Raymond, and their children and grandchildren. Born in Worcester, Virginia was the daughter of Anna (Hunter) Lindquist and Gustav Lindquist. She graduated from Commerce High school in 1950 where she was very active in sports. Virginia and Raymond...

George L. Lacroix

George L. Lacroix

Dec 23, 2023

HOLDEN - George L. LaCroix passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, surrounded by family. He leaves his wife, Jane Ellen LaCroix of 58 years; two sons, Brian LaCroix and his wife, Gail, Garrett LaCroix and his wife, Jennifer; six grandchildren, Natalie Getty, Kyle Getty, Caroline Getty, Sam LaCroix, Preston LaCroix and Madison LaCroix. He was predeceased by his...