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Laura R. Dworman
Jun 30, 2024
CHERRY VALLEY - Laura R. (Shong) Dworman, age 60, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born in Worcester, Laura was the daughter of Donald H. Shong and Charlotte A. (Richburg) Daniels. Laura studied history and education at Salter College and Worcester State University, earning an Associate Degree. For many years she operated a family candy store, eventually...
Ruth G. (Levy) Shulan
Jun 29, 2024
SARASOTA, FL – Ruth G. (Levy) Shulan, age 97, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, in the loving presence of her sons. Born in Worcester, Ruth was the daughter of Louis and Sarah (Baehr) Levy. After graduating from Classical High School and nursing school, she worked as a nurse and laboratory technician before marrying Gerald...
Lorenzo Trombetta Jr.
Jun 29, 2024
Fitchburg/Marlborough - Lorenzo Trombetta Jr. 90 left this earth peacefully at his vacation home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 29th, to be in the arms of the Lord. He was born on October 24, 1933, in Marlborough, the son of Angelina Quaglito and Lorenzo Trombetta Sr. from Calabria, Italy. He lived in Northborough, Marlborough, Fort Pierce Florida...
John F. Buckley, Ii
Jun 29, 2024
HOLDEN - John F. Buckley, II, age 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, John was the son of John and Margaret (Quinn) Buckley. He grew up in Auburn and attended the former St. Peter's High School in Worcester before joining...
Addison Jackson Murphy
Jun 28, 2024
KEENE, NH - Addison Jackson Murphy, affectionately known as AJ, passed away unexpectedly on June 28th, 2024, at the age of 38 in a tragic car accident. He was a resident of Keene, New Hampshire, but AJ's spirit was that of a gypsy soul, always free and full of positivity. AJ is survived by his beloved daughter, Maddison Ruth Murphy,...
William A. Johnson Iii
Jun 27, 2024
HUBBARDSTON – William A. Johnson, III, 84, beloved husband of Muriel D. (Faucher) Johnson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. Raised in Lockport, IL, he was the son of the late William and Alma (Dove) Johnson. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Upon...
Theodore "Ted" Goodnow
Jun 26, 2024
PRINCETON - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Theodore “Ted” Goodnow, aged 63, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26th at his home in Princeton, MA, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ted Goodnow founded, owned, and has operated Woodmeister Master Builders since 1980, serving as its C.E.O. - which he...
Sam H. Hokkanen
Jun 25, 2024
HOLDEN - Sam Henry Hokkanen, 87, beloved husband of Debra A. (Edstrom) Hokkanen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Always proud of his Finnish heritage, he was the son of the late Toivo Sam Hokkanen and Aili Elizabeth (Nummelin) Hokkanen. Born in Brookline, MA, he moved with his family to...
Charles W. "Chuck" Crone
Jun 24, 2024
Charles W. “Chuck” Crone, 88, died peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Minden, WV the son of the late William and Pearl (Poston) Crone and attended school in Oakhill, WV until the 11th grade before moving to Monon, IN and graduating from Monon High School in 1954. Chuck...
Howard Walter Birch
Jun 24, 2024
BERLIN - Howard Walter Birch of Berlin, son of Carl and Alma Birch, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, after a short illness. He was born in Quincy, MA, on December 1, 1932. Howard grew up in Quincy, 3 blocks from his future wife, Audrey Irene Lowe Birch. They were married 64 years until her passing in 2019....
Marie Rita Dowd
Jun 23, 2024
Worcester - Marie R. (Dunn) Dowd, 90, beloved wife of Philip M. Dowd, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Notre Dame Du Lac Assisted Living Center. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Walsh) Dunn. While attending Commerce High School, Marie met...
James J. Laraia Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
PAXTON – James J. Laraia, Jr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at RegalCare in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Cronin) Laraia. James was raised in Worcester, graduating from North High School where he excelled in sports. He went on to graduate from Trinity College, where he was...
Betty Jean Clark
Jun 22, 2024
WORCESTER – Betty Jean Clark, age 76, died peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, after a period of declining health, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Betty was the daughter of Francis and Virginia (McRee) Clark. After graduating from Weymouth High School, Betty graduated UMass...
Todd L. Bousquet
Jun 21, 2024
Todd Leo Bousquet, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Raymond A. and Dorothy (Masiello) Bousquet. Todd graduated from Burncoat High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served aboard the USS Constellation during the Vietnam era and earned the...
Adrian M. Zeffert
Jun 21, 2024
WORCESTER – Adrian M. Zeffert, age 82, died peacefully on June 21, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Shepperton, North Surrey, England, Adrian was the son of Harry and Bette (Binstock) Zeffert. He attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He worked for...
Charles A. "Charlie" Steenbruggen
Jun 21, 2024
Rutland - Charles "Charlie" A. Steenbruggen, 75, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born in Boston, the beloved son of the late John G. and Marie (Geerts) Steenbruggen, and grew up in Newton Center. Charlie graduated from Newton South High School and embarked on a fulfilling career as an auto mechanic,...
Marcia Rae (Dobis) Sadick
Jun 20, 2024
FRAMINGHAM - Marcia Rae (Dobis) Sadick (September 4, 1929 - June 20, 2024) was born in Boston and raised in Wellesley Hills, MA, the youngest child of Joseph and Sylvia (Waldman) Dobis. She came to Worcester in 1947 to attend Clark University. Through a dear college friend, Phyllis (Sadick) Manko, she met Alvin Sadick, to whom she was married from...
Kenneth P. Wyman
Jun 19, 2024
WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Kenneth P. Wyman, 83, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully with his children and grandchildren at his side, at UMass Memorial-University Campus, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was born in Worcester on November 25, 1940 to Chandler and Mary (Carbone) Wyman. Ken grew up in the Grafton Hill neighborhood and lived in Leicester and then...
Carol Bonnie Witkin
Jun 19, 2024
WORCESTER/NATICK - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Bonnie Witkin, age 76, on June 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was the loving daughter of the late Nathan and Muriel (Goodman) Witkin. Carol leaves her sister Shelley Kashuk and her husband Gerald, her niece Jill Ricardo and her husband...
Ardith C. (Cattermole) Martin
Jun 18, 2024
WORCESTER - Ardith C. (Cattermole) Martin, 95, of Worcester, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 17, 1928, in Newton, Ardith was the daughter of Lester and Ethel Cattermole. She grew up in the Wakefield, Lynnfield and Springfield areas and graduated from Northfield / Mount Hermon. After high school, Ardith earned her associate...
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