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Dorothy E. (Hall) Pemberton
Feb 10, 2023
PAXTON – Dorothy E. (Hall) Pemberton, 94, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge after an illness. She was born in Whitinsville, the daughter of William and Sara (Staff) Hall and had lived most of her life in central Massachusetts with the last 40 years in Paxton. Her beloved husband of 20 years, Charles B....
Suzanne Carpenter Knapp
Feb 10, 2023
WESTBOROUGH - Suzanne Carpenter Knapp, formerly of Lowell and Brookline, died February 10th in hospice care. She was 93. A native of Springfield, Sue graduated in 1951from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in mathematics, a field which would open the door to a career she didn’t even know existed until she was in the middle of it....
Garry M. Power
Feb 9, 2023
Garry M. Power, 83, of Holden, passed away peacefully at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester on Thursday, February 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Garry was born on January 13, 1940 in Worcester to Maurice P. and Loretta M. (Van Herwarde) Power. He graduated from South High School...
Carl Hugo Raatikainen
Feb 7, 2023
Carl Hugo Raatikainen was born on September 30, 1939 and died on February 7, 2023. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Fabian and Aune (Mandell) Raatikainen. He was very proud of his Finnish/Viking heritage. He leaves behind his “favorite” wife, Peg Kirby and his four daughters; Jill Zorn and her husband, Sam, Annie Weiller and her husband, Chris,...
Josephine D. Ziegler
Feb 6, 2023
Josephine D. Ziegler, 82, of Norwood, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023. Prior to moving to Norwood to be closer to family, she had been a resident of Holden, MA for over 45 years and a long-time member of St. George's Parish. She leaves her three sons, Paul E. of Needham, MA, Drs. Christopher J. and wife Mayumi K....
Gladys (Sigel) Leviton
Feb 5, 2023
WORCESTER – Gladys S. (Sigel) Leviton, 85, died peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Bella (Port) Sigel, and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. Gladys graduated from Commerce High School and Endicott College. Gladys...
James M. Stolberg, Sr.
Feb 4, 2023
HOLDEN - James M. Stolberg, 62, beloved husband of Andrea M. (Fairbanks) Stolberg, passed away in his sleep at his Holden home on Saturday, February 04, 2023. Known to many as Jimmy and most recently Papa, Jim was a fiercely proud family man who devoted his life to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. Born and raised in Worcester,...
Susan Joan King
Feb 3, 2023
HOLDEN – Susan Joan King went home to be with Jesus on February 3, 2023. Susan was born in Hudson, MA, the daughter of the late Edward L. and Grace M. (Wiggin) King. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Jonathan and Eddie King. She leaves her sister, Barbara Hutchings and brother-in-law, Richard Hutchings of Hubbardston; two nephews, Brian Hutchings...
Arthur R. Gray
Feb 3, 2023
OAKHAM- Arthur R. Gray, 78 of Oakham, MA died peacefully on Friday February 3, 2023. His carpe diem spirit along with his sense of charity helped to define a life well lived. He lived his life every day. He took chances, had fun, worked hard, played hard, laughed, and loved the blended family that he and his wife, Pastor Joanne...
Tyrone Connor Fields
Feb 3, 2023
Tyrone Fields of Worcester, Massachusetts passed away on Feb 3, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Barbara E. Hubbard
Feb 2, 2023
HUBBARDSTON - Barbara Evelyn (Marean) Hubbard, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the UMass Medical Center - Memorial Campus in Worcester. Barbara was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late John H. and Thelma E. (Allen) Marean. A lifelong resident of Hubbardston, she will be lovingly missed by her husband, Robert L. Hubbard; with...
Rosemary D. Zalneraitis
Feb 1, 2023
Rosemary Dodge {Crampton) Zalneraitis, born February 18, 1929, went to her eternal rest on February 1, 2023. She was wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma (GG), aunt, and friend. Mom married at age 15, having never completed the 9th grade. Despite a lack of formal education, she possessed an amazing natural wisdom and boundless love of her husband and children. Our mother...
Linda E. Taylor
Feb 1, 2023
HOLDEN - Linda E. (Johnson) Taylor, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness. Born and raised in Holden, Linda was the daughter of the late Gordon R. and Louise E. (Ellis) Johnson, and resided here most of her life. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, David T. Taylor...
Ronald Charles Marsh
Jan 31, 2023
Ronald C. Marsh, 77, beloved husband of Elaine M. (Joyce) Marsh, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born in Holden and raised in Rutland, Ronald was the only son of the late Charles and Eileen (Cowperthwaite) Marsh. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School he...
Theresa Ann (Bengyak) Mahimtura
Jan 30, 2023
WORCESTER – Theresa (Bengyak) Mahimtura, age 48, died peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Queens, New York, Theresa was the daughter of Frank and Darlene (Rondinone) Bengyak. Theresa will be lovingly missed and remembered by her sons, Joshua Lebese of Northborough, David Lebese of...
Joseph M. Luksha Iii
Jan 30, 2023
TEMPLETON - Joseph Michael Luksha III, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, after becoming unexpectedly ill at the age of 51. Joseph was born on April 19, 1971, to Carmen Luksha and Joseph M. Luksha Jr. in Worcester, Massachusetts. After Joseph graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in 1989, he went on to working 27 dedicated years at...
Cynthia A. (White) Sestito
Jan 30, 2023
Grafton/Paxton - Cynthia A. Sestito, 83, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for over 5 years. She was the daughter of the late Edgar J. and Josephine (Grensavitch) White, born and raised on Barrows Road off Salisbury Street in Worcester where she attended city schools graduating from Commerce...
Grayce E. (Carlson) Jones
Jan 30, 2023
Holden - Grayce E. Carlson Jones died peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Carl E. and Hilda (Anderson) Carlson and graduated from North High School. Grayce married the love of her life, the late Calvin C. Jones and settled in Holden where...
Walter William Bliss
Jan 29, 2023
UNION, CT - Walter W. Bliss, 55, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, the son of Eleanor L. (Farmer) Bliss and the late Howard R. Bliss and had lived for many years in Vermont before moving back to Union. Walt dedicated a large part...
Maria Pauline (Yankus) Sherblom
Jan 29, 2023
LEICESTER/HOLDEN - Maria Pauline (Yankus) Sherblom, 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late George and Emily P. (Banis) Yankus. Maria and her husband, Robert Sherblom, resided in Worcester for many years where they raised their children, before relocating to Princeton. They eventually retired to Ocala,...
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