Obituaries

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Ernest W. Henry, Jr.

Ernest W. Henry, Jr.

Apr 7, 2023

WORCESTER- Ernest W. Henry Jr., passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 7, 2023. He celebrated his 93rd birthday on March 3, 2023. Ernie was a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA., and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He worked for Stop & Shop for 50 years. He was very athletic and an avid fan...

Frederick W.H. Rauscher, Jr.

Frederick W.H. Rauscher, Jr.

Apr 6, 2023

CLINTON - Frederick W.H. "Skip" Rauscher Jr., 89, of 18 Clamshell Road, went to be with our Savior on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Norma K. (Heinold) Rauscher, in 2009. He leaves two daughters, Elaine S. Rauscher of Clinton and Debra L. Fateiger of Bolton; a granddaughter, Ashley E. Fateiger of Bolton;...

Michael J. Coleman

Michael J. Coleman

Apr 6, 2023

STERLING/MEDFORD – Michael J. Coleman, 75, of Sterling, previously of Medford and Ipswich passed away on Thursday April 6 surrounded by family. Born in Medford, he was the son of the late William P. and Mary J. (Devine) Coleman. He is survived by his wife Phary (Nop) Coleman; his sons Brett and wife Kim of Denmark, Maine, Eammon and wife...

Sylvia (Gilvarg) Davidson

Sylvia (Gilvarg) Davidson

Apr 6, 2023

The Funeral Service for Sylvia Davidson will be available for live-streaming at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 10th (and after) via the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/sylvia-davidson-funeral-service-x57clx8vphyvkb3zenaq WORCESTER - Sylvia (Gilvarg) Davidson, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Thursday April 6 at the age of 100. Born at home on November 8, 1922, she was the daughter of Max and Dora...

Anne Volk

Anne Volk

Apr 4, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister Anne (Dubovick) Volk, 61, passed away, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at UMass Memorial Hospital. Born in Yonkers, NY and raised in Holden, MA she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Janet (Sutor) Dubovick. Anne’s kind and compassionate nature led her to pursue a career caring for others. She attended the Worcester Hahnemann...

Lewis H. Heirtzler

Lewis H. Heirtzler

Apr 2, 2023

WORCESTER – Lewis H. Heirtzler, 98, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Lewis J. and Ada (Heinz) Heirtzler and had lived most of his life in Worcester. His loving wife of 73 years, Teresa M. (Gagliardi) Heirtzler, passed away in 2018...

Gustaf G. Gillberg Sr.

Gustaf G. Gillberg Sr.

Apr 2, 2023

HOLDEN - Gustaf G. Gillberg, Sr., 81, of Holden, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2023 at his home after a brief illness. Born in Fitchburg, MA, he was the only son of the late Gustaf and Yvette Gillberg and grew up in Leominster, MA before moving to Holden in 1976. Gus graduated from the Leominster public school system and...

Robert L. Whitney

Robert L. Whitney

Mar 31, 2023

Worcester – Robert L. Whitney, 92, died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. He was born in Medford, MA - the son of Alfred and Margaret (Lewis) Whitney and lived in several places in his younger years including Connecticut, Texas and Australia. Robert spent his sophomore year in 1945 attending the Canberra...

Andrew J. Solomon

Andrew J. Solomon

Mar 31, 2023

WORCESTER – Andrew J. Solomon, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Louis and Rose (Gaffin) Solomon. Andy was raised in Worcester where he worked various jobs over the years, most notably at the former Spags in Shrewsbury and at the Seven...

Marilyn Shelton

Marilyn Shelton

Mar 29, 2023

The Graveside Funeral Service for Marilyn Shelton is available for streaming via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3139041980 BOCA RATON, FL - Marilyn Shelton passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 with her husband of 72 years, Saul at her side. Their unique love and dedication to each other was a source of inspiration for family and friends. She had a long...

Stephen Roy Hendrickx

Stephen Roy Hendrickx

Mar 29, 2023

GARDNER/CLINTON – Stephen Roy Hendrickx, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Henry Haywood Hospital after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Twine) Hendrickx and had lived in Clinton for 26 years before moving to Gardner three years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 14 years, Mary Anne (Laramie)...

Debra Ann Saucier

Debra Ann Saucier

Mar 26, 2023

WORCESTER – Debra Ann (Goodrich) Saucier, age 62, died Sunday March 26th surrounded by her loving family and close friends after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Debra will be lovingly missed and remembered by her two children, Jessi-Lee Lapointe of Leicester, and Daniel Saucier of Worcester; her mother, Rose Marie Goodrich of Worcester; her sisters, Juliann Riendeau and...

Thomas F. Donoghue Jr.

Thomas F. Donoghue Jr.

Mar 24, 2023

Thomas Francis Donoghue, 84, of Worcester (formerly of Rutland) passed away Friday, March 24th, at St. Vincent’s Hospital after an illness. With him was his family, who loved and admired him, and will miss him deeply. Tom is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Durkin) of Worcester (formerly of Rutland). He also leaves his daughter, Margaret M. Donoghue-Eddy, her husband, William...

Esther E. (Davis) Hill

Esther E. (Davis) Hill

Mar 21, 2023

HOLDEN – Esther E. (Davis) Hill, 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Dodge Park in Worcester after an illness. She was born in Rutland, the daughter of Harold E. and Katherine (Davitt) Davis. Her beloved husband of 64 years, James E. Hill, Sr., passed away in 2021. She leaves her sons, James E. Hill, Jr. and his...

Joan P. Conrad

Joan P. Conrad

Mar 21, 2023

Holden - Joan Patricia (White) Conrad passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving husband of over 62 years, Richard Conrad, and their four children. Joan was truly one-of-a-kind. An extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. Joan was born in Worcester on November 7, 1939, to Theodore and Elizabeth...

Leonel Francis Maloney

Leonel Francis Maloney

Mar 20, 2023

STERLING - Leonel Francis Maloney, 38, died from gunshot wounds in Springfield, MA on Monday, March 20, 2023, the victim of an unsolved homicide. His family is heartbroken. He will be dearly missed. Leo was born in Bogota, Colombia, was adopted at age 5 by his loving parents, Robert and Joyce Maloney, and moved to Sterling, MA. He was a...

Michael Ushkurnis

Michael Ushkurnis

Mar 18, 2023

HOLDEN – Michael Peter Ushkurnis, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Born in Worcester on April 28, 1952, Michael was the son of the late Edward P. and Mary R. (Cronin) Ushkurnis. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Ann Mercier and his sister Ann Marie DiGregorio. He was a graduate...

Herbert G. Ingram

Herbert G. Ingram

Mar 16, 2023

WORCESTER: Herbert G. Ingram (in other words here) Herb, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 16, 2023, with his family by his side. Born and raised in Worcester, Herb was the son of James R. and Ethel (Douyard) Ingram and lived here most of his life. Herb was married to the love of his life Judi for...

Stanley R. Zytkiewicz

Stanley R. Zytkiewicz

Mar 14, 2023

Holden - Stanley R. Zytkiewicz, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born in Clinton, the son of Stanley and Mary (Shusta) Zytkiewicz. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Margaret (Enright) Zytkiewicz; their children, Darren Zytkiewicz of Holden and Kara Howard and her husband,...

Denise A. Poisson

Denise A. Poisson

Mar 14, 2023

Denise A. (Depot) Poisson, 70, beloved wife of Roland Poisson, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Born in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Rose (Bouvier) Depot. After graduating from High School, Denise went on to attend hairdressing school. She was the owner of Stacy’s Hair Salon for several...