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Edward Bettke
Jun 14, 2025
Shrewsbury - Edward Bettke, 97, of Southgate, Shrewsbury, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Shirley (McCutcheon) Bettke for over forty years until her death in 1993. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Ed was the son of the late Edward and Bertha (Boehm) Bettke.
He is survived by his son,...
Lisa M. Davaz
Jun 12, 2025
STERLING - Lisa M. Davaz, aged 59, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was born in Worcester on April 5, 1966, to Raymond and Linda Berthiaume. Lisa is preceded in death by her son, Joshua Davaz (the child of Christopher and Lisa Davaz), and her sister, Laurie Berthiaume. She is survived by her beloved husband, Christopher Davaz, her parents,...
Betty Dorward
Jun 10, 2025
HOLDEN - Betty Ann Morrison Dorward passed away on June 10, 2025 at Holden Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center with her children by her side. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Donald Arthur Dorward of Charlton, MA and her only sibling, Patsy M. Morrison of Dallas, TX.
Betty...
Brian J. Morey
Jun 10, 2025
Brian J. Morey passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Morey of Holden, MA; sons, Adam Morey of South Carolina, Erik Gerhardt of Rutland, MA, Daniel Gerhardt and his wife, Dziem of San Jose, CA, Benjamin Gerhardt and his partner, Nicole of St. Augustine, FL; daughters, Alison...
Lyubov (Farber) Vengerik
Jun 6, 2025
WORCESTER – Lyubov (Farber) Vengerik, 91, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Care One at Millbury after an illness. Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Lyubov was the daughter of David and Fanya (Freed) Farber and lived the last 47 years in Worcester. Her husband of 59 years, Gersha Vengerik died in 2016.
She is survived by her daughter, Svetlana Magidov...
Florene A. (Vattes) Gorski
Jun 5, 2025
STERLING/CLINTON – Florene A. (Vattes) Gorski, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home in Sterling. Born in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bertha (Kappel) Vattes.
Florene is survived by, and will be lovingly missed by her husband of 62 years, William V. Gorski, her two daughters: Jennifer Moulton and her...
Mladen Gjakovski
Jun 4, 2025
WEBSTER - MLADEN (BORIS) GJAKOVSKI of Worcester/Webster passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
MLADEN was born in Krklino (Bitola), North Macedonia (former Yugoslavia). The eldest son of BORIS and IVANA’s four children, MLADEN would learn his greatest lessons in life in this little village known for its arid land and fine...
Carl P. Sherr
Jun 4, 2025
SUTTON – Carl P. Sherr, age 95, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, Carl was the son of Isadore and Emma (Zagan) Sherr.
In 1964, Carl founded Carl P. Sherr & Co., LLC, a small investment office that grew into a family-run financial advisory firm after his...
Walter J. Schumacher
Jun 3, 2025
Rutland - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Walter J. Schumacher, 79 of Rutland , Mass., on June 3, 2025 in his home.
He worked in the motion picture business for many years and dabbled in real estate and computer repair before retiring and participating in productions at the Calliope theater in Boylston.
He was born in...
Gail Latham Smith
Jun 3, 2025
BOYLSTON – Gail Latham Smith, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Mabel (Hanebury) Latham.
Around age 2, Gail’s family emigrated to the United States where they settled in Central Massachusetts. She graduated from Commerce High School...
Selma Claire Coyne
Jun 3, 2025
WORCESTER - Selma Claire Coyne passed peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2025 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Selma was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Harold Coyne, who passed away in Boynton Beach, Florida in 2010. She is survived by her son, David (Dr. Margot Barnet), daughter, Gail (Alan Rosenberg), granddaughters, Molly and Erica Rosenberg (engaged to Max...
Peter Alexander Weinrobe
Jun 2, 2025
WALNUT CREEK, CA - Peter Alexander Weinrobe of Walnut Creek, CA, formerly of Westborough, MA and Jersey City, NJ, died peacefully on June 2, 2025 after a long brave struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Peter was born on June 27, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA to Alice and Philip Weinrobe. He was the devoted husband of (Rabbi) Debra Hachen and beloved father...
Isabell "Issy" (Shnider) Sreiberg
Jun 2, 2025
WORCESTER – Isabell “Issy” (Shnider) Sreiberg, age 96, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, comforted by the loving presence of her family. Issy was born in Boston, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Isveck) Shnider.
She was raised in Dorchester, eventually moving to Worcester in 1950 after marrying Morty, the love of her life. Together they raised their...
Robert Jarnis
Jun 1, 2025
STERLING - Robert N. Jarnis, 76, beloved husband of Deborah J. (Reilly) Jarnis, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on June 1, 2025. Born in Waltham, MA, he was raised in Newton. Bob was predeceased by his father John G. Jarnis and brother John R. Jarnis.
After graduating from Newton North High School, Bob went on to obtain...
Eleftherios “Teddy” Stratis
May 31, 2025
WORCESTER - Eleftherios “Teddy” Stratis, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2025. Teddy spent his formative years living in Ioannina, Greece and migrated with his family to Worcester, MA when he was 17 years old. Shortly after arriving in Worcester, Teddy met the love of his life, Georgia Pappas, who the first time he spoke...
John Coates
May 31, 2025
HUBBARDSTON - John Joseph Coates (66) of Hubbardston, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 31st. He leaves behind his wonderful wife of 36 years, Marie (Flynn) Coates, his three children - son Kevin Coates of Somerville, MA, daughter Kayla Coates and her fiancé Chad Charbonneau of Baldwinville, MA and son Daniel Coates of Quincy, MA. He leaves behind his...
Bertha P. Baronowski
May 31, 2025
WORCESTER – Bertha P. Baronowski, 102, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025.
She was born on December 19, 1922, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Martin and Anna (Waitkus) Thomas. Bertha graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and later married the love of her life, Walter Baronowski. As a proud military wife, Bertha traveled and supported Walter throughout his...
Eleanor J. (Hartman) Fertel
May 31, 2025
Eleanor Hartman Fertel, age 95, passed peacefully with her daughters at her side on May 31, 2025 after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Arthur Fertel and her brother Sonny Hartman. She is survived by her daughters, Holly Allen and Marcy Shuster, her son-in-law Fred, her grandchildren Abby (Meg Tiley) and...
Sara E. Kern
May 27, 2025
LITITZ, PA - Sara Elida Kern, a vibrant, fierce, and endlessly hopeful soul, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at age 43 after navigating stage IV EGFR lung cancer for 6+ years.
Sara Kern was born July 16, 1981, in Ashtabula, OH. From a young age, Sara was a bright spirit. Always personable and determined, Sara excelled at dance and...
Gayle Marie Leslie
May 27, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Gayle Marie Leslie, who left this world peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Gayle was a woman of grace, strength, and unmistakable style. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—sunny days, the sound of waves at the beach, and the...
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