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Claudette (Barriere) Thunberg
May 8, 2022
WEST BOYLSTON – Claudette (Barriere) Thunberg, 85, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph A. and Florabelle (Boucher) Barriere. Claudette lived most of her life in Worcester before moving to West Boylston 28 years ago. Her beloved husband of 48 years, Donald R. Thunberg, passed...
Juma D. Nyakako
May 7, 2022
PRINCETON - Juma Daud Nyakako passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He grew up in New York, and spent most of his youth in Massachusetts. Juma was musically gifted and enjoyed playing the saxophone, drums, and piano. He was a lover of sports, excelling in both baseball and basketball. He had a vibrant personality and was able to make...
Robert B. Isenberg
May 6, 2022
WORCESTER – Robert B. Isenberg, age 74, died on Friday, May 6, 2022 in the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He leaves a brother, Richard J. Isenberg and his wife Linda, of Holden; a niece, Stephanie, wife of Ryan Tuohey of Southington, CT; a grandniece, Samantha Tuohey; a grandnephew, Mason Tuohey. He was predeceased by his sister Sharon Gail Isenberg....
Eric Adam Salitsky
May 5, 2022
WORCESTER / BROOKLYN - Eric Adam Salitsky, 35, an architectural designer at ESKW/Architects in Manhattan, where he specialized in transitional and supportive housing and education, was killed on Thursday, May 5th, while cycling near his home in Brooklyn, New York. Eric was born in Worcester, MA and was in one of the first graduating classes from the Gann Academy in...
Miriam Christine "Mim" (Blake) Roeder
May 4, 2022
Pembroke/Holden - Miriam Christine “Mim” (Blake) Roeder, 84, died peacefully on May 4, 2022, at her residence in Pembroke. She was born on December 27, 1937, and raised in Braintree, the daughter of Charles A. Blake and Priscilla (Vadeboncoeur) Blake. For seventy-five years Mim summered at her beloved family cottage on Fourth Cliff in Humarock. The Cliff was a joyful...
Gerald S. Thomashow
May 4, 2022
WORCESTER - Gerald S. Thomashow, 93, died at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He leaves his wife of 72 years, Gloria (Steinberg) Thomashow of Worcester, Mass. He also leaves a daughter Nina Thomashow of South Portland, Maine, and a son Steven Thomashow and wife Nancy Fontanella of Cheshire, Mass. Two Cardigan Corgi's Rowain and Tallie brightened...
Marion E. (Getchell) Martocci
May 4, 2022
PRINCETON – Marion E. (Getchell) Martocci, 98, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, after an illness. She was born in Malden, the daughter of Ralph, Sr., and Marion (Hale) Getchell, and had lived most of her life in Princeton. Her loving husband of 54 years, Joseph H. Martocci, passed away in 1997. She leaves her sons,...
Laurence W. Bengtson
May 4, 2022
Holden – Laurence W. Bengtson, 61, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Harold and Ruth (Foudy) Bengtson and lived in Holden for most of his life. Laurence graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1978 and went on...
Barbara Belle (Chase) Wrin
Apr 30, 2022
HOLDEN – Barbara Belle (Chase) Wrin, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Lewis and Pearl (Remiley) Chase. She leaves her son, Edward L. Wrin of Jefferson. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John J. Wrin in 2006. Barbara graduated...
M. Patricia Eagan
Apr 29, 2022
HOLDEN - Marcella Patricia, “Pat”, Eagan, 93, of Holden passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and staff at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester on Friday, April 29, 2022. Pat was born and raised in Pittsfield, the daughter of George E. and Marcella F. O’Hearn and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School...
David Lowenthal Phd
Apr 28, 2022
Dearly beloved husband, father, friend, colleague, and teacher David Lowenthal, 99, passed away peacefully at his home in Princeton last Thursday, April 28, 2022. All those who knew David were deeply touched by his personal warmth, generous spirit, and mighty intellect. Born in Brooklyn to Rose and Jules Lowenthal, David is survived by his wife Sandra; children Laura, Harry, David,...
Milton M. Neusner
Apr 28, 2022
WESTBOROUGH - Milton M. Neusner passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the age of 90. Milton was a shoe industry executive and business owner. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts. He was president of his fraternity and treasurer of his class. He was born in Philadelphia and had lived many years in Westborough. A Korean war veteran,...
Stella F. De Acosta
Apr 27, 2022
WORCESTER – Stella (Ferreira) Acosta Our Precious Vieja passed Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the age of 96. She devoted her life to her family, never wanting to be the center of attention, instead she was the bridge that nurtured and kept our family together. Nothing was impossible for her to ensure we had what she considered necessary. She was...
Vera Ann Cerce
Apr 27, 2022
RUTLAND - Vera Ann Cerce, 97, beloved mother and adored grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022, surrounded by her children; son Anthony Cerce Jr. and granddaughters Kristina and Maria Cerce. She is also survived by grandnephew Kody Stanley, grandpup Lucky, and her Cat. Daughter of Chester E. Roberts and Vera Roberts (Stapleton) and wife of Anthony J. Cerce,...
Christopher J. Piekos
Apr 26, 2022
WORCESTER - Christopher J. Piekos, age 38, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2022, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Chris was the son of Stanley and Mary Lou (Geran) Piekos. Chris, along with his two brothers, grew up in Holden, where he graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. Following that, Chris proudly served his country as a...
Elizabeth M. Tremblay
Apr 24, 2022
HOLDEN / WELLS – Elizabeth M. (Tierney) Tremblay, age 94, died peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, Elizabeth was the daughter of Michael and Agnes (Gilligan) Tierney. In 1956, Elizabeth and her husband, Anthony settled in the Jefferson section of Holden where they raised their family. Elizabeth worked for many years...
Vivian C. Clarke
Apr 22, 2022
Vivian C. (Bergquist) Clarke, 95, beloved wife of Edward N. Clarke, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Viola (Sundstrom) Bergquist. After graduating from South High School, she went on to further her education and received a Bachelor’s Degree...
Ronald H. King
Apr 20, 2022
HOLDEN/FITCHBURG – Ronald H. King, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at UMass Memorial Lake Ave. campus after a brief illness. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of the late Mitchell and Blanche (Dupuis) King, and was a Fitchburg resident before moving to Holden eighteen years ago. He leaves his loving wife...
Stephen R. Jablonsky Jr.
Apr 20, 2022
STERLING – Stephen R. Jablonsky, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center in Athol. Born in Revere, Steve was the son of Stephen R. Jablonsky, Sr. and Eleanor (Cheeseman) Chamberlain and lived 23 years in Sterling. He is survived by his four daughters, Jennifer (Lewis) Bohannon of Westlake, Ohio, Katrina, Adriana, and Juliann...
Elizabeth (Betty) Maude Hogan
Apr 17, 2022
WORCESTER -- Elizabeth (Betty) Maude Hogan passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022, in Worcester, MA. Born in Brookline, MA, Betty was raised with her two sisters, Mary and Katherine. She attended St. Mary of the Assumption school in Brookline, where she was one of the finest singers in the school choir. She met Albert Hogan in the 6th grade,...
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