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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,...
Michael Sparks Foust
Jan 29, 2023
HOLDEN - Michael S. Foust, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the son of Rev. Roscoe T. and Mary E. (Sparks) Foust and had lived in Northborough before moving to Holden in 2006. He leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Sharon R. (Latschar)...
Raymond Armen Kopoyan
Jan 28, 2023
New York - Raymond Armen Kopoyan, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away suddenly and tragically on January 28, 2023, at the young age of 54. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him. Armen was born and raised in the Armenian community in Worcester, Massachusetts. He later attended UMass Amherst and afterwards worked in...
Gloria L. Goewey
Jan 26, 2023
Gloria L Goewey, 91, of Holden Massachusetts died peacefully on January 26, 2023, with her family beside her. She was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children, so having her family along side her during her passing was truly a gift. Her family will miss her loving presence, but are grateful for their treasured memories of her life well-lived...
David P. Lapoint
Jan 26, 2023
David Paul Lapoint, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, David was the son of Bette (Myra) Lapoint and the late Edward Lapoint. David spent much of his life as a laborer, specializing in roofing and siding. He loved working hard, and proudly owned his own siding company for several years....
Burton F. Berg
Jan 25, 2023
WORCESTER - Burton Franklin Berg, age 93, vibrantly practiced law until his death at age ninety three. He also maintained a lengthy association with his former law school roommate, Samuel Laipson, by sharing office space for over sixty years until the passing of Mr. Laipson. He leaves his wife, Lois Rozefsky Berg; his sister Barbara Finesmith of Boston and a...
Michael J. Foley
Jan 23, 2023
PAXTON – Michael J. Foley, 60, beloved husband of Cindy (Starkey) Foley, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, he was a son of the late William and Marilyn (Jerome) Foley. Michael was a lifelong resident of Paxton. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he went on to further his education...
Kenneth D. Ball
Jan 20, 2023
HOLDEN - Kenneth D. Ball passed away at home on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was 66. Born and raised in Holden, he was a son of Warren O. and Callista F. (Llewellyn) Ball. Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and later was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He served as a corporal in the United...
Fred R. Dwinells Ii
Jan 19, 2023
Winchendon – Fred R. Dwinells II, 69, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. He was born in Methuen, the son of the late Fred and Irma (Schaffert) Dwinells. Fred graduated from 71st Street School in Fayateville, NC where he played wide receiver on the football team. He was a gifted carpenter and owned and...
Joseph W. Zawalich
Jan 19, 2023
PAXTON/HOLDEN - Joseph W. Zawalich, age 89, passed away after a short illness on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Mary (Stomski) Zawalich. Growing up, he was lovingly cared for by his two older brothers, Francis and Walter, and his...
Gale E. Eckerson
Jan 18, 2023
WORCESTER – Gale E. Eckerson, 79, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Ben Eckerson and the late Elizabeth (Walo) Wright. Gale, an alumna of the Tri Delta sorority, earned a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University and her M.A. in...
Barry J. Marcus
Jan 17, 2023
MILFORD - Barry J. Marcus, 88, of Milford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lawrence, MA on November 17, 1934, to Israel and Betty (Rappaport) Marcus. Barry was best known for his love of repairing watches. He was a fourth-generation watchmaker who began learning the family trade at age...
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