Obituaries

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Jennifer A. Dadah

Jennifer A. Dadah

Jan 14, 2025

Holden - Jennifer A. Dadah, of Holden, died on January 14, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. Jenn was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to Elizabeth (Carberry) and Mitchell J. Dadah. She graduated from North High School in Worcester and Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester with an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Jenn enjoyed her work with children for many...

Michael P. Mccormick

Michael P. Mccormick

Jan 14, 2025

WORCESTER - Michael P. McCormick, 49, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born in Worcester, Michael was the son of the late Donna M. (Anger) Krupika. He graduated from Burncoat High School and spent his entire life in the city. Mike worked as a logistics manager for several manufacturing companies. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Pearl Diana Johnson

Pearl Diana Johnson

Jan 14, 2025

The Funeral Service for Pearl D. Johnson will be available for live-streaming and will be recorded beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 24th via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25016543465404 RUTLAND - Pearl Diana (Garcia) Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her devoted family, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Born and raised in St....

Joyce R. (Lyman) Burnett

Joyce R. (Lyman) Burnett

Jan 12, 2025

BARRE/KEENE, NH - Joyce R. (Lyman) Burnett, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH following a brief illness. Joyce was born in Holden to Clarence R. and Doris (Bassett) Lyman and was a long-time resident of Barre. She was a graduate of the Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1970, and graduated...

Kelly (Oliver) Henderson

Kelly (Oliver) Henderson

Jan 12, 2025

HOLDEN – Kelly A. (Oliver) Henderson, age 64, passed at home in her bed, per her wishes, on January 12, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and embraced by the morning sunlight. Kelly was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Stevens) Oliver of Jefferson and lived her entire life in...

Elaine Mcgourty Curtis

Elaine Mcgourty Curtis

Jan 12, 2025

HOLDEN – Elaine McGourty Curtis, age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Worcester, she was daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Satkauskas) Perrott. Elaine was raised in Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School, class of 1962. In addition to her many life-long friends, Elaine made connections everywhere...

Charles E. Goodale

Charles E. Goodale

Jan 9, 2025

CLINTON - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles E. Goodale, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home at Corcoran House in Clinton, MA. He was a little more than 3 weeks shy of his 93rd birthday. Although we will miss him immensely, we are comforted in knowing that he is reunited with his...

Ralph H. Anderson Jr.

Ralph H. Anderson Jr.

Jan 8, 2025

RUTLAND - Ralph H. Anderson, Jr., 85, of Rutland, MA, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025. A lifelong resident of Rutland, Ralph was deeply committed to his family, his community, and his country. He was the beloved husband of Bernice Anderson for 49 years. He is survived by his children: Kathleen Cousineau of Rutland, Todd Anderson and his wife...

Linda D. Brown

Linda D. Brown

Jan 4, 2025

Barre – At home, surrounded by her family, Linda went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, in her 80th year. Born and raised in Chicago, Linda was the daughter of Forrest and Dorothy (Page) Woodland. She moved to Barre more than 60 years ago and made it her beloved home. Linda’s family was the center...

Howard A. Vosburg

Howard A. Vosburg

Jan 4, 2025

CLINTON – Howard A. Vosburg, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at UMass Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Karl Vosburg and Stella (Turpin) Mastrogiovanni. After graduating high school, Howard proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He went on to work as a...

Joan (Ziegler) Sadowsky

Joan (Ziegler) Sadowsky

Jan 4, 2025

The Funeral Service for Joan Sadowsky will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 10th via the following link: www.emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER - Joan Sadowsky, age 95, a resident of Palm Beach for most of the last three decades passed away peacefully at her home in Worcester on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was...

Gladys (Kessler) Rudnick

Gladys (Kessler) Rudnick

Jan 2, 2025

WORCESTER - Gladys (Kessler) Rudnick, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Dedham. She was 95 years old. Except for the last two years of her life, Gladys lived her entire life in Worcester. Gladys was the daughter of Saul and Sadie (Hass) Kessler. She married Murry Rudnick and...

Virginia T. Keith

Virginia T. Keith

Jan 1, 2025

Virginia T. Keith, 96, of Holden, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2025. She is the loving wife of the late Charles Keith, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Virginia was born in 1928 to John and Antoinette Petchulis in Worcester. She spent the past 75 years of her life in Holden where she...

Mary J. Birath (Barry)

Mary J. Birath (Barry)

Dec 31, 2024

HOLDEN - Mary Barry-Birath passed away on December 31 surrounded by her family. She was born in Worcester, MA on May 22nd, 1929, to Scott and Grace Mackintire. She resided in Worcester for most of her life, growing up with a large extended family and was the oldest granddaughter of Margaret Perry, who she admired and adored. She devoted her...

Ciara Joanne (Lambkin) Sullivan

Ciara Joanne (Lambkin) Sullivan

Dec 27, 2024

RUTLAND - Ciara J. (Lambkin) Sullivan, 30, passed away tragically alongside her two cherished infant children, James Michael and Elizabeth Joanne, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Belmont Street, Worcester, following an unexpected medical emergency at home in Rutland. Born in Quincy and raised in Canton, Ciara was the beloved daughter of Irish immigrants, Stephen and...

Wayne W. Palmer, Sr.

Wayne W. Palmer, Sr.

Dec 27, 2024

Wayne W. Palmer, Sr., age 85, of Rutland, MA, died peacefully at home on December 27, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan S. (Beeso) Palmer; his sons, Wayne W. Jr., Palmer of Paxton and Sean L. (Heather) Palmer of Gardner; his sister Mona L. (John) Grande of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren, Stephanie, Corrinne, Sarah, Jacob, and...

Thomas A. Kelleher

Thomas A. Kelleher

Dec 27, 2024

JEFFERSON – Thomas A. Kelleher, 85, beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of his family on Friday, December 27, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Tom was the oldest son of the late William D. and Margaret (Callahan) Kelleher. He graduated from North High School and...

Edward F. Wissell

Edward F. Wissell

Dec 26, 2024

CHARLTON - Edward F. Wissell, 86, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center. Born on August 17, 1938, in Worcester, he was the son of the late Edward T. and Mary (Yeager) Wissell. Edward attended local schools and graduated from Saint Peter-Marian High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where...

Gary P. Clark

Gary P. Clark

Dec 26, 2024

SWANSEA, MA/ HOLDEN - Gary P. Clark, 57, beloved husband of Crystal L. (Ormonde) Clark, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of Debra (Berry) Ashford and her late husbands, Gary P. Clark and Paul "Dana” Ashford. Gary was a graduate of Wachusett...

Eugene L. Rubin Esq.

Eugene L. Rubin Esq.

Dec 25, 2024

The Funeral Service for Eugene Rubin will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Sunday, December 29th via the following link: www.emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER – Eugene L. Rubin, Esq., age 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, surrounded by his loving children. Born in Worcester, Gene was the...