Obituaries

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Danielle H. Knight

Danielle H. Knight

Nov 11, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Danielle H Knight of Holden, Massachusetts, who died suddenly at the age of 55. Danielle was born in Manchester, CT, to Sandra (Slater) Knight and the late Henry Rockwood Knight II. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Worcester, MA, Danielle earned a black...

Lori (Ward) Cullen

Lori (Ward) Cullen

Nov 11, 2022

PRINCETON - Lori (Ward) Cullen, 64, died peacefully at home on November 11th surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Lori was born in Worcester, the daughter of Leonard and Jean (Perkins) Ward, and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. She had an over 40-year career as a Microbiologist at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, focusing on exploratory...

Richard A. Greene

Richard A. Greene

Nov 11, 2022

WORCESTER - Richard A. Greene, 75, passed away peacefully at the St. Francis Rehabilitation Center in Worcester on Friday, November 11, 2022. Rick was born in the Bronx, New York on May 6, 1947, and was the son of David G. and Marion P. (Rapfogel) Green. He is survived by two sisters; Bobby L. Spenadel and her husband Irving of...

Valerie K. (Barrister) Barrett

Valerie K. (Barrister) Barrett

Nov 11, 2022

HOLDEN – Valerie K. (Barrister) Barrett, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at UMass Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 70 years, William F. Barrett. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main...

James (Jim) C. Dolan

James (Jim) C. Dolan

Nov 9, 2022

WORCESTER – James (Jim) C. Dolan, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at UMass Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. Born in Waltham, he was the son of the late James J. Dolan and Bridget (Donnogher) Dolan, both of whom were born in Ireland. Jim was raised on his parent’s farm in Weston, MA, and graduated...

Anne M. Anderson

Anne M. Anderson

Nov 8, 2022

WORCESTER - Anne M. Anderson, 93, died peacefully on November 8, 2022, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Anne was the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Kapulka) Bergman and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts. She lived in Paxton since 1965. Anne graduated from Framingham State Teacher's...

James A. Cottle

James A. Cottle

Nov 7, 2022

HOLDEN - James A. Cottle, 87, affectionately known as"GPC," beloved husband of the late Ellen (O'Leary) Cottle, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born in Ardmore, OK, he was a son of the late Stanley and Bessie (Magum) Cottle. After graduating high school in Tulare, CA in 1953, James enlisted in...

George Kirusis

George Kirusis

Nov 5, 2022

WORCESTER - George Kirusis, 96, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was born in Klishari, Albania in 1926, the son of Dimitri and Eugenia Kirusis. George was predeceased by his brother, Athanasios and sister, Katerina. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 60 years, Theodora (Economou) Kirusis, a...

Daniel R. Survell

Daniel R. Survell

Nov 3, 2022

BERLIN – Daniel Robert Survell, 19, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born in Worcester and had lived most of his life in Berlin. He leaves his parents, Jeanne M. (Kenderes) Hudson and her husband, Daniel of Fitchburg and Cyrus A. Survell and his fiancé, Katherine Marscio of Berlin; his brothers, Keith Survell and his wife,...

Shirley E. (Boquist) Dickman

Shirley E. (Boquist) Dickman

Nov 3, 2022

HOLDEN - Shirley E. (Boquist) Dickman, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 3, 2022, after an illness. She was born in her parents’ home in Rutland in 1934, the daughter of Carl E. and Edith Louise (Montcalm) Boquist and had lived the past 70 years in the same home in Jefferson. Her loving husband of 56 years,...

Thomas J. Lyons

Thomas J. Lyons

Nov 2, 2022

CHERRY VALLEY/PRINCETON – Thomas J. Lyons, 85, formerly of Princeton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born in Worcester, Tom was the son of Albert J. and Robella (Hurtubise) Lyons and lived most of his life in Princeton. His wife, Carol A. (Ramsey) Lyons died in 2014. He is survived by two...

Glorianne A. (Rathay) Peck

Glorianne A. (Rathay) Peck

Nov 2, 2022

STERLING – Glorianne A. (Rathay) Peck, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2022, at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston. She was born in Northampton, the daughter of Aime and Fedora (LaPierre) Rathay and had lived most of her life in Sterling. Her husband of 54 years, James M. Peck, passed away in 2010. She leaves...

Emmanuel Milias

Emmanuel Milias

Oct 31, 2022

SHREWSBURY - Emmanuel Milias (91) of Shrewsbury, MA passed away peacefully on Oct. 31st at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Piraeus, Greece in 1930. He was pre- deceased by his parents, Konstantinos and Maria (Koutsogiannopoulou) Milias, his wife of 50 years, Elpida (Sarando) Milias, his sisters, Aspasia Kourkoutsaki and Sophia Milias and leaves several nieces...

Laurence "Larry" R. Newell Jr.

Laurence "Larry" R. Newell Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

WORCESTER - Laurence “Larry” R. Newell Jr., 73, passed away on October 29th, after a heroic struggle recovering from a traumatic brain injury while ice fishing last winter. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Laurence Sr. & Edith (Hawes) Newell. Larry grew up in Holden where he went to Wachusett Regional High School and met the...

Karen (Sadowsky) Kaufman

Karen (Sadowsky) Kaufman

Oct 28, 2022

Karen's graveside service which took place at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 31st, is available for streaming at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/4045525884 FISKDALE – Karen (Sadowsky) Kaufman, 70, born on July 9, 1952 and passed away on October 28, 2022. She was the daughter of Lester and Joan (Ziegler) Sadowsky. She leaves her husband, Richard Kaufman; her mother, Joan Sadowsky; three...

Philip L. Nash

Philip L. Nash

Oct 27, 2022

Sterling – Philip Langlands Nash, 92, died peacefully at Knollwood Nursing Center, Worcester on October 27. Philip was born in Westwood, the son of Thomas V. and Marion (Langlands) Nash and grew up in Weymouth. Philip was a graduate of Milton Academy and went on to earn a Bachelor’s in Economics from Brown University. He proudly served in the U.S....

William R. Russell

William R. Russell

Oct 27, 2022

STERLING – William “Bill” R. Russell, 58, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 27, 2022, after living with cancer for four years. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Sanford H. and Betty (Brown) Russell and grew up Northborough. Bill graduated from Algonquin High School in 1982. He moved to Sterling in...

Rahab Njeri Muiruri

Rahab Njeri Muiruri

Oct 27, 2022

The Funeral Service for Rahab Njeri Muiruri, taking place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, is available for viewing at the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2891258067 WORCESTER – Rahab Njeri Muiruri, age 88, died at home on October 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Rahab was born in Kibichoi, Kiambu, Kenya, the daughter of Hezekiah Muiruri Githae and Hannah...

Linda C. Racca

Linda C. Racca

Oct 24, 2022

HOLDEN/STERLING - Linda C. (Sakalauskas) Racca, 72, beloved wife of the late Ronald Racca, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on Monday, October 24, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Lucas) Sakalauskas. Linda graduated from South High School with the Class of 1967. Soon...

Francis "Frank" N. Natale, Dds

Francis "Frank" N. Natale, Dds

Oct 23, 2022

STOW – Francis N. “Frank” Natale, DDS, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Rose (Salvatore) Natale. Frank graduated from Don Bosco Preparatory High School in NJ. He continued his studies at Boston College, where he earned...