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Norman P. Stotz
Feb 7, 2022
STERLING — Norman P. Stotz, 86, beloved husband of Virginia (Newell) Stotz, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family, on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born and raised in Montague (Turners Falls), he was a son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Whitney) Stotz. Norman was a graduate of Northfield Mount Herman Preparatory School in...
Joseph M. Kowaleski Jr.
Feb 7, 2022
Joseph M. Kowaleski, Jr., 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of Irene (Ostaszewski) Kowaleski and the late Joseph Kowaleski, Sr. After graduating from Burncoat Senior High School, Joe went on to enjoy a long career as a butcher and seafood manager at the Big Y Supermarkets....
Anna Marie (Difranco) Nelson
Feb 7, 2022
WORCESTER – Anna Marie (DiFranco) Nelson, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Memorial Campus, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Rocco Imbrogna and Ann Maria (Vaughan) DiFranco. Anna went to North High School in Worcester and worked a few years at the Big Y in Worcester as a grocery receiver...
Henry F. Hulick
Feb 6, 2022
STERLING — Henry Frederick Hulick, 95, of Sterling, MA, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022. Born in Scarsdale, NY to the late William Henry Jr and Aline Tiedemann Hulick. Beloved husband for 69 years of Marion June Gassler Hulick. Predeceased by his brother William Henry Hulick III and sister Anne Marie Hulick Palmer. Loving father of his late children...
Robert R. "Bob" Herron
Feb 6, 2022
PAXTON – Robert R. “Bob” Herron, age 87, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Robert R. and Helen E. (Bender) Herron. Bob graduated from South High School in Worcester and served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, from 1957-1958. He married the love of his...
Lynne (Cohen) Horne
Feb 6, 2022
The Graveside Funeral Service for Lynne Horne may be viewed by clicking the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/4226963224 WORCESTER – Lynne I. (Cohen) Horne, age 76 of Worcester, MA passed away on February 6 after a battle with aggressive vascular dementia. She was lovingly cared for in her last months by her fiercely dedicated husband, Billy, and the staff at the Odd...
Barbara L. (Baker) Shine
Feb 6, 2022
WORCESTER - Barbara L. (Baker) Shine, age 89, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Auburn on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She leaves behind her two sons; Russell Berghuis of Naples, FL and David Shine of Worcester; daughter-in-law Kathleen Berghuis; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Barbara will be held privately at the convenience of the family....
Joanne M. Suchocki
Feb 5, 2022
PAXTON/RUTLAND – Joanne M. Suchocki, age 68, passed away in Paxton at her caregiver’s home on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of William W. and Elaine M. (Barre) Suchocki. Joanne attended Our Lady of Mercy School in Worcester when she was younger and went on to deliver newspapers and work for the Seven Hills...
Lynda Lambert
Feb 4, 2022
Rutland – Lynda (Greene) Lambert, 77, died peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She was born in Clinton, the daughter of Elizabeth (MacMackin) and Charles D. Greene Jr. and grew up in Sterling. Lynda graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1962. She worked for Taggies as a monogrammer for a period before...
Robert "Bob" J. Blackmar
Feb 4, 2022
WEST BOYLSTON – Previously of Holden, Robert J. (Bob) Blackmar, 89, passed away February 4, 2022, at Knollwood Nursing Center after a period of declining health. He was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York, the son of Arthur and Mathilda (Maier) Blackmar. Bob grew up in Hastings-on-the-Hudson, New York, tied for the youngest of five siblings. He went to work...
Eleanor I. (Herman) Cohen
Feb 3, 2022
WORCESTER - Eleanor I. (Herman) Cohen, age 96 of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 3, 2022 at the Jewish Healthcare Center of Worcester. She was born December 5, 1925 to Dorothy (Fine) and Jesse Herman. She is survived by her children, Nancy F. Cohen, Terry E. Hamilton and husband Thomas, David V. Cohen and his...
Gladys S. Wronski
Feb 2, 2022
Gladys (Siegel) Wronski, 99, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Born and raised in Utica, NY, Gladys was the daughter of Walter and Mary (Giza) Siegel. Gladys graduated from Utica Free Academy. During WWII, she was employed at Griffiths Air Force Base in the teletype office signal section. It was there that...
Gail J. (Bergstrom) Craig
Feb 1, 2022
Auburn — Gail J. (Bergstrom) Craig, a beloved wife, mother, mamma, sister, aunt, and friend to so many, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, while in her favorite paradise, Aruba. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband and best friend of 49 years, Daniel T. Craig and "her kids" daughter, Cheryl Reinhart, and her husband, Brian...
James N. Gordon
Feb 1, 2022
WORCESTER – James “Jim” N. Gordon , age 80 , of Fitchburg , formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 1, 2022. He was born in Worcester to Paul and Marcia ( Baker ) Gordon . He leaves a sister, Sheila Luther along with two nephews and a niece, long time friends Ron and Sharon Brooks...
Gilberto Cortez Gonzalez Iii
Feb 1, 2022
Gilberto Gonzalez III of Marlborough, Massachusetts passed away on Feb 1, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kamal Afshari
Jan 31, 2022
WORCESTER – Kamal Afshari, age 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, the son of Ahmad and Maryam (Orabashiha) Afshari. Growing up, Kami would share stories about his life in Iran and his travels once he left. From Pakistan to England, he spent his...
George E. Trayah
Jan 31, 2022
WORCESTER – George E. Trayah, 67, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Clinton, the son of Raymond and Martha (Shoup) Trayah. George graduated from Nashoba Regional High School, Bolton, in 1972. He leaves his wife of 32 years, Brenda (McCarthy) Trayah; his brother, Millard Trayah...
Harold L. Smith
Jan 31, 2022
PAXTON – Harold L. Smith, 84, beloved husband of Joan (Carruthers) Smith, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Blair House of Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, “Sonny” was a son of the late Harold F. and Elma (Merchant) Smith. Harold was a graduate of Holden High School and went on to enjoy long...
John F. Downes
Jan 31, 2022
John F. Downes, 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2022 after a long illness. He was born August 3, 1945 in Brighton, MA, the son of John and Marie (Burke) Downes, and had lived in Sterling for 45 years. He attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and graduated from Boston College in 1967. He received his Master’s...
Jane C. (Wright) Savage
Jan 30, 2022
HUBBARDSTON – Jane C. (Wright) Savage, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Walter G. and Marcella G. (Lemoine) Wright and had lived in Paxton, Charlton, and Bethlehem NH, before moving to Hubbardston. Her loving husband of 30 years, Dennis F. Savage, passed away in 2003. She leaves...
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