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Brad Scott Allen

Brad Scott Allen

Sep 20, 2021

Leicester - Brad Scott Allen, 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 20th, 2021, after a sudden illness. He is survived by the love of his life, Debra Lipka. He leaves his Mother, Betty O. Allen of Virginia Beach, VA. and predeceased by his Father, Scott L. Allen. Brad was a long-time resident of Leicester, MA and beloved by this Community....

Chester J. Witkowski Jr.

Chester J. Witkowski Jr.

Sep 19, 2021

PAXTON – Chester (Chet) J. (Joey) Witkowski, Jr. 64, of Paxton left us too soon on September 19, 2021. He passed from complications of COVID- pneumonia. He was the son of the Chester J. Witkowski, Sr. and M. Lola St. Martin. Joey lived in Paxton his entire life. He was a 1975 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. After high...

Ryan W. Granahan

Ryan W. Granahan

Sep 18, 2021

West Chester, PA - Ryan William Granahan, a loving son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17th at the age of 43. Ryan was born on February 19, 1978, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to William and Constance Anne (Shea) Granahan. He grew up in Holden, MA surrounded by his loving family and many friends that adored him. He...

Carolyn R. (Richard) Kinnear

Carolyn R. (Richard) Kinnear

Sep 18, 2021

NORTHBOROUGH – Carolyn R. (Richard) Kinnear, 84, beloved wife of the late Harold E. “Fuzz” Kinnear, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. Carolyn was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Leon and Rose (Caffarelli) Richard. After graduating from St. Peter’s Central High School she...

Robert E. Haines, Ph. D.

Robert E. Haines, Ph. D.

Sep 17, 2021

PRINCETON - Robert Edward Haines, 87, of Princeton, Massachusetts, died Friday morning, September 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Worcester, MA on June 5, 1934 to Paul and Alice (Pearson) Haines. Robert attended Classical High in Worcester and graduated from Rutland High School. He was President of the Student Council as well as Class President....

Robert F. Cutler, Sr.

Robert F. Cutler, Sr.

Sep 17, 2021

STERLING – Robert F. Cutler, Sr., 92 passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at UMass Memorial Health Alliance - Leominster Hospital. Born in Holden, Bob was the son of Richard H. and Viola M. (Kennedy) Cutler and lived his entire life on his family’s farm in Sterling. After graduating from Leominster High School in 1947, Bob enlisted in the...

Ruth V. Fernberg

Ruth V. Fernberg

Sep 17, 2021

Sterling/Princeton - Ruth V. Fernberg, 81, died peacefully surrounded by her loving friends at Pheasant Hollow Group Home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Ruth was born in Worcester and was raised and lived most of her life in Sterling. Ruth was a gentle and caring person with a special appreciation for all living things. She especially loved animals and spending...

Gary P. Olson

Gary P. Olson

Sep 17, 2021

RUTLAND - Gary P. Olson, loving father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 17. He was 59. Born in Worcester, Gary spent his childhood in the Greendale section of the city, graduating from Burncoat High School. He move to Rutland soon after where he raised his family and lived for the...

Peter E. Chila

Peter E. Chila

Sep 14, 2021

Murrells Inlet, SC - Peter E. Chila, 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Greenwich, CT, the son of the late Anthony C. and Clare (Calvert) Chila and had lived in CT, Sterling, Lancaster, and other North Central Mass towns before moving to South Carolina 6 years ago. Peter grew up in Stamford, Connecticut and...

Brian E. Stowell

Brian E. Stowell

Sep 14, 2021

MARLBOROUGH/HOLDEN– Brian E. Stowell, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, he was a son of Bertha (Hall) Stowell and the late Edwin Stowell. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his son, Brahe J. Stowell of Holden; his mother, Betty Stowell of Holden; his...

Lester A. Lier, Jr.

Lester A. Lier, Jr.

Sep 14, 2021

PRINCETON – Lester A. Lier, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance - Clinton Hospital. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Lester A. and Olive (Hemenway) Lier, Sr. Lester graduated from South High School in Worcester, where he first met Nancy, and went on to take classes at Worcester...

Frances Deborah Katz

Frances Deborah Katz

Sep 14, 2021

Frances' graveside service will be livestreamed at 11:00 am, Thursday, October 7th, at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/44162375 LEOMINSTER - Frances Deborah Katz, 60, a Leominster native died suddenly and unexpectedly in Decatur, GA on Sept. 14, 2021. She leaves her aunt Ethel Katz Abramoff of Worcester, and seventeen first cousins, Ruth Katz Berman of Worcester, Harriet Joseph Robbins of Worcester, David...

Lorraine A. (Marin) Lupien

Lorraine A. (Marin) Lupien

Sep 14, 2021

PAXTON – Lorraine A. (Marin) Lupien, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence A. (Auger) Marin. Lorraine graduated from St. Stephens High School in Worcester and went on to work for State Mutual. There she met lifelong...

Richard W. "Rich" Nobile

Richard W. "Rich" Nobile

Sep 13, 2021

Holden - Richard W. "Rich" Nobile, 75, died peacefully with his beloved wife at his side on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. Rich graduated with a Bachelors's Degree from Long Island University and later served in the U.S. Army...

Stuart Allen Hammer

Stuart Allen Hammer

Sep 13, 2021

Stuart's Funeral Service may be viewed by clicking the following link: http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/5961716123 WORCESTER - Stuart Allen Hammer, 77, of Worcester, passed away on September 13, 2021 after a long battle with illness. Stuart was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to David and Sarah Hammer on October 21, 1943. After graduating from Cornell University in 1965, Stuart received his Juris Doctor...

Leon Jonas

Leon Jonas

Sep 12, 2021

Leon's Graveside Funeral Service may be viewed by clicking the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9195672410 Worcester/Delray Beach – Leon Jonas, age 94, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Leon was born in Worcester, a son of Charles and Rose (Silber) Jonas, and lived in Worcester for most of his life, before...

William E. Jarvi

William E. Jarvi

Sep 9, 2021

RUTLAND – William E. Jarvi, 72, beloved husband of Jana (Southwick) Jarvi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Leominster Campus. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in Rutland, he was a son of the late Veikko and Viola (Luukko) Jarvi. Bill graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and was a member of the United...

Michael S. Lacilla

Michael S. Lacilla

Sep 9, 2021

HOLDEN - Michael S. Lacilla, 37, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, after an illness. He was born in Worcester the son of the late Stephen A. Lacilla. He leaves his mother, Marydonna J. (Owens) Lacilla; his sister, Lisa M. Lacilla of West Boylston; his nephew and Godson, Mark Lacilla of West Boylston; his uncles, Jim Owens of Acton...

Patrick Z. "Pat" Sarkisian

Patrick Z. "Pat" Sarkisian

Sep 8, 2021

Rutland/Holden - Patrick Z. "Pat" Sarkisian, 79, a longtime resident of Holden and Rutland and prominent business owner died peacefully at home, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, with his beloved wife at his side after a long battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. Patrick was born in Holden on March 26, 1942, the son of Sarkis and Nectar (Vanetzian) Sarkisian and...

Scott A. Mclean

Scott A. Mclean

Sep 8, 2021

HOLDEN Scott A. McLean, 72, of Holden MA passed away on September 8, 2021 after a lengthy battle with end stage liver failure. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 39 years, Christine (Cote) McLean of Holden, his two sons Matthew S. McLean and his wife Cailin (Clary) McLean of Sterling and Andrew R. McLean and his partner...