Obituaries

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Jacob Murray Halzel

Jacob Murray Halzel

Feb 5, 2025

The Funeral Service for Jacob Murray Halzel will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 10, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25028944160211 WORCESTER - Jacob Murray Halzel, 24, the beloved son of Gary L. and Betsy A. (Lyon) Halzel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at...

Donald H. Stillman

Donald H. Stillman

Feb 5, 2025

Donald Holman Stillman, Jr., 75, of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children. Don Stillman was born on September 16, 1949, in Evanston, Illinois to Donald and Patricia (Robillard) Stillman. He was raised in Darien, Connecticut, with his elder sister Cici, before going off to earn his degree in film studies at...

Antonietta Froio

Antonietta Froio

Feb 4, 2025

Antonietta Froio, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Born and raised in Montauro, Province of Catanzaro, Italy, Antonietta was the youngest child of Antonio Pisano and Caterina (Trapasso) LaGrottoria. In 1959, she immigrated to the United States. On November 1, 1960, in Montauro, Antonietta...

Betty J. Carlson

Betty J. Carlson

Feb 3, 2025

Holden/Spencer – Betty J. (Wehkoja) Carlson, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of her loved ones. Born in Worcester, Betty was the daughter of the late Bernhardt B. and Lillian A. (Dufva) Wehkoja. She was a proud graduate of Commerce High School and dedicated many years of service as a secretary...

Blanche K Feldman

Blanche K Feldman

Feb 2, 2025

COLUMBIA, SC - Blanche (Khedouri) Feldman, 91, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbia, SC, on Sunday, February 2, 2025, after an illness. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, she was the cherished daughter of David and Flora (Meir) Khedouri. Blanche spent the last 20 years of her life in Columbia. She was predeceased by her beloved husband,...

Donald J. Morrow

Donald J. Morrow

Feb 2, 2025

Donald's service will be livestreamed at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 11th and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25023894056613 Spencer – Donald J. Morrow, 88, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in West Boylston, he was the son of the late William J. and Sarah (Priest) Morrow. He...

Glenn A. Meltzer

Glenn A. Meltzer

Feb 2, 2025

The Memorial Service for Dr. Glenn Meltzer will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 12:00 pm on Friday, February 7, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25022751743061 WORCESTER – Dr. Glenn A. Meltzer, age 84, died on Sunday, February 2nd , 2025, at The Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Worcester,...

John K. Ogasian, Jr.

John K. Ogasian, Jr.

Feb 2, 2025

YARMOUTH PORT/HOLDEN – John K. Ogasian, Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully at home in Yarmouth Port on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Oghgasian) Ogasian. John grew up in Worcester (Bell Hill) and after high school, went on to graduate from Mass School of Radio and TV in...

Theresa E. Viapiano

Theresa E. Viapiano

Feb 1, 2025

RUTLAND - Theresa E. (Leenders) Viapiano, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a period of illness. Born in the Netherlands, Theresa was the daughter of Walter and Agnes Leenders. She lived in Worcester for 55 years before moving to Rutland in 2019. Theresa will be deeply missed by her devoted husband...

Elizabeth D. Krikorian

Elizabeth D. Krikorian

Feb 1, 2025

Elizabeth D. Krikorian, 91, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. She is the loving daughter of Jacob and Zarouhi (Calafian) Krikorian. Born on March 19, 1933 in Worcester, Elizabeth graduated from high school and went on to work for the Norton Company until her early retirement at age 55. She was a fun-loving person who will be...

Earle B. Weiss

Earle B. Weiss

Jan 30, 2025

NATICK - Earle Burton Weiss, 92, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1932, in Waltham, MA the devoted son of Murray and Ruth Weiss. He worked at Boston City Hospital as a respiratory specialist, where he met his wife, Vicki. They were married on December 1, 1963...

Rose Clough

Rose Clough

Jan 29, 2025

BARRE - Rose M. Clough, 86, of Barre, passed away on January 29, 2025 at Athol Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She is predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Robert A. Clough in 2018, as well as her only daughter, Nancy J. Schweikart.

Rose had a career of many years in the bank business. She was an...

Carol B. Bibaud

Carol B. Bibaud

Jan 29, 2025

WORCESTER - Carol B. Bibaud - A lifelong resident of Worcester, Carol died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Jewish Health Care Center following a period of declining health. She leaves two sons, Charles (Kathleen) of Oakham and Tim (Liz) of Worcester. She also leaves four grandchildren: Alli Grove (Ethan) and Patrick (Kelly) and Timothy and Taylor. She further...

Colleen Pope

Colleen Pope

Jan 28, 2025

Colleen (Clark) Pope,60, passed away unexpectedly on Jan 28, 2025, at St Vincent Hospital. Born and raised in Grafton, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Clark and Kathleen Conroy. She also leaves behind step-father Joseph Conroy. Colleen was a graduate of Algonquin High School in 1982 then relocated to Hubbardston Ma to raise her family. She enjoyed a...

George M. Bakes

George M. Bakes

Jan 26, 2025

WORCESTER - George M. Bakes, 85, received his Honor Walk after peaceful passing on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, CT, surrounded by family. Born in Lowell, MA, George was the devoted son of Greek immigrants Michael and Anna (Neofotistos) Bakes. George leaves behind his beloved brother, Nicholas Bakes, and his wife,...

Ruth (Brandstein) Erlich

Ruth (Brandstein) Erlich

Jan 24, 2025

WORCESTER – Ruth (Brandstein) Erlich, age 88, died peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the home of her son Michael, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Ruthie was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1936, the middle daughter of Solomon and Esther (Riesel) Brandstein. In February of 1939, Ruth and her sisters Rita and Helen, accompanied by their...

Joyce L. (Cohen) Kass

Joyce L. (Cohen) Kass

Jan 24, 2025

The Funeral Service for Joyce (Cohen) Kass will be available for live-streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Sunday, February 2, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25017251053941 . WORCESTER - Joyce L. (Cohen) Kass, age 83, died peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, January 24, 2025. Born and raised in Rumford, Maine, Joyce was the daughter of...

Gloria (Ordover) Sapiro

Gloria (Ordover) Sapiro

Jan 24, 2025

SILVER SPRING, MD - Gloria (Ordover) Sapiro, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 96. She was the beloved wife of the late Burton, wonderful mother of Miriam and Elaine, adoring grandmother of Max, Ellie and Mia, and proud mother-in-law of Stephen Labaton and Dan Vassilovski. Her family and friends were continually...

Ann K. Paterno

Ann K. Paterno

Jan 24, 2025

HOLDEN - Ann (Turner) Paterno passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the age of 75. Ann was born in Newton, MA and she grew up in Middletown and Rumson, NJ. She moved to Little Silver, NJ and she was an active member of St John's church where she sang in their choir. For the past 17 years...

Jeanette Chebib Halal

Jeanette Chebib Halal

Jan 21, 2025

HOLDEN - Jeanette Chebib Halal, 90, of Holden, MA, passed away peacefully with beloved family by her side at the Rose Monahan Hospice on January 21, 2025. She was predeceased in 2007 by her husband of 45 years, Donald M. Halal. Jeanette leaves her immediate family, daughter Vicki Halal (Donald Walker) of Medford, MA, son Michael Halal (Karen Stokke) of...