Obituaries

Oct 12, 2026

WORCESTER – Carole (Jacobs) Jacobson, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Donald “Don” Jacobson, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Rachael “Rae” (Jaffe) and John Jacobs. Carole graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester in 1954...

Oct 12, 2026

Zephyrhills, FL/Paxton, MA - Curt B. Wickstrom, of Zephyrhills, FL and Paxton, MA, passed away on October 12, 2026 at age 93. He was the son of the late Jean L and Frida (Wirstrom) Wickstrom.

Curt is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanette of Boston, Julie of Clinton, 2 sons, Steven and his wife, Collette of Eastham, Alan and his wife, Marita...

Oct 11, 2026

PRINCETON - Paul Edward Welch, 85, passed away on October 11, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Paul was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Francis and Anna (Savage) Welch. He grew up in Worcester and attended Worcester Boys Trade High School. Shortly after graduating, Paul began his career with the Worcester Police Department, embarking on what would become 42 years of...

Oct 10, 2026

Oct 10, 2026

Paxton - Beryl Ann Dillman, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Paxton, on October 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Worcester on April 30, 1933, to George H. and Evelyn F. (Daigle) French, Beryl was raised in Worcester and attended Commerce High School. In 1952, she married her husband, Robert F. Dillman, and together they spent...

Oct 10, 2026

WORCESTER - Harriett Ruth Katz (Hebrew name Chava Shira Bat Usher V’Clarice), age 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, leaving a legacy of music, devotion, and deep love for her family.

Born in Hamden, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Clarice Horowitz. Harriett was the beloved wife of the late Mel Katz, with...

Oct 10, 2026

WORCESTER - Mildred S. “Mickey” Bennett, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at The Meadows in Rochdale.

Born in South Norfolk, Virginia, Mickey was the daughter of the late Alvah and Mary Lee (Cooper) Stewart. She was a graduate of Maury High School and began her career working for the City...

Oct 9, 2026

WYOMING, OH - Jane Margaret Fitzgibbon, whose life spanned nearly a century, embarked on her eternal journey on October 9, 2026, at the age of 98 in Wyoming, Ohio. 

Born on January 20, 1928, to Rose and John Kane, Jane Margaret embraced life with a spirit of warmth and dedication. She attended Mount St. Mary College. She shared her journey with...

Oct 7, 2026

WORCESTER - Edward (Eddy) I. Stein, 94, passed away peacefully on October 7 in Worcester, Mass. Born and raised in Milford, he was the youngest of five children to Harry and Pearl Stein and the last surviving sibling.

Eddy was loved and adored by those in his life as son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, businessman, and community member....

Oct 6, 2026

RUTLAND – George A. Johnson, Sr., 78, beloved husband of Gail R. (Haines) Johnson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born in Worcester and raised in Boylston, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Durgin) Johnson.

George was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School...

Oct 6, 2026

The Graveside Funeral Service for Irene (Leviton) Feldman will be available for livestreaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 via the following LINK: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2610953727690

WORCESTER -Irene “Chykie” (Leviton) Feldman, 97, passed away on October 6th, 2026, peacefully at the Jewish Healthcare Center.

Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was the daughter of Rose and Abraham Leviton. Irene and...

Oct 5, 2026

Jefferson - Karen L. Horrigan, a long-time and proud resident of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away on October 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and friendship.

Karen was born on September 20, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to George and Theresa (Scotti) Andersen. She grew up in Worcester and Shrewsbury. She was a graduate of Major Howard Beal High School...

Oct 5, 2026

WORCESTER - Annette (Burack) Order of Worcester passed away at the age of 93 at the Rose Monahan Hospice on October 5, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on December 25, 1932 to Max and Dora (Deitch) Burack in Hartford, Connecticut and moved at a young age with her family to the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, where...

Oct 4, 2026

MANOMET - Mary Louise (Stone) Marshalsea, affectionately known as Mary Lou, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Born and raised in Needham, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Mary Ellen (O’Connor) Stone. She attended Needham public schools and earned her GED before attending nursing school, where...

Oct 2, 2026

SHREWSBURY – David Richard Souda, 60, of Shrewsbury, was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us on October 2nd, 2026.

David was born on March 17th in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Charles and Margaret (Carlson) Souda. He grew up in Shrewsbury and attended Worcester Boys Trade and Shrewsbury High School.

David’s childhood was typical of any accident-prone boy. If there was a bone to...

Oct 2, 2026

WORCESTER – Ronald Joseph “Ronny” Cournoyer, 83, a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Worcester, Ron was the son of Roland J. and Lily A. (Entwistle) Cournoyer. His life was defined by devotion to his family, his work, his friendships,...

Oct 2, 2026

HOLDEN - Judith A. “Judy” (Wisniewski) Wisner, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Leominster Campus.

Born and raised in Holden, Judy was the daughter of the late John M. and Helena R. (Fornier) Wisniewski. She attended Holden Public Schools and was a graduate of Wachusett Regional...

Oct 1, 2026

BOYLSTON – Roger A. Berard, beloved husband of Pauline R. (Harper) Berard, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Honore and Viola (Provost) Berard.

Roger proudly served his country with the United States Army. Following his service,...

Oct 1, 2026

HOLDEN – Dean A. Andrews, 78, beloved husband of Betty (Boardman) Andrews, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born in Evanston, IL and raised in Franklin Park, IL, he was the son of the late Doyll and Margaret (Mollnhauer) Andrews.

Dean attended Concordia College High School in Milwaukee...

Sep 30, 2026

HOLDEN - Linda Antoun Miller died on September 30 at the age of eighty-five years.

She was educated at the Shrewsbury High School, Bates College (1963), and the Harvard Graduate School of Education (Master of Arts in Teaching, 1964).

Linda taught middle school English and writing, beginning with her practice teaching in Arlington, MA, and then briefly in Winchester, MA, Marblehead, MA,...