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Janet R. (Carlberg) Swenson
May 10, 2025
JEFFERSON - Janet R. (Carlberg) Swenson, age 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on May 10, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 40 years, David F. Swenson who predeceased her in 2015.
Born and raised in Worcester, Janet was the cherished daughter of the late Rudolph and Ethel (Olson) Carlberg. She attended Worcester...
Cynthia Williamson
May 10, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Cynthia Toto Williamson, 77, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. She is the daughter of the late John and Anne (Iannuzzelli) Toto.
She leaves behind her sister Debra T. Sherblom and her husband Gregory of The Villages, FL, two nephews, one niece, and 8 grandnieces and nephews.
She spent her career as a social worker in the public...
Edward N. "Nick" Chase
May 9, 2025
WORCESTER - Edward N. “Nick” Chase, age 85, a longtime resident of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at UMASS Memorial Medical Center on Friday, May 9, 2025, after a brief hospitalization. He was the husband of the late Roberta S. Chase who died in October 2023. Born in Concord, MA on March 22, 1940, Nick was the son of the...
Edward Layton
May 7, 2025
HOLDEN - Edward L. Layton, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Edward was the cherished son of the late John F. and Lillian E. (Kalbach) Layton.
He graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School and went on to serve his country with pride in the...
Shawn M. Schnare
May 5, 2025
WORCESTER - Shawn M. Schnare, 36, passed away suddenly on Sunday May 4th, 2025, in his hometown of Worcester, MA. He leaves his wife Caitlyn Schnare; his beautiful sons Shawn, Jr. and Roman of Worcester and his beloved pup, Buddy; his brother Dino Schnare and wife Melissa of Holden, MA and his brother Dominic Schnare and his companion Courtney of...
Elizabeth Pape
May 5, 2025
STERLING - Elizabeth "Liz" Pape, 74, of Sterling, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, to Frank and Celeste Ribeiro, Liz was the eldest of five children. She led a full and meaningful life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, CEO, volunteer, and, most cherished of all, grandmother.
A proud...
Ian J. Carson
May 3, 2025
WORCESTER – Ian J. Carson, 79, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the Odd Fellows Home.
Ian was born on October 13, 1945, in Gardner, MA, to the late Stuart and Esther Carson. He was a proud graduate of Oxford High School, Class of 1963, and went on to join the Army and served in the Vietnam...
William "Dustin" Baker
May 3, 2025
WORCESTER - William “Dustin” Baker passed away peacefully on May 03, 2025, leaving behind a life marked by thoughtfulness, intellect, and quiet routines that brought him comfort and joy.
Dustin was born on September 2, 1946, in Washington, D.C., and spent his early years in Kensington, Maryland. In 1955, his family moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where he attended Norview High School...
Patricia M. Stanley
May 3, 2025
WORCESTER – Patricia M. Stanley, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
She was born on September 15, 1942, in Worcester to the late Vincent and Mary (Biscotti) Mazzilli. Patricia attended Commerce High School and later earned her cosmetology certificate from Rob Roy Academy in Worcester, a credential she and her family...
Michael J. Zoppo
May 3, 2025
JEFFERSON – Michael J. Zoppo, 77, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
He was born on August 4, 1947, in Holden, son of the late Dominic J. and Beatrice L. (Beachan) Zoppo. Michael attended grade school locally and was a proud graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, Class...
Suzanne E. (Robbins) Feldman
May 3, 2025
WORCESTER – Suzanne “Sue” Elaine (Robbins) Feldman passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on May 3rd at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong Worcester resident, she was the daughter of Allyn and Dorothy (Freedman) Robbins.
The love of her life, Herb Feldman—her devoted husband and partner for over 75 years—passed away last...
Robert B. McDermott, Sr.
May 2, 2025
PAXTON – Robert B. McDermott, Sr., age 89, died peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at The Meadows in Bentonville, AR, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Edward and Gertrude (Barry) McDermott and lived most of his life in Central Massachusetts before moving to Arkansas two years ago.
Robert graduated from...
Warren G. Bluestein
May 2, 2025
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https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25053033262110The Funeral Service for Warren G. Bluestein will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 9, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25053033262110.
BOLTON, MA – Warren G. Bluestein, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he...
George R. Carlson
May 2, 2025
George Carlson, 91, passed away peacefully after a short period of declining health with his wife of 69 years by his side.
He is survived by his wife Janice, brother Ronald Carlson of Oakham, MA, children (Ret) Lt. Col Gary Carlson (Kim) of California, Nancy Oldakowski (Eddie) of Paxton, MA, and David Carlson (Deb) of Sturbridge, MA, Grandchildren Christopher Oldakowski, Nikki...
Soesmono Kartono
May 1, 2025
HOLDEN - Soesmono Kartono, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sandra L. (Cray) Kartono, loving father to Christina and Douglas, and a proud, loving grandfather of Annabelle Kartono.
Soes' career paths included work as both a mechanical engineer and teacher, the latter being where his true passion...
Matthew A. Dube
Apr 30, 2025
FITCHBURG – Matthew A. Dube, age 43, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a short illness on April 30, 2025. Born on August 4, 1981, to John and Jane (Himmer) Dube. Matt grew up in Sterling, where he developed a passion for life that would touch everyone around him. He graduated from Wachusett High School...
Anita Mary (Ketela) Mattson
Apr 29, 2025
The Funeral Service for Anita M. Mattson will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25051959300941.
RUTLAND - Anita M. Mattson, 89, died peacefully at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus, Worcester. Anita was born in Holden, the daughter of the late Arvid and Mary Ketela and...
Barbara A. (Ferri) Vogel
Apr 28, 2025
SHREWSBURY/CRANSTON, RI – Barbara A. (Ferri) Vogel, age 82, passed away in the loving care and presence of her family on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Gulino) Ferri.
Barbara grew up in Cranston, RI where she graduated from Cranston High School East, class of 1961. On a blind...
Ernest Contis
Apr 28, 2025
HOLDEN - Ernest G. Contis, 88, of Holden, passed away on April 28, 2025. He is the loving husband of Carol (Chaput) Contis with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage.
Ernest was born in Worcester, the son of the late George and Catherine (Karabina) Contis. He grew up in Worcester and eventually moved to Holden with his wife to...
Barbara C. (Niemczyk) Demont
Apr 25, 2025
HOLDEN - Barbara C. (Niemczyk) Demont, 80, of Holden, passed away on April 25th, 2025, peacefully in the comfort of her home with family. Barbara was born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, the daughter of the late Albert and Martha Niemczyk. She graduated from Evander Childs High School in New York City.
She moved to Holden in 1972...
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