Obituaries
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Richard J. Nartowt
Mar 29, 2026
Richard J. Nartowt, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 29, 2026.
Richard was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Helen. He is survived by his two children, Richard Nartowt and his wife Stephanie of Whitinsville, and Tracy Nartowt of Holden. He also leaves behind the mother of his children, Deborah Fontaine. His four beloved grandchildren—Walter, Willamina, Sofia,...
Deborah O'Connor
Mar 28, 2026
West Boylston/Holden - Deborah O'Connor, 85, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at Bridges by EPOCH in Hingham. For 51 years, she was the loving wife of the late David C. O'Connor, who predeceased her in 2020.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Bernard J. and Eleanor A. (Laing) Clifford. After being raised in Worcester and beginning her...
Richard C. Jordan
Mar 28, 2026
HOLDEN - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard C. Jordan of Holden, MA on March 28, 2026. A man with a heart of gold, Rich spent 63 years spreading kindness, warmth, humor and beauty to those around him.
Rich attended Wachusett Regional High School and received a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University. After graduation, his...
Robert J. Nanof
Mar 27, 2026
West Boylston - Robert J. Nanof, 68, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, leaving behind a life shaped by independence and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, Bob was the son of the late Robert T. and Elizabeth (Shaughnessy) Nanof. He attended Wachusett High School and graduated from Central New England College with a bachelor's degree,...
Joan C. Black
Mar 25, 2026
NORWOOD/HOLDEN – Joan C. Black, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2025, at The Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Norwood. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Cicely (Brunt) Black.
Joan was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. She enjoyed a long career as a comptometer operator for...
Joanne A. (Karvoski) O'Donnell
Mar 23, 2026
BOLTON – Joanne A. (Karvoski) O’Donnell, 81, passed away peacefully after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer on Monday, March 23rd, 2026, at River Terrace Nursing home located in Lancaster, where she received wonderful care.
Born on March 24, 1944, and raised in Hudson, Joanne was the beloved daughter of the late John J Karvoski and Agnes A (Lis) Karvoski. She...
Jean E. Danielson
Mar 23, 2026
Jean E. Danielson died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 23, 2026. She was born to Alton and Irene Smith Sawin in Garnder, MA on November 4, 1926.
Jean married Merton E. (Dan) Danielson in 1947. He died on October 11, 2000. Her two siblings Alton Sawin Jr. and Charlotte Bigelow also predeceased her. Jean leaves behind...
Shirley Smith
Mar 22, 2026
Shirley's funeral service will be livestreamed at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026 and will be available for viewing at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26036911627401
Barre — Shirley (Crawford) Smith, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus in Worcester.
Born in Ware and raised in Oakham, she was the beloved daughter of the late...
Robert J. Mason
Mar 21, 2026
STERLING – Robert J. Mason, 74, beloved husband of Marion J. (Tole) Mason, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Paquin) Mason.
Bob was a graduate of the Worcester Boys’ Trade School. He went...
Margaret J. DeMarco
Mar 21, 2026
WORCESTER - Margaret J. (Notorangelo) DeMarco, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
Born and raised in Worcester, Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Notorangelo and Antoinette (Macaruso) Notorangelo. She attended Worcester public schools and was a proud graduate of Commerce High...
Linda E. Erickson
Mar 15, 2026
HOLDEN/BOYLSTON - Linda E. Erickson, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, Linda was the daughter of the late Charles and Jean (Stewart) Erickson. She attended the Boylston public schools and graduated from Tahanto Regional High School. She went on to attend Andover Institute of...
Saul F. Feingold
Mar 15, 2026
WORCESTER - Saul Frank Feingold, husband of the late Norma Feingold, died on March 15, 2026, at age 93.
Saul was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Anita Potashinsky Feingold and Nathaniel A. Feingold. As Saul would proudly say, Worcester has been a welcoming home to five generations of Feingolds. After attending Classical High School, Saul graduated in 1954 from the University...
Thomas J. LeFave
Mar 14, 2026
Thomas J. LeFave, 81, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 14th, 2026.
Thomas was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Dunn) LeFave. Thomas graduated from St. Johns High class of 1962, Worcester State College class of 1966, and a Fellowship in Geography at Clark University in 1968.
Thomas married his loving wife Judith...
Douglas F. Johnson
Mar 13, 2026
PRINCETON - Douglas “Doug” Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 with his loving family by his side. He was a devoted husband of 50 years to Kathy (Donahue) Johnson, with whom he raised three children and relished in the joys of four granddaughters. He leaves behind his son Eric and wife Jessica of Sterling, MA, his...
John P. Honan
Mar 13, 2026
RUTLAND - John P. Honan, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13th at Blaire House of Milford following a period of declining health.
He is survived by two brothers, Brian Honan and his wife Mary of New York City, and Kevin Honan of Rutland; nephews, Peter and his wife Katie, and their daughter Vivian of New Orleans, Vincent Honan of...
Jeanne C. (LaPrade) Garvey
Mar 12, 2026
HOLDEN - Jeanne C. (LaPrade) Garvey, 93, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Garvey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, where she received exceptional and compassionate care.
Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Cecile (Comtois) LaPrade.
Jeanne was...
Robert H. Harrington, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
DOUGLAS - Robert H. Harrington, Jr., age 77, beloved husband of Lorraine M (Henault) Harrington for 42 years, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026. Bob was born and raised in Holden MA, the son of Robert H. Harrington and Ethel (Larm) Harrington. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. Bob is survived by his loving...
Margaret E. Morin
Mar 10, 2026
RUTLAND - Margaret E. Morin, 89, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026.
Margaret was born in Campton, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Powell) Zogopoulos. She graduated from Manchester high school and worked as a CNA for many years.
Margaret, a devout Catholic, actively participated in her parish community, singing in the choir, joining prayer groups, and...
Michael A. Latino
Mar 9, 2026
CHARLTON – Michael A. Latino, 55, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, Michael was the son of Patricia (Quinn) Martin and Robert Latino. He attended Wachusett Regional High School and spent many years working as a salesman in the greater Worcester community, where...
Barbara C. Gould
Mar 9, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON - Barbara C. Gould, 88, of West Boylston passed away on the morning of Monday, March 9, 2026, after a short illness at Sterling Village Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center.
Barbara is survived by her loving son, Kenneth J. Gould of West Boylston, her sister, Annette Dior of Harvard, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...


