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Philip Jay Howard, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
KENNEBUNK, ME - Philip Jay Howard Jr., age 91, resident of Kennebunk, ME, and formerly Princeton, MA, died peacefully at home on June 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jay was married to his first wife Donna Lee Hoeltzel from 1957-1970. He was the devoted second husband to Joanne Louisa Kemp from 1973-2021 when she predeceased him. He will...
Francis W. Madigan, Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
WORCESTER - Francis W. (Bud) Madigan, Jr. of Worcester, MA and Bourne, MA, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at home with his family and longtime caregiver by his side on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was 95. Affectionately known to family and friends as Bud, Buddy, Buddy Grampa (BG), Uncle Buddy and Papi, he...
Linda S. Hasselmann
Jul 21, 2026
STERLING – Linda S. Hasselmann, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Linda was born in Leominster and lived in Sterling. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Needham) Hasselmann.
Linda enjoyed her recent job as a van driver for AA Transportation where...
John A. Rabidou
Jul 20, 2026
RUTLAND – John Anthony Rabidou, 31, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.
Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, John was the cherished son of Steven A. Rabidou and Christine A. (Hunt) Rabidou. He attended Rutland Public Schools and was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School.
John was employed by Thermo Fisher Scientific...
George V. Mioglionico, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
HOLDEN - George Veto Mioglionico, Jr. passed away on July 20, 2026, after living with leukemia for 3 months. He is survived by 2 daughters Angela Mioglionico, and Jennifer McQuade; and two grandchildren, Coralina (Lina) and Caleb. He also leaves behind his beloved canine “daughter” Cali, with whom he built a happy home after the passing of his wife Jacalyn...
Richard L. Fiske, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
SHREWSBURY - Richard L. Fiske, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Born and raised in Worcester, Richard was the son of the late Richard L. and Dorothy H. (Balston) Fiske. He was educated in the Worcester Public Schools and graduated from Commerce High School. He furthered...
Cecil D. Everett
Jul 19, 2026
Worcester – Cecil D. Everett, 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Born in Elkins, West Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late Claude and Olive (Isner) Everett. He graduated from Elkins High School as a member of the Class of 1943.
Cecil proudly served...
Margaret J. Wissell
Jul 19, 2026
Charlton - Margaret J. Wissell, 89, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. She is the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Wissell with whom she would have shared 62 years of marriage before predeceasing her in 2024. She is also predeceased by her sister Mary (Wesner) Lenyo.
Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Isadore and Emma...
Charles E. McElroy Sr.
Jul 17, 2026
RUTLAND- Charles E. McElroy, Sr, 84 passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026 with his family by his side. He was predeceased by the love of his life Catherine A. (Carlson) McElroy; his parents, William and Mabel (Anderson) McElroy; 5 siblings, William, Sarah, Mary, Francis, John (Buddy).
He leaves behind his children, Charles McElroy II of Worcester, Steven McElroy and his...
Robert P. Sheehan
Jul 17, 2026
WORCESTER/PAXTON – Robert P. "Bobby" Sheehan passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
Raised in Paxton, Bobby later moved to Worcester, where he resided for many years. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. For several years, Bobby worked as a delivery truck driver for various local...
Joyce C. Stone
Jul 16, 2026
HUTCHINSON ISLAND, FL/HOLDEN - Joyce C. Stone, 85, of Hutchinson Island, FL and formerly of Holden, MA and Mashpee, MA, died peacefully on July 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Dr. Enar and Ruth (Lindblad) Gustafson. Her husband of 54 years, the late Michael F. Stone passed away in 2017....
Edward A. "Andy" Landini
Jul 15, 2026
Sterling/Hubbardston - Edward Andrew "Andy" Landini, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on July 15th, just after his 84th birthday. He leaves behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and kindness.
Andy grew up in Littleton, Massachusetts, son of Andrew and Sylvia Landini, with sisters, Mary Doyle and Jane Karlson. He...
Nancy Farrar Tofferi
Jul 14, 2026
Wichita Falls- Nancy Farrar Tofferi, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Leominster, Massachusetts, passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Charles Wallis Farrar and Dorothy Garland Farrar.
Born on May 22, 1934, in Leominster, Nancy grew up in Fitchburg, where she built the...
Frank L. Trotto
Jul 12, 2026
RUTLAND - Frank L. Trotto, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Born in Worcester and raised in Oxford, Frank was the son of the late Frank Trotto and Josephine (Pascowich) Sullivan. He attended Oxford Public Schools and was a graduate of Oxford High School. Following graduation, Frank...
Janice M. Orr
Jul 11, 2026
Ware/Hubbardston – Janice M. (Callahan) Orr, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the beloved daughter of the late Daniel J. and Elsie (Johnson) Orr.
Janice married her beloved high school sweetheart, William M. Orr in 1962 and the couple lived in Worcester. They later moved to Texas...
David F. Moan
Jul 11, 2026
HOLDEN – David F. Moan, age 79, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brookline, David was the son of Francis and Ruth Moan.
David proudly enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and military service became his career. He rose to the rank of Master Sergeant, working for many...
Joan M. Hirst
Jul 9, 2026
Sterling - Joan M. (Woodman) Hirst, 83, passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's on July 9, 2026, at Dodge Park, Worcester.
Joan was born in Beverly, MA, the only daughter of the late Robert T. and Josephine R. (Sturtevant) Woodman. Joan was one of five cousins all born in 1943. They held a close bond, and whom Joan considered as...
Judith Ellen (Durkin) Petit
Jul 9, 2026
WORCESTER - Judith Ellen (Durkin) Petit, 83, passed away peacefully in her family’s home on July 9, 2026, surrounded by family.
Judi leaves her daughters, Susan and Lauren, their families including grandchildren; Emily, Ben, Milo, and Clara; her sister Debbie and brothers Michael and Billy; along with many other family members and loved ones. Her husband Mike, her sisters Pat and...
Nancy J. (Olson) Davenport
Jul 9, 2026
RUTLAND – Nancy J. (Olson) Davenport, age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Born in Bristol, CT, she was the daughter of the late Carl T. and Ethel L. (Forsman) Olson.
Early in life, Nancy’s family moved to Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School, class of 1960. She worked as...
Beverly (Erikson) Stewart
Jul 8, 2026
PRINCETON - Beverly Erikson Stewart, age 75, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. Born June 13, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Iver and Gladys (Palmgren) Erikson. She was raised and educated in Worcester, where she developed the strong foundations that would guide her throughout her life. Beverly graduated from Clark University in 1973...
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