Obituaries

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Virginia G. Woodbury

Virginia G. Woodbury

Oct 22, 2024

WORCESTER - Virginia G. Woodbury, 94, a special individual whose life was marked by devotion to her family, community, and a passion for education, passed away on October 22, 2024. Her legacy is one of tireless service, unwavering commitment, and a genuine love for helping others. Virginia was the beloved wife of John C. Woodbury, Vice-President of Marketing at Woodbury...

Andrea Lombardo

Andrea Lombardo

Oct 22, 2024

Andrea Rose Lombardo, 35, of Holden, formerly of Paxton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 22, 2024. Andrea was born on August 15, 1989 in Worcester, the daughter of Lynda and Peter Lombardo. She was educated in the Wachusett School District. After high school Andrea, a natural born caretaker, went on to work as a...

David M. Lux

David M. Lux

Oct 21, 2024

Ellington, CT/Holden - David M. Lux, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the beloved son of the late Teddy M. and Violet (Nanof) Lux. A graduate of Worcester Boy's Trade School, Class of 1968, David was a man of many talents and a life...

Barbara A. Pirani

Barbara A. Pirani

Oct 21, 2024

Barbara A. Pirani, 86, of Shrewsbury, previously of Holden, passed away on October 21, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late Albert R. Pirani with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Barbara was born on April 7, 1938 in Worcester, the daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Gaucher) Marsh. Barbara worked as a school bus...

Cynthia L. Mourginis

Cynthia L. Mourginis

Oct 20, 2024

Cynthia (Colebrook) Mourginis, 89, of Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ida (Hook) and Harry Colebrook. Her beloved husband, Constantine "Dino" Mourginis predeceased her in July of 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, Cynthia graduated from Classical High School and went on to New England Baptist...

Priscilla H. Hubbard

Priscilla H. Hubbard

Oct 19, 2024

Priscilla H. (Rice) Hubbard, 94, of Highgate Springs, VT, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans, VT. She was born on May 30, 1930, in Princeton, MA to the late Everett E. and Maud S. (Davis) Rice. Raised on a farm at the base of Mount Wachusett, Priscilla developed a life-long...

Marilyn Perlman

Marilyn Perlman

Oct 19, 2024

WORCESTER - Marilyn (Rozefsky) Perlman, dedicated Worcester Psychotherapist, died October 19, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. The Funeral Service for Marilyn (Rozefsky) Perlman will be available for live-streaming and will be recorded beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2410222921073 The daughter of Morris and Eva (Jagodnik) Rozefsky, Marilyn (Rozefsky) Perlman...

Mae (Perlstein) Liss

Mae (Perlstein) Liss

Oct 19, 2024

WORCESTER - Mae Liss was an extraordinary woman, a woman ahead of her time in so many ways. Born on September 21, 1925 in Harlem, she was the beloved second daughter of the late Samuel and Eva Perlstein. She had a wonderful relationship with her late sister, Roslyn Rohde, until her passing in 2001. Mae lived virtually her entire life...

Arnold "Arnie" Ravelson

Arnold "Arnie" Ravelson

Oct 17, 2024

The Funeral Service for Arnold "Arnie" Ravelson will be available for livestreaming (and after) at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 20, 2024 via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER - Arnold H. Ravelson, aged 94, died on October 17, 2024 at the Jewish Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Arnie is survived by his beloved wife Barbara of 68...

Betty L. Pasic

Betty L. Pasic

Oct 17, 2024

WEST BOYLSTON - Betty L. (Pelletier) Pasic, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Oakdale Rehabilitation. She was born on October 12, 1940, in Spencer, MA, to the late Armand and Ethel (Bennett) Pelletier. Betty is a 1960 graduate of David Prouty High School. Following her high school education, she attended healthcare courses. After becoming certified as a...

Richard L. Daringer

Richard L. Daringer

Oct 16, 2024

STERLING – Richard L. Daringer, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine (Canning) Daringer and the son of the late Philip and Marjorie (Stillwell) Daringer. Born and raised in Newcomerstown, OH, Richard lived in Hamilton Township,...

Paul R. Swenson

Paul R. Swenson

Oct 15, 2024

Jefferson - Paul R. Swenson, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 following a courageous battle with leukemia. Diagnosed in 2021, Paul defied the odds with his strength and resilience, undergoing a successful bone marrow transplant that temporarily beat the cancer. Sadly, the leukemia returned earlier this year. Born in Worcester to the late Roy...

Jacqueline A. Young

Jacqueline A. Young

Oct 14, 2024

Jacqueline A. (Newton) Young, 85 of Hubbardston, passed away in the comfort of her home on October 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the loving wife of the late William J. Young with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Jackie was born in Worcester on March 5, 1939, the daughter of the late George and...

Daniel L. Reardon

Daniel L. Reardon

Oct 12, 2024

WEST BOYLSTON - Daniel L. Reardon, 77, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He was born in Worcester on March 21,1947 to the late Daniel and Mary Reardon. Daniel grew up in Worcester and graduated from South High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and...

Cheryl D. Ward

Cheryl D. Ward

Oct 11, 2024

WORCESTER – Cheryl D. Ward, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11th, 2024 at UMass Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Barbara (Baker) Ward. Cheryl graduated from South High School in Worcester and went on to be a LPN at Hahnemann Hospital and UMass Memorial...

David H. Lubin

David H. Lubin

Oct 10, 2024

The Funeral Service for Dr. David H. Lubin will be available for live-streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 14th via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER - Dr. David H. Lubin, age 89, of Worcester, passed away on Oct. 10, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Worcester and grew up in North Brookfield where...

Scott Charles O'Neill

Scott Charles O'Neill

Oct 9, 2024

Scott's Memorial service can be viewed on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1 p.m. by clicking the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24107047941784 Scott C. O’Neill, 56 of Worcester passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 with his family by his side. Scott was born in Norwood, MA on May 8,1968 to Peggy (Strong) Parker and the late Charles O’Neill. Scott graduated from...

Donna Lee Morrison

Donna Lee Morrison

Oct 8, 2024

Holden - Donna Lee (Briggs) Morrison, born October 25, 1946, passed away on October 8, 2024, at her home in Holden, surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Frederick and Virginia Briggs. She attended Lynn Classical High School where she met the love of her life, Robert E. Morrison, Jr. The two were high school sweethearts...

Celeste G. Méthot

Celeste G. Méthot

Oct 8, 2024

OAKHAM - Celeste G. Méthot, 69, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Celeste is survived by her husband and partner of 44 years, Ronald Wolanin of Oakham. Celeste graduated from Millbury Memorial High School in Millbury. She attended the St. Vincent Hospital school of nursing and graduated from Youville Hospital Nursing School in Cambridge, MA. She worked...

Jonina D. (Ptasnik) Tetrault

Jonina D. (Ptasnik) Tetrault

Oct 8, 2024

Rutland – JoNina D. (Ptasnik) Tetrault, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus, Worcester. Born in Brooklyn, NY, JoNina was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Zytynski) Ptasnik and was raised in Brooklyn, NY. JoNina earned a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University and later earned a...