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Jenny (Levent) Ahtof
Mar 28, 2025
WORCESTER - Jenny (Levent) Ahtof, 76, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully after a courageous 24-year battle with breast cancer. Surrounded by love until the very end, she leaves behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished most. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, she was the daughter of Nessim...
David Ladd
Mar 28, 2025
WORCESTER - David Ladd left his earthly existence March 28, 2025, one month shy of his 97th birthday. David was a devoted father and husband, showering his children and wife with loving care, and instilling and modeling the values of honesty, integrity and humor. David was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Ruth. He leaves his three children,...
Mary Ellen Johnson
Mar 26, 2025
Holden – Mary Ellen (Fitts) Johnson, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Southbridge, the daughter of the late William and Mary (LaChapelle) Fitts and graduated from Southbridge High School. Mary went on to earn a Bachelor of Science from the College of Our Lady of the Elms...
Raymond L. Alger
Mar 26, 2025
WORCESTER - Raymond Alger, born on July 18, 1940 in Worcester, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at the age of 84, residing at Odd Fellows Nursing Home at the time of his passing. Raymond was a man of quiet strength and deep thought, whose life journey was marked by commitment to his beliefs and his community. Raymond’s early...
Steven A. Bruso
Mar 26, 2025
RUTLAND – Steven A. Bruso, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at home in Rutland. Born in Stoneham, the son of the late Galen and Wilda (Hardy) Bruso. Steve was raised in Lancaster where he graduated from South Lancaster Academy, class of 1979. After high school, Steve had a lifelong career in construction, eventually owning his...
David H. Whitmore
Mar 25, 2025
David H. Whitmore, 78, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of dedication, curiosity, and kindness. He is the loving husband of Judith (Anderson) Whitmore, with whom he has shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Fitchburg, the son of the late Ronald and Elsa (Vennberg) Whitmore, David grew up among the apple orchards...
Rita (Blyden) Roth
Mar 24, 2025
The Funeral Service for Rita (Blyden) Roth will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26th via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25032465447800 . WORCESTER – Rita (Blyden) Roth, age 92, died peacefully on Monday, March 24th, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, Rita...
Roland A Laprade
Mar 23, 2025
HOLDEN - Roland Arthur LaPrade, 93, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1931, to Arthur and Sadie (Johnson) LaPrade. Roland was raised in Holden and attended local grade schools. He was a three-sport athlete who graduated from Holden High School in 1948. Following high school, Roland attended a...
Richard E. Crompton
Mar 21, 2025
RUTLAND -Richard E. Crompton, 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born and raised in Worcester, Richard was the son of Thomas A. and Marjorie F. (Johnson) Crompton and spent the last 54 years making Rutland his cherished home. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Sage Julius Sandman
Mar 18, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Sage J. Sandman, just 8 months old, passed away tragically on March 18, 2025, leaving an unfillable space in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Born on July 7, 2024, to Jordan Sandman and Cassidy Borjeson, Sage was a radiant light-his bright eyes and infectious laughter bringing warmth to everyone around him. Though his...
Althea M. Clark
Mar 18, 2025
Althea M. Clark, 85, of Hubbardston, formerly a longtime resident of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. She is the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Clark, Jr. Althea was born in Melrose, the daughter of Frederick and Alice (Carroll) Grace. She worked for over 50 years for the New England Telephone Company until her retirement. She...
David S. Matis
Mar 15, 2025
JEFFERSON - David S. Matis, 60, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson (Holden), he was the son of the late Sigmund A. Matis and Jacqueline G. (Fairbanks) Matis. Dave fought a hard battle with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma for 4 1/2 years. He will be...
Susan L. Matys
Mar 15, 2025
Susan Laska Matys April 30, 1957 - March 15, 2025 Susan Matys, 67, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Sue was born and raised in Worcester and resided in Holden for many years. She leaves her husband Rich; her children, Luke, Brandon, Nick, and Sarah; along with her mother Violet Laska; and siblings, Sandra Jackson and Stephen Laska....
Diane L. Clough
Mar 15, 2025
Diane L. Clough, 63, of New Braintree, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Clough, who predeceased her in 2007. A strong and independent woman, Diane leaves behind a legacy of self-reliance and an enduring love for nature. She was known for her remarkable skill in sewing her own clothes...
Mark Carl Johnson
Mar 15, 2025
WELLS, ME/HOLDEN – Mark Carl Johnson passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Virginia (nee: Krikorian) and Carl Johnson. He is survived by his wife Barbara Johnson and his brother Dave Johnson along with three children: Nicole Adamson, Bryan Johnson, and Melissa Maci and one granddaughter, Isabella (Izzy) Adamson. Mark was born in Worcester,...
Richard Jaffe Perlman
Mar 15, 2025
WORCESTER - Richard Jaffe Perlman, dedicated Worcester Funeral Director, died March 15, 2025 at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. In 1939, Richard Jaffe Perlman, son of George and Sadie (Jaffe) Perlman, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter, Richy and his family moved to Worcester, and his father opened Perlman Funeral Home. For over 60 years, Richy worked tirelessly as...
Renee Q. Graca
Mar 13, 2025
STERLING - Renée Québec Graça, 59, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster. Born in Jamaica Plain, Renée was raised in Maynard the daughter of Edward and Hope (Richmond) Québec and lived in Hudson before moving to Sterling in 2003. Renée will be lovingly remembered...
Theodore A. Gregory
Mar 11, 2025
Theodore Gregory, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, after a short illness. Ted was born Thodhoraq Gjylameti on April 29, 1937, in Proger, Albania, the youngest child of Ndrio and Krisulla (Kallinis) Gjylameti. Ndrio went to the US to establish a home and to pursue the American dream, adopting the more American sounding name of Andrew Gregory....
Wendy M. Hochman
Mar 11, 2025
WORCESTER – Wendy Hochman, age 62, died peacefully in her sleep at her residence after a brief illness on March 11, 2025. Born in Worcester, she was the beloved daughter of her late parents, Joan and Leo Hochman, MD. Wendy graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 1980 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wellesley University in 1985...
Nancy V. Brosnan
Mar 11, 2025
WORCESTER - Nancy V. (Laukaitis) Brosnan, 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Shrewsbury Crossing surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Worcester on May 14, 1933, the daughter of Peter G. and Olga (Davis) Laukaitis, and lived in Worcester her entire life. Nancy was married to her loving husband, Denis J. Brosnan, who passed away...
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