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Charles G. Antul
Feb 29, 2024
PRINCETON - Charles G. Antul, 81, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at The Oasis at Dodge Park Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Paul W. Antul Sr. and Bernice B. (Bojarski) Antul. Charlie was a graduate of North High School before proudly serving as a distinguished veteran in the...
Russell T. Henderson, Sr.
Feb 28, 2024
RUTLAND - Russell T. Henderson, Sr., 86, of Rutland, departed this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Westborough Healthcare. Mr. Henderson was born in Worcester to the late George W. Henderson and Helen E. (Lawlor) Henderson. A distinguished veteran, Russell served as a United States Navy Corpsman during the Korean War. He pursued academic excellence, attending Saint Stephen's in...
Nancy P. Rezuke
Feb 27, 2024
STERLING – Nancy P. Rezuke, 86, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2024 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester after a brief illness. Nancy was married in 1959 for 38 years to the late Edmund P. Rezuke who died in 1997. They had a son Peter E. Rezuke who died in 2013. She is survived by her...
Andrew J. Chernov
Feb 26, 2024
QUINCY - Andrew Chernov, 55, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born in Boston and raised in Quincy, Andrew was the cherished son of Charles H Chernov and (Miriam L. (Cooper) Chernov of blessed Memory). After completing high school, Andrew embarked on a career in media technology. He is survived by his...
Richard G. Newton
Feb 26, 2024
Nashua, NH - Richard George Newton, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Richard was born in Worcester, MA, to George and Florence (Boyd) Newton on May 2, 1944. He graduated from North High School and continued his education at Worcester Junior College. Seeking adventure, he moved to Germany and enrolled at the University of Mainz,...
Martin J. Waite
Feb 25, 2024
HOLDEN -- Martin J. Waite, 85, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Marty has now joined the love of his life Constance A (Cassulis) Waite who predeceased him in 2022. Born in Worcester and raised in Leicester, he was the son of the late John Waite and Josephine (Bocian) Waite. Marty graduated from...
Eugene G. Dauphinais
Feb 25, 2024
SHREWSBURY, MA / LEBANON, NH - Eugene George Dauphinais, 93, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 25, 2024, after a lifetime devoted to his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Lebanon, NH, the son of Joseph Dauphinais and Rachel (LaPorte) Dauphinais, and grew up in Lebanon, NH along with his 9 brothers and sisters. Eugene attended Lebanon schools...
Taia Nadine Stankowitz
Feb 24, 2024
HOLDEN - Taia Nadine Stankowitz, aged 19, of Holden, MA, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Framingham, Massachusetts. She was born on January 24, 2005, in Anchorage, Alaska. Taia was a loving daughter and sister who cherished her family and friends. She had a boisterous and fun-loving personality, always looking out for those in need. She was kind and...
Veronika (Majoros) Bentekovics
Feb 23, 2024
WORCESTER - Veronika (Majoros) Bentekovics, aged 91, peacefully departed from this world on February 23, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Born in Nagyhalasz, Hungary, Veronika was the cherished daughter of the late Ferenc Majoros and Borbala (Kerkesz) Majoros. In Hungary, she entered a lifelong marriage with her beloved late husband, Ferenc Bentekovics. Fleeing...
James F. Adams
Feb 20, 2024
HOLDEN - James F. Adams, 78, passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Worcester and raised in Auburn, Jim was the son of the late Melvin G. and Edith M. (McConnell) Adams. Jim graduated from Auburn High School and received a bachelor's degree in History from Clark University. He married his childhood sweetheart, Joan...
Stephen J. Koenig
Feb 20, 2024
HOLDEN - Stephen J. Koenig, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Born and raised in Holden, Steve was the son of the late Walter A. and Jean H. (Simmerer) Koenig and lived in Holden his entire life. Steve was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 1969. He worked as...
John E. Belcher, Jr.
Feb 19, 2024
HOLDEN - John E. Belcher, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, February 19th, 2024, at UMass Memorial in Worcester after being diagnosed with cancer just a few weeks ago. Born in Newton and raised in Sherborn, John was the son of the late John E. and Joan (Honald) Belcher and resided in Holden...
Dorothy L. Gove
Feb 19, 2024
WORCESTER – Dorothy (Horne) Gove, 92, died peacefully on February 19, 2024, at Homestead Hall in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Dorothy was raised in Jefferson, the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (Lehman) Horne. Dorothy was a member of the First Congregational Church of Rutland and volunteered at the Corner Shop of the First Congregational Church of Holden. She was a...
Robert A. Steffon
Feb 18, 2024
HOLDEN - Robert A. Steffon of Holden, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2024. Bob was born on September 29, 1937 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Albanian immigrant parents, Ligor & Efthimia Steffon. He was originally named Arthur Robert Steffon. However, everyone knew him as Bobby, prompting his father to legally change his name...
David W. Sadick
Feb 18, 2024
The Funeral Service for David W. Sadick will be available for live-streaming at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 21st via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER - David W. Sadick, 99, died peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. A lifelong resident of Worcester, David was the...
Shawnee A. Hollis
Feb 17, 2024
NORTH BROOKFIELD - Our beloved Shawnee Hollis passed suddenly and tragically, taking a piece of our hearts with her during the early morning of February 17, 2024. She leaves behind her greatest pride and joy, her son Camron. She also had created a beautiful life with her partner of eight years Kris and his son Kadin, whom she loved and...
George J. Monfreda
Feb 16, 2024
JEFFERSON- George J. Monfreda, age 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late George and Judith A. (Bruso) Monfreda. George grew up in Worcester, where he graduated with the class of 1979 from North High School....
Mary Elizabeth Loftus
Feb 15, 2024
Holden - Mary E. Loftus of Holden, previously of Wells, Maine, died February 15, 2024 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing center of Worcester, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Mary was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Richard J. and Elizabeth M. (O'Connor) Loftus. Mary graduated from Venerini Academy in 1965 and then went on to...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hunt
Feb 15, 2024
JEFFERSON - Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Livesey-Lesage) Hunt of Jefferson passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age of 76. She leaves her husband of 10 years, Robert Hunt of Jefferson, her son, Michael Lesage and his wife, Chrystal of Ormond Beach, FL, her daughter, Patricia Colomey of Clinton. Grandchildren, Kevin, Sean, Kyle, Jaime, Andrew and Sarah. Great-grandchildren Alyssa, Isabella,...
William D. O'Connor Jr.
Feb 13, 2024
Holden/Marlborough – William D. “Bill” O’Connor, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus, Worcester, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Beatrice (Jordan) and William D. O’Connor, Sr. Bill, as he liked to be called, graduated from North High School in Worcester and served in the...
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