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David E. Ljungberg, Jr.
Dec 2, 2023
BARRE - David "Rick" E. Ljungberg, Jr., 68, formerly of Holden, died peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness with his family by his side. Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina and raised in Holden, Rick was the son of David E. and Nancy P. (Plumley) Ljungberg and lived over 20 years in Barre. He...
Kathryn S. Pulda
Nov 30, 2023
The Funeral Service for Kathryn Pulda will be available for live-streaming at 9:30 AM on Sunday, December 3rd, via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9923618140 . WORCESTER - Kathryn Sue (Gerber) Pulda Age 90, passed away on November 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born April 21, 1933, in New York City to Philip and Fritzi Gerber. Kathryn moved to Worcester in...
Anita L. Collins
Nov 29, 2023
Anita's service will be live-streamed starting at 11:00 am, on Saturday, December 9th, on the St. Francis Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stfrancisholden WORCESTER - Anita (Lanciaux) Collins, 85, of Worcester, died peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, on November 29, 2023. Born in Central Falls, RI, she graduated from Anna Maria College and earned her Master of Social Work degree at Boston College....
Robert Allan Snipes, Sr.
Nov 29, 2023
Sterling - Robert Allan Snipes, Sr. died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, he had just proudly celebrated his 70th birthday on November 22, 2023. He was born in Clinton and grew up in Lancaster, the son of the late Floyd C. and Evelyn M. (Munyon) Snipes. Robert graduated from Nashoba High School with the class of 1971....
Cornelius W. (Neil) Spellman
Nov 28, 2023
HOLDEN - Cornelius (Neil) Walsh Spellman, 72, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Neil leaves behind his devoted wife, Denise, of 25 years. He was a loving father to four children; Mary Catherine Barilleaux (Girard), of Arlington, MA; Mary Rose Spellman (Jarrod Ekengren); and Thomas, both of San Diego, CA; and Peter of Bar...
Joseph "Joey" Kangisser
Nov 28, 2023
The Funeral Service for Joseph Kangisser will be available for live-streaming at 11:30 AM on Friday, December 1st via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . GLOUCESTER / WORCESTER - Joseph "Joey" Kangisser, born February 8th 1939, a loving and adoring son to Sara and George Kangisser, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 28th 2023 after a very long and arduous battle with...
Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner
Nov 27, 2023
Boylston - Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner, 90, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, November 27, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Harry and Sally (Grochowski) Ostberg and grew up in Holden. Betty Lou graduated from Holden High School with the class of 1950. She married the love of her life, the late...
Charles F. Madden Jr.
Nov 25, 2023
STERLING - Charles Francis Madden Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Worcester, MA. “Charlie” was born on September 19, 1938, to Charles Sr. and Estelle (Jones). He had 4 siblings: Fred, Jack, Arthur, and Virginia. He had been married to Karen (Hanson) and later to Zelda (Holcomb). He is survived by his children: Charles III, Kevin, Damien,...
H. Christine (Tupper) Bibby
Nov 25, 2023
Lunenburg - H. Christine "Chris" (Tupper) Bibby, 75, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Ralph E. and Jean P. (Pomeroy) Tupper and had lived in Fitchburg and Holden before moving to Lunenburg. Chris graduated from Branford High School with the class of 1966 and later earned a Bachelor's degree...
Elizabeth A. Morton
Nov 24, 2023
RUTLAND - Ms. Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Morton, 64, of Rutland passed away November 23, 2023 after a brief illness. The beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Eleanore Morton, and aunt of the late Jeffery O. Morton Jr. She will be greatly missed by her brother, Jeffery O. Morton of Rutland, her sister, Martha Stranieri and husband, John of Belfast,...
William "Marshall" Orr
Nov 24, 2023
Hubbardston – William “Marshal” Orr, 80, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 24, 2023. He was born in Worcester, the son of Fulton B. and Marion (Joynes) Orr and had lived in Hubbardston for 47 years. Marshall grew up in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School with the class of 1962. He had a lifelong...
Shirley J. (Nelson) Hubbard
Nov 24, 2023
Shirley J. (Nelson) Hubbard, 97, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born in Princeton, the daughter of Jesse B. and Mildred (Brownson) Nelson and lived in Princeton for most of her life. Shirley graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School where she learned hairdressing and secretarial skills. She went on to...
Steven M. Arn
Nov 24, 2023
HUDSON, NH / CRANSTON, RI - Steven M. Arnoff, EdD, 71, passed away early on November 24, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born on December 11, 1951 to Janice and Lawrence Arnoff, Steven grew up in Cranston, RI with his sister Karen. After graduating high school, he completed his Bachelor’s in Music (Instrument: Pipe Organ) and Bachelor’s...
Priscilla A. Piekarczyk
Nov 22, 2023
NORTH OXFORD - Priscilla A. Piekarczyk, 81, passed away at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home with her children by her side on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Priscilla leaves her daughter, Heidi Ravelson, and her husband Bernard of Worcester, MA; her son James Goodrow II, his wife Maureen, grandchildren Madison and Hunter of Twin Mountain, NH. A brother Joseph Faucher, Jr....
Karen E. Mcnutt
Nov 20, 2023
Southbridge - Karen E. McNutt, 60, passed away on Monday November 20, 2023 with family by her side after an illness. She was born in Chicopee, MA on Westover Airforce Base. She was the daughter of Robert and Billie Jean (Burham) Brownson who predeceased her. She lived in Brookfield and Worcester where she raised her children most of her life....
Ralph E. Meunier
Nov 19, 2023
STERLING/LANCASTER- Ralph E. Meunier, 79, a loving, faith-filled man, known for his selfless service to his family, community and country, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at UMass Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Pawtucket, RI, Ralph was the son of Arthur and Amelia (Rainey) Meunier. After graduating...
Theodora L. Davis
Nov 18, 2023
WORCESTER - Theodora L. Davis died peacefully on November 18TH following a brief illness. Born May 10, 1930 in Lowell, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Speros D. Lolos and Elaine (Rallis) Lolos. She was valedictorian of her 1947 class at Lowell High School. She attended Salem State Teachers College after which she went on to teach Business and English...
Kerry E. Mcquade
Nov 18, 2023
HOLDEN - Kerry E. McQuade, 42, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving parents on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from complications of Type 1 Diabetes, a disease that she lived with for 36 years. Kerry leaves her father, Brian M. McQuade and her mother, Karen (Smyth) McQuade of Holden MA, and Naples, FL. She...
Gary Philip Ela
Nov 18, 2023
SOUTHBRIDGE – Gary Philip Ela, 61, died peacefully on November 18, 2023 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long journey. Born in Worcester, Gary was the son of Charles and Alicia Jane (Stark) Ela, the youngest of six siblings. Gary will be lovingly missed and remembered by his sisters, Nancy Hearley, Patricia Rose and Joan Sims; his brothers, Charles Ela...
Helen Harry
Nov 17, 2023
WORCESTER - Helen D. Harry, age 96, of Worcester passed away at home on Friday, November 17, 2023 after a period of declining health. Her husband of 63 years, Christopher G. Harry, passed away in 2002. Born in Worcester, Helen was a daughter of the late George and Katina (Chapi) Kontaxi and lived in Worcester her entire life. Helen was...
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