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Paul D. "Crank" Wagner Sr.
Aug 12, 2023
Boylston – Paul D. "Crank" Wagner, Sr., 67, died peacefully with his loving family by his side, on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Ralph O. Wagner, Jr. and Betty Lou (Ostberg) Wagner. Paul was a long-time Boylston resident and graduated from Tahanto Regional...
Waldemar Charles Zisch
Aug 12, 2023
CHELMSFORD - Waldemar Charles ("Charlie") Zisch, 81, beloved husband of Mary Margaret ("Peggy") (O'Connor) Zisch, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Lahey Clinic Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, MA. Born in Poland and raised in West Germany and Worcester, MA, he was a son of the late Karl and Anna (Wysocka) Zisch of L'viv, Ukraine....
Yefim Gorodetsky
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER – Yefim Gorodetsky, 95, died peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, MA. Yefim was born in Odessa, Ukraine, the son of Marcus and Riva (Osilevich) Gorodetsky. He earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Odessa Polytechnic Institute, and pursued a career in the Machine Tool Industry as a Mechanical Engineer. He...
Richard H. Johnson
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER - Richard H. Johnson passed away on August 11, 2023, after a brief hospitalization; he was 84 years old. Richard was born and raised in Worcester, MA growing up in the Vernon Hill neighborhood. A 1956 graduate of Classical High School, he also received his Associate’s Degree from Worcester Junior College. In his youth, Richard loved to play sports...
Joan E. Zaramba
Aug 11, 2023
WORCESTER - Joan E. Zaramba, 75, beloved wife of the late Philip C. Zaramba, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born and raised in Holden, she was a daughter of the late Percy and Elizabeth (Chapel) Decker. After graduating from Wachusett High School,...
Dale A. Narva
Aug 11, 2023
RUTLAND – Dale A. Narva passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was 72. Born in Worcester, Dale was the son of Edwin E. and Lily H. (Lyra) Narva and lived in Rutland his entire life. Dale was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1969. He worked in the automotive industry for over...
Patricia Ann (White) Frysinger
Aug 9, 2023
HOLDEN – Patricia Ann (White) Frysinger, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in Harrod, OH, Patricia was currently a resident of Holden. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Benar Frysinger and her oldest child, Douglas Frysinger (NY). She is survived by her children, Jacqueline Butler (MA), Jeffrey...
Geoffrey D. Guntharp
Aug 8, 2023
WEBSTER – Geoffrey D. Guntharp, 76, beloved husband of Dianne (Malitas) Guntharp, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Born in Columbus, OH, and raised in Japan and Oahu, Hawaii, he was son of the late George and Enid (Ovens) Guntharp. Geoff earned a bachelor’s degree in theater...
Michael J. Lamb
Aug 7, 2023
WORCESTER – Michael J. Lamb, 55, beloved husband of Mary (Turcotte) Lamb, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Jean (Lech) Lamb. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 32 years, Mary of Holden; his two daughters, Shannon Lamb...
Miriam J. Jensen
Aug 7, 2023
BARRE – Miriam J. Jensen, age 67, left this earth to be with God on Monday, August 7th, 2023 after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Portland, ME, the daughter of the late Maynard and Greta (Johanson) Jensen. Miriam grew up in Westbrook, ME, graduating from the Westbrook High School class of 1973. She earned a Bachelor...
Richard L. Foster
Aug 7, 2023
STERLING - Richard L. Foster passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87. Born in Worcester on July 7, 1936, Dick was the son of the late Ernest A. Foster and lived all his life in Sterling. Dick was a 1954 graduate of Clinton High School. Upon graduating high school,...
Edith M. (Noftle) Masters
Aug 5, 2023
HOLDEN – Edith M. (Noftle) Masters, age 98, passed away peacefully at home in Holden with her family by her side. Born in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Edith was the daughter of the late John and Amelia (Gill) Noftle. Edith grew up on a farm in Newfoundland and lived 26 years in Canada, where the last few years she spent teaching...
Bruce A. Towner
Aug 3, 2023
BARRE - Bruce A. Towner passed away at home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from a prolonged illness. He was 66. Born and raised in Worcester, Bruce was the son of Wayne and Rosemary (Wood) Towner and lived in Cherry Valley and Hardwick before moving to South Barre in 2007. He worked as a machinist for Form Roll Die Corp....
Karl Smith
Aug 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Karl Robert Smith PRINCETON, MA - Karl Robert Smith, 68, passed away on August 2nd, 2023, after succumbing to many medical complications from his fight with Hodgkin's Lymphoma over 40 years ago. Born on May 27th, 1955 in Worcester, MA, he was a proud guardian of his Swedish heritage, which played a significant role in shaping...
Patricia A. (Mctigue) Kane
Aug 2, 2023
RUTLAND/WORCESTER - Patricia A. (McTigue) Kane, 86, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Pat was the daughter of Francis and Marguerite (Perry) McTigue. She lived the last 19 years of her life in Rutland. She will be lovingly remembered and missed...
Mark H. Glassman
Aug 1, 2023
BOSTON - Mark H. Glassman, 79, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2023. Born in Boston, Mark was the son of Julius and Lillian (Goldman) Glassman. Mark will be lovingly missed and remembered by his daughters, Lisa Glassman, Meredith Glassman and Andrea Glassman, and his son, Stephen Glassman; their spouses, his ten grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mark was the...
Dianne E. Shoreys
Jul 31, 2023
NORTHBOROUGH - Dianne (Beaumont) Shoreys passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2023, with her loving husband and son by her side. She was 78. Born in Worcester, Dianne was the daughter of Ronald and Phyllis (Major) Beaumont and lived many years in Rutland and the last several years in Northborough. She attended Wachusett Regional High, Clark University and earned an...
Shawn C. Kelley
Jul 31, 2023
PRINCETON - Shawn C. Kelley, 74, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a lengthy battle with interstitial lung disease (agent orange) at HealthCare Alliance - Leominster Hospital. Born in Waltham and raised in Sudbury, Shawn was the son of Howard and Eleanor (Johnson) Kelley. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 49 years, Louise...
Jacqueline P. (Mcintosh) Theodosis
Jul 31, 2023
WORCESTER - Jacqueline "Jackie" P. (McIntosh) Theodosis, 95, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff at the Oasis at Dodge Park on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Juniper, New Brunswick, Canada, Jackie was the daughter of Ernest M. and Mary Jane (Lomas) McIntosh and lived 17 years...
Yvonne M. (Price) Moe-Reinhold
Jul 29, 2023
HOLDEN - Yvonne M. (Price) Moe-Reinhold, 98, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Born in Tewksbury, Yvonne was the daughter of Esther Price and lived over 30 years in Holden. Her husband, Ralph Reinhold died in 2008. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by a son, Ronald E. Moe of Worcester;...
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