Obituaries

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Rosalie (Lasker) Olds

Rosalie (Lasker) Olds

May 6, 2023

The Funeral Service for Rosalie Olds will be available for livestreaming (and after) at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 8 via the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-xbm1nmivgukxqqlruozr WORCESTER - Rosalie Olds passed away on May 6 at her home in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was 95 years old. Rosalie was born in New York City, the daughter of Abraham and Fanny (Schless) Lasker,...

John W. Wallace, Jr.

John W. Wallace, Jr.

May 5, 2023

PAXTON – John W. Wallace, Jr., 71, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born in Boston and raised in Milton, John was the son of the late John W. and Ellen (O’Leary) Wallace and lived the last 39 years in Paxton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Patricia “Trish” (Savage) Wallace; two...

Sharon A. (Peeso) Smith

Sharon A. (Peeso) Smith

May 4, 2023

STERLING - Sharon A. (Peeso) Smith, 77, beloved wife of the late Philip Smith, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Fitchburg and raised in Sterling, she was the only daughter of the late Elmer and Sylvia (Ovaska) Peeso. After graduating from Wachusett High School, Sharon...

Glen D. Anderson

Glen D. Anderson

May 4, 2023

WORCESTER - Glen D. Anderson, 53, took his last breath at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:03 p.m. All of us who knew Glen will agree that he was truly special, to the extent that capturing the essence of his life in a few words would be impossible without divine inspiration. Therefore, in...

Patricia Ann Parks

Patricia Ann Parks

May 3, 2023

PEPPERELL – Patricia Parks, 67, passed away at home in the presence of her loving wife on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Pat was the daughter of William and Ruby B. (Knight) Dameron and lived the last two years in Pepperell. She leaves her wife Mindi H. Parks; a brother, Larry...

David K. Boule

David K. Boule

May 3, 2023

WORCESTER - On May 3rd, 2023, David Boule, beloved brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 77 after a short illness. Dave was a graduate of North High School and Worcester State College. He was a great athlete who loved fishing, racquetball, basketball, and golf. He was also an avid supporter of all New England sports teams. Dave...

Claire R. (Pothier) White

Claire R. (Pothier) White

May 2, 2023

RUTLAND - Claire R. (Pothier) White, 92, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a sudden illness. She was born and raised in Leominster, the daughter of Wilfrid and Juliette (LeBlanc) Pothier and had lived in Rutland since 1958. Her beloved husband of 65 years, Donald L. White, passed away on...

Jay Joel Schlickman

Jay Joel Schlickman

May 2, 2023

The service for Jay Joel Schlickman will be available for viewing at 11:30am on Friday, May 5, 2023 (and after) via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/2885619737 WORCESTER - During the evening of Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Jay Joel Schlickman of Lexington, Bedford, and Worcester, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was the son of Dr. Philip Schlichtmann and...

Gregory R. Kazarian

Gregory R. Kazarian

May 2, 2023

JEFFERSON – Gregory R. Kazarian, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at UMass Memorial Hospital, University Campus in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Leon and Rose (Kasparian) Kazarian. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Linda (Treadwell) Kazarian; two daughters, Jennifer Willett and her husband, Jason of Barre and Emily Cohen...

Richard A. Steutermann

Richard A. Steutermann

May 2, 2023

RUTLAND/WORCESTER - Richard A. Steutermann, 81, beloved husband of the late Maude (Rich) Steutermann, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Dodge Park Rest Home after an illness. Born in Lynn, he was a son of the late Raymond and Blanche (Olofson) Steutermann. After graduating from Commerce High School, Richard furthered his education and attended the Peterson School...

Kenneth A. Starbard

Kenneth A. Starbard

Apr 29, 2023

Holden- Kenneth A. Starbard, 97, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family and caregiver on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born in Worcester, the son of Lloyd W. and Mary Louise (Allen) Starbard and lived his whole life in Holden. Kenneth graduated from Holden High School, class of 1944. Having previously enlisted in the US...

Helen M. Andrews

Helen M. Andrews

Apr 23, 2023

Paxton - Helen M. (Raymond) Andrews, 90, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born in Newark, NJ the daughter of Alto Lee and Lessie (Cummings) Raymond and had lived in Paxton for over 30 years. Helen graduated from High School in Newark, New Jersey. She went on to work for Catholic Charities for several years...

Joyce (Weisblatt) Gewandter

Joyce (Weisblatt) Gewandter

Apr 22, 2023

WORCESTER - On Saturday, April 22, in a hospital room filled with flowers and love, Joyce Gewandter, 92, beautiful and cherished mother of Holly Gewandter and her wife Nancy, Howard Gewandter and his wife Marianne, and Hugh Gewandter, z’l, died after a sudden insurmountable illness. The daughter of Jean and Harry Weisblatt, z’l, Joyce, who with her sister Marilyn, z’l,...

Charles Adrien Rock

Charles Adrien Rock

Apr 21, 2023

JEFFERSON - Charles Adrien Rock, 81, beloved husband of JoAnne (Matis) Rock, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 21, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, RI and raised in Millbury, he was the son of the late Joseph Adrien and Cecile R. (Peloquin) Rock. After graduating from Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Charles enlisted in the...

Marie L. (Cervini) Kaminski

Marie L. (Cervini) Kaminski

Apr 20, 2023

Marie L. (Cervini) Kaminski, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born in Providence to the late Carl Cervini and Charlotte Caplette. Marie will be remembered as a quick-witted, social butterfly who spent her life making others laugh. She started her family in Agawam where she was the president of the PTO and Jaycees...

Eva Johanna Stranieri

Eva Johanna Stranieri

Apr 20, 2023

Eva Johanna (Ericson) Stranieri, 99, born February 11, 1924, went home to be with the LORD on Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Stranieri, Sr. who passed away in 2004 and the loving mother of the late Linda Ann Stranieri who passed away in 2011. She leaves her son, Joseph Stranieri, Jr. and...

Irving White

Irving White

Apr 16, 2023

The Funeral Service for Irving White will be available for viewing at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 21 via the following ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87586863327?pwd=ZWNUbW9QZElOUTBETHJPdmgzd09Gdz09 (Meeting ID: 875 8686 3327 Passcode: 515034) WORCESTER – Irving White, age 98, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL. Born in Lowell, MA on May 3, 1924, Irving spent a...

Burton "Buddy" Chandler

Burton "Buddy" Chandler

Apr 15, 2023

WORCESTER - Burton (Buddy) Chandler died on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born on April 12, 1934, the son of Samuel Oscar Chandler and Eunice Beatrice (Silverman) Chandler. Almost to the day he was born he was given the name “Buddy” or “Bud” and he retained those names successfully for his entire life including the social, professional and other...

Allyson C. (Edson) Gordon

Allyson C. (Edson) Gordon

Apr 14, 2023

WEST BOYLSTON - Allyson C. (Edson) Gordon, 73, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side on Friday, April 14, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Spencer, Allyson was the daughter of Philip and Claire (Julien) Edson and has resided for the last eleven years in West Boylston. Allyson graduated from David Prouty High School...

John "Jack" Fraser Jr.

John "Jack" Fraser Jr.

Apr 14, 2023

Worcester – John (Jack) Fraser, Jr., 93, died on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Hempstead, NY, the son of John and Johanna (Von Drathen) Fraser. Jack graduated from Hempstead High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean era...