Obituaries

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Susan Joan King

Susan Joan King

Feb 3, 2023

HOLDEN – Susan Joan King went home to be with Jesus on February 3, 2023. Susan was born in Hudson, MA, the daughter of the late Edward L. and Grace M. (Wiggin) King. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Jonathan and Eddie King. She leaves her sister, Barbara Hutchings and brother-in-law, Richard Hutchings of Hubbardston; two nephews, Brian Hutchings...

Arthur R. Gray

Arthur R. Gray

Feb 3, 2023

OAKHAM- Arthur R. Gray, 78 of Oakham, MA died peacefully on Friday February 3, 2023. His carpe diem spirit along with his sense of charity helped to define a life well lived. He lived his life every day. He took chances, had fun, worked hard, played hard, laughed, and loved the blended family that he and his wife, Pastor Joanne...

Tyrone Connor Fields

Tyrone Connor Fields

Feb 3, 2023

Tyrone Fields of Worcester, Massachusetts passed away on Feb 3, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Barbara E. Hubbard

Barbara E. Hubbard

Feb 2, 2023

HUBBARDSTON - Barbara Evelyn (Marean) Hubbard, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the UMass Medical Center - Memorial Campus in Worcester. Barbara was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late John H. and Thelma E. (Allen) Marean. A lifelong resident of Hubbardston, she will be lovingly missed by her husband, Robert L. Hubbard; with...

Rosemary D. Zalneraitis

Rosemary D. Zalneraitis

Feb 1, 2023

Rosemary Dodge {Crampton) Zalneraitis, born February 18, 1929, went to her eternal rest on February 1, 2023. She was wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma (GG), aunt, and friend. Mom married at age 15, having never completed the 9th grade. Despite a lack of formal education, she possessed an amazing natural wisdom and boundless love of her husband and children. Our mother...

Linda E. Taylor

Linda E. Taylor

Feb 1, 2023

HOLDEN - Linda E. (Johnson) Taylor, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness. Born and raised in Holden, Linda was the daughter of the late Gordon R. and Louise E. (Ellis) Johnson, and resided here most of her life. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, David T. Taylor...

Ronald Charles Marsh

Ronald Charles Marsh

Jan 31, 2023

Ronald C. Marsh, 77, beloved husband of Elaine M. (Joyce) Marsh, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born in Holden and raised in Rutland, Ronald was the only son of the late Charles and Eileen (Cowperthwaite) Marsh. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School he...

Theresa Ann (Bengyak) Mahimtura

Theresa Ann (Bengyak) Mahimtura

Jan 30, 2023

WORCESTER – Theresa (Bengyak) Mahimtura, age 48, died peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Queens, New York, Theresa was the daughter of Frank and Darlene (Rondinone) Bengyak. Theresa will be lovingly missed and remembered by her sons, Joshua Lebese of Northborough, David Lebese of...

Joseph M. Luksha Iii

Joseph M. Luksha Iii

Jan 30, 2023

TEMPLETON - Joseph Michael Luksha III, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, after becoming unexpectedly ill at the age of 51. Joseph was born on April 19, 1971, to Carmen Luksha and Joseph M. Luksha Jr. in Worcester, Massachusetts. After Joseph graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in 1989, he went on to working 27 dedicated years at...

Cynthia A. (White) Sestito

Cynthia A. (White) Sestito

Jan 30, 2023

Grafton/Paxton - Cynthia A. Sestito, 83, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for over 5 years. She was the daughter of the late Edgar J. and Josephine (Grensavitch) White, born and raised on Barrows Road off Salisbury Street in Worcester where she attended city schools graduating from Commerce...

Grayce E. (Carlson) Jones

Grayce E. (Carlson) Jones

Jan 30, 2023

Holden - Grayce E. Carlson Jones died peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Carl E. and Hilda (Anderson) Carlson and graduated from North High School. Grayce married the love of her life, the late Calvin C. Jones and settled in Holden where...

Walter William Bliss

Walter William Bliss

Jan 29, 2023

UNION, CT - Walter W. Bliss, 55, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, the son of Eleanor L. (Farmer) Bliss and the late Howard R. Bliss and had lived for many years in Vermont before moving back to Union. Walt dedicated a large part...

Maria Pauline (Yankus) Sherblom

Maria Pauline (Yankus) Sherblom

Jan 29, 2023

LEICESTER/HOLDEN - Maria Pauline (Yankus) Sherblom, 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late George and Emily P. (Banis) Yankus. Maria and her husband, Robert Sherblom, resided in Worcester for many years where they raised their children, before relocating to Princeton. They eventually retired to Ocala,...

Michael Sparks Foust

Michael Sparks Foust

Jan 29, 2023

HOLDEN - Michael S. Foust, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the son of Rev. Roscoe T. and Mary E. (Sparks) Foust and had lived in Northborough before moving to Holden in 2006. He leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Sharon R. (Latschar)...

Raymond Armen Kopoyan

Raymond Armen Kopoyan

Jan 28, 2023

New York - Raymond Armen Kopoyan, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away suddenly and tragically on January 28, 2023, at the young age of 54. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him. Armen was born and raised in the Armenian community in Worcester, Massachusetts. He later attended UMass Amherst and afterwards worked in...

Gloria L. Goewey

Gloria L. Goewey

Jan 26, 2023

Gloria L Goewey, 91, of Holden Massachusetts died peacefully on January 26, 2023, with her family beside her. She was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children, so having her family along side her during her passing was truly a gift. Her family will miss her loving presence, but are grateful for their treasured memories of her life well-lived...

David P. Lapoint

David P. Lapoint

Jan 26, 2023

David Paul Lapoint, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, David was the son of Bette (Myra) Lapoint and the late Edward Lapoint. David spent much of his life as a laborer, specializing in roofing and siding. He loved working hard, and proudly owned his own siding company for several years....

Burton F. Berg

Burton F. Berg

Jan 25, 2023

WORCESTER - Burton Franklin Berg, age 93, vibrantly practiced law until his death at age ninety three. He also maintained a lengthy association with his former law school roommate, Samuel Laipson, by sharing office space for over sixty years until the passing of Mr. Laipson. He leaves his wife, Lois Rozefsky Berg; his sister Barbara Finesmith of Boston and a...

Michael J. Foley

Michael J. Foley

Jan 23, 2023

PAXTON – Michael J. Foley, 60, beloved husband of Cindy (Starkey) Foley, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, he was a son of the late William and Marilyn (Jerome) Foley. Michael was a lifelong resident of Paxton. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he went on to further his education...

Kenneth D. Ball

Kenneth D. Ball

Jan 20, 2023

HOLDEN - Kenneth D. Ball passed away at home on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was 66. Born and raised in Holden, he was a son of Warren O. and Callista F. (Llewellyn) Ball. Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and later was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He served as a corporal in the United...