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Perry R. Pero
May 19, 2022
Perry R. Pero, 82, fell asleep in our Lord on May 19, 2022. Beloved husband of Diane Pero nee Peters. Loving father of Alexis Pero (fiancé Austin Burroughs and his daughter Audrey Burroughs) and Arthur (Lauren) Pero. Proud grandfather of Ava and Mila Pero. Dear brother of Shirley Pero and the late Louis (survived by Barbara) Pero. Devoted son of...
Luis E. Montalvo
May 18, 2022
WORCESTER – Luis E. Montalvo, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, after an illness. He leaves his loving husband of 33 years, Brian E. Dukehart, his son, Luis E. Montalvo, and his granddaughter, Luanni. He is also remembered by his brother, Ralph A. Montalvo of Worcester, his nieces and nephews, as well as a large...
Joan B. Hicks
May 18, 2022
Northborough – Joan B. (Anderson) Hicks, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday May 18, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (DeWaters) Anderson and grew up in Jackson, Michigan. Joan graduated from East Jackson High School. She later worked as a bookkeeper for Ganton's Countryside Care...
Miriam A. Linsky
May 16, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Miriam A. Linsky, 93, of Leominster, MA died on Monday, May 16th at the Jewish Healthcare Center of Worcester. She was born on March 22, 1929, in Fall River, MA and was the daughter of Nathan and Dora (Epstein) Wyse. She lived in Leominster for over 60 years. She graduated from Sweet Briar University in Virginia and was...
Thomas J. Morton
May 15, 2022
RUTLAND – Thomas J. Morton, 86, beloved husband of the late Eleanore (Buck) Morton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2022 at the Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born and raised in Dearborn, MI, he was a son of Ola and Martha (Kyle) Morton. After graduating from Melvindale High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and...
Donald E. Johnson
May 14, 2022
HOLDEN - Donald E. Johnson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Worcester at the age of 82. Donald was born in Attleboro, MA, son of J. Albin and Myrtle J. (Ireland) Johnson of Attleboro and Cape Cod. Donald joined State Mutual (Hanover) in 1970 following graduation from Bryant & Clark...
Irene E. Camerano
May 13, 2022
STERLING - Irene E Camerano, 95 3/4 yrs of Sterling died May 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Irene was the youngest daughter to Homer and Blanche (Hebert) LaBossiere and younger sister to Kip (Homer Jr.) and Bernadette (Braconnier). She was born and raised in Worcester until her family relocated to Sterling when she twelve yrs old. Her new jobs...
Linda B. (Duquette) Warren
May 12, 2022
Sterling – Linda B. (Duquette) Warren, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Sterling Village. Born and raised in Sterling, she was the daughter of the late William and Doris (Clouthier) Duquette. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, she went on to further her education at Becker College where she was a proud member of the...
Thomas A. Palmer
May 11, 2022
HOLDEN – Thomas A. Palmer, 73, beloved husband of the late Terry (Gargolinski) Palmer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Willis and Marguerite (Quigley) Palmer. After graduating from St. Peter’s High School,...
Constance A. Waite
May 11, 2022
Holden - Constance A. (Cassulis) Waite, 88, beloved wife of Martin J. Waite, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Evelyn (Nordberg) Cassulis-Rowe. Connie graduated from Commerce High School and went on to enjoy a...
Kiernan L. Spinazzola
May 11, 2022
WORCESTER/OAKHAM – Kiernan L. Spinazzola, age 25, passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening, May 11, 2022. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Jan and Lesa (Barry) Spinazzola. He leaves his loving mother, Lesa A. (Barry) Spinazzola of Oakham; his two sisters, Kelsey A. Spinazzola of Chicago, Delaney P. Spinazzola of Oakham; his partner, Brittney Kavanaugh; and many close...
Doris M. (Daigle) Urbanovitch
May 11, 2022
PAXTON – Doris M. (Daigle) Urbanovitch, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, after an illness. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Joseph P. and Rose M. (Lemieux) Daigle and had lived in Paxton since 1948. Her beloved husband of 54 years, Frank A. Urbanovitch, passed away in 2002. She is survived by her...
James Zographos
May 10, 2022
WESTBOROUGH - James Zographos, of Westborough, passed on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the age of 102. With his family at his side, Jim left this earth as he lived, with dignity and grace. Not only was he a gentleman’s gentleman, he was a gentle man. He had a quick wit, loved a good joke, and would often mail hand-typed...
Claudette (Barriere) Thunberg
May 8, 2022
WEST BOYLSTON – Claudette (Barriere) Thunberg, 85, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph A. and Florabelle (Boucher) Barriere. Claudette lived most of her life in Worcester before moving to West Boylston 28 years ago. Her beloved husband of 48 years, Donald R. Thunberg, passed...
Juma D. Nyakako
May 7, 2022
PRINCETON - Juma Daud Nyakako passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. He grew up in New York, and spent most of his youth in Massachusetts. Juma was musically gifted and enjoyed playing the saxophone, drums, and piano. He was a lover of sports, excelling in both baseball and basketball. He had a vibrant personality and was able to make...
Robert B. Isenberg
May 6, 2022
WORCESTER – Robert B. Isenberg, age 74, died on Friday, May 6, 2022 in the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He leaves a brother, Richard J. Isenberg and his wife Linda, of Holden; a niece, Stephanie, wife of Ryan Tuohey of Southington, CT; a grandniece, Samantha Tuohey; a grandnephew, Mason Tuohey. He was predeceased by his sister Sharon Gail Isenberg....
Eric Adam Salitsky
May 5, 2022
WORCESTER / BROOKLYN - Eric Adam Salitsky, 35, an architectural designer at ESKW/Architects in Manhattan, where he specialized in transitional and supportive housing and education, was killed on Thursday, May 5th, while cycling near his home in Brooklyn, New York. Eric was born in Worcester, MA and was in one of the first graduating classes from the Gann Academy in...
Miriam Christine "Mim" (Blake) Roeder
May 4, 2022
Pembroke/Holden - Miriam Christine “Mim” (Blake) Roeder, 84, died peacefully on May 4, 2022, at her residence in Pembroke. She was born on December 27, 1937, and raised in Braintree, the daughter of Charles A. Blake and Priscilla (Vadeboncoeur) Blake. For seventy-five years Mim summered at her beloved family cottage on Fourth Cliff in Humarock. The Cliff was a joyful...
Gerald S. Thomashow
May 4, 2022
WORCESTER - Gerald S. Thomashow, 93, died at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He leaves his wife of 72 years, Gloria (Steinberg) Thomashow of Worcester, Mass. He also leaves a daughter Nina Thomashow of South Portland, Maine, and a son Steven Thomashow and wife Nancy Fontanella of Cheshire, Mass. Two Cardigan Corgi's Rowain and Tallie brightened...
Marion E. (Getchell) Martocci
May 4, 2022
PRINCETON – Marion E. (Getchell) Martocci, 98, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, after an illness. She was born in Malden, the daughter of Ralph, Sr., and Marion (Hale) Getchell, and had lived most of her life in Princeton. Her loving husband of 54 years, Joseph H. Martocci, passed away in 1997. She leaves her sons,...
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