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Wanda M. Sellars
Jan 21, 2022
Templeton – Wanda M. (Rugg) Sellars, 69, died peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. She was born in Clinton, the daughter of William and Ruth (Farnsworth) Rugg, and grew up in Sterling. Wanda was predeceased by her husband, Arnold Sellars, Jr. in 2018. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her daughter, Neva Sellars...
Jason Anthony Warlikowski
Jan 21, 2022
LEOMINSTER - Jason Anthony Warlikowski died on January 21, 2022. Jason was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 14, 1974. Jason graduated Magma Cum Laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Computer Science. In his professional life, Jason worked for many cutting-edge, high-tech companies and in his personal time, Jason loved coding, computer design, computer games and indi-games,...
Andrea (Bassler) Dowd
Jan 21, 2022
Due to impending weather, LOCATION AND SERVICES for Andrea J. Dowd, have been CHANGED to the following: Calling Hours: Sunday, February 6, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the MILES-STERLING FUNERAL AND TRIBUTE CENTER, 100 WORCESTER ROAD, STERLING. Funeral Service: Monday, February 7, 10:00 am at St. Christopher Parish, 950 West Boylston St, Worcester. Burial to follow at St. John's Cemetery,...
Lillian Katzenson
Jan 21, 2022
WORCESTER – Lillian “Libby” Katzenson, age 89, died peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2022 in the Oasis at Dodge Park, Worcester, MA. Libby was fortunate to have two loves in her life and was predeceased by her first husband of 30 years, Merton “Babe” Furhman and her second husband of 36 years, Arthur Katzenson. She leaves her children,...
Richard E. Spring
Jan 21, 2022
Richard E. Spring, 88, passed away January 21, 2022. Native to Holden, Richard was a proud Navy veteran and dedicated his career to being a Truck Driver. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Spring; his daughter, Rebecca Spring; his five sons, Brian, David, Jason, Joshua, and...
Skender Kerxhalli
Jan 20, 2022
WORCESTER – Skender Kerxhalli of Worcester, Massachusetts died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on January 20, 2022, at age 80 after a brief illness. He was born in his beloved Pogradec, Albania, on September 5, 1941, the son of Ligor and Krisavgji (Hambo) Kerxhalli. He is survived by his wife, Marjana, of Worcester; son, Lorenc, daughter-in-law, Iris, of Northborough; his...
Robert E. Evans
Jan 20, 2022
HOLDEN – Robert E. Evans of Holden, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to so many, passed on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Born in Oak Park, Illinois and raised in Needham, MA Bob was the son of Leland E. and Alice (Littleton) Evans and lived the last 54 years in Holden. Bob was a graduate of Needham High...
Leigh K. Johnson
Jan 18, 2022
RUTLAND – Leigh Kristine Johnson, 52, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. Born in Holden and raised in Rutland, Leigh was the daughter of the late William and Karen (Kenerson) Johnson. Leigh graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1987. She held many local jobs as a young adult....
Arthur W. Murdock
Jan 18, 2022
WEST BOYLSTON - Arthur W. Murdock, 73, of West Boylston, passed peacefully on January 18, 2022, at UMass Memorial Hospital. Arthur was born on September 15, 1948, to Douglas and Christel (Charlton) Murdock in Gardner, MA. After graduating from Athol High School he went on to work for many local companies including The Gardner News, Charles G. Allen, Hakala Bros,...
Clara (Goodman) Weintraub
Jan 18, 2022
WORCESTER - Clara (Goodman) Weintraub, 94 passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Jewish Healthcare Center after a period of declining health. She leaves a daughter Lee Ann Weintraub of Brookline, MA; a son David Weintraub and Jane of Hudson, MA; a granddaughter Amanda wife of Logan Sena of Salem, MA; a grandson Jordan Weintraub and his wife Sarah...
Phyllis M. Barrett
Jan 17, 2022
HOLDEN - Phyllis (Power) Barrett of Holden, Massachusetts died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on January 17, 2022 at age 93 after a brief illness. She is survived by her son, Bill, daughter-in-law, Erin, of Harvard, Massachusetts, her sister-in-law, Gloria Power of Downingtown, PA, numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved grand dogs Zara, Rocket, and Lily. She was predeceased...
Melissa R. (Fintonis) Fairbrother
Jan 16, 2022
Melissa's funeral will be livestreamed at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 22nd at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/8737605378 RUTLAND – Melissa R. (Fintonis) Fairbrother, loving mother, wife, daughter, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center -Memorial Campus in Worcester. Born in Natick, the daughter of Robert Fintonis and Marilyn (Regan) Walters. She will...
Milton O. Clark
Jan 16, 2022
PRINCETON – Milton O. Clark, 83, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Charles and Bessie (Gleason) Clark and had lived most of his life in Princeton. He leaves his loving wife of 61 years, Catherine E. (Guy) Clark; his son, Timothy Clark and his wife, Carol of Paxton;...
Eileen R. Avers
Jan 15, 2022
FRAMINGHAM - Eileen Avers, age 85 of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Goldsheid) Cohen and beloved wife of the late Leonard "Lenny" Avers. She was the cherished and loving mother of Cheryl Safer and husband, Ted of Sharon, Maureen Beckerman and...
Carlene G. (Montville) Walker
Jan 15, 2022
Rutland - Carlene (Montville) Walker 88 of Rutland passed peacefully, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Oakdale Rehabilitation Facility from complications after a fall. Carlene was born in Worcester and moved to Rutland in the sixties. She was a graduate of South High School class of 1952 where she participated in basketball and field hockey. She was also employed at...
Cora G. (Millward) Orsted
Jan 15, 2022
BARRE, MA – Cora Geraldine (Millward) Orsted, 97, a longtime Holden resident, passed away on January 15, 2022 in the comfort of her Barre home. Born in Gloversville, New York on July 5, 1924, Cora was a daughter of Charles and Ida (Brower) Millward and sister to the late June (Millward) Foss. Until her husband’s passing in 1995, Cora was...
Sergio Gerald Kristoff
Jan 14, 2022
Worcester/Rutland - Sergio Gerald Kristoff, 43, died Friday, January 14, 2022, after a lifelong battle with drug addiction. Serg was raised in Sterling/Rutland by his loving parents, Jerry, and Debbie Kristoff of Rutland. He leaves his brothers, Keith Brodeur, Jamie Brodeur, Jason Kristoff, Jeff Kristoff, and Dan Hill. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Fred, and Ginger Voisinet who made...
Susan Marie Alinovi
Jan 13, 2022
Susan Alinovi, 73, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at West Marion Community Hospital in Ocala, FL after a brief illness. Sue was born in Holden, MA to Attilio and Irene (DuBrule) Alinovi. Growing up in Rutland, MA, Sue went to the Red School House, and she spent her youth as an original member of the Rutland Fife and Drum...
James Porciello
Jan 12, 2022
STERLING/CLINTON – James Porciello, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at St. Mary Health Care Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Clinton, Jim was the son of Italian immigrants, Jerry, and Catherine (Amato) Porciello and lived over 20 years in Sterling before moving to his final residence in Holden for the past 7 years. He...
Edgar H. Watson
Jan 12, 2022
CLINTON/STERLING - Edgar H. Watson passed away on January 12, 2022, at Clinton Hospital after complications of an illness. He was 92 years old. He was born in his beloved Clinton on February 21, 1929, the son of Leonard W. and Isabelle (Lufkin) Watson. He raised his family and lived in Sterling for many years and before moving back to...
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