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Allan Hersh

Allan Hersh

Jan 7, 2021

Allan's graveside funeral service will be livestreamed Sunday, January 10 at 1:30 pm via this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/19070555 WORCESTER - On January 7th, 2021, Allan Hersh sadly passed away at the age of 89, a victim of Covid-19. A proud father, grandfather and great grandfather, Allie leaves behind three children, Stephen and his wife, Dana, Andrea and her husband Joel, and...

Siroon "Sid" Davagian

Siroon "Sid" Davagian

Jan 6, 2021

WORCESTER - Siroon “Sid” Davagian, 102 passed away on January 6, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George Davagian in 1996. Sid is survived by her daughter, Judith of Worcester, and her son George and his wife, Linda of South Carolina and Cape Cod. She also leaves two wonderful grandchildren – Kimberly Davagian of Venice, CA,...

Judith (Brunell) Martin

Judith (Brunell) Martin

Jan 6, 2021

WORCESTER - Judith (Brunell) Martin, age 76, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2020, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. Judy was born in Worcester, the daughter of Philip and Jeannie (Steele) Brunell, and was a lifelong resident. After graduating from Classical High, Judy attended Boston University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, eventually...

Randy J. Olds

Randy J. Olds

Jan 6, 2021

STERLING – Randy J. Olds, 59, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, after an illness. Born in Webster, the son of Gordon R. and Priscilla (Racine) Olds, Randy resided in Worcester before moving to Sterling 25 years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 38 years, Pamela A. (O’Connor) Olds; his sons, Daniel Olds and his...

Ronald E. Macilvane

Ronald E. Macilvane

Jan 6, 2021

AUBURN – Ronald E. MacIlvane, 86, passed-away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. His beloved wife of 66 years, Marie (Richards) MacIlvane, passed-away on October 21, 2020. Born and raised in Worcester, Ronald was a son of George and Doris (Stone) MacIlvane. He graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade...

Richard D. Everleth

Richard D. Everleth

Jan 6, 2021

HOLDEN/PAXTON – Richard D. Everleth, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Holden. Born in Worcester, Richard was the son of the late David D. and Mary C. (Geer) Everleth and lived many years in Paxton before moving to Holden. He is survived by his sister, Barbara L. Bateman of Jefferson and several nieces and...

John B. Dipietro, Sr.

John B. Dipietro, Sr.

Jan 5, 2021

WEST BOYLSTON – John B. DiPietro, Sr., 78, husband of the late Carol Ann (Smithling) DiPietro, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born in Worcester and raised in Lancaster, he was a son of John and Anna (Caruso) DiPietro. John was a graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School in Fitchburg and proudly served...

Michael J. Greene

Michael J. Greene

Jan 3, 2021

HARDWICK – Michael J. Greene, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in Ashland, Michael went on to graduate from Ashland High School. In his youth, he worked for many years at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton before becoming a successful stone mason. He met the love of his life, Cheryl, and the two were married...

Lillian E. (Oberg) Gagne

Lillian E. (Oberg) Gagne

Jan 1, 2021

PRINCETON / HOLDEN – Lillian E. (Oberg) Gagne, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2021, in Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Gustaf W. and Doris L. (Lapointe) Oberg and had lived in Princeton for most of her life before moving to Rutland. Her former husband, David “Boy” F. Gagne,...

Philip J. Jordan

Philip J. Jordan

Dec 30, 2020

PAXTON – Philip J. Jordan passed away peacefully in the loving care of his soulmate and life-partner, William “Billy” M. Clinton on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born and raised in Worcester, Phil was the son of George and Eva (Nassif) Jordan and lived the last 12 years in Paxton. Phil was a graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester, class...

June L. (Fairbanks) Rio

June L. (Fairbanks) Rio

Dec 29, 2020

RUTLAND - June L. Rio (Fairbanks), 86, passed away on the evening of December 29, 2020, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her loving husband, Raymond “Red” Rio predeceased her in 1985. June was born in Ware on Christmas Day 1934 to Roslyn H.E. and Abigail E. (Boynton) Fairbanks. She spent her childhood in Brookfield and attended Brookfield High School,...

Gilles Joseph Elie

Gilles Joseph Elie

Dec 28, 2020

WARE - Gilles Joseph Elie, formerly of Sebastian, FL and a long time resident of Grafton, went home to the Lord on December 28, 2020, at the age of 82. It was truly a Christmas blessing that he was able to spend the previous four days surrounded and cared for by family. Born in La Patrie, Quebec on May 15,...

Stuart C. Leroy, Jr.

Stuart C. Leroy, Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

Please follow this link to view the Funeral Service for Stuart C. Leroy, Jr.: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/57062544 HOLDEN – Stuart C. Leroy, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born and raised in Worcester, Stu was the son of Stuart C. and Agatha (Howard) Leroy...

Rosaleen (O'Rourke) Bevan

Rosaleen (O'Rourke) Bevan

Dec 26, 2020

To view the Funeral Mass for Rosaleen (O'Rourke) Bevan please follow this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/46877338 Seneca, SC/Sterling - With sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of our mother, and heart of the family, Rosaleen on December 26, 2020. Our mother enters into her eternal rest 16 years after the loss of our beloved father and head of the family, Thomas....

Harriet Rome Pemstein

Harriet Rome Pemstein

Dec 26, 2020

WORCESTER/ NEWTON - Harriet Rome Pemstein passed away on December 26th in Newton, MA. She was born in 1929 in Worcester, MA, the only child of Dora and Myer Pemstein. She is survived by many Pemstein and Rome cousins. Harriet began her career in New York at NBC News. She lived for several years in Israel working at Hebrew University,...

Alan L. Phillips

Alan L. Phillips

Dec 25, 2020

HOLDEN – Alan L. Phillips, 82, passed away on December 25, 2020 from complications of Covid-19. He was born in Boston on August, 30, 1938 to Thomas and Grace L. Phillips and spent much of his childhood is Southbridge. Alan had an outgoing personality that made him well suited for a long career as a salesman, before retiring in 2000....

Beverly M. (Marsden) Strom

Beverly M. (Marsden) Strom

Dec 24, 2020

HOLDEN – Beverly M. (Marsden) Strom, 94, beloved wife of Eric T. Strom (Ted), passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Sterling Village Nursing Home. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of Lyle and Elsie (Backlund) Marsden. After graduating from North High School, Beverly worked briefly in Oak Ridge, Tennessee supporting the war effort. Upon...

Therese "Terry" R. (Boucher) Black

Therese "Terry" R. (Boucher) Black

Dec 24, 2020

WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Therese “Terry” R. (Boucher) Black, 91, passed away on December 24, 2020 at the Christopher House in Worcester after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Robert J. Black of Holden. Terry was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late William and Marie (Lesley) Boucher. She attended St. Joseph Grammar School in Worcester and...

Jane M. (Kissel) Mosher

Jane M. (Kissel) Mosher

Dec 24, 2020

RUTLAND/WHITINSVILLE – Jane M. (Kissel) Mosher, 86, beloved wife of the late Robert L. Mosher, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. Born in Salamanca, NY, and raised in Holden, she was the daughter and step-daughter of Marjorie (Gogel) Wagner and her husband, Clifford R. Wagner and John Kissel. Jane was a graduate...

Emanuel Magid

Emanuel Magid

Dec 23, 2020

Please follow this link to view the service for Emanuel "Manny" Magid: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/26143043 WORCESTER - Emanuel (Manny) Magid, 95, of Worcester, Massachusetts, formerly of Maplewood, New Jersey, passed away on December 23, 2020 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Sperber) Magid. Manny was born in New York, NY to Max and Anna Magid on...