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Solomon Shendarovich

Solomon Shendarovich

Mar 12, 2017

Solomon Shendarovich, 76, of Westborough passed away Sunday, March 12th 2017 with the family he loves gathered at his side. Solomon was born in Belarus, Russia, a son of Joseph and Malka (Pitman) Shendarovich.  Solomon worked as a shop art teacher in Russia before retiring and immigrating to Westborough 10 years ago.solomon is survived by his wife Mayya (Berlin) Shendarovich;...

Joan (Nicholas) Smith

Joan (Nicholas) Smith

Mar 11, 2017

Paxton - Joan (Nicholas) Smith, 79, longtime Paxton resident passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, Saturday, March 11, 2017. Joan was born in Worcester, the daughter of Louis and Olga (Sthika) Nicholas. A graduate of Commerce High School, Joan then earned her degree from Salters Secretarial School. Joan then worked in the insurance industry for various companies including Mancuso-Nowak Insurance...

Richard A. Hemenway

Richard A. Hemenway

Mar 10, 2017

Richard Ashworth Hemenway, 88 of Shrewsbury Ma. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, Maine.  He was born in Worcester, Ma. On March 26, 1928, a son of the late Mortimer and Florence (Ashworth) Hemenway; graduating from South High School in three years, and following that attended and graduated from Worcester Trade...

Bryan E. Hill

Bryan E. Hill

Mar 10, 2017

Bryan E. Hill, 50, of Holland, MA, formerly of Springfield and Longmeadow, passed away peacefully in Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, on Friday, March 10, 2017, after a period of declining health, with his loving family by his side. Bryan was born in Springfield on November 13, 1966 a son of Edward V. and Jacqueline A. (Mackay) Hill. Bryan was raised...

Linda A. (Hamm) Diaz

Linda A. (Hamm) Diaz

Mar 10, 2017

Linda A. (Hamm) Diaz, 61, of Worcester died peacefully Friday March 10, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Her husband Andres Diaz predeceased her.  Linda is survived by her Mother Joan L. (Latendress) Hamm, of Worcester, two daughters Angela L. Diaz, and Melissa A. Perez both of Worcester,and her brother Anthony Marconi and his wife Lisa...

Theodora G. Budo

Theodora G. Budo

Mar 10, 2017

Theodora G. Budo, 79, died peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, Worcester after a long illness. She is survived by her sister, Katherine L. Boria of Paxton; her nieces, Carolyn A. Boria, Joan M. Boria and Roberta E. Boria, all of Paxton, Julie L. Pando of Watertown; and her nephew, Robert M. Pando of Watertown....

Domenic W DeProspo Jr.

Domenic W DeProspo Jr.

Mar 10, 2017

Domenic W. DeProspo Jr., 87 of Worcester, formerly New York City passed away Friday, March 10th 2017. Domenic was born in Worcester, February 23, 1930, a son of Italian immigrants Domenic W. DeProspo, Sr. and Theresa (Bruciano) DeProspo.  He graduated from Commerce High School. Then he joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly in Germany.  Domenic was then discharged...

Hanan (Gharghour) Rizkalla

Hanan (Gharghour) Rizkalla

Mar 9, 2017

Hanan (Gharghour) Rizkalla, 65, of Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, March 9th 2017, with her devoted husband and family by her side after a brief illness.  Hanan was born in Hadath, Lebanon, a daughter of Elias and Marie (Zeilah) Gharghour.   In 1973, Hanan married her love, Checri B. Rizkalla, and lived in Worcester, where they have dedicated their lives to...

Olympia G. Fusco

Olympia G. Fusco

Mar 9, 2017

Olympia G. “Limpy” (Boyers) Fusco, a loving person full of smiles and love for her family and close friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 9, 2017, just a few days shy of her eighty-ninth birthday, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Worcester.   Olympia joins her son, Robert J. Fusco and her former husband, Joseph...

Norman G Salamy

Norman G Salamy

Mar 9, 2017

Norman G. Salamy, 85, of Shrewsbury and Tequesta, Florida passed away peacefully home to eternal rest Thursday, March 9th 2017 with the family he loved gathered by his side. Norman was born in Fall River, one of four children of Richard and Margaret (Salloum) Salamy.  As a young child, Norman moved with his family to Worcester to the Lebanese neighborhood...

Catherine M. Gleason

Catherine M. Gleason

Mar 8, 2017

Catherine M. (Rugg) Gleason, 86, of North Oxford and Clearwater Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in her daughters home surrounded by her loving family. Her devoted husband and partner of 54 years, Warren V. Gleason passed away in 2009.Catherine is survived by her four children, Warren V. Gleason, Jr. and his wife Joanne of Charlton, Robert Gleason and...

Elmer R. Burbo, Jr.

Elmer R. Burbo, Jr.

Mar 7, 2017

Elmer “Allen Reeves” Burbo, Jr., passed away on March 7, 2017 in Denton, Texas.  He was born on October 23, 1941 and lived in Krum, Texas with his wife. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Barbara Ann Canady, three sons, two daughters, eight sisters, Nancy Burke, Marie Ames, Claire Baez, Sheila Colby, Agnes Burbo,, Sandra Carey, Linda...

Shelly A Telesco

Shelly A Telesco

Mar 7, 2017

Shelly A (Rasmussen) Telesco, 32 of Northborough, MA formerly of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester surrounded by her devoted family. Shelly is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Timothy P. Telesco; her parents, Roger R. Rasmussen and Marion C. (Kraning) Kraning-Rasmussen; her sister, Angela D. (Kraning) Delveaux...

Joseph A Sacco

Joseph A Sacco

Mar 7, 2017

Joseph A. Sacco, 61, of Worcester, passed away with family gather by his side, Tuesday March 7, 2017.  Joseph was born in Worcester, May 28, 1955, one of three sons of Mary “Pat” (Nugent) Sacco and the late Alfred J. Sacco.  He graduated from North High School class of 1973, worked all his life as a construction Worker, most notably...

Julia M. Senckowski

Julia M. Senckowski

Mar 6, 2017

Mass Postponed for Tuesday.  Mass re-scheduled for Wednesday 10 a.m.                   Saint John's Church                    40 Temple Street                     Worcester, MAJulia Kahikina M. (Stein) Senckowski      1924 – 2017   Worcester, MA – Julia Kahikina M. (Stein) Senckowski, lovingly known as “Tutu” 1924 – 2017 For those of you who have read the poem, “The Dash – Making a Difference with Your Life”, by Linda...

Carolyn E. (Hanson) Graves

Carolyn E. (Hanson) Graves

Mar 6, 2017

  Carolyn E. (Hanson) Graves, 73, of Worcester died peacefully on Monday March 6, 2017 in the Spring Valley Nursing Center. Carolyn is survived by her loving family; her daughters Debra Burlingame and her spouse Scott of Charlton, and Pamela Lovejoy and her spouse Kim Vasseur of Paxton. A granddaughter   Sara Lovejoy of Paxton, and a brother Ronald Hanson and his...

Rose M. Bushe

Rose M. Bushe

Mar 6, 2017

Rose M. (Salerno) Bushe, 86 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  Rose joins her husband, John Bushe, who passed away in 2001.  They were married 44 years.  Rose was born in Worcester on June 2, 1930, a daughter of hardworking Italian immigrant parents, Joseph and Theresa (Martello)...

Arlene R Haddad

Arlene R Haddad

Mar 4, 2017

Arlene R. Haddad, 72 of Worcester passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 with her devoted sons gathered at her side. Services and burial with her parents will be held privately.  

John L. Smith

John L. Smith

Mar 2, 2017

John L. Smith, 86, of Worcester, passed away in St. Vincent’s Hospital on March 2, 2017, peacefully with his family by his side after suffering a stroke and a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Delores “Dee” (Sbrogna) Smith, and his two children Michael J. Smith and Deborah C. O’Loughlin. ...

Sophie Christo

Sophie Christo

Mar 1, 2017

Sophie (Geotis) Christo, 91 formerly of 11 Fairlawn Drive, Worcester MA died peacefully on Wednesday March 1st surrounded by her loving family.  Her husband of 66 years Peter J. Christo died in 2013.  Sophie was born on March 16, 1925 in Fabyan, Ct.  The youngest child of Theodore and Mary (Christo) Geotis.  She was raised in Webster, MA, and graduated...

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