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Sandra Ruth Marusa
August 31, 2026
Sandra R. Marusa, 80, of Sutton, MA passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on August 31, 2026.
Sandy was born in Worcester, MA at Hahnemann Hospital to parents Gwendolyn (Jacobson) Cron and Bob Cron on January 4th, 1946. She graduated from high school in Worcester and went on to do a one-year program at Ward Business School. She worked...
Yamileth Sandoval de Pasquariello
August 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Yamileth Sandoval de Pasquariello
It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of our beloved Yamileth Sandoval de Pasquariello, who passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 52.
Yamileth was an extraordinary woman whose life was defined by love, service, resilience, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to the people around...
Shanthi Ravichandran
August 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shanthi Ravichandran
June 5, 1961 – August 28, 2026
Shanthi Ravichandran, beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away surrounded by those who loved her on August 28, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1961, in Chennai, India, and devoted her life to her family, her career, and the many people whose...
Colin Clegg
August 25, 2026
Colin Clegg
December 6, 1943 — August 25, 2026
Leominster, MA
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Colin Clegg, a father, son, brother, partner and friend, who peacefully left this world on August 25, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on December 6, 1943, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Colin's life was a testament to resilience, love, and...
Brett Anthony Zawielski
August 25, 2026
Brett Anthony Zawielski (“Bubba, Brettski, Brett Anthony Pig”), age 32, born and raised in Worcester, passed away Tuesday August 25th, 2026. Brett was surrounded by friends and family at Mass General where he peacefully took his last breaths.
Brett loved spending time with his friends and family. Whether it was going to Vermont for a “Boy’s Trip”, trying new restaurants or...
Ursula M. Frederick
August 21, 2026
Ursula Maria Laskowski was born on March 9, 1937, in the serene town of Neuteich, West Prussia, Germany, to Johannes and Rosalie Laskowski. She peacefully departed this world on August 21, 2026, at her home, after a courageous battle with illness. Ursula's life, marked by resilience and grace, was a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
Ursula's journey was...
Laura Lee Kuras
August 19, 2026
With the wind in her hair, Laura Kuras got on the back of the bike, hit the road, and got out of here on August 19th, 2026.
Born at Dover AFB in Delaware on January 15th, 1964. Laura was the kind of person you loved or hated, no in-between. She was generous, kind, strong-willed, stubborn, and always worked hard to make...
Douglas Raymond Aspinall
August 17, 2026
Douglas R. Aspinall, 78, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones following a year-long battle with cholangiocarcinoma.
Doug grew up in Pennsylvania’s Haycock Mountains until 1962, when the state acquired the neighborhood to create Nockamixon State Park. His family relocated to Riegelsville, where Doug graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School in Easton in 1965.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Jorge Ramirez
August 17, 2026
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Jorge Ramirez, known to many as Tasteless Jack, died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 37.
Jorge was born in Queens, New York, and grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a family with roots in Medellín, Colombia. He was the son of Jorge E. Ramirez and the late Blanca Doris Ramirez, who died on February 15,...
Carla Caldwell
August 17, 2026
Carla Regina Caldwell, was born May 29, 1965, in Colón Panama, and passed away on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, care, honesty, and an unwavering devotion to the people she called family.
To know Carla was to know someone who cared for others deeply. She dedicated her professional life to helping people as a nurse, and...
Catherine Mitchell
August 14, 2026
Catherine "Katy" Todd Mitchell of Worcester, MA, passed away on August 14th at the age of 94. She was born in White Plains, NY on June 26, 1932 to William S. Todd and Catherine (Adams) Todd.
She married Joseph M. Mitchell, Jr on April, 12th 1958. Joe and Katy started their family life together in White Plains, NY followed by 41...
Daniel Leighton
August 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Leighton, a father, son, brother, and friend, who peacefully left this world on August 13, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 24, 1965, in Bangor, Maine, Daniel's life was a testament to resilience, love, and unyielding passion...
Dorothy Ann Wolferseder
August 12, 2026
LEOMINSTER – Dorothy Wolferseder, 87, of Leominster and formerly of Mashpee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by the comfort and love of her family.
Dorothy was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Novelli. She was a proud graduate of Leominster High School and went on to...
James Lyle Watson Jr.
August 12, 2026
HUBBARDSTON - James Lyle Watson, Jr. of Hubbardston, MA passed away peacefully August 12, 2026 with his family by his side. James (Jim) is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Shirley (Cloutier-Frateschi) Watson of Hubbardston, MA.
Jim is survived by his children, his son James Watson, III of Derry, NH and his daughter Mila (Watson) Breton and her husband...
Leonard Paul Greenlaw
August 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Leonard "Lendog" Paul Greenlaw
Lenny "Lendog" Paul Greenlaw, 65, of Winthrop Massachusetts passed away peacefully at his home in Dudley on August 12, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family. Born September 18, 1960, in Winthrop Massachusetts, he spent 13 years living in San Jose California before returning to the town that has always had his heart, Winthrop...
Paul Roberts
August 11, 2026
With the heaviest and most broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Paul Roberts, who passed away on August 11, 2026. There are no words that could ever truly explain the pain of losing someone who was such a huge part of our lives. Paul was not simply our son and brother. He was our...
José Rafael Perez Torres
August 8, 2026
José Rafael Perez Torres, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and a longtime resident of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, passed away on August 8th, 2026 leaving behind a family who loved him deeply.
José carried Ponce with him always, in his music, his spirit, and his pride in where he came from. He enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, and anyone who knew him knew two...
Rameshkumar Patel
August 8, 2026
SHREWSBURY - Rameshkumar S. Patel passed away on August 8, 2026, in Worcester. He was the loving husband of Gitaben, devoted father of Nayan and Swati, loving father-in-law to Bhoomika, and a cherished grandfather who treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Rameshkumar came to the United States with his family approximately 14 years ago, with hopes of building a...
Andrew John Rice
August 7, 2026
Andrew Rice, beloved son, brother, partner, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, just shy of his 50th birthday.
Andrew was born on August 20, 1976 in Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. Andrew's family moved to Maine and he spent most of his childhood and adulthood in the Bangor area.
Andrew was someone who lived life hard and fast, always...
Leo C. Hebert
August 3, 2026
WARREN - Leo C. Hebert, 76, of Warren, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Jane A. (Bissonnette) Hebert.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Leo served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. He spent most of his working life as an inspector at Warren Pumps, now...
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