Francis L. Smaltz
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary
Worcester, MA - Francis L. Smaltz, 87, passed away on July 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene (Socha) Smaltz. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Anna (Paplauskas) and Frank Smaltz. Following high school, Francis enlisted as an Apprentice Seaman in the United States Coast Guard. He served proudly for 3 years...
Pandi Duni
Jul 5, 2015
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Uxbridge: Pandi Duni, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his loving wife of 67 years, Ksanthipi (Shore) Duni; 3 children Eli, Ferdinant (Maksi) and Matilda; 8 grandchildren Suela, Mimoza, Iljon, Nasiol, Denisa, Dhimitri, Redina, and Ilir; 4 great-grandchildren Angelo, Aleksa, Theodor and Maison; 3 brothers; 3 sisters;...
Gerald C. "Jerry" Page, Iii
Jun 30, 2015
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Sutton: Gerald C. Page III (Jerry), 77, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Dorothy (Francis) Page; Susan, Kim, Laura, Cindi, Jodi, Thomas, Christina, Lindsey, Peter , Donny, Jaime , Marc, Peter, Leigh-Erin, Nick, Joshua, Casey, William, Sylvia, Eloise , Zoe, Nicolas, and a...
Mary Tashjian
Jun 28, 2015
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Mary Tashjian passed away at the age of 94 on June 28, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Aram Moses Tashjian who died in 2000. Mary left 2 sons, Thomas Tashjian and his wife Tabitha of Oakham, MA and Timothy Tashjian and his wife Angela of Lexington, MA and 5 Grandchildren: Alysia Tashjian, Luke Tashjian, Mark Tashjian,...
William E. Brock, Jr. 74
Jun 28, 2015
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William E. "Bill" Brock Jr, 74 passed away at home on Sunday, June 28th, 2015 after a long illness, with his loving wife by his side. He leaves his devoted wife of 47 years, Helvi (Kemppi) Brock; a brother, Robert A. Brock of Gardner; and an aunt, Grace O. Hansen of Holden. Bill was born in Worcester, son...
Carl D. Askling
Jun 26, 2015
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Carl David Askling (1925 - 2015 ) died in his sleep at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center on Harvard Street, Worcester, Mass. He was 89 years old. Carl was the son of Carl H. and Ida (Johnson) Askling. He lived on Vernon Hill, where his father was City Council representative from Ward 6 until 1940, when...
Jenell Y. N. Davis
Jun 19, 2015
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Jenell Y.N. Davis, 6, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She leaves her parents Marzey Franklin and John M. Davis; a sister Davina Davis; Grandparents from father's side Henriett Davis and John Davis Sr; Grandparents from mother's side Garmai K Mulbah and David...
John W. Troy, V
Jun 14, 2015
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Worcester - John W. Troy V, 25, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015, at home. He was born in Worcester and was a graduate of Worcester Technical High School. Known by his friends as "JTrizz", he enjoyed rap music, time with family and friends, and especially loved taking walks and spending time with his beloved pitbull, Mega. He...
Leonora E. Thomas
Jun 13, 2015
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Worcester: Leonora (Sklut) Thomas, 95, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Beaumont Nursing Home. She leaves 3 nieces- Virginia Baker of N. Grafton, Donna Gendron of Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Conner of Gainsville, Fl, a nephew Glenn Sklut of Shrewsbury and several Gt. nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Stephen P. Thomas...
John F. "Jack" Ridler
Jun 12, 2015
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Worcester: John F. "Jack" Ridler, 65 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Rosemary B. (Lessard) Ridler; a son Kevin Ridler; 5 grandchildren- Jacob Tilleman, Cali, Cameron, and Chase Desiata, and Little Jack Ridler; a sister- Monica Pyle of...
Elizabeth "Betty" (Burnett) Connor
May 30, 2015
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Elizabeth "Betty" (Burnett) Connor, 84, of Charlton, formerly of Worcester, died May 30, 2015, in the Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, with her loving daughters by her side. Born on January 13, 1931 in Glasgow, Scotland, of Simson and Ellen (Caughie) Burnett she moved to Worcester in 1968 with her husband and children and has lived in Independent...
Eric G. Isakson
May 29, 2015
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Hanson - Eric G. Isakson, 48, died peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2015, following a long illness. A health and medical industry professional, Mr. Isakson was a Worcester native and a 1985 graduate of Burncoat Senior High School. Born in Worcester on April 27, 1967, he was the son of Harvard and Marie (Flibbert) Isakson of South Yarmouth,...
B. Jean (Norling) Silva
May 23, 2015
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Oak Bluffs, MA - Mrs. B. Jean Silva died on May 23, 2015 at her home in Woodside Village, with her dear friend, Susan Silva, by her side. Jean was born on August 29, 1930 in Chicago, but spent her early years in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Alma Beatrice Rugg Norling and Claus Helge Norling....
Emilia "Sue" (Mucha) Usher
May 17, 2015
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Worcester — Emilia "Sue" (Mucha) Usher, 98, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2015, surrounded by her family and friends. She leaves a daughter Donna B. (Schramm) Dupskey and her husband Stephen J. and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband George Frederick Schramm in 1965 and from her husband Donald Usher...
Dinushe (Kalemaj) Spahiu
May 12, 2015
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Dinushe (Kalemaj) Spahiu, 95, passed away May 12, 2015. She was the widow of Zenel Spahiu to whom she was married for 50 years and together had 9 children. She was born on April 7, 1920 in Berat, Albania. She is survived by her two sons Barjam and Axhem (James) Spahiu of Worcester and four daughters Pema Methoxha,...
Florence Kyrka
May 9, 2015
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Worcester, MA - Florence Kyrka, 87, passed away at the Lutheran Rehab & Skilled Care Center May 9, 2015. Born in Franklin, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Alexandra (Pondeli) and Harry Kyrka. A graveside funeral service will be held at Hope Cemetery on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the...
Nancy (Wojtanek) Case
May 8, 2015
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Nancy A. (Wojtanek) Case, 58, died peacefully on May 8, 2015 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. She leaves her husband of 30 years, Kenneth Case of Worcester; three sons, Christopher Pelkey and his fiancé Patricia Richards of Worcester, Dennis Pelkey and his wife Kimberly of Worcester, and David Pelkey and his wife Tara of Auburn; two brothers, Edward...
Joseph P. Fresolo
May 3, 2015
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Joseph P. Fresolo, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in St. Vincent Hospital Worcester. He leaves his wife of 39 years, Harriet (Wilkinson) Fresolo; a daughter and son-in-law Susan and Anthony Ferrara of Northbridge; a granddaughter- Victoria Marie Ferrara; 2 brothers- Ronald and his wife Nancy Fresolo of New Mexico, and Richard Fresolo of Auburn; 4...
Namvar Mansouri
Apr 30, 2015
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Namvar Mansouri,56, of Worcester passed away Thursday April 30th at St.Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Maria (Filippalidakis) Mansouri, his son Sherwin Mansouri and his daughter Mina Mansouri both of Worcester. His mother Nayereh Salehi, 2 brothers Nader and Nariman Mansouri, and 2 sisters Nagmeh and Nadere Salehi all of...
Sandra A. (Morin) Pultorak
Apr 30, 2015
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Worcester: Sandra A. (Morin) Pultorak, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 after battling an illness. She leaves 2 daughters, Sabrina T. Regan and her husband Michael of Webster and Michelle Gervais of Worcester; 3 grandchildren, Anita, Molly, and Emily; 2 sisters, Janice Allen and husband Kenneth and Donna Dedrick and husband Derrick; 2 brothers, Robert Morin...
