Leticia J. Firempong

Oct 17, 2025

WORCESTER: Leticia J. Firempong, 61, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025.  

Calling hours will be on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 until 11AM, with a Funeral Service at 11AM in the Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Burial will be in Ghana.

Theresa M. Manion

2025

BOYLSTON: Theresa M. (Tambolleo) Manion, of Boylston and formerly of West Boylston, 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in her home.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Raymond F. Manion, and their children, Tracy Weldon and her husband, Paul of West Boylston, Angela Innamorati and her husband, Alexander of Spencer, and Kevin Manion and his...

James E. Carrigan

Oct 12, 2025

SALISBURY-James, “Jim” Carrigan of Salisbury,  formerly of Worcester, passed away Sunday October 12th, 2025 at Exeter Hospital surrounded by family. He leaves his two daughters, Charlene M. Keefe and her husband Tom of Worcester and Kathleen A. Carrigan of Salisbury; three grandchildren, Shaun Keefe, Tara Keefe and Courtney Knox along with several great grandchildren; two sisters Jeanne Ellis of Worcester...

Gerald A. Silven

Oct 11, 2025

Gerald A. Silven, 85, passed away on October 11th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. 

Born in Worcester on November 3, 1939, to Herbert A. Silven and Gretta F. (Berggren) Silven. He is predeceased by his sister, Donna G. (Silven) Kesseli and his brother-in­ law Phillip Kesseli.

Jerry’s most memorable event as a child was the 1953 Worcester tornado that destroyed his...

Solomon Surabian

Oct 10, 2025

Worcester – Solomon Surabian, 76, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 after a long courageous ALS battle with his loving family by his side, peacefully.

He leaves his two daughters, Tina Georgopoulos and her husband Steve of East Hampton, NY and Jennifer Bachour of Worcester; a brother, Andrew Surabian and his wife Joanne of Shrewsbury; two sisters Linda Michalak of Worcester...

CMSgt Joel E. Novak

Oct 9, 2025

CMSgt Joel Emil Novak, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2025, with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Joel was the beloved son of the late Emil and Shirley (Ross) Novak. He dedicated his life to service—both to his country and to his family. A highly...

Ronald E. Johnson, Sr.

Oct 8, 2025

Ronald E. Johnson, Sr., 88, of Paxton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Gustav and Dorothy (Edman) Johnson.

Ron is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Melinda (Lindberg) Johnson; sons Ronald “Ronnie” Jr. and his wife Nancy (Way) of Bourne, MA,...

Virginia M. Swanski

2025

WEST BOLYLSTON: Virginia M. (Colbert) Swanski, 85, of West Boylston, and formerly of Fort Pierce, FL and Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in The Courville at Manchester Nursing Home. Her husband of 54 years, Thomas J. Swanski, Jr., passed away in 2016.

She is survived by her son, Christopher J. Swanski and his wife, Michelle of Mont Vernon,...

Christopher Antuna

Oct 5, 2025

In loving memory of Christopher Antuna 

Christopher “Chris” Antuna of Worcester, MA, was an extraordinary soul whose talents, heart, and faith touched everyone he met. A gifted chef with years of experience across diverse kitchens and a trusted personal chef to notable clients, Chris turned meals into moments of warmth and belonging. In his hands, cooking became a language of love.

Chris...

Marjorie G. Mercier

Oct 5, 2025

WORCESTER-Marjorie G. (Hohler) Mercier, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Care One of Millbury surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Frank Mercier died in 1996. 

She leaves a sister, Phyllis J. Hohler; five nieces, Cheryl R. Norwood, Laureen M. Landgren and her partner Jay Polsky, Karen G. Osowski and her husband Bobby, Lisa S. Young and her...