Linda M. Mulhearn

Jan 28, 2026

HOLDEN-Linda M. Mulhearn, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 28 in UMASS Belmont St. Campus.

She leaves her husband of 16 years, Robert E. Mulhearn; two sons, Heath Mulhearn and Chad Mulhearn; three granddaughters, Peggy Debs, Katelyn Debs and Katie Debs; seven great-grandchildren, Jazzy, Aria, Mia and Charles, Nathan, Junior and Brisa; three siblings, Ann Marie Smith of Pawtucket, RI, Robert Smith,...

Betty (Chakarian) Dostourian

Jan 25, 2026

WEST BOYLSTON-Betty (Chakarian) Dostourian, 86, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2026. Betty was the daughter of Krikor Chakarian, who came to the US, having escaped the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and Arousiag (Mouradkanian) Chakarian. Betty is predeceased by her older sister Dorothy Asadoorian, brother Jerry Chakarian and a sister Sylvia and brother...

John J. McHugh, Jr.

Jan 20, 2026

WEST BOYLSTON: John J. McHugh, Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in his home, after a period of declining health. 

He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin (McHugh) Little and her husband, Richard, and granddaughter, Carolyn of West Boylston. 

John was born in Boston, and raised in Natick, son of the late John J. McHugh & Ann V. (Tobin)...

Elizabeth M. Winski

Jan 20, 2026

Elizabeth M. Winski, 62, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 18, 1963, in Worcester, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Dora A. (Grenier) Henry and the late Francis P. “Whitey” Henry. A lifelong Worcester resident, she took great pride in her roots and her community.

“Beth”...

Garabed Tovmassian

Jan 20, 2026

WORCESTER-Garabed Tovmassian 96, passed away peacefully in Worcester at home on January 20th, 2026, with his son Vicken by his side.

Garabed was born on December 17, 1929, in Aleppo Syria to the late Hagop Tovmassian and Farida Pinaji. He is proceeded by his wife Aghavny Kasparian Tovmassian of 65 years. He leaves behind two sons Hagop Jack Tovmassian and wife...

Philip Thomas Moran

Jan 18, 2026

Philip T. Moran, 92, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2026. He was born in Worcester on February 6, 1933, the son of the late Mildred (Dyer) Moran and Edward Moran.

Philip was a graduate of Commerce High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he worked as...

Mary M. Valinski

Jan 18, 2026

**Due to the impending winter storm, services are rescheduled to Tuesday, January 27th**

 Mary M. (Keating) Valinski, 94, passed away peacefully on January 18, at Homestead Hall, surrounded by the love of her family. Her beloved husband William M. Valinski, Jr. passed away in 2017.

Mary was born in Worcester, the beloved daughter of the late Delia (Curtin) and Patrick Keating. She...

Kathleen A. Blyther

Jan 16, 2026

WORCESTER — Kathleen A. (Murphy) Blyther, affectionately known to many as “Chick,” passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at UMass Memorial Hospital – University Campus, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was 75.

A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathleen’s life was defined by her warmth, humor, and unwavering love for those around her. She is survived...

Mario Morales, Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

Mario Morales, 50, passed away on January 15th, 2026.  Family and friends are welcomed to a celebration of Mario’s life on Friday, February 13th with visiting hours from 9:30am until 12:30pm at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester. Burial will immediately follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester.  Full obituary will be updated when completed. 

Miriam E. Montville

Jan 15, 2026



WEST BOYLSTON-Miriam E. (Martilla) Montville, 82, passed away Thursday, January 15 in UMASS Medical Center.

Miriam was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, David R. Montville who passed in 2021. She leaves four children, among them, David J. Montville of Mechanicville, NY; several grandchildren, among them, Justin A. Montville and his wife, Diana of Grafton and Jason S. Montville and...