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...

Frank M. Bottcher, Jr.

Jan 13, 2026

SHREWSBURY: Frank M. Bottcher, Jr., 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in his home.

He is survived by his son, Steven Bottcher, and his wife Diane; his daughter, Karen Weigold, and his stepdaughter, Deborah Congdon; his sister, Claire Stidsen; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy J. (Greenleaf) Bottcher, who...

Dr. Robert Tashjian

Jan 12, 2026

WEST BOYLSTON – Dr. Robert J. Tashjian, 95, passed away Tuesday, January 12 in the St. Francis Home.

Doctor Tashjian was born in Worcester on February 4, 1930 son of Peter and Nora (Surabian) Tashjian. He received his master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University. He lived in Worcester until his family moved to West Boylston and built their home on Prospect...

Judith A. Starr

Jan 10, 2026

LAKEVILLE-Judith Anne “Judy” Starr of Lakeville passed away at the age of 60 on January 10, 2026 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. For the past twelve years she had resided at a Southeastern Residential Services’ group home.

Judy was the daughter of Joseph T. and Genivieve “Gwen” F. Starr, both deceased. She leaves behind three sisters, Sandra Starr Sojka and...