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...
Cesar L. Matias
Oct 4, 2025
Cesar L. Matias Santiago,81, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and community member, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at UMASS Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on December 8, 1943, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Cesar was a man who cherished the importance of family and instilled that same value in his children.
Cesar dedicated much of his career as a...
Myron C. Kokocinski
Oct 4, 2025
PAXTON: Myron C. Kokocinski, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 57 years, Lorraine J. "Kay" (LaRoche) Kokocinski, passed away in 2014.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan & husband Carl Williams and Judith & husband Kenneth Amons ; a son, Myron Kokocinski & companion Sue Fontaine...
Kenneth James Hergert
Oct 2, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON- Kenneth J. Hergert, 63, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home, after an illness.
He leaves his children, Daniel Hergert and his wife, Madison of Ladson, SC and Dr. Sarah Hergert and her husband, Brendan Iler of Dallas; his granddaughter, Ava H. Iler; three siblings, Donald Hergert of Fort Myers, FL; Mary Sempa and her husband, Francis...