Eleanor M. McFadden
May 2, 2020
WORCESTER-Eleanor M. "Ellie" McFadden, 63, of Worcester passed away Saturday, May 2 at UMASS Medical Center, with loved ones at her side.Ellie was born in Worcester, one of seven children to John J. and Eleanor (McFarland) McFadden. She graduated from St. Peter's High School and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing, and continued on to Worcester State University and obtained...
Paul D. Rantala
Apr 30, 2020
Worcester-Paul Dennis Rantala, 68, of Worcester died Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born in Worcester, son of Paul S. and Sylvia (Niemi) Rantala, graduated from Burncoat Senior High School and Nichols College where he graduated magna cum laude. Paul worked in Information Technology management for several companies throughout his career. Paul enjoyed music and was an accomplished guitar and...
Charles A. Hannan
Apr 30, 2020
Charles A. Hannan, 88, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He was born in Worcester, the last surviving of ten children to Charles J. and Myrtle M. (Dolomont) Hannan and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. Charles was an Army Veteran and proudly served during the Korean War. As a teenager, Charlie worked for the...
Auston Gipson
Apr 29, 2020
WORCESTER- Auston Jon Gipson, 25, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2020 at UMass Medical Center.He was predeceased by his mother, Nekia I. Etuk who died on March 30, 2017.He was born in Worcester on October 11, 1994 and resided in the City all of his life. Auston was a member and musician of the New Horizon Church of God...
John E. Hodgson
Apr 28, 2020
John Emery "Jay" HodgsonNeedham – John Emery "Jay" Hodgson passed away peacefully at Wingate Health Care in Needham, MA surrounded by his loving sons. Jay was born in Worcester, MA on March 3, 1938. He graduated from Northfield Mount Hermon School in 1955. He graduated from Williams College in 1959, where he played lacrosse and was a member of the...
Ruby A. Draper
Apr 26, 2020
WORCESTER-Ruby Aurora (Dahlstrom) Draper, 93, died Sunday, April 26, 2020. Ruby was born in Worcester, daughter of Swedish emigrants, Lewis R. and Elizabeth (Anderson) Dahlstrom, graduated from Commerce High School and attended Upsala College in New Jersey. Ruby worked as a medical assistant for many years. Ruby was a longtime and proud member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where she also...
Ralph Gremo
Apr 26, 2020
MILLBURY- Ralph Gremo Jr, passed away on April 26, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital from complications due to Covid-19. He was 84 years old. Ralph was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Ralph Gremo Sr. and Carmella (Marindino) Gremo. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church and served on the Board of Trustees...
Anthony S. Bebka
Apr 26, 2020
PROVIDENCE, RI- Anthony "Tony" S. Bebka, 94, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020 at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 27, 1925 a son of the late Michael and Amelia (Serafinkas) Bebka and attended local schools. On December 7, 1946, he married Alice W. Norbeck with whom he enjoyed 41 years...
Stanley J. Jarzinski,
Apr 25, 2020
AUBURN – Stanley J. "Stan" Jarzinski, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital.Stan was born in Worcester, a son of the late Stanley J. and Anna (Westlund) Jarzinski. He was raised in Auburn. He graduated from Florida State University with a degree in psychology. Stan proudly served his country in the Army and...
Marie A. Cherry
Apr 23, 2020
WORCESTER-Marie A. (Cotter) Cherry, 87, of Worcester passed away Thursday, April 23 at UMASS Medical Center.Marie was born in Worcester, daughter of Edward P. and Margaret M. (Curran) Cotter and graduated from South High School, Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing and attended Quinsigamond Community College. Marie had a long career as a register nurse at Hahnemann Hospital and Adcare Hospital....