Carole A. McGurl
Mar 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole A. (Shea) McGurl of South Portland, Maine. Carole quietly slipped away on March 13, 2024 with her loving sister, Karen, by her side.
Carole was born on April 12, 1938 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Ina (Hendrickson) and John Shea. She attended Worcester schools and majored in fashion merchandising...
Robert W. Lapinsky, Sr.
Mar 12, 2024
WORCESTER: Robert W. Lapinsky, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Born in Worcester to Peter and Dorothy (Braman) Lapinsky, Bob (as he was known to his family & friends) was brought up in Millbury and attended Millbury High School, Class of 1965, before settling in Worcester. For decades, he worked for Quality...
Jean M. O'Neil
Mar 11, 2024
Jean M. O'Neil
(August 2, 1950 – March 11, 2024)
With hearts heavy with sorrow yet full of gratitude for her love, we announce the passing of Jean M. O'Neil in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on March 11, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jean was born in Worcester, the daughter of William J. O’Neil and...
Dennis R. Blair
Mar 9, 2024
Dennis R. Blair, 67, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2024, after a brief but strong, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Rose Monahan Hospice House surrounded by his family.
He was married to Cynthia (Swenson) Blair who predeceased him in 2005 after she lost her battle with breast cancer. He was the beloved son of his...
Diran Eknaian
Mar 9, 2024
Worcester-Diran Eknaian, 82, passed away Saturday, March 9 in the Lutheran Home.
He leaves a sister, Hatun Akin of Worcester and many nieces and nephews, among them, Mehmet Eracar, Herman Eknaian and Harry Eknaian. Three siblings predeceased him, Harry Eknaian, Mariam Eracar and Hacik Eknayan. He was born in Malatia, Turkey son of Hovagim and Marquohie Eknaian.
Diran worked as a machine...
Marilyn D. Stake
Mar 8, 2024
Marilyn D. (Genander) Stake, 91 of Worcester, MA, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side. Marilyn was born in Boston, MA to Elizabeth Whitaker on September 4, 1932.
Marilyn leaves behind her six children: Paul (Patty) Sioda, Cynthia Humphrey, Suzanne (Bruce) Johnston, Curtis (Linda) Stake, Robert (Lisa) Stake, with whom she...
Joseph G. Caramiello
Mar 7, 2024
Worcester- Joseph G. Caramiello, 89, passed peacefully Thursday, March 7th in UMASS University Campus.
He was born in Worcester, son of Ciro and Maria (Abatantuono) Caramiello. He graduated from Commerce High School in the class of `52 and attended Clark University, before serving in the US Army during the Korean War.
Joe worked for the US Postal Service for almost 40 years, spending...
Roger U. Wellington, Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
Roger Underwood Wellington, Jr. of West Boylston, MA and Vero Beach, FL died on March 6 at the age of 82. He passed peacefully with support from his loving family after a lengthy battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Roger was born on June 15, 1941, to Violet and Roger Wellington. He grew up in Scarsdale, NY, and attended Edgemont School and...
Lorraine M. Laurie
Mar 6, 2024
WORCESTER-Lorraine M. Laurie, 73, affectionately known as the “Mayor of Green Island” passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in St. Francis Nursing Center.
Lorraine was the Residential Service Coordinator at the Village of Ascension Heights, prior to that she worked for the Green Island Community Development Center. Lorraine spent her entire life giving back to the City of Worcester in countless...
Jonathan A. Higgins
Mar 6, 2024
WORCESTER: Jonathan “Jay” A. Higgins, aged 69, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 6th in his home following a brief illness. He is survived by his brother Andrew W. Higgins of Worcester, and his sister Carolyn Bell along with her husband Kenneth of Enfield, CT. Additionally, he is survived by two nephews, Drew and Matthew Higgins, two nieces, Sarah and Whitney Higgins, and...