Francis J. Petty

Oct 15, 2018

Worcester- Francis J. Petty, 88, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family, whom he loved so dearly, on Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born in Worcester on October 26, 1929 a son of Joseph and Johanna (O'Rourke) Petty who emigrated from County Clare, Ireland. Mr. Petty attended local schools and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School where...

Alvin J. Blash

Oct 13, 2018

Alvin J. Blash Sr., 72 of Worcester Ma., A Navy Veteran, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital.He leaves his wife of 51 years, Marylou (Millette) Blash. Alvin was predeceased by his son Robert M Blash in 2003, his father Edward G Blash Sr., his mother Hazel B Blash, two brothers Michael Blash and John Blash Sr.. Alvin...

Stanley J. "Butch" Gniadek

Oct 12, 2018

WORCESTER - In the evening hours on Friday, October 12th, Stanley J. Gniadek, Jr., or "Butch" as he was lovingly known by family and friends passed peacefully at home with his family at his bedside. He was 71. Butch is survived by, and will be forever loved and missed by his wife and high school sweetheart, Margaret (Lee), with whom...

Maureen "Bitsy" Flanagan

Oct 11, 2018

Maureen "Bitsy" (Fink) Flanagan, 79, formerly of West Boylston passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 surrounded by her family.She leaves five children, Thomas F. Flanagan of Shrewsbury, Mark E. Flanagan of Gardner, Paula M. Flanagan and her husband, Joseph Kittredge of Worcester, Peter R. Flanagan and his wife, Rhonda of West Boylston and Mary Lu Flanagan of Leicester; a sister,...

Russell Barnes

Oct 7, 2018

SPENCER-Russell A. Barnes, 75, passed away Sunday , October 7th in Harrington Hospital. A long time resident of Spencer. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Helen (St. Pierre) Barnes; a sister and brother.in law Debra a d Steven Warmen of North Brookfield; three sisters, Barbara S. Hanson, Joan H. Peters and Carol A. Duhart and nieces and nephews. A...

Mary Hovsepian

Oct 6, 2018

Mary (Bedeian) Hovsepian, 100, of Worcester passed away peacefully on October 6, at UMASS Medical University Hospital. Her loving family and adoring friends were at her side.Mary was three weeks shy of her 101st birthday. In 2017, at the celebration of her 100th Birthday, her family and friends gathered at the Old Mill in Westminster to celebrate her long, creative...

Ernest Jantuah

Oct 6, 2018

WORCESTER-Ernest Jantuah, 69, died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Mr. Jantuah was born in Kumasi, Ghana, son of the late Kwabena Agyeman and Akua Attaah and moved to the United States in 1974. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 22 years, Deborah (Jones) Jantuah in 1997. He is survived by four children, Tristan Jantuah and...

Bryan F. McGinn

Oct 5, 2018

Bryan F "Ginny" McGinn, 43, of Port Tobacco, MD, previously of Spencer passed away October 5, 2018 after a work place accident in Bethesda, MD.Bryan is survived by his two sons, Bryan McGinn and his significant other, Shayna Fournier of East Brookfield and Dominick McGinn, Specialist 2-506 Infantry Battalion, 3rd Brigade stationed at Fort Campbell, KY.He is also survived by...

Daniela Gatej

Oct 5, 2018

WORCESTER-Dr. Daniela (Munteanu) Gatej, 68, a longtime and accomplished Worcester dentist, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at UMass Medical Center. She was born in Bucharest, Romania on July 9, 1950, daughter of the late Moses and Maria (Nicula) Munteanu. She was raised and educated in Romania and emigrated to the United States in 1978. She continued dental school...

Enrique Ortiz

Oct 3, 2018

WORCESTER-Enrique Ortiz, 72, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, son of Evaristo and Carmen (Quintana) Ortiz. He is survived by five siblings, Evarista Ortiz Lopez, Carmen Ortiz Figueroa, Ana Ortiz, Maria Ortiz and Diego Ortiz and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by seven siblings, Juan, Paula, Lydia, Luz, Miguel, Jose and Susana....