Robert "Togo" Cicio

Oct 16, 2018

Worcester – Robert F. Cicio, "Togo" as he was known to family and friends, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 following a period of declining health. He was born in Boston, a son of the late James and Frances (Pratt) Cicio. He has lived in Worcester for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, Bob was a warehouse...

Catherine "Kathleen" Gallivan

Oct 15, 2018

WORCESTER-Catherine "Kathleen" E. (O'Malley) Gallivan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 15, 1934 to John and Mary (O'Toole) O'Malley on Inishturk Island, County Mayo, Ireland.Kathleen immigrated to Worcester, MA in 1952. She worked as a nanny, nurses aid and in 1974 she became a nurse. She worked at...

Jeannette L. Pennery

Oct 15, 2018

Jeanette L. (Trudeau) Pennery, 98, passed away peacefully in the presence of family members on October 15, 2018. Jeanette was predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Sidney E. Pennery, who died in 1978; her sister, Hazel L. Trudeau, for whom she cared for and lived with died in 2005; and six brothers including Korean War Corporal Norman F. Trudeau...

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...