John P. Ormond

Apr 14, 2017

NORTH GRAFTON- John P. "Jack" Ormond, 76, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2017 at UMASS Medical Center. Jack was born in Worcester on January 12, 1941, son of the late William J. and Mary E. (Powers) Ormond. He graduated from St. Stephen's High School where he was a stand-out athlete. After graduation, he went on to proudly serve his...

Stefanaq Tollkuci

Apr 13, 2017

Worcester-Stefanaq Tollkuci, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 13th at home surrounded by family. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Marieta (Bicolli) Tollkuci; three children, Arian Tollkuci and his wife, Etleva of Worcester, Llazaraq Tollkuci and his wife, Pavlina of Worcester and Genti Tollkuci and his wife, Irida of Shrewsbury; six grandchildren: Juna, Endi, Egin and his wife Elizabeth,...

Richard Okie O&%2339;Connor

Apr 11, 2017

Richard A. "Okie" O'Connor, 81, of West Harwich, formally of Holden, a retired Associate Professor of Psychology, and coach of Cross-Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track at Worcester State College passed away Tuesday, April 11th at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester after a long illness. He was pre-deceased by his wife Geraldine in 2010 and his best...

John S. Arslen

Apr 10, 2017

John S. Arslen John S. Arslen, beloved husband, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor, passed away on April 10, 2017, after a brief illness. He was 85. Six months earlier, John was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Louise (Donoian), the love of his life. During her last years, she had been confined to a nursing facility where John cared...

Norman A. Girouard

Apr 3, 2017

WORCESTER-Norman A. Girouard, 84, passed away Monday, April 3 in St. Vincent Hospital. Norman was born in Nashua, NH son of Robert and Anne (Nadeau) Girouard and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a firefighter for the City of Nashua before retiring to Worcester. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, April 11 at 11:30AM...

Mary Valentine Callahan

Apr 2, 2017

WORCESTER- Mary Valentine Crowley Callahan, 93, passed away on April 2, 2017 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Better known as "Sid," she was a life-long resident of Worcester who dedicated her life to making her City a better place to live. A graduate of Newton Country Day School and Manhattanville College, Sid began her career as a journalist at the Worcester Telegram...

Joseph C. Gedman

Mar 30, 2017

WORCESTER-Joseph C. Gedman, Jr, 51, passed away Thursday, March 30. He leaves two children, Joseph C. Gedman, III of Princeton and Gabrielle Gedman of Worcester; his father, Joseph C. Gedman, Sr. of Worcester; two grandchildren, Mikaila and Jayce; a nephew, Nicholas Gedman and many cousins. His brother, Steven Gedman died in 1997. He was born in Worcester, son of the...

Nekia I. Etuk

Mar 30, 2017

WORCESTER- Nekia I. Etuk, 41, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at UMass Medical Center after being stricken ill. Nekia was born in Houston, Texas on June 15, 1975. A 1993 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, in Port Arthur TX. She was a member of New Horizon Church of God in Christ. Formerly employed as a driver MCI...

Jeffrey Simonelli

Mar 30, 2017

HOLDEN-Jeffrey Simonelli, 58, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 after a brief illness. Jeff was born in Worcester on March 26, 1959 a son of Alberto and Elizabeth (Burns) Simonelli. He attended St. Peter Marian High School where he graduated in 1977. After graduation, Jeff enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country. Following his...

Thomas Frank Horgan

Mar 27, 2017

Worcester-Thomas "Frank" Horgan, 79, of Worcester passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Maura (Keenan) Horgan; five children, Mary Ellen Claus and her husband, Oliver of Walpole, Thomas Horgan, Jr. and his wife, Kristina of Worcester, Sean Horgan of Worcester, Kathleen DiNatale and her husband,...