Kathleen A. Donahue

Sep 6, 2017

SPENCER-Kathleen A. Donahue, 67, passed away on September 6, 2017 at her home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with lung disease. She was born in Worcester on April 20, 1950 to Catherine (Leary) and Henry Martin. Kathleen graduated from the Ascension High School and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing. She was a proud member...

Patrick J. McKeon

Sep 6, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON - Patrick J. McKeon III, 66, passed away peacefully in his home on September 6, 2017. Beloved and loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Hilary K. Laraba and his two children, Katherine A. McKeon and Patrick C. McKeon. Pat was born in Hyannis, MA to Helen (Crowley) and Lt. Colonel Patrick...

Jamie L. Brothers

Sep 5, 2017

WORCESTER-Jamie L. Brothers, 21, passed away Tuesday, September 5 in UMASS Medical Center following a epilepsy episode. She leaves her mother, Lisa M. (Gallagher) Brothers; a sister, Kelli Brothers of Worcester; her grandfather, James Gallagher and his companion, Frances Fitzpatrick of Worcester; her grandmother, Nancy Gallagher of Shrewsbury; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her father, Peter O. Brothers, Jr. and...

Maria Orocia Sarmiento

Sep 4, 2017

WORCESTER- Maria Orocia Sarmiento, 102, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017, at Worcester Health Center. She was the wife of the late Carlos Sarmiento who died in 1991. Mrs. Sarmiento was born in Zipaquira, Colombia on May 3, 1915, a daughter to the late Laureano and Dorotea (Prieto) Velasquez. She was raised and educated in Colombia and in...

Phyllis M. McAuliffe

Sep 3, 2017

West Boylston-Phyllis M. (Sandy) McAuliffe, 88, of West Boylston passed away Sunday, September 3 in UMASS Medical Center, Marlborough. Her husband, John O. McAuliffe passed away in 1976. She leaves two sons, Michael O, McAuliffe and his wife, Lisa of Florida and John F. McAuliffe of Somerset; a granddaughter, Kristen McAuliffe of West Boylston; nieces and nephews among them, James...

Brian R. Hobbie

Sep 1, 2017

WORCESTER - Brian R. Hobbie, 80, a longtime resident of the Royal Spring Valley, died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late William R. and Marjorie (Cross) Hobbie. He leaves his two brothers, Richard Hobbie of Springfield, VA and Roger Hobbie of Tucson, AZ. Mr. Hobbie worked as a system...

Philip Harrington

Sep 1, 2017

HOLDEN - Philip L. Harrington, 64, was stricken ill and died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born and raised in Worcester and had lived in Holden for the past 19 years. Among those who will greatly miss him are his beloved wife of 28 years, Donna (Casamassima) Harrington; his four children including his two sons, David Harrington...

Elsie Menzigian

Aug 30, 2017

WORCESTER- Elsie S. (Pashoogian) Menzigian, passed away on August 30, 2017 at the Blair House following a brief illness. She was 89. Mrs. Menzigian was born in Auburn on September 5, 1927 daughter of the late Donabed and Mariam (Nordigian) Pashoogian. Mrs. Menzigian attended local schools and graduated from Auburn High School. She went on to attend the New England...

Ronald H. Cross

Aug 30, 2017

WORCESTER - Ronald H. Cross, 74, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, following a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, a son of the late Richard and Mary (McQueenie) Cross. Ron attended South High School. He worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Auburn Maintenance for 30 years before retiring....

Ronald H. Cross

Aug 30, 2017

Worcester - Ronald H. Cross, 74, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, following a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, a son of the late Richard and Mary (McQueenie) Cross. Ron attended South High School. He worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Auburn Maintenance for 30 years before retiring....