Ruth Helie
Mar 22, 2017
Ruth Thomas Helie, 94, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Armenian Nursing Home, Jamaica Plain. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Wallace I. Helie. Ruth arrived in Worcester as a young war bride to join her US Army veteran husband in 1946. Born in the small village of Llandissilio,...
Timothy J. Harrington
Mar 22, 2017
WORCESTER- Timothy J. Harrington, Sr., 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at St. Vincent's Hospital after a brief illness. Timothy was born in Worcester a son of the late John F. Harrington and Claire (Fenner) and attended local schools where he attended North High School. "Harry" as he was affectionately known, worked for many years at Ronnie's Auto...
Archie Sohigian
Mar 20, 2017
WORCESTER- Aram "Archie" Sohigian, 83, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Janice Jastremski Sohigian; a niece, Stephanie Sohigian and nephew, Steven Sohigian of Andover; a sister in law, Ann Jastremski of Uxbridge. He is predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Berjouhi Sohigian; a sister, Margaret...
Donald A. Kelley
Mar 19, 2017
BOYLSTON- Donald A. Kelley Jr., 62, passed away on 03/19/2017 at his home after a recent illness. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska on March 1, 1955 a son of the late Donald A. Kelley Sr., and Patricia T. (Bennett). For many years Donald worked as a window washer and Auto Detailing. He loved to read the newspaper and many...
Charles A. Gelardi
Mar 18, 2017
Charles A. "Chuck" Gelardi Jr., 68, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2017 at UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester. Chuck was born in Worcester, only son of Charles A. and Eva (Burbo) Gelardi. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade in the field of Pluming. He was a shop teacher at DYS in Worcester for many years and more recently worked for...
Janette Raheb
Mar 16, 2017
WORCESTER Janette (Abdulky) Raheb, 84, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Beaumont Nursing Center. Her husband, George Raheb died in 1980. She leaves five children, Naim G. Raheb and his wife, Rina, Deacon Nedal G. Raheb and his wife, Baha, Nada Hanna and her husband, Fawaz, Nelly Bahnan and her husband, Alfred, Attorney Nibal Raheb and her husband, Elie...
Barbara Ann Dreisbach
Mar 13, 2017
Barbara Ann Dreisbach, 66, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 6, 1950. Barbara will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and traveling to visit her grandchildren where she loved watching them play sports. Barbara is survived by her two sons,...
Joan Dion
Mar 12, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON - Joan Marie (Doyle) Dion passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Oakdale Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Joan was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Mary F. (Doyle) Doyle. She attended Worcester public schools, graduating with honors from Commerce High School where she was a Horace Mann...
Joseph C. Deely USAF Ret.
Mar 12, 2017
WORCESTER-Colonel Joseph C. Deely, USAF, Ret., 93, formerly of Warner Robins, GA, Alexandria, VA and Boynton Beach, FL, died Sunday, March 12 at home after an illness surrounded by his family. His wife of 57 years, Elizabeth A. (Tivnan) Deely passed away in 2006. He leaves five daughters; Martha and her husband Romuald Cieszynski of Worcester, Rosemary and her husband...
Albert B. Larson
Mar 11, 2017
NORTHBOROUGH-Albert B. Larson, 96, formerly of Uxbridge, died Saturday, March 11, 2017. He was predeceased by his first wife of 40 years, Vera C. Larson in 1983 and his second wife of 25 years, Louise N. Larson in 2009. Al is survived by a step-daughter, Cynthia L. Larson of Sutton, two step grandchildren, Justin and Nicole Renard, and many friends,...