Florence Flossie Forgette

Jul 16, 2016

WORCESTER-Florence E. "Flossie" Forgette, 89, of Worcester, died Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She leaves her husband of 68 years, Roland W. Forgette, two daughters; Susan L. Forgette of North Brookfield and Sandra M. Brunelle and her husband David of Sebastian, FL; two sisters, Mary Lou Ostromecky and her husband John of Topsham, ME and Blanche...

Walter F. Shliapa

Jul 14, 2016

WORCESTER-Walter F. Shliapa, 66, of Worcester passed away Thursday, July 14 at home after an illness. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Ann Marie (Quinn) Shliapa; three children, Dawn and her husband, Bruce Gaudreau of Auburn, Keith and his wife, Kylee Shliapa of Worcester and Christopher and his wife, Andrea Shliapa of Holden; five grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, Mac Shliapa,...

Joana Kyereh

Jul 13, 2016

Joana Kyereh, 48, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was born in Ghana on March 21, 1968 daughter to Anthony Frederick Kyereh and the late Victoria (Nyantakyiwaa) Kyereh. She worked for many years in the bakery department at Price Chopper grocery store. Ms. Kyereh was a parishioner at St. Joan...

Isabel K. Avakian

Jul 11, 2016

WORCESTER/FRANKLIN Isabel Avakian passed away peacefully at home on July 11, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Worcester, MA, she grew up in the Armenian community of that city and attended Worcester Public Schools and Clark University. For over 50 years she and her husband Bob lived in Franklin, MA. She was a schoolteacher and principal in the Franklin...

Esther Deranamie

Jul 10, 2016

Esther Deranamie AUBURN - Esther Deranamie of Auburn, MA passed away on the morning of Sunday July 10, 2016 at Umass Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on August 8th, 1959 unto Johnny Gblai and Sarah Payne. She was the beloved wife of Counselor David A. Deranamie. Cherished sister of Caroline, Martha, Betty, Amelia, Edith, Rebecca,...

James M. Ruchala

Jul 10, 2016

James M. Ruchala, 69, passed away June 10 after an illness. He leaves his wife Nora, daughters Brenna and Leslie, four of his six siblings, in-laws, and several nieces and nephews. At his request, there are no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 10 Judith Ave., Worcester, MA

Mary Ellen Gleason

Jul 9, 2016

Mary Ellen (Flavin) Gleason, 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2016 at Oakdale Nursing Home. She was born in Lynn to Joseph and Flora (Bonefant) Flavin. She attended Lynn Public Schools and graduated from Saint Mary's High School. She held a variety of jobs over the years. She was a long time bus driver transporting children with special needs...

Edmond J. Ahaesy

Jul 9, 2016

WORCESTER-Edmond J. "Tag" Ahaesy, II, 60, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 9 in UMASS Medical Center. He was the son of the late Edmond J. and Elizabeth A. (McCarthy) Ahaesy. He leaves a son, Eddie Pelletier; two brothers, James A. Ahaesy of Spencer and Matthew M. Ahaesy of Worcester; two sisters, Mary M. Willis and Sylvia Scanlon both of Worcester...

Suzette M. Ruby

Jul 9, 2016

MILLBURY-Suzette M. (Dionne) Ruby, 72, passed away Saturday, July 9th after a courageous battle with ALS. She leaves two daughters, Michelle M. and her husband Antonio Garcia, Jr. and Nicole M. Ruby all of Wales; four grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Joshua and Analisa; her brother, Leon Dionne of Leicester; her sister, Anne Charbonneau of Bradenton, FL and her nephew, Noel Charbonneau...

Goldie Michelson

Jul 8, 2016

Goldie Corash Michelson passed away peacefully at home, one month shy of her 114th birthday, on July 8, 2016. Goldie was the oldest living American, and the oldest Jewish person in the world! Goldie goes to join her beloved husband, David, and brothers Harry and Jack Corash. She was surrounded by the three wonderful women who have cared for her...