James N. Tortorello

Jan 26, 2015

James N. Tortorello,age 73, formerly of Cambridge St, Worcester, died after a short illness on Saturday January 24 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA. James was born in Worcester on January 22, 1942 , the sixth child of Rocco and Louise (Tardibono) Tortorello. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers George, Michael and Rocco and beloved sister, Rose. He...

Jacob J. Woodall

Jan 23, 2015

Jacob J. Woodall, age 24 of New Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2015. He was born March 6, 1990 in Dayton to his mother, Traci Fearing and father, James M. Woodall. Jacob is preceded in death by his grandfather, James H. Woodall; grandmother, Judy A. Fearing; step-grandfather, Warren Rolls; 2 aunts, Robin Neal and Debbie Underwood; beloved...

Cynthia Petry

Jan 22, 2015

WORCESTER-Cynthia Petry, 56, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at UMASS Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Stephen B. Petry; three children, Natalie Marotta of Dudley, Edgardo "Eddie" Rodriguez, Jr. of Worcester and Jose A. Rodriguez of Worcester; thirteen grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Cynthia also leaves...

Richard Skip Law

Jan 22, 2015

MILLBURY-Richard F. "Skip" Law, Sr., 77, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, died Thursday, January 22, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 12 years, Cheryl A. (Luce) Smith-Law; five children, Richard F. Law, Jr. and his wife Carol of Worcester, David J. Law and his wife Lisa of Charlton, Sabrina A. Yodice and her...

Westell C. Kirk

Jan 22, 2015

WORCESTER-Westell C. Kirk, 81, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His wife of 53 years, Barbara L. (Platts) predeceased him on October 8, 2012. He is survived by three children, Robert W. Kirk of Worcester, Richard C. Kirk and his wife Pam of Worcester, Debra L. Falkengren and her husband Craig of...

Margaret A. Bruhn

Jan 21, 2015

WEST BOYLSTON-Margaret Ann (Tanona) Bruhn, 80, of West Boylston, passed away suddenly in her home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Margaret was born in Worcester, the daughter of two Polish Immigrants Walery and Amelia (Bujak) Tanona. After graduating from the Worcester Girls Trade School, Margaret boarded a bus to Springfield and then a train to Bainbridge, Maryland where she enrolled...

Ruth Evelyn MacKenzie

Jan 20, 2015

ATHOL-Ruth Evelyn (Reed) MacKenzie, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 20th.Her brother, Glen David Reed predeceased her. R. Evelyn was born in Orange the daughter of Frank J. and A. Ethel (Woodcock) Reed. She worked as a waitress for many years before retiring. Evelyn leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be private. Fay Brothers Funeral...

Loretta M. Orawsky

Jan 19, 2015

Worcester- Loretta M. Orawsky, 57, of Harlem St., died Monday January 19, at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 8, 1957 in Fort Campbell KY, a daughter of the late George and Loretta (Mount) Orawsky and moved to Worcester with her family at an early age. She was educated in the Worcester Public School...

Pauline L. Monroe

Jan 18, 2015

WEST BOYLSTON-Pauline L. (Sangster) Monroe, 89, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at home, with her family by her side. She leaves her beloved husband of 67 years, Albert A. Monroe; two sons, Paul A. Monroe, and his wife Cindy of Pocasset, MA and Richard C. Monroe of Pepperell, MA;...

John Scott Adams

Jan 15, 2015

WORCESTER, MA / BARKHAMSTED, CT- John Scott Adams, 62, passed away Thursday, January 15 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA after being stricken ill. He leaves his wife Katherine D. (Witt) Adams of Worcester, MA; two sons, Jason and Mark Adams; his mother, Eleanor (Wabrek) Adams of Avon, CT; two sisters, Kathryn A. Kurtich and her husband Gary of...