Wayne W. Friberg
Feb 15, 2025
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Wayne W. Friberg, 81, a beloved husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, passed away on February 15, 2025, at UMASS Memorial. He was born on October 24, 1943, in Gardner, Massachusetts. Wayne courageously battled multiple sclerosis throughout his life, facing each challenge with determination and strength.
For most of his professional career,...
John J. "Tucky" McKiernan
Feb 15, 2025
John J. "Tucky" McKiernan, 85, of West Boylston, formerly of Auburn and Worcester passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 with his family at his side.
He was born in Worcester, son of George A. and Catherine N. (Motherway) McKiernan. He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Dorothea R. "Doris" (Teller) McKiernan who passed away in 2019. His parents...
Mia Y. Abreu-Ortiz
Feb 13, 2025
Mia Y. Abreu-Ortiz, a vibrant and lovable 6-year-old, left this world on February 13, 2025, at Boston Children’s Hospital after bravely battling a long illness. Born in Worcester, she was the cherished daughter of Alex Abreu and Yaritza Ortiz and is remembered fondly by her many family members who loved her dearly.
Mia was a bright light in the lives of...
Barbara V. Frost
Feb 12, 2025
WORCESTER-Barbara V. (Pope) Frost, 107, passed away Tuesday, February 11 in Oasis at Dodge Park where she lived the past few months.
Her husband, Charles E. G. Frost, fallen Worcester Firefighter, passed away in the line of duty in 1955. Their oldest daughter Carol Trudeau passed away in 2018. Barbara leaves three children, Lois Symonds and her husband, Alfred of Pittsfield...
Robert B. Sweet
Feb 11, 2025
Robert “Bob” Sweet, 75, of Holden, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at UMass Medical Center after a brief illness and a 16-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Bob leaves behind his soulmate, Linda A. (Angelico) Sweet, who he loved for six decades, his daughters, Dr. Traci-Marie Sweet (wife Karen Finnegan) of...
Paula E. (Johnson) Collins
Feb 6, 2025
Paula Elaine Collins (Johnson) ,70, a cherished mother, partner, and grandmother passed away after a battle with cancer on February 6th, 2025 with all of her loved ones by her side.
Paula was born July 23rd, 1954 in Worcester, Massachusetts where she lived her whole life. She was preceded in death by her parents: Janet (Christensen) and Richard Johnson, husband: Thomas...
Arlene O. DuBiago
Feb 5, 2025
Arlene O. DuBiago (Oslander), 79, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital. Arlene was surrounded by love as she left this world, and her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Arlene was the beloved wife of Nicholas DuBiago, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage filled with joy and companionship....
Nancy C. Landers
Feb 5, 2025
Nancy C. Landers, 97, of Worcester, died peacefully on February 5, 2025.
Her family and others will always remember her as a woman of extraordinary kindness, selflessness and gratitude. She will be missed and remembered every day.
She leaves her beloved husband of 73 years, Worth Landers; her son Bradford Landers and his wife Barbara of Leesburg, VA; her daughter Andrea Tubbs...
Rose Marie Bogigian
Jan 31, 2025
Rose Marie Bogigian, daughter of the late Richard and Statia (Naumiec) Bogigian died peacefully on January 31st. Her sister, Nancy Hochstein predeceased her.
Rose Marie leaves her niece Alison Cosgrove and husband Andrew, their children Ethan and Mia, her nephew Matthew Hochstein and wife Dana, along with many cousins and dear friends.
Rose Marie graduated from South High School and attended Holy...
Sandra L. Garrepy
Jan 30, 2025
Sandra L. Garrepy passed away on Thursday, January 30th, in Tampa, Florida with her granddaughter, Jennifer, at her side.
She is survived by her son, Jon; four grandchildren: Jennifer, Nicole, Jon Jr., and Anthony and her former daughter-in-law, Mikki. Sandra also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, as well as sister-in-law, Anne and cousin, Franny. She was predeceased by her brothers,...