Obituaries

Dec 12, 2013

Robert J. Prince, age 89 of Quinebaug, CT, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

His wife, Helen A. (Damian) Prince died August 4, 1995.  He leaves two sons, Cmdr. Richard P. Prince of Quinebaug, Paul J. Prince of Hendersonville, TN; a daughter, Karen P. George of Bedminster, NJ; two grandchildren and two...

Dec 11, 2013

Devoted husband and father, Michael Joseph Yurkevicius Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. He was a gentle and quiet man.

He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Margaret (Lynch) Yurkevicius; his sons, Michael Yurkevicius Jr. and Steven Yurkevicius; four brothers, James and Thomas Yurkevicius of Dudley, David Yurkevicius...

Dec 11, 2013

John A. Rucki, age 58, soulmate, husband and best friend of Judith L. Rucki, left this earthly existence Wednesday, December 11th to be with his Lord and Savior.

Born in Putnam in 1955, John grew up in Abington in his beloved parents' store, learning the trade and cutting meat with his father, Walter Sr.  Eventually his love...

Dec 6, 2013

Ronald "Ron"  C. Stone (Sroczenski), age 66, of Webster, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 06, 2013.

He leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Bernadette L. Cookson-Stone of Webster; his parents, Charles P. and Norma A. (Albestki) Sroczenski of Dudley; a sister, Marthafaye Stone and her husband Ed Markevicius of Worcester.

Ron was...

Dec 5, 2013

Lee Ann Cardella, age 55, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Webster, died unespectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2013.

Leaa Ann was born in Worcester, daughter of Hamilton S. and Doris (Leavens) Stewart.  She lived for many years in the Webster-Dudley area and then relocated to Florida and eventually to Ohio.

She is survived by her...

Dec 4, 2013

Southbridge- Rene R. Morin, age 90, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation – Oakwood, Webster.

He leaves his wife, Fabienne E. (Bombadier) Morin of Southbridge; a son, Rene J. Morin; a granddaughter, Gina Osimo and two great-grandchildren.

He was born in Southbridge, son of the late Arthur and Alphonsin (Dion) Morin...

Nov 30, 2013

Leonard E. Wielock, age 92 of Quinebaug, CT died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at home.

His wife of 60 years, Barbara A. (Ritchotte) Wielock died July 28, 2011.

Lenny was born in Dudley, MA, son of the late Michael and Catherine (Mangan) Wielock and lived in the Dudley-Quinebaug area all his life.  He was a ...

Nov 29, 2013

Beverly A. (Donovan) McDonald, age 76, of Quinebaug, died Friday, November 29, 2013 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.

She was predeceased by her husband, John McDonald.  She leaves two brothers, Donald Donovan and his wife Jaucqueta of North Grosvenordale, Ronald Donovan and his wife Alice of Bridgeport; two sister-in-laws, Jean Donovan of Quinebaug, Norma Donovan of Webster;...

Nov 27, 2013

Arthur Kuper, age 94 of Woodstock, CT, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at home.

He leaves his wife of 70 years, Phyllis R. (Racine) Kuper of Woodstock; two sons, Daniel Kuper and his wife Margaret of Woodstock, Kenneth Kuper of Woodstock; two daughters, Lorraine Daniels of Webster and Karen Martin of Worcester; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and...

Nov 26, 2013

Mary Edith (Penkala) Bardy, 73 of Webster, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer.

She leaves her husband of 46 years, Stephen R. Bardy of Webster; a son, Stephen E. Bardy of Dudley; a brother, Donald T. Penkala of Attleboro; a sister, Judith Ofcarcik of Cumberland, RI.

She was born in...

Nov 24, 2013

Woodstock - Anthony T. Lechert, age 62, beloved husband of Vone (Inthirathvongsy) Lechert, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam. Anthony was born in Webster, son of the late Anthony T. and Fleurette J. (Paquette) Lechert and lived in Woodstock for many years.  He was a machinist and tool maker.  He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Calling...

Nov 23, 2013

William A. Waller, age 50, of Worcester, died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his parents, William A. Waller Sr. of Minnesota and Margaret A. Waller of Worcester; two sisters, Vicky Leone of Milford and Vivanne Waller of North Carolina.

He was born in Framingham and lived in Worcester most...

Nov 21, 2013

Joel E. Williams III, age 66 of Woodstock, CT, died Thursday, November 21, 2013.

He leaves his wife, Deborah (Eckert) Williams.  He also leaves, Amy and Richard Bowen, Jacob and Caleb Bowen; Erik and Caroline Todd and family; Jessica and Jeremy Watkins and family; Devon and Jeremy Barnes and family, Kayla Todd.  He also leaves his sisters,...

Nov 18, 2013

Helen P. (Aliberti) Shedd, age 89 of Rutland, MA, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at UMASS Memorial Health Care, Worcester.

She leaves a son, Wesley Shedd and his wife Leticia Shedd of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Patricia Browning and her husband Robert Browning of Paxton; a brother, Gus Aliberti of Boston; a sister, Rose Reade and her husband...

Nov 16, 2013

David N. Germain, age 75, of East Brookfield, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton.

His wife, Lillian M. (Ruell) Germain died September 3, 2013.  He leaves two daughters, Bobbi M. Germain of Brimfield and Davida L. Germain of East Brookfield; a brother, Ronald E. Germain of Paxton; two sisters, Phyllis Gilles and...

Nov 16, 2013

Lawrence "Larry L. Gevry Sr., age 89, of Webster, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Lanessa Extended Care, Webster.

His wife, Leona (Noga) Gevry died in 1994.  He leaves five sons, Lawrence L. Gevry Jr. of Higganum, CT., Leonard Gevry of Webster, Louis Gevry of Dudley; Lawrence Gevry of Southbridge, and Lloyd Gevry of East Killingly, CT;...

Nov 14, 2013

Leo J. Lalone Jr., of Southbridge, died Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

He leaves a sister, Joyce B. Shays of Florida.

He was born in Worcester, son of the late Leo J. Sr. and Louise (Cavanaugh) Lalone.  He lived in Worcester, Charlton and Southbridge.

There are no...

Nov 13, 2013

Doreen A. (Earle) Salvas of Danielson, CT, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at UMASS Memorial Health Care, Worcester.

She leaves her husband, Todd R. Salvas of Danielson; a son, Shane Sroczenski of Putnam; a daughter, Brittany Benkowski of Putnam; a brother, Steven Earle of Killingly; a step-sister, Brenda Earle of Putnam; six grandchildren.  She also leaves her...

Nov 12, 2013

Florence A. (Mrozinski) Chrzanowski, age 87 of Webster, passed away on Tuesday, November 12 2013 at the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center.

She was the wife of the late Walter Chrzanowski.  She leaves a son, Ronald Chrzanowski and a daughter, Christine Confer, both of Webster; a brother, Victor J. Mrozinski of Millbury; 4 grandchildren and 2 great...

Nov 10, 2013

Alexander Jezerski, Sr., 86

NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT – Alexander Jezerski, Sr. of North Grosvenordale, CT passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Sunday, November 10, 2013, with his family by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Louise M. (Beaulieu) Jezerski; his son Alexander Jezerski, Jr. and his wife...