Obituaries

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara E. (Kozlowski) D'Alessandro 1942 – 2025

Webster - Barbara E. (Kozlowski) D'Alessandro, age 83, beloved wife of James "Jim" P. D'Alessandro, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home that she so loved.

Barbara was born in Webster, MA, daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Vajcovec) Kozlowski and lived in...

Oct 14, 2025

Virginia T. (Wasielewski) Zalewski 1939-2025

Virginia T. (Wasielewski) Zalewski, 86, passed away peacefully in her home as she was surrounded by love and family. A woman of remarkable compassion and grace, Virginia lived her life with a radiant positive energy that touched everyone she met.

She devoted many years to her work in retail, where...

Oct 2, 2025

Marija (Rrufa) Papas 1938 – 2025

Marija (Rrufa) Papas, age 87, beloved wife of the late Ligor Papas, died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Health Care, Worcester.

Marija was born in Durres, Albania, daughter of the late Vasil and Efterpi (Papakostandini) Rrufa and lived in Albania most of her life before coming to...

Sep 30, 2025

Helen M. (Capozzoli) Hejwosz 1923 – 2025

Webster- Helen M. (Capozzoli) Hejwosz, age102, beloved wife of the late Henry H. Hejwosz, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Webster Manor Health Care.

Helen was born in Webster, MA, daughter of the late Pasquale and Theresa (DiGioia) Capozzoli, and lived in Webster all her life.  She was...

Sep 17, 2025

Barbara J. Duffy

1932 – 2025

Sterling – Barbara J. (Matthews) Duffy, 93, of Clinton Rd., died Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025, at home with her loving daughter and son in law by her side.  She was the loving wife of the late Edward Duffy.  Born in Lancaster on July 24, 1932, she was the...

Sep 16, 2025

Helen K. Zenon

June 19th 1949 – September 16th 2025

Helen K. Zenon, beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born on June 19, 1949, in New York City, Helen later made Webster, Massachusetts her home, where she built a life rooted...

Sep 6, 2025

Donald J. Polena

1935 - 2025

Webster – Donald J. Polena, 90, formerly of Brook St., died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Harrington Memorial Hospital.  He was the loving husband of the late Anna A. (Krysiak) Polena for 55 years.

Mr. Polena worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator.

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Aug 31, 2025

Alice May Gilman

1930 - 2025

Webster – Alice M. (MacGinnis) Gilman, 95, of Thompson Rd., died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Umass Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Irene (Hewitt) MacGinnis.

Mrs. Gilman worked for a short time as a seamstress...

Aug 31, 2025

Steven Paul Ozaniak

1956 - 2025

Webster – Steven P. Ozaniak, 69, of Myrtle Ave, died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at UMASS University Hospital.  He was the loving husband for 37 years of the late Cathy (Barney) Ozaniak who died on January 7, 2020.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John...

Aug 29, 2025

David John Armstrong

1964 - 2025

Webster – David J. Armstrong, 60, of Lincoln St., formerly of FL, died Friday, August 29, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in Webster, he was the son of Pauline (Konkel) Armstrong and her longtime companion, Brian Germain of Webster and the late David...

Aug 23, 2025

Joseph Blanchard

1947 - 2025

N. Grosvenordale – Joseph Blanchard, 77, of Pasay Rd., died Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the loving husband of Tina L. (Wilson) Brooks Blanchard.  Born in Webster, he was the son of the late Walter and Annette (Marrier) Blanchard, Sr.

Aug 18, 2025

Zigmund F. Kempinski

1924-2025

Webster- Zigmund "Felix" Kempinski, 101, of Brook St., died Monday morning, August 18, 2025, peacefully at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Germaine "Jeri" (Orciuch) Kempinski, who died on August 4, 2019, after 66 years of marriage.

Smart and down to earth, Felix was known...

Aug 11, 2025

Dianne J. Warg

1942 - 2025

Reedsville, PA – Dianne J. (Katrenak) Warg, 82, of Brooknar Dr., formerly of Webster, died Monday, August 11, 2025, at home.  She was the loving wife of Arthur Warg.  Born in Webster, she was the daughter of the late George and Rita (Nowak) Katrenak.

Mrs. Warg worked...

Aug 11, 2025

Joyce Frances Montague

1941 - 2025

Worcester – Joyce F. (Pollinger) Montague, 84, of Salisbury St., died Monday afternoon, August 11, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Longtime companion of the late Edwin J. Amiot. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Gertrude (McCully) Pollinger.

Joyce...

Aug 9, 2025

Hope Fitz

1934 - 2025

Woodstock, CT - Hope Fitz, 91, beloved mother, friend and professor, passed away on August 9, 2025.

Hope was born in California, where she lived, earned her Ph.D in Asian and Comparative Philosophy and taught philosophy, until she moved to CT in 1988 to embark on her journey...

Aug 9, 2025

Lorraine E. Polletta

1929 - 2025

Webster – Lorraine E. (Rekowski) Polletta, 95, formerly of Maple St., died Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at Lanessa Extended Care Center. She was the loving wife for sixty-five years of the late Henry J. Polletta who passed away on December 5, 2015.  Born in Webster, she was the...

Aug 9, 2025

Albert R. Cournoyer

1944-2025

Albert R. Cournoyer, 81, passed away August 8, 2025 in his home on Webster Lake, surrounded by family. Albert was one of twelve born to Aime and Beatrice (Maynard) Cournoyer. Raised on a cattle farm on Fiske Hill in Sturbridge, Albert learned the value of hard work early in life.

Aug 6, 2025

Gary Paul Mager

1952 - 2025

Moosup – Gary P. Mager, 73, of Prospect St., died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Hartford Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Katherine (Cote) Mager.  Born in Norwich, he was the son of the late Richard I. and Lorraine (Collard) Mager.

Mr. Mager worked in the...

Aug 5, 2025

Lydia Kowalski Cane

1932 – 2025

Gainesville, FL - Lydia K Cane passed away at Magnolia Ridge on August 5th after an extended illness due to a serious fall. There will be a gathering of friends to remember her at Haven Hospice at 4200 NW 90 Blvd, Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, August 26 at 4:30....

Aug 4, 2025

Roman Michael Mitchell March 9, 1985 – August 4, 2025

Roman Mitchell, 40, of Worcester, passed away on August 4, 2025. Born on March 9, 1985, Roman was the beloved son of Michelle (Babbitt) Brannen and was predeceased by his father, Roman Brannen.

Roman was a devoted father to his children , Paris Russell, Serenity...