Obituaries

Nov 9, 2018

WEBSTER – Paul E. Corey, 80, of Pinewood Drive passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 9, 2018 surrounded by his family. A caring father, devoted husband, and fun-loving Pop to all his grandchildren, he leaves forever cherished memories of his unwavering kindness and enjoyable sense of humor.

Born in Worcester, MA, son of the...

Nov 6, 2018

DUDLEY – Tami J. Wilson, 34, of Barre Avenue, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Lilly M. Wilson of Dudley; her father, Gary R. Wilson and his wife Judith of Gilford, NH; her mother, Anne-Marie (Caplette) Wilson of Dudley; her...

Nov 5, 2018

SOUTHBRIDGE – Betty S. (Snyder) Stevens, 93, formerly of Paige Hill in Southbridge, died Monday, November 5, 2018, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George C. Stevens of Southbridge who died in 2000. She is survived by four daughters, Marsha S. Poirier of Southbridge, Janet S. Iacobucci of Dover, NH,...

Nov 5, 2018

OXFORD – Constance M. (George) Holmberg, 82, of Main Street, died peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2018, after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul M. Holmberg of Oxford; her son, Craig P. Holmberg and his wife Cathleen of Oxford; her sister, Olimbia Filipski of Dorchester; two grandchildren, Nicole Holmberg of...

Nov 4, 2018

DUDLEY – Lilian J. (Morrow) Milner, 91, of Dudley-Southbridge Road, died Sunday, November 4, 2018, in her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Clyde E. Milner of Oxford who died in 1978. She is survived by six children, Clyde T. Milner and his wife Christine of Southbridge, Stuart E. Milner and his wife Sandra of...

Oct 29, 2018

OXFORD – Theodore J. LeBlanc, Sr., 90, of Lovett Road, died Monday, October 29, 2018, in his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Ellen M. (Rice) LeBlanc who died in 2015. He is survived by six children, Marie T. Hurley and her husband William of Middletown, CT, Theodore J. LeBlanc Jr. and his wife Mary...

Oct 26, 2018

JEFFERSON – Paul F. Urbanovitch, 70, died Friday, October 26, 2018, at his home in Monticello, Maine. He is survived by his wife, Ann M. Urbanovitch of Auburn, MA; two stepdaughters, Noelle Hohnecker and her husband Gary of North Pole, AK, along with their two children Samantha and Shyanne; and Melanie Blavackas-Parker of Gardner, along with her five children,...

Oct 26, 2018

OXFORD - Anthonius “Anton” Zwang, 36 of Oxford, MA passed away peacefully after a courageous 10-month battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer. Anton was the loving husband, life partner, and best friend of 20 years, to Melissa Zwang and the loving father to his pride & joy, their beautiful daughter and his mini-me Makenzie. He is also survived by...

Oct 21, 2018

OXFORD – Jean (Colp) Vezina, 83, of Church Street, died Sunday, October 21, 2018, in her home after a courageous battle with emphysema. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard G. Vezina who died in 2015. She is survived by three children, Mark C. Vezina of California, Cathleen J. Salapare and her husband Sennen of Silver...

Oct 20, 2018

OXFORD – Charlemagne “Cookie” R. (Carlson) Johnson, 56, of Larned Road, lost her courageous 8-year battle to Cancer on Saturday, October 20th. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oxford.

Cookie was predeceased by her father Russel H. Carlson. She leaves her mother Lorraine A. (Dion)...

Oct 18, 2018

PLAINFIELD, CT – Wallace Franklin Green, 77, of Pine Street, died Thursday, October 18, 2018, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joan Elaine (Carey) Green of Plainfield; two daughters, Teresa Marquis and Tina Green, both of Connecticut; three stepchildren, Jennifer Ann Luman, Robert Byron Jr., and Dottie Byron, all of Worcester; five sisters,...

Oct 9, 2018

OXFORD – Mary Louise (Phelps) Randall, 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Christopher House of Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Earl G. Randall who died in 2012. She is survived by four children, Barbara L. Randall and her husband Kenneth Dyier of Worcester, Earl D. Randall and his wife Dixie of...

Oct 7, 2018

OXFORD – Dorothy “Dottie” (Gengel) Ohrn, died after a short illness surrounded by her family, leaving behind 93 years of great stories, lots of laughter and much wisdom.

She was born in Worcester in 1925 to George T. and Anna J. (Kennedy) Gengel. She is survived by her five best friends who also happen to be her...

Oct 2, 2018

OXFORD – Karl “Mitch” E. Mitchell, 85, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was predeceased by his former wife and mother of his children, Janet T. Mitchell; his second wife, Dolores Mitchell; and his third wife, Joyce Mitchell. He is survived by seven children, Donna M. LaLiberty and her husband Barry of Leominster,...

Sep 29, 2018

OXFORD – Charles “Chucky” Nelson Gale Vittum II, 45, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 29, 2018. He is survived by two sons, Geoffrey Johnson and Charles Nelson Gale Vittum III; his mother, Linda C. (Gove) Vittum; sister Tammy G. Bundey and her husband Jason; two aunts, Louise Thorpe and Kathryn Bruen; an uncle, Charles Gove; a birth sister, and...

Sep 19, 2018

SPENCER – Mary Ellen (Fellner) Grazulis, 76, of 350 Main Street, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Webster Manor Healthcare in Webster. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Daniel John Grazulis of Spencer; her son, Paul Grazulis of Stafford, CT; two brothers, Robert Fellner of St. Louis, MO, and David Fellner of East Stroudsburg, PA; four...

Sep 17, 2018

OXFORD – Thomas E. Skebos, 61, of Dana Drive, died Monday, September 17, 2018, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nancy M. (Antos) Skebos of Oxford; his son, Daniel T. Skebos of Oxford; his parents, Edward A. and Marjorie R. (Gustafson) Skebos of Spring Hill, FL; his sister, Nancy R. Roche and her...

Sep 16, 2018

OXFORD – Bernice V. (Bugbee) Messier, died Sunday, September 16, 2018, at St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Ronald J. Messier of Oxford who died in 2015. She is survived by three daughters, Wendy A. Prunier and her husband Kenneth of North Oxford, Lynn Yeiter and her husband David...

Sep 16, 2018

OXFORD – Jeremiah J. Coffey, Sr., 75, of Holly Street, died Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Westborough Healthcare Center in Westborough, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan D. (Lever) Coffey of Oxford; five children, Catherine Dubuque and her husband Michael of Charlton, David Coffey and his wife Amy of Oxford, Michael...

Sep 15, 2018

OXFORD – Albert J. Grudzinskas Jr., 67, of Charlton Street, died Saturday, September 15, 2018, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joy M. (Lockwood) Grudzinskas of Oxford; two children, Jason Ellis and his wife Elaine of Pembroke, and Lisa McGarry of Oxford; two sisters, Julie Grudzinskas of Park Hill, and Christine Mancini...