Gloria H. Primavera
Apr 8, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gloria Primavera, who passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of April 8th, in the arms of her loved ones, after a brief illness.
Mom loved to cook, go for walks, shop for antiques, and watch birds. She especially enjoyed dining at the Black and White, where...
Jane L. Fountain
Apr 3, 2026
Warren- Jane L. Fountain, 95, of Warren passed away on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at Baystate Wing hospital in Palmer, with her loving family by her side. Jane was born in Ware to the late Morton and Marjorie (Adams) Sampson. Jane graduated from Warren Highschool in 1948, and attended Springfield Community College where she earned a degree in business. She...
Anthony F. Staiti
Apr 1, 2026
GILBERTVILLE - Anthony F. “Tony” Staiti, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.
Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Patricia A. (Lazarick) Staiti. He leaves his two children: his daughter Christine Palmer and her husband Darren of Ware and his son Tony Staiti, Jr., and his wife Kathy of...
Mary D. Cressy
2026
Mary Dickson Cressy, 92, of Warren, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Weston, Massachusetts, Mary was the daughter of the late Brenton H. Dickson III and Helen S. (Paine) Dickson. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from the Butera School of Art in Boston, and in 1954 she married Joseph...
Raymond A. Pinsonnault
Mar 24, 2026
Ware / Granby - Raymond A. Pinsonnault, aged 70, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his care home in Granby. A long-time former resident of Ware, Raymond’s life was marked by enduring warmth and a gentle spirit.
Born on January 16, 1956, Raymond faced developmental disabilities since birth. Despite these challenges, he maintained a joyful...
Phyllis M. Hubacz
Mar 24, 2026
North Brookfield – Phyllis M. Hubacz, 89, a former long-time resident of North Brookfield, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Palmer HealthCare Center with her family by her side.
She leaves her sons, Jeffrey G. Hubacz and his wife Felicia of Barre, Michael J. Hubacz and his wife Joanna of Barre and Thomas A. Hubacz and his wife Lisa of...
Edward A. Waldron
Mar 23, 2026
West Warren- Edward A. Waldron, 75, passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah (D’Andrea) Waldron, and his two daughters, Brittany Waldron and her partner Craig of Leominster, and Karyn Waldron and her partner Connor, of West Warren. He also leaves his sister Barbara Abramowski and...
Harriet A. Griffiths
Mar 21, 2026
Warren – Harriet A. Griffiths, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at UMass Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.
Born in Quincy and raised in the Taunton area, Harriet was the daughter of the late Wolcott and Evelyn (Miller) Griffiths. She lived a long and fulfilled life, most recently surrounded by her "extended care family" at her group home....
Robert J. St. George
Mar 17, 2026
Hampden / Warren - Robert J. St. George, 96, died on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, in the Vantage Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hampden. He was just one month shy of his 97th birthday. Robert lived a very long and well fulfilled life, remaining active up until just a few years ago.
He leaves his loving and caring sons, Christopher...
Joan R. FitzGerald
Mar 16, 2026
West Brookfield - Joan Ruth FitzGerald of West Brookfield, Massachusetts passed away in Hospice care at home on March 16, 2026, surrounded by family after a long struggle with heart disease.
She leaves her husband, David of West Brookfield, a sister, Cheryl Prior of Torrington, Connecticut, a son, Richard Fiske of Rockwall, Texas, a daughter, Lauren Fiske of Jamestown, Rhode Island,...
John S. Cembura
Mar 12, 2026
Ware - John S. Cembura passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of eighty-three. Born in Ware on September 25,1942, the son of the late Stanley and Helen Cembura. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia M. Cembura for 40 wonderful years.
He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1960 and then joined the Laborers Union....
Francis H. Beaudry, III
Mar 9, 2026
Warren – Francis H. Beaudry, III, 65, of Warren, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 9, 2026, following a brief period of declining health.
He leaves his sister-in-law, Andrea S. Beaudry of South Carolina, and his nieces and nephews, Samantha Cardaropoli of Westfield, Jonathan Beaudry of Virginia Beach, Nicholas Beaudry of Louisiana, Elizabeth Beaudry of Ludlow, Benjamin...
Shirley L. Hissem
Mar 6, 2026
West Brookfield / Richmond -Shirley Lorraine Hissem, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on October 25, 1931, to Georgie McPhee Curtis. At the age of four, Shirley was placed on a trolley with her siblings and brought to the House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She...
Carol A. Bloem
Mar 3, 2026
West Brookfield – Carol A. Bloem, 74, of West Brookfield, died early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.
Carol was born in and grew up in Whitinsville, daughter of the late Frank and Audrey (Noble) Bloem. She worked as a contracting officer with the United States Fisheries and Wildlife Service for several years. She procured...
Thomas S. Schoenfeldt
Feb 24, 2026
Warren - Thomas S. Schoenfeldt, 79, of Warren, died on Monday, February 24th, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves his beloved wife of 60 years, Louise (Hesse) Schoenfeldt. He also leaves his son Dennis Schoenfeldt and wife Nicole of Concord, North Carolina and his daughter, Jean Carlson and her husband Gregory of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his...
Eric M. Gerhard
Feb 20, 2026
West Brookfield- Eric M. Gerhard, 50, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Ziehl, and his step-father, Gerald Ziehl, with whom he lived. He leaves his two brothers, Jeremy Gerhard of Southfield, MI and Adam Gerhard of Newmarket, NH; his four step-sisters, Tara Patenaude of Cherry...
Johann E. Comeau
Feb 13, 2026
Ware – Johann E. Comeau, 82, died in the early morning hours on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.
She leaves her husband of 43 years, Roger J. Comeau, her brother, Neil Poulin and his wife Rachel of Essex Junction, Vermont; her sister-in-law, Rita Hamelin and her husband Ernie as well as 2 nieces and 2...
Richard G. O'Brien
Feb 6, 2026
Ware- Richard G. O’Brien, 76, of Ware died on Friday, February 6th, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Palmer.
He leaves his beloved wife of 54 years, Karen (Reynolds) O’Brien, of Ware. He also leaves his three children; Cynthia Riggie of Ware, Richard O’Brien and wife Melissa of Hardwick, and Robert O’Brien of Ware. He leaves his two brothers; Gary O’Brien...
Peggy E. Willard
Feb 3, 2026
Ware – Margaret E. “Peggy” Willard, 75, died early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
She leaves her loving husband of 30 years, Gary P. Willard, who was her caregiver for the last 12 years during her illness; She also leaves; her children, Vickie J. Vennert of Warren, and Daniel D. Vennert of Monson, as well...
Charles R. Nicholson
Jan 31, 2026
Gilbertville – Charles R. Nicholson, 67, of Gilbertville, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Cheryl A. Nicholson of Gilbertville; his son, Richard J. Nicholson and his wife, Cynthia, of Gilbertville; his daughter, Tina M. Swindlehurst and her husband, Matthew, of Hardwick; his...
