Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from December 2007:
Margaret M. Parella.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Margaret M. Parella, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007 in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. An hour of visitation ...
Evelyn L. Fleischman.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... SHREWSBURY Evelyn L. Fleischman, 96, formerly of Southampton, NY, where she had been a resident since the early 1930s, passed away on Thursday, November 29th, 2007 in Shrewsbury Nursing Home, Shrewsbury. Evelyns husband, Ralph E. Fleischman, died in 1991 and her son, Dr. ...
Inez G. (Hall) Newman.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WHITINSVILLE Inez G. (Hall) Newman, 92, formerly of 10 Chestnut St., passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in Webster Manor. Her husband, Frederick Newman died in 1988. She leaves two daughters, Jeanne L. Jordan of Dudley and Isabelle Davis of Rockland, Maine; one ...
Anita M. Howe, 96.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... NEW BRAINTREE Anita M. (Tougas) Howe, 96, of Hardwick Rd., died Thursday, November 29, 2007 in the Quaboag on the Common Nursing Home in West Brookfield. She leaves one son, Charles Howe and his wife Carol of New Braintree; eleven grandchildren, Michael Howe and his wife Cheryl, ...
Elba Grajales, 52.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Elba Grajales, 52, passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2007 in UMass Memorial Healthcare-Belmont St. She is survived by three sons: Felix Grajales, Evelio Cruz Jr. and Geovanni Cruz; two daughters: Daisy Grajales and Jessica Grajales; eight brothers: Jose, Eliot, Eliezer, ...
Laurent A. "Jackie" Belanger.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... GRAFTON Laurent A. "Jackie" Belanger Jr., 68, a lifelong resident of North Grafton, passed away November 29, 2007 from complications of cancer. He is survived by his mother, Agnes E. "Nan" (Felix) Belanger and his brother, Robert B. Belanger with both of whom he lived. He also leaves ...
John C. Powers, 94.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... BOLTON John C. Powers, 94, life long resident and former Selectman to the Town of Bolton, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 in the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-eight years, Lillian (Cate) Powers; ...
Burton D. "Burt" Webber Jr., 81.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... NORTH OXFORD Burton D. Burt Webber Jr., 81, of Turner Road, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, at UMass Memorial Medical Center Memorial Campus, after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Ethel G. (Goddard) Webber, who died on November 18, 2007. He is survived by ...
Adam R. Peters, 21.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... OMAHA, NE Adam R. Peters, 21 years old, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Holden, Massachusetts. Preceded in death by grandparents, Armand and Patricia Peltier; and uncle, John Peltier. Survived by parents, Rob and Judy Peters; sister, Amy Peters of Gilbert, AZ; brother, Brian ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER, MA. Bellerose, Wilfred E. "Porky", 81. Calling hours, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, December 02, 2007, in the funeral home; funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, December 03, 2007, Mass in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 5 Spaulding St., Worcester. Died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Funeral Home: ...
Jeffrey L. Mailman, 21.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Jeffrey Logan Mailman, 21, of Worcester, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 28, 2007 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He leaves his mother, Susan M. (Coghlin) Mailman of Worcester; his father, Bruce P. Mailman of Grafton; two brothers: Paul E ....
Wilfred E. Bellerose.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Wilfred E. Porky Bellerose, 81, of Worcester, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, in the UMass-Memorial Medical Center. He leaves his wife, Barbara A. (Bourke) Bellerose, with whom he celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary on October 18. He also leaves five children, ...
Seldon A. "Duke" Washburn, Jr.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WEED, CA Seldon "Duke" Washburn, Jr., 74 year old Weed resident, passed away November 22, 2007, at Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka. Seldon was born July 29, 1933 to Seldon and Hildur Washburn in Worcester, MA. He enjoyed fishing and sports and was a Patriots fan. ...
Stasha L. Urbanovitch.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER/PAXTON Stasha L. Urbanovitch, 90, of 27 Hemans Street, Worcester, died on Thursday, November 29, 2007 in UMass Memorial Health Care after a brief illness. She leaves four brothers, Adam, Alec, and Louis Urbanovitch all of Paxton and Joseph Urbanovitch of New Port ...
Robert E. Shays, 47.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Robert E. Shays, 47, of Millbury Street, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2007, surrounded by his devoted family at Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife, Linda (Fikoski) Shays; three sons, Robert E. Shays, Jr. and his wife Serena, Eric Shays and his fiance ...
Glittering gift; Donation reflects on family's heart.(NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Nancy Sheehan WORCESTER - The entire city is now part of the Evans family tree. About 1,000 people gathered in City Hall and on Worcester Common last night for the annual Festival of Lights celebration. The highlight was the lighting of the city Christmas ...
Generosity from here to the moon.(NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ellie Oleson COLUMN: Telegram & Gazette Santa Of the thousands of donors to the Telegram & Gazette Santa Fund, there is at least one that is directly connected to the moon. When astronaut Neil A. Armstrong took that "giant leap for mankind" onto ...
Ex-official sentenced for child sex crimes.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Patricia J. James PROVIDENCE - Former Southboro Selectman William J. Christensen yesterday was sentenced to five years in prison for child sex solicitation charges and must surrender himself by Dec. 28. Mr. Christensen, 61, of 17 Granuaile Road, Southboro, was ...
Teachers union ratifies contracts; School board to vote Monday.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Matthew Bruun LEOMINSTER - A testy negotiation appears near conclusion after the city teachers union approved terms for new contracts that will take them through 2011. The School Committee is slated to vote Monday night to finalize the deal. The pacts call ...
State advances school building project.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Steven H. Foskett Jr. DOUGLAS - News of the intermediate school's placement on the Massachusetts School Building Authority list of school projects moving to the next phase for potential funding could not have come a better time, the superintendent of schools said ...
Regional digest.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: Regional digest Motorist unhurt after crashing into pond TEMPLETON - A Phillipston man was lucky to escape injury Thursday night when the car he was driving ran off Stone Bridge Road into Stone Bridge Pond. Officer Michael Bennett said Christopher ...
Route 12 bridge shut for repairs.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... LEOMINSTER - A bridge on Route 12 was shut down last night while a construction crew tried to make repairs to an I-beam on the section of the bridge that covers the westbound lane of Route 2. Police Lt. Michael D. Goldman said the bridge was to be shut down for at least eight hours. ...
Organ pipes to children's laughter; Housing project groundbreaking.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Thomas Caywood WORCESTER - The long-vacant, dilapidated former Hammond Organ Reed Factory on May Street has begun its rebirth from neighborhood eyesore to 46-unit affordable apartment complex, a project expected to anchor future revitalization of the Main South ...
Hearing on judge threat is postponed to Monday.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Gary V. Murray WORCESTER - A dangerousness hearing for a Clinton man accused of threatening to murder a Worcester Juvenile Court judge has been postponed until Monday. The hearing had been scheduled yesterday in Central District Court to determine whether ...
After 39 years, sacrifice is honored; Plaque for site of officer's death.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Thomas Caywood WORCESTER - Elizabeth A. Hazelhurst always thinks of her husband, Patrolman Robert R. Hazelhurst, as she drives by the spot on Interstate 290 near Burncoat Street, where the rookie city police officer was killed by a drunken driver at the end of his shift ...
Voters OK creating agricultural board, changing bylaws.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Betsy Haley-Cormier WESTMINSTER - Voters stayed until just after 10 Tuesday night to complete the special town meeting's 28-article warrant. Before it ended, they had voted to balance the town's budget, make changes to the town's bylaws and create an Agricultural ...
Steinem remains ever the feminist activist.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jacqueline Reis WORCESTER - Gloria Steinem was in town yesterday, but the 73-year-old women's rights activist wasn't reliving glory days of the 1970s or pushing a new book. She was humbly, somewhat quietly, urging a roomful of women to work together, push boundaries and ...
Man fined for deceiving couple needing housing.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Priyanka Dayal WESTBORO - A Shrewsbury man who posed as a Shrewsbury Housing Authority agent and a former state trooper has been found guilty of improperly disclosing public assistance information. Police said Daniel J. Diterlizzi, 61, of 277 Prospect St., ...
Timely transfer; State land will allow expansion of Biotech Park.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Dec 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: In our opinion In a move that will further strengthen Worcester's position as a center of biotechnology and biomedical research, the Patrick administration this week approved transfer of 35 acres from the state Department of Mental Health to make way for a major ...
Holiday treat for jazz fans at Mechanics Hall show.(LIVING)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Scott McLennan COLUMN: Music Review WORCESTER - Jane Monheit was beguiling and John Pizzarelli bedazzling in an early holiday present that public-radio station WICN-FM delivered to jazz fans Thursday at Mechanics Hall. Monheit and Pizzarelli both ...
Paxton piano prodigy to play White House.(LIVING)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Richard Duckett Paxton piano prodigy Mackenzie Melemed is a regular at the White House. "Every year they change decorations," 12-year-old Mackenzie noted. For the fourth consecutive year he has been invited to perform at a holiday open house of ...
Press Box.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: Press Box LOCAL Milford's Morcone makes future plans Milford High softball standout Kristen Morcone has signed a letter of intent to play ...
Business briefs.(BUSINESS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... COLUMN: Business briefs Telegram & Gazette Bloomberg Index Central Massachusetts -0.56 195.97 Volume: 76,924,205 Up: 10 Down: 12 Unchanged: 7 Gainer: IPG Photonics Corp ....
TJX to pay up to $41M over data breach.(BUSINESS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Mark Jewell BOSTON - Discount retailer TJX Cos. could pay as much as $40.9 million in a settlement with Visa Inc. and the bank that processes the retailer's credit card payments over a massive breach of customers' card data - a deal that hinges on banks agreeing to ...
Biovest agrees to settlement in pay case.(BUSINESS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: John J. Monahan BOSTON - Under a settlement agreement that the state attorney general's office said will not be made public, Biovest International Inc., a Worcester-based biotechnology company, has agreed to pay $302,827 to 32 employees and former employees to settle ...
So we meet again; Devils facing known enemy.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jim Wilson LEOMINSTER - It's getting to the point they might as well put tomorrow's game on the schedule, as for the third consecutive season Leominster and Longmeadow will meet in the postseason. Only this time the Blue Devils are hoping for a different result. ...
Pack too much for Sharks.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bill Ballou WORCESTER - Although the season is not even one-quarter over, and injuries, trades, call-ups, send-downs and transformations can happen almost anytime, it is quite clear as December arrives that the Worcester Sharks aren't good enough to play with the best ...
Celtics hold back Heat; Boston repels Miami's rally.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Tim Reynolds MIAMI - Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 27 points in the first quarter, Kevin Garnett added 23, and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics wasted most of a 28-point lead last night before beating the Miami Heat, 95-85. Ray Allen scored 17 for the Celtics, ...
Colonials seek to finish perfect run.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Chad Garner SHREWSBURY - They are brothers on and off the field, and Shrewsbury's four senior linebackers - Shawn Loiseau, Ray St. Laurent, Zach Beach and Phil Entwistle - hope to share another lifelong memory with each other and the rest of the football program. ...
Deal in the Red Sox at winter meetings.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Paul Jarvey You don't need to watch poker on TV to know that it's never wise to tip your hand. So, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein wasn't about to do it when he talked to reporters yesterday about baseball's winter meetings, which will start Monday in ...
Stars will be out in city; DCU Center ready to host Classic next year.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bill Ballou COLUMN: Sharks notes WORCESTER - The American Hockey League All-Star Classic is coming to Massachusetts for the first time since 1959, and making its reappearance in the Bay State at the DCU Center. The Worcester Sharks are expected to ...
HC upends UConn in Storrs.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Four Holy Cross players scored last night in the Crusaders' 4-1 victory over the University of Connecticut at the Freitas Forum in Storrs, Conn. HC (5-4-2, 4-3-2 Atlantic Hockey) and the Huskies (4-8-0, 3-6-0) complete this weekend's home-and-home series at 7 tonight at the ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... WORCESTER Clemons, Antonette, 92. Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 01, 2007, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Funeral Home: Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester. WORCESTER Demirjian, Anne, 86. Funeral service 12 Noon Saturday, December 01, 2007, ...
Armond P. Bogosian, 85.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... BOYLSTON Armond P. Bogosian, 85, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, in UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus. His wife, Jennie A. (Zadroga) Bogosian, died in 1988. He leaves his children, Bruce Bogosian and his wife Maryann of Spring, TX; Bonnie Hunt and her husband James of ...
Peter F. D'Errico, 69.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... MILFORD Peter F. DErrico, 69, of Milford died Thursday afternoon (November 29) at the Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford after e lengthy illness. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Mega) DErrico. He was born in Milford, the son of the late Dante S. and the late ...
Grace Underwood Scola at 80, Retired School Teacher and Nurse.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... DELRAY, FL/WATCH HILL, R.I. Grace U. Scola of Delray Beach, Fla. and Watch Hill, R.I., formerly of Worcester, died peacefully November 19, 2007 surrounded by her family in the Pinecrest Hospice at Delray Medical Center. Grace graduated from the former Commerce High School in ...
Mary T. (Lestage) Eitleman, 75.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... MILLBURY Mary T. (Lestage) Eitleman, 75, of 240 Millbury Ave., died Friday, Nov. 30th in her home, after being stricken ill. She leaves two daughters, Debra I. Greiciunas of Millbury and Shelia Powers of Charlton; two sons, Todd A. Eitleman of Houston, TX and Howard E. Murphy of ...
Elizabeth Ann (Erickson) Morrone, 72.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... MANSFIELD CENTER, CT Elizabeth Ann (Erickson) Morrone, 72, of Mansfield Center, CT, beloved wife of Joseph J. Morrone, died on Friday, November 30, 2007 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Betty was born on March 6, 1935 to the late George and Anna (Lally) Erickson of ...
Margaret M. Dolan, 79.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... MADISON, CT Margaret M. Dolan, 79, of Madison, CT passed away November 29, 2007. She was born March 22, 1928 in Boston. She is the daughter of George W. and Ruth (Sullivan) McCarthy. Margaret is preceded in death by parents, son, Christopher M. Dolan, sister, Ruth Grainger and ...
Virginia (Wolfe) Stuart.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... WORCESTER Virginia (Wolfe) Stuart, educator, humanist, musician, wife, mother and grandmother died November 27th at home following a stroke. At her side were her husband Charles Stuart, her sons, Wallace Stuart and his wife Cheryl of Worcester, and John Stuart and his wife Tami ...
E. Colleen "Spec" Amorello, 84.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... GRAFTON E. Colleen "Spec" Amorello, 84, of Grafton passed away peacefully November 30, 2007 at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward V. Amorello in 1987. Spec is survived by nine children, Mark E. and his wife Sandra, of Pembroke, ...
Ralph Philip Ziegler, 62.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... NEW BERN, NC Ralph Philip Ziegler, 62, of New Bern died suddenly Friday, October 26th. He and his wife, Carolyn, moved to New Bern in January of 2007 and were former residents of Northborough, Massachusetts. He is survived by his daughter, Laura Kursman, son-in-law, Jeff, grandson Gavin ...
Adam R. Peters, 21.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... OMAHA, NE Adam R. Peters, 21 years old, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Holden, Massachusetts. Preceded in death by grandparents, Armand and Patricia Peltier; and uncle, John Peltier. Survived by parents, Rob and Judy Peters; sister, Amy Peters of Gilbert, AZ; brother, Brian ...
Vito J. Errede, 90.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... VERO BEACH, FL Vito J. Errede died peacefully Nov. 23, in Vero Beach, attended by family and his companion of 14 years, Grace Mitacek. His wife of over 40 years, Laura (Mironda) predeceased him in 1989. He was born in Worc., son of Felix and Rose Errede, and was a service manager at ...
Margaret "Patsy" O'Neill Monahan.(DEATHS)(Obituary)
Dec 02, 2007 ... DUDLEY Margaret Patsy ONeill Monahan died November 29th, at Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster, after a brief illness. A Memorial Mass will be held a on Saturday, December 15 at 11:30 AM at ...
David L. Hardern, 64.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... HUBBARDSTON David L. Hardern, 64, of 33 Old Boston Tpke., died Saturday, Dec. 1, at Sunbridge-Spring Valley Care & Rehab., in Worcester. He was the husband of Eva R. (Konig) Hardern, who died in 1981. He leaves a son, Walter D. Hardern and his wife Judith of Gardner; a ...
Albina A. (Barisas) Karol, 83.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... WORCESTER Albina A. (Barisas) Karol, 83, of Worcester, died Thursday, November 29, in Radius Healthcare Center of Worcester, 119 Providence St. Her husband, Albert F. Karol died in 1989. She leaves her son, David J. Karol of Worcester; a brother, Walter Barry of Poughkeepsie, ...
Margaret M. Parella.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... WORCESTER Margaret M. Parella passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester, where she has been a resident for several years. "Mickey", as she was known to family and friends, was born in Connecticut on July 30, 1911 to Vincenzo and Carmela ...
John Harootunian, 83.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... SAN PEDRO, CA John Harootunian of San Pedro, CA, formerly of Worcester, died Tuesday in Los Palos Convalescent Home. He was born in Worcester, the son of Kachadoor and Sarah (Perch) Harootuninan. He leaves sister-in-law Pearl Harutunian; niece Joanne (Harutunian) Cranston, wife ...
John T. O'Toole, 68.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... AUBURN John T. O'Toole, 68, of Oakwood Ave., died Friday, Nov. 30th, in his home, after a long struggle with cancer. He leaves his two daughters, Jacquelyn, wife of Thomas Breslin of Shamong, NJ, and Robin, wife of Chad Blanchard of Barnegat, NJ; his loving companion and ...
Olive G. Smith, 79.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... WESTBOROUGH Olive G. Smith, 79, of Westborough, died on Monday, November 26, 2007, at the UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus. She was the wife of Richard W. Smith. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Annie (Ramsay) Gokey of Westborough and the late Paul T. Gokey ....
Assunta Rose "Sue" (Simeoni) Mullaney, 75; An angel to all who knew her.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... LEOMINSTER Assunta Rose "Sue" (Simeoni) Mullaney, 75, of 66 Helena St., Leominster died on Saturday, December 1 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Mullaney was born in Leominster on October 9, 1932, daughter of ...
Eleanor M. (Devlin) Sova, 87.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... FITCHBURG Eleanor M. (Devlin) Sova, 87, formerly of 24 School St. and 29 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, died Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Highlands Longterm Care Center, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 49 years, Joseph P. Sova, died in 1993. ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2007 ... WORCESTER, MA. Karol, Albina A. (Barisas), 83. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 04, 2007, St. John's Cemetery Chapel, 260 Cambridge St. Died Thursday, November 29, 2007. Funeral Home: Henry-Dirsa Funeral Home, 33 Ward St. WORCESTER, MA. Parella, Margaret M.. Calling ...
D.C. media whirl inspires student.
Dec 02, 2007 ... Byline: Sasha Kimmelman NORTHBRIDGE - A Whitinsville woman is poised to take the political scene by storm. Stacy Castell, a 22-year-old senior at Worcester State College, is currently residing in the nation's capital and working for Talk Radio News Service. ...