Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from December 2008:
Mary (Cherry) Wyco McCullough.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Mary (Cherry) Wyco McCullough, 75, of Worcester, died Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2008 at home after an illness. She leaves her husband of 39 years James F. McCullough; 11 children, Patricia Whitney of Ludlow, Thomas and his wife Maureen McCullough of Worcester, James and ...
Loretta R. (Ciarfella) Drelinger, 84.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SHREWSBURY Loretta R. (Ciarfella) Drelinger, 84, of Shrewsbury, died Friday, November 28th in the Shrewsbury Nursing & Rehab. Center, Shrewsbury, after an illness. She leaves her beloved husband of 66 years, Harold Drelinger; her three sons, Joseph Drelinger and his wife ...
Denise P. (Belanger) McShane, 57.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... PORTLAND, OR Denise P. (Belanger) McShane, 57, formerly of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 27, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her husband, Kirk V. McShane passed away in 2006. She leaves three brothers, Jay G. Belanger of Portland, OR, Daniel A. Belanger of ...
Joseph W. McGee, 23.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Joseph W. McGee, 23, of Worcester, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 27, from complications with diabetes. He leaves his mother, Theresa (Kwiatkowski) Conte-McGee; his brother, Anthony J. Conte and his wife Francesca; his sister, Karin M. Conte and her partner ...
Conrad H. Carlson, 95.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Conrad H. Carlson, 95, of Worcester died Sunday, Nov. 30 at home. ...
Robert J. Helmer, 73.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... BONITA SPRINGS, FL Robert J. Helmer 73, of Bonita Springs, FL died November 26, 2008 in Naples, FL. Bob had been a resident of Florida since 1997, living in Naples then Bonita Springs coming from Middlebury, CT. He was born November 10, 1935 a son of the late Wilbert J. and Helen (Raduns) ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Nalbandian, Irene, 98. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, December 01, 2008, Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 87 Salisbury St., Worcester. Funeral Home: Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. WORCESTER, MA. Parke, Lisa A. (Burns), 44. Funeral service 11 ...
Rev. Francis X. Miller.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WESTON Rev. Francis X. Miller of Weston, former Vice President for development, Financial Advisor and Member of the the Board of Trustees at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, died November 25, 2008. Beloved son of the late Francis L. & Mary (O'Brien) Miller. Predeceased ...
John Herron, 90.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER John Herron, an architect and supporter of numerous historic preservation initiatives, died Friday at his home in Worcester. He was 90. Mr. Herron was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Robert and Hazel I. (Downs) Herron. His wife of 45 years, Frances M. (Dresser) ...
Dorothy L. Pingree, 86.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WESTBOROUGH Dorothy L. Pingree, 86, of Westborough, formerly of Milford and Hopkinton, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, at the Westborough Healthcare Center. Dorothy is survived by two sons, David and Jack; three grandsons, ...
Louise M. (Erti) Wright, 63.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Louise M. (Erti) Wright, 63, of Worcester, after a long courageous battle with cancer, died peacefully Friday, November 28, 2008, in her home, in the arms of her devoted, loving husband. She leaves her husband of 38 years, David Wright; a brother, James Erti and his ...
Phyllis A. (Donahue) "Babe" Dolan.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SPENCER Phyllis A. (Donahue) "Babe" Dolan, 73, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 27, 2008, in St. Vincent Hospital. Phyllis is survived by her spouse, Donna Plouffe. They met 50 years ago and were married in 1996. Also many nephews and nieces among them, Frank Plouffe of ...
Vera B. (Kapurch) Taylor, 91.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Vera B. (Kapurch) Taylor, 91, formerly of Jefferson and Worcester, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in Blaire House, 116 Houghton St. Her husband of 54 years, Alphonse Taylor died in 1994. She leaves a daughter, Eileen M. Gibney of Worcester; a brother, Joseph Kapurch of ...
Doris (Hackett) Mulcunry, 85.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WESTBOROUGH Doris (Hackett) Mulcunry, 85, of Westborough and Jupiter, FL, died Thursday in the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Westborough, after a short illness. Her husband, James J. Mulcunry, Jr. died in 1991. She is survived by her children, ...
Geraldine M. (Dufresne) Ackerman, 72 Funeral Mass TODAY.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... LEICESTER Geraldine M. (Dufresne) Ackerman, 72, of Leicester died peacefully on Thursday, November 27th while she was surrounded by her family. Geraldine is survived by a son, George R. Ackerman of Mount Pleasant, SC; two daughters, Tammy M. Ackerman and Debra A. Ackerman both ...
Steven L. Patton, 27.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Steven L. Patton, 27, passed away at home, after a brief illness. He leaves his companion, Stephanie D'Amato and their son, Steven L. Patton, Jr.; his mother, Elizabeth A. Patton; his brother, Carlton Kemp and his sister, Malika Kemp all of Worcester. He ...
Samuel A. "Sam" Francese, 88.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER Samuel A. "Sam" Francese, 88, formerly of Worcester, passed away Saturday, November 29th, surrounded by his beloved family. Sam's wife, Mary (DiBenedetto) Francese, passed away in 1963. He is survived by his devoted two daughters, Patricia A. Conzo of Worcester, Mary ...
Joseph P. O'Coin, 81.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... AUBURN Joseph P. O'Coin, 81, died Sun., Nov. 30. Arrangements are under ...
Josephine V. Geppert.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WEBSTER Josephine V. (Ankiewicz) Geppert, 99, formerly of Granite St., died Sunday, November 30, in Webster Manor. Her husband, Michael Geppert, died in 1970. She leaves nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Krawczyk, ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)(Obituary)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Carlson, Conrad H., 95. Arrangements are incomplete. Died Sunday, November 30, 2008. Funeral Home: Lindquist Lundin Funeral Home, 36 Butler St. WORCESTER, MA. Francese, Samuel A. "Sam", 88. Died Saturday, November 29, 2008. Funeral Home: Mercadante Funeral Home & ...
Peter Dunbar Lawrence.(DEATHS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... STOW Peter Dunbar Lawrence, 74 formerly of 386 Taylor Road, died Friday evening, at his daughter's home in Westminster, after an illness. He was the husband of the late Caroline (Sibley) Lawrence. He leaves four children, Charles K. Lawrence of Fremont, CA, Barbara ...
Open up, Beacon Hill; Time is right for greater transparency.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION The series of high-profile ethics scandals involving state lawmakers in recent months appears to have put Beacon Hill in the mood for some self-examination. Lawmakers' good intentions must be followed up with serious reforms if they expect to erase the ...
Bar Harbor votes to take back its night.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION; EDITORIAL FOOTNOTE For years, astronomers and other watchers of the skies have been lobbying authorities and the public to curb light pollution and restore the Milky Way to its traditional role as inspirational keeper of the night. To their credit, folks ...
Wet weather snarls traffic; Interstates jammed; flight from Florida canceled.(NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kim Ring; Lisa D. Welsh Wet, windy weather delayed air travel and caused lengthy traffic delays throughout the area yesterday. When passengers for Direct Air Flight 5804 to Worcester arrived at Sanford Orlando International airport yesterday, their 2 p.m ....
Donations to Santa memorialize Westboro woman's life.(NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ellie Oleson COLUMN: TELEGRAM & GAZETTE SANTA Though she is gone, Suzanne M. Singer's generosity lives on, thanks to friends and family members who have made multiple donations to the Telegram & Gazette Santa Fund this year in Mrs. Singer's memory. ...
Danger ahead! Teen drivers learn skills to avoid crashing.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Priyanka Dayal Massachusetts has ramped up its requirements for license-seeking teenagers, but some think the standards don't do nearly enough to prepare young drivers for the dangers of the road. "We don't take driving really seriously in a lot of states," ...
Planned knife rules altered; Mere possession no longer enough to trigger ordinance.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos WORCESTER - City Manager Michael V. O'Brien has offered changes to an ordinance he has proposed regulating knife possession, in response to concerns that people have raised about it. The changes would make the ordinance apply only when certain ...
Critical vote today on town services; Library, senior center expected to close if tax override fails.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Paula J. Owen ASHBURNHAM - Voters are going to the polls today for a third time in less than eight months for a special election on whether to raise taxes above what is allowed by Proposition 2-1/2 - this time for $250,000 to save town services from unprecedented, ...
Open space plan could mean money; If state approves, grants to buy land could come the town's way.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Donna Boynton MILLBURY - The Board of Selectmen has endorsed an Open Space and Recreation Plan that highlights land and recreational areas to be protected and enhanced. If the measure is approved by the state, it could open the doors to grant money to put the plan into ...
Woman dies in Route 140 crash.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... WINCHENDON - A 37-year-old West Springfield woman was killed when her car swerved into the southbound lane of Route 140 and collided with two oncoming vehicles just before 6:30 p.m. yesterday. Tracy Rumery was taken to Henry Heywood Hospital in Gardner, where she later died. ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Man killed in Mendon crash MENDON - An Uxbridge man died yesterday after his truck struck a tree and a rock, then caught fire with him trapped inside just after 4 p.m. Peter E. Steeves, 54, of 89 E. Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, was ...
Homeless shelter `practically broke,' needs donations; Tough economy behind rise in clients.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Priyanka Dayal WORCESTER - As more homeless people turn to the People in Peril shelter for warmth and protection this year, the shelter again is seeking socks, coats, blankets and dozens of other items. "We're practically broke over there," said Peter A. ...
ARMED FORCES SERVICE.(LOCAL NEWS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: ARMED FORCES SERVICE Basic Combat Training Army Pvt. Anthony J. Salame, son of Stephan Salame of Barre and Amy Martin of Royalston, has completed basic training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Air Force Airman Javier Franco, son of Eneida Franco of ...
Steel trap; Patriots terrible in the 2nd half.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rich Garven COLUMN: RICH GARVEN FOXBORO - The weather was miserable. The Patriots were worse. The Bills had already lost when the Patriots took the turf against the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday afternoon in a downpour at Gillette Stadium. And it ...
Pittsburgh's defense flusters Cassel.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jennifer Toland FOXBORO - If you were lucky enough to watch yesterday's Patriots game in the warmth and dryness of your own home, good for you. If you turned it off at halftime, even better. The wet and windy weather, slapdash second half and final ...
Battle in the Atlantic Division.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Ballou COLUMN: SHARKS NOTES WORCESTER - If the Atlantic Division playoff race were an election, it would be too close to call. It actually could hardly get any closer. With their recent surge, the Sharks have taken over sole possession of ...
Warriors have eye on top prize.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jim Wilson Although Tantasqua is ecstatic over its undefeated regular season, the Warriors know that it means nothing if they don't end up raising a Super Bowl trophy at the end of the year. After all, just ask the Patriots. Or if you want to stay closer to ...
Rams get another shot; Northbridge meets Auburn for second time.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jim Wilson It might be considered a good news, bad news situation for Northbridge. The Rams had considered their postseason hopes dashed following a 34-7 loss to Tantasqua, but Northbridge got some good news following Southbridge's win over Shepherd Hill. The ...
Sharks, Dakers keep on rolling; Worcester 7-1 in last 8 games.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Ballou WORCESTER - The difference between the goaltending the Sharks had in the first 10 or so games of the season, and what they have now, is the difference between August in Alabama and November in Newfoundland. And so, for that matter, is the ...
PRESS BOX.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: PRESS BOX COLLEGES Crusaders fall in triple overtime After a triple-overtime victory on Saturday, the Holy Cross women's basketball team dropped a tough one yesterday, 64-55, to Western Illinois in the Mildred & Roger L. White Invitational at ...
Faulk focused on team; Running back a bright spot.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jennifer Toland FOXBORO - The 134th game of Kevin Faulk's career isn't one he'll remember fondly. True, he was one of the few bright spots on a downright dismal day, but the Patriots' five turnovers and the team's 33-10 loss to the Steelers were what were on ...
Steelers shut down Patriots.(SPORTS)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rich Garven Steelers 33, Patriots 10 Gillette Stadium, Foxboro 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Pittsburgh 3 7 13 10 33 New England 7 3 0 0 10 Next game: New England at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Sunday (Ch. 4). Facts and ...
BUSINESS PEOPLE.(WORKPLACE)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: BUSINESS PEOPLE Leah Delvin of Shrewsbury has joined the Massachusetts Dental Society in Southboro as Web coordinator in the membership department. She previously was Web department team leader at PENTA Communications, and before that was graphics department coordinator ...
Child in need loves animals, building things.(LIVING)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: DECEMBER'S CHILD Eleven years old, David is an active, curious and happy Caucasian child. He loves to be outside, whether he's playing or helping out with some gardening. David is naturally talented at working with his hands and is proud of his ability to build things ....
On the job.(WORKPLACE)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: ON THE JOB Kathryn L. Maxham, Hypnotherapist, Westminster Time in current job: 4 years Age: 55 Native of: Shady Rill, Vt. Residence: Ashburnham How did you get started? "I got started about four years ...
The path to a cure; ALS specialist Dr. Robert H. Brown Jr. joins elite team at UMass.(LIVING)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Byline: Elizabeth Cooney When Dr. Robert H. Brown Jr. says it, it sounds so simple. "These diseases will yield," he said. "We just can't take no for an answer." The new head of neurology at University of Massachusetts Medical School and UMass Memorial ...
MEDICAL MEMOS.(LIVING)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: MEDICAL MEMOS Dr. Robert Moore has joined UMass Memorial Medical Group and UMass Memorial Medical Center as a surgeon. Fallon Clinic has added four new physicians to its medical team: Dr. Daniela J. Capriles, Dr. Bradley S. Daines, Dr. Suzanne F. Roland and ...
Kathleen J. "Kitty" (Harper) Whitcomb, 71.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... NORTH BROOKFIELD Kathleen J. "Kitty" (Harper) Whitcomb, 71, formerly of Prospect St. in East Brookfield died Monday, December 1, 2008 in Radius Healthcare in Southbridge. She leaves her husband of 51 years, Perley E. Whitcomb; four children, Brian K. Whitcomb & his wife Sharon of N ....
Sophia "Sophie" Yolanda DiPillo, 87.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... LEOMINSTER Sophia "Sophie Yolanda DiPillo, 87 of Leominster, died Saturday, November 29, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Civitarentenga, Province of LAquila, Abruzzo, Italy, on January 10, 1921, the daughter of the late John and the late Mariannina (DeSantis) ...
Julie A. (Knurowski) Bainton, 54.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... SOUTHBRIDGE Julie A. (Knurowski) Bainton, age 54, of 361 Worcester Street, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Saint Raphael's Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. She leaves her husband of 18 years, Arthur B. Bainton of Southbridge; her father, Mitchell J. Knurowski of Apex, NC; a ...
Conrad H. Carlson, 95.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Conrad H. Carlson, 95, of Worcester died Sunday, Nov. 30, at home, surrounded by his family. His wife Celia (Chesna) Carlson died in 1974. He leaves a son, Gerald C. and his wife Phyllis Carlson of Webster; a daughter, Donna M. Carlson with whom he lived; six ...
Anthony S. Doyle, Sr.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... RUSSELLVILLE, AK Anthony "Tunny" Doyle, Sr., 69, from Russellville, AK and Worcester, MA died Friday Nov. 21, 2008 at home. He was born August 25, 1939 in Worcester, MA to George A. and Priscilla H. (Nadow) Doyle. He was a member of the Carpenters Union and enjoyed ...
Peter F. Kurda, 85.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... DUDLEY Peter F. Kurda, 85, formerly of 20 Oxford Ave., passed away Sunday, November 30, surrounded by his loved ones in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an extended illness. His wife of 20 years, Maria K. (Wolski) Kurda, died in 1996. He leaves a brother and sister in ...
Robert J. Ryan, 67.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Robert J. Ryan, 67, of Worcester, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Beaumont Nursing Center in Northbridge after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Judith A. (McLaughlin) Ryan; three children, Sean P. Ryan and his fiancee Christina Dumas of Worcester, ...
Therese L. Kay, 81.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WESTBOROUGH Therese L. Kay, 81, of Westborough, died on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare- Memorial Hospital, Worcester. She was the wife of the late James Z. Kay. Born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Susan ...
Rosemarie "Marie" (Brule) Natale, 71.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Mrs. Rosemarie "Marie" (Brule) Natale, 71, passed away Sunday November 30th at Life Care Center of Auburn surrounded by her family and friends. Marie is survived by a son, Ralph Natale and his wife Lynn of Spencer; two daughters, Tina Mandeville and her husband Paul of ...
Joseph P. O'Coin, 81.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... AUBURN Joseph P. OCoin, 81, of Auburn died Sun., Nov 30 in UMASS Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Jane A. (Hurley) OCoin; three children, Patricia K. Silvey and her husband Ronald of Glastonbury, CT, Joseph P. OCoin, Jr. of Auburn and Terence P. OCoin and his ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Allain, Margaret R. (Hill), 83. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, December 05, 2008, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 166 Cross St., Gardner. Died Saturday, November 29, 2008. Funeral Home: Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner. WORCESTER, MA. Carlson, ...
William H. Kingsbury.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER William H. Kingsbury, 73, of Worcester, died Sunday, Nov. 30th in UMass-Memorial Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 20 years, Laraine P. Lovely-Kingsbury and their daughters, Amanda and LeighAnn Kingsbury, all of Worcester; his former wife, Margaret (ORourke) ...
Beatrice E. (Breault) Rocheford, 102.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Beatrice E. (Breault) Rocheford, 102, of Worcester, formerly of Florida, died after an illness at the Odd Fellows Home on Sunday November 30, 2008. She was the wife of the late Clarence T. Rocheford and a daughter of the late Edward and Julia Breault. She was also ...
Gina C. (Pellegrini) Pensalfini, 88.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... SOUTHBOROUGH Gina C. (Pellegrini) Pensalfini, 88, of Southborough died on Monday, December 1, 2008 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham. She was the wife of the late Armando Pensalfini for 55 years before he passed away in 1994. Mrs. Pensalfini attended ...
Norman S. Wilbur, 73.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... CHARLTON Norman S. Wilbur, 73, of Richardson Corner Road, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, in his home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joanne M. (Zollo) Wilbur of Charlton; two sons, Brian F. Wilbur and his wife Jeanne of Charlton, and Todd S. Wilbur and his ...
Rosamond M. (Smith) Martin, 80.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... HOLDEN Rosamond M. (Smith) Martin, 80, of Flagler Dr., passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2008 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester after an illness. Rosamond was born in Fitchburg, the daughter of Howard J. and Mable H. (Gray) Smith and lived 16 years in Holden. She graduated ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Parslow, Carol A. (Proal), 69. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 02, 2008, at the funeral home. Funeral Home: O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue. WORCESTER, MA. Taylor, Vera B. (Kapurch), 91. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 02, 2008, ...
Dorothy A. (Burns) Bates Pierce.(DEATHS)
Dec 02, 2008 ... BRUNSWICK, ME Dorothy A. Pierce of Brunswick, Maine, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008. She had previously lived in Harpswell, Maine and Framingham and Shrewsbury, MA. She was born in Framingham in 1928, daughter of Melville and Marguerite Burns. Her husband, Phillip ...