Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

James Franklin Shandor Sr. passed away peacefully February 4, 2024 in his home in Warren, Massechusetts.

Jim was born in Akron, Ohio March 28, 1944 to Geraldine and Joseph Shandor, Sr.  Jim graduated from Garfield High School in 1962 and started working at the Akron Beacon Journal.   He continued a long career in sales,.

Jim was a superb chef  with...

Feb 4, 2024

Russell Baker Eames Born – September 29,1945 Passed – February 4, 2024 Mother – Eileen Bowen Eames Father – Stanley Eames Wife – Domenica Dimarzio Eames 2 sons – Peter D. Eames               Brian R. Eames      Russell Eames graduated from Hall-Dale High School, Hallowell Me. in 1964. Where he was active in Glee Club, played clarinet in the school band,was a...

Feb 4, 2024

Robert Benharbone, beloved husband, stepfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on June 25, 1942, in Casablanca, Morocco, Robert led a rich and varied life. He pursued knowledge avidly, earning an Associate Degree and delving into a variety of professions. He worked as an airplane...

Feb 3, 2024

At age 81 he said goodbye, born in Pedreiras de Porto de Mos’, Portugal. Son of the late Maria DaPiedade from Portugal. He served 2 years (1963 &1964) in Portuguese military. After his marriage to Maria Delgado Rodrigo and having their second child they both decided to make there way to the United States for a better life in 1967....

Jan 26, 2024

Melinda Tyler, 67, of Milford, MA passed away on January 26. She is survived by her husband, Leslie (Les) Tyler, and her adopted, extended family of Edward Hemingway, Lori Ayers, Siobhan Lowe, and Karen Howe.

Melinda was born in Alexandria Egypt to an American mother and Egyptian father, shortly before the 6-days war between Israel and Egypt. Her mother soon...

Jan 15, 2024

It is with saddened hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Garfield Cecil Octave, 59 years old, better known as Iyeya, Pass It and Papa Sac. Garfield was born in Bishop’s Gap Marchand, St. Lucia. He later relocated to Worcester Massachusetts where he lived most of his life. He passed away at St Vincent Hospital in Worcester...

Jan 15, 2024

Mrs. Sondra Lea (Lane) Reyer formerly of Whitewater, Indiana, born June 16, 1942, passed peacefully January 15th , 2024 in Worcester, Massachussetts.  She was surrounded by family in the last days of her life.  Known for her big spontaneous smile, warm hugs and a helping hand, Sondra was 81 years of age.

Growing up a devout Roy Rogers fan, she...

Jan 11, 2024

In loving memory of Jean Patricia Keelin, born on March 16, 1947, in Jamaica Plain, MA, and passing peacefully with her son Courtland by her side in Worcester, MA. 

Jean, the cherished daughter of Joseph Keelin and Helen (Shanahan) Keelin, is survived by her only child, Courtland Keelin, (daughter in-law) Kimberly Salmon and (grandchildren) Devon, and Isabella. Jean also...

Jan 10, 2024

Leeann Patrice Shyne, 68, of Northborough, MA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024. A devoted mother and a compassionate worker in disability services for over three decades, Leeann’s kindness left a mark on many.

Leeann was born in New York City and raised in upstate New York. As a young adult, she moved to Lunenburg, MA where she was...

Jan 1, 2024

Jennifer Lamptey 48, of Worcester, passed away on January 1, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, after a period of declining health.

Jennifer Lamptey was born in Accra, Ghana, in the year 1975. She attended primary and high school at Osu Presbyterian and came out with flying colors. She migrated to the US in 1998.

She attended Quinsigamond Community...

Jan 1, 2024

Richard Cormier passed away on January 1st due to a short illness.

He was the son of Henry and Rita Cormier of Marlboro. He leaves behind a wife, Andrea of Stowe; a son, Kurt Cormier and daughter-in- Patricia of Sterling; a daughter, Lisa Grade of Pleasanton, California. He also leaves behind a brother, Charles Cormier and his wife Ellen of...

Dec 24, 2023

Sandra J. Byrnes, 70 of Worcester passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, surrounded by family, friends at Umass Memorial Medical Center after a short illness.

Sandra was born March 3, 1953 in Worcester, the daughter of Victor & Nancy Szymanski(Mikkinen). Sandra was an advocate for peace during the Vietnam war era. She held various jobs before settling in to...

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 17, 2023

Gerald “Gerry” A. Berryman, 65, passed away after a long illness, on December 17, 2023. He leaves his daughter Daniella Rica of the Philippines, his loving sisters who were by his side through all his health battles these last few years; Debi Bundtzen of Sutton, and Nancy Bowen and Lori Berryman, both of Worcester, his nephew Justin Bundtzen of Sutton...

Dec 8, 2023

Dean “Deano” Binienda, 68, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at Tufts hospital in Boston with his loving family by his side after a long and courageous battle with his illness.

Dean battled back from one devastating health obstacle after another yet never lost his courage,love of people and his sense of humor. 

He will be sorely missed and...

Dec 4, 2023

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Nov 29, 2023

Donald R. Nichols, Sr., 62 of Worcester, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and a hardworking individual, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2023, at his home in Worcester, MA. Born on March 10, 1961, in Leominster, MA, Donald led a life filled with joy, passion, and dedication.

Donald was raised in Worcester and attended high school there. From...

Nov 22, 2023

Hector Javier Santiago, Jr, 54 of Worcester, MA, went home to heaven unexpectedly, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Hector was born in Vega Baja, PR, on August 9, 1969, a son of Hector Rafael Santiago Rodriguez and the late Felicita Garcia. Hector was raised in Worcester, where he attended school and lived for most of his life. 

Hector was...

Nov 15, 2023

Steve Roger Kangas, 59, of Gardner, MA, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Steve was born in Fitchburg, MA, on June 26, 1964, one of two children of Bernice K. Sullivan. He was raised in Worcester, where he attended Burncoat High School and resided for most of his life. He worked for...