All Obituaries

A Funeral Mass will be offered for Maura on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 10 AM in All Saints Catholic Church, 17 North Street, Ware, Massachusetts.  Inurnment will follow the funeral mass in Our Lady of the Angles Columbarium at New St. William Cemetery in Ware.  Please note that masks are required, and social distancing must be observed.

Alice Barbara Konicki, age 88, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Orchard Valley at Wilbraham.  Alice was born on June 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Malanek) Konicki.  She was raised and educated in Ware, and graduated from Ware High School in 1950.  Alice enlisted in the United States Navy on August 14, 1951 and received an Honorable Discharge on January 1, 1955, with the rank of Disbursing Clerk Second Class.  She was employed...

Richard Stanley Zebrowski, age 70, passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Richard was born in Ware on February 21, 1950, a son of the late Stanley and Fleurette (Demers) Zebrowski.  He was raised and educated in Ware, and was a graduate of Ware High School in 1968.  Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 7, 1969 and served his country in Vietnam.  He was received an Honorable Discharge from...

A Funeral Mass for Helen will be offered on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10 AM in Saint John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish Church, 80 Union Street, Clinton, MA.  A Wake will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 5 - 7 PM in Cebula Funeral Home, 66 South Street, Ware, MA.  Please note that masks are required, social distancing must be observed and funeral home capacity is limited due to state regulations.

Joseph D. Niejadlik, 84, passed away on September 6, 2020 at home.  Born and raised in Ware, MA, Joe served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He returned home, married the former Joan Taylor, raised a family and worked well into his 70's.  Joe will be missed by Joan, his wife of 63 years, his daughter, Jessica Mundell and her husband Tim, his son, Timothy and his wife Ann, and his devoted son Joey.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle...

Mary E Desjardins passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on June 16 2020. Born January 28 1950, she was the daughter of  Steve and Mary Kmiecik. Mary leaves behind her husband Richard Desjardins of 50 years, stepdaughter Lynn Krantz and Grandson Jeremey Desjardins. She is also survived by sister and best friend Shirley Aubuchan, brother Steven Kmiecik and nephews Steven and John Kmiecik. To honor Mary’s request no services have been planned at this time. For more...

Christopher Brown, 48, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at UMass Memorial. Chris grew up in Hardwick and also lived in Winchendon, Gardner and Fitchburg. We will be holding a private service at Cebula Funeral Home in Ware. Instead of flowers, please make a donation to Spinal Cord Research or the Epilepsy Foundation. Chris leaves behind his wife Patti-Jo (L’heureux) Brown of Fitchburg, mother Raylene (Bissel) Brown of Hardwick, father and step mother Clyde & Marilyn Brown of...

Cynthia LaBombard (Sambor) passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  Her unfathomable love for her family can almost be matched by her love of everything in the Town of Ware.  It goes without stating that though her legacy will live on in our hearts, her impact on the community will also live on through her many philanthropic endeavors.  She volunteered much of her time to the town of Ware Historical Society, Ware Center Meetinghouse and Museum, Friends...

Dorothy "Dot" Elizabeth Chrabaszcz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at age 87.  Dot was born to the late Rudolf and Julia (Adamczyk) Bloom on December 27, 1932 in Ware, Massachusetts.  Dot married her husband, Emil George Chrabasz (predeceased), also of Ware on July 24, 1954.  They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 24, 2004, surrounded by family and friends.  Dot and Emil had four children together, George Chrabasz of Ware,...

Irene L. (Roy) Balicki, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 8, 2020.  She was 92 years old.  Irene was born on August 12, 1927 in Ware, Massachusetts.  She was the daughter of Antonio and Ethel (Hagman) Roy.  She was the second eldest daughter in her family of six.  Irene met Edward A. Balicki in Ware and became long-time sweethearts.  While Edward would soon enlist to defend our country in World War II, Irene fulfilled her...