All Obituaries

Mitchell Alexander Godek, Jr., age 66, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, Mitchell was born on November 11, 1954 in Palmer, Massachusetts, son of the late Mitchell A. Godek, Sr., and Barbara A. (Randall) Godek.  After he graduated from high school, Mitchell enlisted in the United States Army, and served honorably in Germany.  He was Honorably Discharged on November 1, 1978.  Mitchell has resided in Ravena, New York for...

Ware - Wanda Ann (Devanski) Dion, age 75, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at St. Francis Rehab and Nursing Center in Worcester.  Wanda was born in Ware, Massachusetts on December 13, 1945, daughter of the late Thadeus J. Devanski and Stella R. (Banach) Devanski.  She was raised and educated in West Warren, and graduated from Quaboag High School in 1963.  Wanda furthered her education by earning an Associates Degree from Springfield Technical Community College.  She...

Mary A. (Jurczyk) Gruszczynski, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham.  Mary was born in Ware on October 15, 1930, daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha (Zoladz) Jurczyk, and was a life-long resident of Ware.  She graduated from Ware High School  in 1948. Mary entered into Holy Matrimony in 1956 with Victor "Corky" Gruszczynski, in St. Mary's Church  in Ware. Together Mary and Corky enjoyed 60 years of marriage,...

Ronald J. Kowalski, age 95, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.  He was born in Ware on January 29, 1926, son of the late Stanley and Honora (Rybak) Kowalski and was a life-long resident.  Ronald graduated from Ware High School in 1944.  He was employed by the former Ware Knitters, Inc. for many years as a machine technician.  He proudly served his country from March 21, 1944 to June 4, 1946...

Milton “Jack” Jordan, 68, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born March 24, 1953 to Milton “Bill” and Gloria Jordan in Ware, Massachusetts.  Jack spent most of his days working for the family owned business, The Ware Foundry, along with his brother Danny and dear friend Larry. Every Saturday, Jack would take a stroll with his good buddy Fly. Jack could often be spotted at car shows with Larry and Paul, dropping...

Lester Francis Madry, age 87, passed peacefully in his sleep Monday afternoon, August 2, 2021, at Baystate Hospital in Springfield, MA, where he succumbed to multiple medical causes while being kept comfortably sedated in the "End of Life" ward, according to his wishes.  Lester was born in New York City on November 3, 1933, to the late Francis and Yvette (Chevalier) Madry.  He graduated from Mater Dolorosa Parochial...

Brian M. Guzik, 42, of Ware passed away on Monday, August 2nd at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family after a long battle with lung disease.  He was predeceased by his mother, Judith M. Guzik and his sister Lynn Marie as well as his beloved dog, Smokey.  He is survived by his father, Michael “Butch” Guzik, his brothers Michael, David, and Chris and his wife Dawn Guzik of Ware. Brian will be missed by his nieces, great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Elaine T. (Martin) Silliker, age 87, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield after a long illness.  Elaine was born in Spencer on April 25, 1934, daughter of the late Romeo and Priscilla (Jablonski) Martin.  She was raised and educated in Ware, and was a 1952 graduate of Ware High School.  Elaine entered into matrimony in 1959 with the late William Lee Silliker, who passed away in 2002.  Together for 43...

Richard “Chip” Chipman  1957   -   2021 On the evening of July 16th, Chip, a loving husband and father, entered eternal life peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born February 14th 1957 in Medford MA to Willis F. Chipman & Marie S. (Masucci) Chipman, and has resided in Ware, Massachusetts for the last 30 years.  Chip was an exceptionally hard worker throughout his life. At a young age he...

 Sharon Eileen (Dorval) Newton, age 77, passed away on July 8, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Sharon was born on June 12, 1944 in Albany, New York, one of 14 children of the late Ralph and Anne (Anderson) Dorval.  She resided in the Gilbertville section of Hardwick for many years before moving to Palmer two years ago.  Sharon was employed as a Personal Care Assistant for North East ARC. Sharon was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in...