All Obituaries

Bertha Ann (Waz) Harroun, age 81 passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026.  Bertha was born in Ware on December 10, 1944, daughter of the late Joseph J. Waz, Sr. and Rita (Chevrette) Waz.  She was employed alongside her daughter as office cleaners for Rehabilitation of Western New England.  Bertha was a loving and caring mother; she was her daughter Linda's best friend.  Bertha and Linda were everything to each other. Together they loved shopping and going out to eat. She ...

Ware – Halina E. (Kupiec) Olearczyk, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 22, 1949, in Szczucin, Poland, the daughter of the late Jozef Kupiec and Irena (Krawczyk) Kupiec. She was raised and educated in Szczucin and immigrated to the United States from Poland with her family in 1981. Halina was the loving wife of the late Leszek Olearczyk, who passed away on November 3, 1997. She worked at Hardwick Knitters ...

Lorraine Maziarz, age 84 passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Holyoke Medical Center of natural causes.  Lorraine was born in Ware, Massachusetts on April 20, 1942, daughter of the late Mitchell Maziarz and Helen (Czaja) Maziarz.  She was a resident of Ware for most of her life until her mother passed away in 1987, at which time she moved to a group home.  Lorraine was preceded in death by her brother, Michael "Mickey" Maziarz and her sister, Judy ...

Southold, New York, Robin Marie (Sorel) Evans, age 58 passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Robin was born in Ware, Massachusetts on April 6, 1968. She was the loving daughter of the late Romuald C. Sorel and Elizabeth A. "Lisa" (D'Annolfo) Sorel. Raised and educated in Ware, Massachusetts, she was a 1982 graduate of the former St. Mary's School in Ware, a 1986 graduate of Ware High School, and a 1988 graduate of LaSalle Junior College in Newton, Massachusetts. ...

Gilbertville - Walter Goclowski, age 72, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Walter was born on March 17, 1954, in Kramarzewo, Poland to Janina and Miecisław Goclowski. He came to the US with his family in 1963, and they settled in Worcester. Walter was very proud of his Polish heritage and was a longtime member of the Pilsudski Association (known colloquially as the Polish Hall) in Gilbertville. Walter had a strong work ethic, starting an ...

Kelly Hudson of Ware Ma passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Throughout her life she served on local committees and boards. Some include the Ware Public School committee, Conservation Committee, By-law Committee and the Board of directors for Channel 15. As well as many years volunteering at Ware Schools. Kelly loved to travel, antiquing, sewing, making candy and collecting cookie jars. Most of all she loved her Holidays with her family. Kelly leaves behind her husband ...

Edward W. Wolanik, born November 2, 1941, former resident of Bondsville and Belchertown Massachusetts passed away in Conway South Carolina on March 4, 2026, where he had been a resident the past 25 years. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Violet (Dusza) Wolanik. He leaves behind many loving friends, cousins, and God daughter Katie Duke. Eddie was an Army Veteran stationed in Germany. He would go on to attend college at Heidelberg University and Boston University. Eddie was a ...

The family of Richard Stefan Rucki, announces with great sadness his peaceful passing on May 27, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 2, 1941 in Ware, Massachusetts, Richard was the first-born son of the late Stefan and Julia (Lak) Rucki.  He graduated from Hardwick High School with the Class of 1958, then proudly served his country in the Ware National Guard and later with the Westfield Air National Guard as an Air Policeman.  Richard dedicated ...

Ware - Richard Walter Pariseau, age 91, passed away peacefully at his residence in Ware on Saturday, May 23, 2026.  Richard was born in Ware on August 7, 1934, son of the late Walter Pariseau and Medora (Provost) Pariseau. Raised and educated in Ware, he attended Ware High School and was a graduate of Springfield Trade School.  He received an associate's degree from STCC.  Richard served as the appointed Fire Chief for the Town of Ware from 1980 - 1989.  Richard was a ...

Ed Alexandrovich of Ware, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on October 19, 1941, in Marlborough, MA. A proud U.S. Army veteran Ed worked for many years as a truck driver. He loved fishing, having conversations with family, friends and visiting France. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Alexandrovich, daughter, Lynn M. Alexandrovich, son, John E. Alexandrovich, grandson, John R. Alexandrovich, and his wife Kiaya A. Alexandrovich, ...