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Obituaries

Mary Sipala, 90

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Mary Sipala, 90, died peacefully July 1, 2018 at Golden Pond in Hopkinton, MA. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Sipala. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giuditta (Daole) Marra and sister of John Marra.

Mary Sipala lived a life of acceptance, love and peace. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Later in life she became an avid water colorist and potter. She enjoyed cooking for her family and was lovingly known for “Grandma’s meatballs”.

Robert William Schiloski, 73

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Robert William Schiloski, 73, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Charlotte (Smith) and Robert W. Schiloski Sr. He was the husband of Sharon (Deiana) Schiloski of Hopkinton.

Hudson W. Plucker, 86

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Hudson W. Plucker, 86, of Hopkinton, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. Born in Covington, NY, he was the son of the late Leola (McIntyre) and Elwood M. Plucker. He was the husband of Joyce (Smith) Plucker of Hopkinton.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Marcy Reynolds and her husband, Robert of Chatham, Jeffrey Plucker and his wife, Leanna of Topsham, ME, Jody Schiloski and her husband, Philip of Hopedale; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, He is predeceased by two children, Judy and Mark Plucker and two sisters, Patricia and Shirley.

Jeffrey Paul Leal, 21

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Jeffrey Paul Leal, 21, of Hopkinton, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Rachel D. (Dyer) and Gregory C. Leal of Hopkinton.

A lifelong Hopkinton resident, Jeff was a 2014 graduate of the Welding program at Keefe Tech in Framingham. He was athletic and funny and enjoyed skiing, vacationing in Maine, fishing, hunting and loved watching the Patriots.

Angelo J. Spinosa, 67

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Angelo J. Spinosa, 67, died December 24, 2017 in Boston after a brief illness. Born in Somerville, he was the son of the late Angelo and Angela Spinosa. Angelo lived in Cambridge, Somerville and Hopkinton.

Anjo was a child of music, culture and American history; finding tranquility in academic halls, teaching and playing viola, cello, flute, recorder and of course the loudest tuba he could carry in the Northeastern Band. He attended Lehigh University for his post graduate studies.

Avery H. Hevesh, 94

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Avery H. Hevesh, 94, of Framingham, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018. Born in Detroit, he was the son of the late Mary (Bienenstock) and Joseph (Hershkovitz) Hevesh. He was the husband of 67 years to Melitta (Schiffer) Hevesh.

Ann D. McCobb, 74

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Ann D. McCobb, 74, of Hopkinton and formerly Holliston, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018, following a brief illness. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Margaret M. (Gilroy) and Wilfred J. Hubert. She was the wife of the late David P. McCobb.
Ann was the retired Health Director of the Holliston Board of Health.

Ray G. Yarashus, 77

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Ray G. Yarashus, 77, of Hopkinton and Holliston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, due to congestive heart failure and kidney failure he experienced as complications of diabetes . Born in St. Clair, PA, he was the son of the late Ida V. (Razonsky) and Albert J. Yarashus.

Meryl J. Richelew, 79

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Meryl J. Richelew, 79, of Hopkinton, passed away on March 22, 2018 at Golden Pond Assisted Living following a brief illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Susan Richelew and son Geoff Richelew, both of Hopkinton, as well as his sister-in-law, brother-in-law and several cousins. His brother, Samuel Richelew, predeceased him in 2011.