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Obituaries

Leopold R. Dirlinger, 77

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Leopold R. Dirlinger, 77, formerly of Hopkinton, died July 21, 2024 at UMass Medical Center Worcester. He was the husband of the late Susan M. (McCobb) Dirlinger, who died in 1984. Born in Providence, RI on August 20, 1946, he was the son of the late Leopold R. and Agnes M. (Grundy) Dirlinger.

Wayne Mezitt, 81

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Wayne Mezitt, 81, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, after a brief illness and surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Wally “Vallya” (Bralit) and Edmund V. Mezitt. He was the husband of 59 years to Elizabeth (Pickering) Mezitt of Hopkinton.

Roberta E. Schwartz, 84

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Roberta E. Schwartz, 84, of Londonderry Vermont, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton, MA. Born in Landsdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Esther (Courter) and Robert E. Schaedler. She was the beloved wife of 65 years to John Schwartz.

Roland Joseph Bachman, 76

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Roland Joseph Bachman (Joe) a resident of Massachusetts since 1984, died peacefully on July 6, 2024, at Hope Health Hospice in Providence RI. Joe was born in Metamora (Peoria) Illinois to Elton Bachman and Eleanor (Nauman) Bachman.

Joe graduated from Metamora Township High School, class of 1965. Throughout high school, he worked at Bursott’s Bakery where he honed his baking skills, making baking his hobby later in life. He often baked for friends and neighbors and the local kids. His mom’s gingerbread cooking recipe often stole the show at Christmas parties.

Irving H. Titus, 91

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Irving H. Titus, 91, of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Born in Centreville, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was the son of the late Flora (O’Neil) and Herbert Titus. He was the husband of over 50 years to the late Edna (Graham) Titus.

Nancy Ann Bozyczko, 72

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Nancy Ann Bozyczko, 72, a beloved member of the Hopkinton community, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2024. Born and raised in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Dyan) and Lloyd McLean. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Frank Bozyczko of Hopkinton.

Keith S. Wilson, 63

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Mr. Keith S. Wilson, 63, of Milford MA died Sunday (June 23, 2024) at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westborough MA.

Keith was born in Framingham MA, the son of the late Keith D. Wilson and the late Joanne C. (Flynn) Wilson. He attended Milford public schools and was a graduate of Milford High School, Class of 1979. While attending Milford High School Keith was an accomplished member of the Boys Wrestling Team. He later attended Worcester State College.

Carol Ann (Porrazzo) Zani, 80

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Carol Ann (Porrazzo) Zani, of Uxbridge 80, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, after battling a recent illness. She passed away peacefully with family by her side.

Carol Ann was born in Framingham on September 16, 1943 to Caroline (DeStefano)and Alfred Porrazzo. She lived nearly her entire life in Hopkinton, before moving to Uxbridge in 2007.