Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Steven Thuan Le
April 23, 2026
Steven Thuan Le, 61, of Worcester a Vietnamese immigrant passed away peacefully home to Jesus, Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved.
Calling hours will be held Monday, April 27th from 4 pm to 7 pm with w celebration service during the calling hours. He will be buried privately. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL home & chapel, 370 Plantation St...
Charlotte (Aboody) Stockhaus
April 22, 2026
MILLBURY – Charlotte M. (Aboody) Stockhaus, 91, a longtime resident of Millbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 43 years, C. Richard “Dick'' Stockhaus, who passed away March 31, 2000.
Charlotte was born in Worcester, one of 9 children of Lebanese immigrants, Salem and Rose (Halal) Aboody....
Mark Francis Marcinkus
April 16, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark F. Marcinkus, 66, of Rutland, on Thursday, April 16, 2025.
Born in Worcester, on April 12, 1960, Mark was the son of the late Eugene and Norma (Riley) Marcinkus. He attended Perkins School of the Blind and South High School; Mark was active in different programs throughout his...
Janice M. Hurd
April 20, 2026
Janice M. (Cote) Hurd, 88 of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Janice was born in Worcester and grew up in Shrewsbury, the only daughter of Alfred J. and Evelyn M. (Dufresne) Cote. She worked as a knitter for Worcester Knitting Company for over 35 years before retiring. Janice...
Vincent A Vilkas
March 11, 2026
Vincent A. Vilkas left this earthy realm and entered Heaven on March 11th, 2026. His passing was unexpected, leaving his beloved wife Gale Hanson heartbroken after thirty-six years of love and companionship.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Vincent J. and Maria M. (Pignataro) Vilkas. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School, earned his prelaw degree from Worcester State and...
Robert Parlante
March 1, 2026
It is with a heavy heart we announce that Robert “Bob” C. Parlante, 75, of Tequesta, FL, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Bob was born October 11, 1950, to the late Pasquale and Emma (Molinari) Parlante of Worcester.
Bob completed his bachelor’s degree in communications and speech at Emerson College in...
Lois A. Pepper
March 21, 2026
Lois (Borbone) Pepper, 84, of Millbury, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 21, 2026, after a short illness.
Lois lived a life full of warmth, humor, and deep connection to those around her. Though just 4’6”, she was truly a powerhouse of personality—funny, caring, and loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
Michael S. Ustaitis
April 18, 2026
Michael S. “Uey” Ustaitis, 57 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at home.
Michael was born in Worcester and grew up on Grafton Hill, something he loved and was very proud of. He frequently told many memorable stories about his years growing up. Michael worked in various positions in the construction industry for many years, most recently HVAC....
Brian M. Moquin, Sr.
April 20, 2026
Brian M. Moquin Sr. of Millbury, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Worcester and raised in Millbury, the son of the late Walter J. Moquin Sr. and Elsie M. (Gremo) Moquin.
Brian is survived by his devoted fiancée, Lynne Puzar of Millbury; his two daughters, Brianna M. Mendez...
Yelizaveta Voloshina
April 20, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Yelizaveta Voloshina, 91, of West Boylston, on Monday, April 20, 2026.
A Calling Hour will be held for Yelizaveta on Thursday, April 23, 2026, starting at 11:00a.m. until her Funeral Service at 12:00p.m. in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Yelizaveta will be laid to...
Thaddeus P. "Ted" Skowronski, III
April 19, 2026
Thaddeus P. “Ted” Skowronski, III, 46, of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, while surrounded by loving family at Saint Vincent Hospital, following complications from surgery.
Ted is survived by his loving mother, who was also his best friend, Patricia A. (Viscosi) Sheehan and her husband Walter C. Sheehan, Ted's stepfather of 30 years who was just like a...
Dora Danzilio
April 17, 2026
Dora D. (DiPilato) Danzilio, 96, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Anthony Danzilio, and their daughter, Cheryl Benoit, who died in 2012.
Dora is survived by her twin sons, John Anthony Danzilio of Worcester, and Anthony John Danzilio and his wife Jane Carlson...
Joseph A. Maple, Jr.
April 16, 2026
Joseph A. Maple, Jr., 81 of Worcester, passed away at home on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Joe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph A. and Dorothy (Dion) Maple. He grew up in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. Joe worked as a cab driver for many years before retiring due to illness. He excelled in sports, especially...
James T. Buffone
April 16, 2026
James T. Buffone, 87, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, April 16th, 2026 with loved ones gathered by his side. Jim is reunited in heaven into the arms of the love of his life, and soulmate of 64 years, Lois (Rizzuti) Buffone who passed away last September and their son Thomas who passed away...
Mario F. Catanzaro
April 13, 2026
Mario F. Catanzaro, 97, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away with loved ones at his side, Monday, April 13, 2026.
Mario was born in Worcester, one of five children of James and Regina (Gagliano) Catanzaro. He graduated from Commerce high school, joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict serving his country aboard the Destroyer McCaffery. Upon discharge and return...
Janet (Farrar) Cerrone
April 13, 2026
Janet L. (Farrar) Cerrone, 92, a lifelong resident of Worcester and winters in Delray Beach Florida, passed away with her cherished family gathered by her side Monday, April 13, 2026. She is welcomed home to heaven into the arms of the love of her life and husband of 61 years Anthony Cerrone who passed away in 2014 and grandson Cpt...
Lorraine (Kouri) Lian
April 12, 2026
Lorraine (Kouri) Lian, 91, of Worcester and Dennis, passed away with her cherished family by her side on Orthodox Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026. Lorraine is welcomed into heaven by her husband of 69 years, Honorable Judge Joseph Lian, Jr., who passed away on December 5th of last year.
Lorraine is survived by her two devoted children, Cynthia Lian Henderson and...
Gloria E. Panagiotou
April 9, 2026
Gloria E. Panagiotou, 85, of Shrewsbury passed away on April 9, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Aristotelis “Teddy” Panagiotou; her son, Gregory A. Panagiotou and his wife Lindsey, and her grandson, Brady. She leaves her brother, Paul R. Rheaume and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Her parents, Joseph A. and Florence E. Rheaume and her...
Ronald A. Carabba
April 9, 2026
Ronald A. Carabba, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Worcester. He is survived by his daughter Gina Elia of Auburn; sister Patricia Connolly, brother-in-law Frank Connolly; proud papa to 4 grandchildren; Dominic Elia, Anthony Elia, Alicia Murphy, Nathan Murphy; son-in-law Leo Elia; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his son John Murphy...
Mariann G. "Bridgie" Ward
April 7, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mariann Grace “Bridgie” (Tristano) Ward, 96, of West Boylston, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Ward.
Born in Worcester, Mariann was the daughter of the late James and Anna (DeToma) Tristano. She was a graduate of Worcester Girls Trade School....
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