Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Robert B. Pugliese, Sr.
September 3, 2026
Robert B. “Bobby” Pugliese, Sr. 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 3rd, 2026, with the ones he loved gathered at his bedside after a nine-year battle with cancer. Bobby is reunited in heaven with his son Bobby Jr. who passed away in an auto accident in 2006.
Bobby was born in...
Gloria Trafecante
August 29, 2026
Gloria (Piccinino) Trafecante, 93, of Northborough and West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Daniel Trafecante, in 2015.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Gloria was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Maria (D'Errico) Piccinino. She was also predeceased by her seven siblings, whom she loved dearly.
Gloria was a woman...
Jean Andre Vilbrun
August 13, 2026
Jean Andre Vilbrun, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Bonhomme) Vilbrun.
Calling hours for Jean will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 12:00pm until his funeral service starting at 2:00pm all in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370...
Vitie S. Rakauskas
September 2, 2026
Vitie S. Rakauskas, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026. Six days prior, he happily celebrated his 99th birthday on August 27 with family members and his cherished caregiver.
He is predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret Rose (Finnegan) Rakauskas who he was married to for 57 years. He leaves a son, Stephen J. Rakauskas and wife...
Stanley Reed Cooper
August 23, 2026
Stan Cooper was born on November 30, 1963, in Merced, California, to Robert and Shirley Cooper. The youngest of four children, he was raised on the family farm in El Nido, California. He graduated from Merced High School in 1982 and later moved to Boston, where he earned a degree from Emerson College in 1987.
He passed away peacefully in Boston,...
Trishla (Goel) Gupta
August 30, 2026
Trishla D. (Goel) Gupta, 86, of Holden, passed away with loved ones gathered at her side, Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Trishla was born in Panipat, province of Haryana, India the daughter of Ramchander and Kamla Goel. She was married and lived her most of her life in India she was immigrated to the United States on November 11, 1997 and has...
Marie Mikhael
August 30, 2026
Marie (Bachour) Mikhael, 91, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her daughter’s home on Sunday, August 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Michael Abdo Mikhael, predeceased her in 2002.
Marie is survived by four children, her daughter, Katia Georges and her husband Joseph; three sons, Abdo Mikhael and his wife Ferial, Richard Mikhael, and Andre Mikhael;...
Lillian (Hazzard) Williams
August 26, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lillian (Hazzard) Williams, 70, of Gardner, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Woodstock, CT on March 26, 1956, Lillian was the youngest daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie Hazzard. Lillian spent her early years in Woodstock, CT...
Shirley A. Pero
August 26, 2026
Shirley A. Pero, age 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Eleni (Dine) Pero, and the sister of the late Perry and Louis Pero. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Diane Pero of Oakbrook, IL and Barbara...
Francis X Sena, Sr.
August 25, 2026
Francis X. Sena, Sr.,88, a lifelong Grafton Hill, Worcester, resident passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 25th 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Francis was the beloved husband for 59 years to Janice M. (Lamontagne) Sena. Together they built a life centered on family, public service, and community involvement.
In addition to his loving wife, Janice, he is survived by his loving children,...
Susanna Festa
August 24, 2026
Susanna (Azzarone) Festa passed away peacefully at the age of 85, surrounded by her family.
Born in Worcester on July 17, 1941, Susanna was the eldest child of the late Pantaleo and Angelina (Padavano) Azzarone.
Susanna brought warmth and dedication to everything she did. Over the years, she held a number of jobs, but she especially cherished the final 15 years of...
Paul E. Henderson
August 21, 2026
Paul E. Henderson, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026 surrounded by love in the comfort of his daughter’s home in Warren, MA. He is survived by his four beloved children- Paul Henderson and his wife Debra, Paula Paldino and her husband Peter, Kimberly Pultorak and her husband Steve, and Debra Mahnoori and her husband Bijan; his adored...
William G. Burgoyne
August 17, 2026
William G. Burgoyne, 73, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
Born on September 4th in Worcester, MA, to George and Dorothy (Hutchinson) Burgoyne, Bill was raised in Boylston, MA, and graduated from Tahanto Regional High School in 1970. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy,...
Paula (Beaudoin) Pelletier
August 16, 2026
Paula (Beaudoin) Pelletier, 80, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 16th.
Born and raised in Worcester, Paula spent her life in the city she called home. She devoted herself to raising her family and caring for her home, and later worked as an administrative assistant to a physician at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Paula was a gifted cook...
James L. Iandoli
August 16, 2026
James Louis Iandoli, “Jimmy” to the thousands who knew him as a Father, Friend, Coach, Mentor and incredible wit, left us on Sunday, August 16, 2026, after spending a long, beautiful afternoon surrounded by his family.
If you had the privilege of coming across “Jim”, you never forgot him. And if a human’s worth on this earth is judged by the...
Louella DeFalco
August 15, 2026
Louella DeFalco, 78 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Christopher House.
Louella was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Louis and Rita (Bellino) DeFalco. She went to North High School and lived in Worcester all her life. Louella worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at various facility including Holy Trinity and in recent...
Leone Nello Dell'Olio
August 14, 2026
Leone Nello Dell'Olio, 93, died peacefully on August 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health.
Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of Joseph and Maria (Simone) Dell'Olio, immigrants from Bisceglie, Italy. His Italian heritage and family connections remained central throughout his life.
Leone was the beloved husband of the late Barbara...
Dirk A. Horn
August 13, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dirk A. Horn, 59, of Worcester, on Thursday, August 13, 2026 with his wife Dawn by his side.
Born in Staten Island, New York, on May 21, 1967, Dirk was the son of Dirk C. and the late Helen (Peterson) Horn.
Dirk was a second generation merchant marine and inherited...
Mark C. McGill
August 13, 2026
Mark C. McGill, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with his loving wife at his bedside. He was predeceased by his son, Eli “Chip” M. McGill in 2020.
Mark is survived by his wife Linda (Armenti) McGill; a brother, Fred McGill and his wife Nancy of Dudley; two sisters, Lynne Monfreda and her husband Tom of Hubbardston...
Oswald "Ozzie" Sauer
August 12, 2026
Oswald “Ozzie” J. Sauer, 94, a life-long resident of Boylston, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by loving family. His wife of fifty-seven years, Eleanor (Keulian) Sauer, predeceased him in 2013.
Ozzie was born to the late, Hans and Anna (Bowler) Sauer. He is survived by his children, Wayne Sauer and his wife Donna; Todd Sauer...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted.
