Obituaries

July 24, 2026

Congetta V. (Arello) Paquette, 101 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Congetta was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Sebastiano Arello and Pauline (Valvo) Ferro. She attended Worcester Schools and has lived here all her life. Congetta worked as a packer for the former Standard Lock Washer for...

July 4, 2026

Jan Leary (known as Jani to all who loved her), of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2026 in the loving embrace of her two adoring daughters, Dani and Kelly, who made her life complete, and Denis, her lifelong best friend and husband of 25 years.

Born in 1956 to the late Elliot and Edith (Green) Kilbourne, Jani was one...

July 2, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of H. Stanley Stoney, Jr., 88, of Shrewsbury, on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Stanley was born in Burlington, Vermont, on August 23, 1937, to the late Howard Sr. and Muriel (Smith) Stoney.

Stanley was renowned for his love of his alma mater, Lehigh University, where he loved playing football and...

July 10, 2026

Donna M. Forte, 61, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2026.Born on September 8, 1964, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Robert M. Forte, who passed away on November 26, 2017, and Joan C. (Dupré) Forte of Worcester.Donna was a devoted and loving sister to Deb (Forte) Hicks-Spearin and her husband, Kevin, of Narragansett,...

July 30, 2026

It is with profound sadness, and hearts forever changed, that we announce the passing of Ninozka “Nina” Delacruz-Rodomista, 71, of Newton, who was called home to the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born March 7, 1955, in Huancayo, Peru, Nina was the daughter of the late Crescencio Delacruz and Dora Meza, and later immigrated to the...

July 28, 2026

Nina (Pusateri) Sweet, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her four children- Frank Sweet, Jr, Maria Sweet, Brian Sweet with whom she lived, Clifford Sweet and his wife Tracey all of Worcester; five grandchildren from who she drew so much love and inspiration- Clifford,...

July 26, 2026

Donna Marie (Elliott) Catanzaro, 63, of Shrewsbury, passed away at UMass Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Richard J. and Janice L. (Gemma) Elliott. She grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School, and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Worcester...

July 20, 2026

Querino A. “Gueddy” “Big Merk” Mercadante, Jr., 76, a longtime resident of Leicester, passed away surrounded by the family he so dearly loved, Monday, July 20th 2026.

“Gueddy” or “One eye” as he was affectionately called was born in Worcester, September 23, 1949, the son of Querino A. “Freddy” Mercadante, Sr. and Mary Jean (Carrier) Mercadante. Raised on Sunderland Road in...

July 20, 2026

David R. Penny, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

David is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Helen F. (Valinski) Penny; a son, David R. Penny, Jr.; a daughter, Barbara Penny; nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by a son, Mark S. Penny, in January of this year; and...

July 18, 2026

Anthony M. Enos, infant son of Ryan M. Enos and Lisa M Amoroso, passed away Saturday, July 18th 2026, after a valiant battle for life, being born premature June 6th.

Anthony is survived by his large extended loving family including, his parents, Ryan and Lisa, sisters Arianna, and Angelina, and a brother Brady: Maternal grandparents, Luciano “Luke” and Karen Ann Amoroso,...

July 17, 2026

Robert J. Frank, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Sheila A. (Collins) Frank.

Bob, as he was mostly known, is survived by three sons, Robert J. Frank, Jr. and his wife Rebeccah, Steven K. Frank and his wife Nicole, and Justin A. Frank; ten...

July 17, 2026

Licine Jane (Hazzard) Carter, affectionately known to many as "Tiny," passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 at the age of 75, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 7, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Licine was one of six children born to the late Leonard and Patricia (Toney) Hazzard. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Doherty High School...

July 13, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Louis George Paquette, 75, of Worcester, on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Born in Worcester on March 23, 1951, Louis was the son of the late George and Ora (Belanger) Paquette. Louis worked for College of the Holy Cross since he was 16 years old. He worked as a chef...

July 12, 2026

July 12, 2026

Michael W. Casello, 47, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after an extended series of health challenges.

Born and raised in Worcester, Michael was the son of Linda C. (Martocchio) Casello and the late Michael P. Casello. A lifelong resident of Worcester, he graduated from South High School and remained connected to the community throughout his life....

July 12, 2026

Alphonse V. “Butch” Etre, 76, of Rockland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Worcester, Butch was the beloved son of the late Alphonse and Helen E. (Gaulin) Etre. A graduate of Worcester Boys Trade, he owned and operated Etre’s Auto Body on Franklin Street in Worcester for more than 40...

July 10, 2026

Donald T. Boyd, 44 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2026. Donny was born and raised in Worcester, MA. and grew up on the lake where he was well-known in the community. He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School where he excelled in basketball, a passion that he shared with his dad since his childhood days. Donny...

July 10, 2026

Joseph J. Alfego (Joe), 70, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on July 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born and raised in Worcester, Joe was the son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Santoro) Alfego. He shared 43 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife, Maryann (Ciccarelli), though their story began long...

July 9, 2026

William “Bill” Fahlin, 63, of Auburn, Massachusetts, passed away on July 9, 2026.

Born on August 8, 1962, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bill was deeply proud of his roots. He built his life in Charlton, where he lived for more than 30 years and formed lifelong friendships that became like family. Later, he and Jennifer made their home in Auburn. Bill was...

July 9, 2026

Jeffrey Norman Berthiaume, 84, of West Boylston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with the family he loved gathered at his side following complications from surgery.

Born on November 11, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the eldest of seven children, Jeffrey was the son of Elizabeth Ollis Berthiaume and Gaston Berthiaume. He attended Assumption Academy in Worcester before proudly...