Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Theresa A Shimkoski
September 1, 2020
Theresa A. Shimkoski of Worcester died peacefully at the age of 98, on Tuesday September 1, 2020 at the Jewish Health Care Center of Worcester. Born in Worcester, Theresa was the daughter of the late Mauro and Maria (DePasquale) DiLiddo and was a lifelong resident of the city. Her husband of 72 years Henry W. Shimkoski died in 2014. Theresa...
John R Mahassel
August 29, 2020
Wells, ME: John R. Mahassel at the young age of 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving friends and family. John was born in Worcester, MA to Raymond and Gladys (Kourey) Mahassel, who predeceased him. John had a zest for life. He was funny, witty and always the life of the party. ...
Karen E Sherback
August 29, 2020
Karen E Sherback, passed away August 29, 2020 after an illness. She leaves her Husband Charles J. Sherback. A Mass of remembrance will be held on Sunday September 13, 2020 at 8:AM in the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel at Our Lady of Loreto 33 Massasoit Rd. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. is assisting...
Douglas A. Santimore
August 28, 2020
Douglas A. Santimore, 73, of Worcester, passed away peacefully and with dignity on Friday, August 28, 2020, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after courageously battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Douglas is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Elaine (Martucci) Santimore; a daughter, Michelle Lee Ward and her husband Jeffrey of Mansfield; a son, John Andrew...
George F. Walsh
August 26, 2020
George F. Walsh, 73, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in his home. He was born in Worcester, a son of the late Michael P. and Mary T. (Flaherty) Walsh.
George is survived by three brothers, Edmund Walsh (Patricia) of Auburn, Michael Walsh (Judith) of East Falmouth, John Walsh (Trudy) of Holden, several nieces and nephews and...
Christine M. Zona
August 25, 2020
Christine M. (Turco) Zona, 76, of Webster and formerly of Worcester returned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Christine leaves behind her best friend and husband of 56 years,...
Michelle M. Buteau
August 25, 2020
Michelle Marie Buteau, 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by love. She was born on March 26,1956 and raised in Hudson, MA., the daughter of the late Barbara (Bassett) and Richard Buteau. Michelle loved her parents and they gave her a strong foundation of being kind and...
Valerie Manzaro
August 24, 2020
Valerie (Ustin) Manzaro 70, of Worcester passed away on Monday August 24, 2020 with her husband of 47 years Daniel by her side.
She was born in Worcester on November 13, 1949 to John C. and Elizabeth (Kubiak) Ustin.
Valerie is survived by her husband Daniel, her brothers-in-law Ralph J. and his wife Ann of Cookville, Tn, Robert R....
Patricia (Pruneau) Laplante
August 24, 2020
Patricia J. (Pruneau) Laplante, 81, of Leominster, formerly of Worcester passed away with her devoted husband and family by her side, Monday, August 24, 2020 after a long battle with Kidney disease.
Born on April 26, 1939, in Worcester she was the daughter of the late Arthur “Art” and Florence “Polly” (Ellison, Pruneau) Pendell. In 1980, Pat married the “Love...
Luz C Aponte
August 23, 2020
Luz Aponte of Worcester, MA passed away Sunday, August 23 at the age of 74. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She leaves behind her husband Ramon Aponte. Three children Nyrma Ramos, Lucy Aponte and Ramon Aponte ll and his wife Brunilda Aponte. Eight grandchildren Jennifer Reyes, Jessica Perez, Charlene Reyes, Ramon Aponte lll, Kassandra Perez, Miguel Aponte,...
Barbara (Noone) Donoghue
August 22, 2020
Barbara M. (Noone) Donoghue, 77 a lifelong Worcester resident passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 after a brief period of declining health.
Born and raised in Worcester, Barbara was one of eight children of the late James J. and Josephine A. (Fruguglietti) Noone. She graduated from Commerce High school and attended Quinsigamond Community College. Barbara then began a 30 plus...
Joseph "Joe Mag" Magliaro
August 22, 2020
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of a great friend and community supporter, Joseph A. “Joe Mag” Magliaro, Jr. 74 of Shrewsbury formerly of Worcester who passed away with his wife and best friend Laurie, children, family, and friends by his side on Saturday night August 22, 2020 after a brief illness.
Joe was born and...
Dennis L Budd
August 20, 2020
On Thursday August 20th, 2020, Retired Worcester Fire Chief Dennis L. Budd passed away with his devoted childhood sweetheart, wife of 51 years, Nancy and family by his side from complications of Pancreatic Liver Cancer. He was 72 years of age.
Chief Budd was born on October 11, 1947, in Worcester, the son of the late Charles and Gloria (Worthington)...
Najala (Ayik) Lindquist
August 19, 2020
Najala (Ayik) Lindquist, 86 a lifelong Worcester resident passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Salim and Mary (Haddad) Ayik and has lived here all her life.
Najala’s husband George O. “Jerry” Lindquist passed away in 2006. She is survived by her three children, Edward D. Lindquist of Leicester, Nancy M. Lindquist-Peris...
Berardino "Benny" Sasso
August 18, 2020
Berardino "Benny" Sasso, 86, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from complications of COVID-19.
Berardino was born July 14, 1934, in Bisceglie, province of Bari Italy, one of eight children of Vincenzo and Laura (Simone) Sasso. Raised in Italy, Benny immigrated to the United States and specifically to family in Worcester in...
Elizabeth Harlacher
August 18, 2020
Elizabeth (Reeks) Harlacher, 66 of Rutland died, Tuesday, August 18, 2020, in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. Her husband of 15 years, Wayne S. (Trip) Harlacher III died in December 2002.
Elizabeth was born in Worcester the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Rahall) Reeks and has lived in Worcester most of her life.
She is survived by her four...
Pauline S. Marvin
August 17, 2020
Pauline S. (Lindquist) Marvin, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Care One in Millbury.
Pauline was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arvid Lindquist and Antoinette (Blair) Lindquist Desrosiers. She is a graduate of the David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School with a trade in stitching. Pauline worked as a Certified Nurses...
Patrick W. Madden
August 17, 2020
Patrick W. Madden, 74, of Spencer, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. His loving wife of forty-one years, Lisa E. (Bullens) Madden, predeceased her in February of 2018.
Patrick is survived by his son and four daughters, Domenico P. Madden of Spencer, Antoinette M. Madden of Spencer, Angela L. Madden of Rhode Island,...
Nicholas S Pennucci
August 17, 2020
Nicholas S. Pennucci, 58, passed away Monday, August 17th, 2020 after being stricken ill at home.
Nick was born and raised in Worcester, son of Domenic N. and Rita M. (DiLiddo) Pennucci. He graduated from Holy Name High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. Nick worked in recreation management his entire career. He worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
Suzanne M Nicholas
August 16, 2020
Suzanne M. Nicholas 77 of Sterling Ma died on Sunday August 16, 2020 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Thomas and June (Curtin) Slack and was a graduate of Commerce High School. She was a longtime billing clerk for many area Doctors, and a member of the American Businesswomen’s Association.
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