Obituaries

October 7, 2018

Congetta M. (Corio) Ditaranto, of Auburn, died peacefully with her family gathered at her side, Sunday, October 7, 2018.

Her husband Joseph G. Ditaranto passed away in 2011.   She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn M. Kobel, Joan A. McGourty and her husband David, Debra L. Dumas and her husband Raymond all of Auburn; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three...

October 7, 2018

Michael J. Buzulis, Jr., 72 of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 7, 2018.Michael was born in Worcester where he graduated in 1964 from Worcester Boys Trade & was a talented pattern maker by trade. He was the only child to the late Michael J. and Pauline M. (Denesha) Buzulis, Sr. Michael was the owner and general...

October 7, 2018

Donna (Kirby) Bidwell, 70 of Worcester passed away Sunday, October 7th, 2018, with her beloved son by her side in Coral Springs, Florida. 

Donna was born in Worcester, one of four daughters of John Paul and Lillian J. (Zukowski) Kirby.  She graduated from St Stephen’s High School and worked most of her life serving people as a waitress.   For...

October 6, 2018

Brenda Lee Givings Briddell, 56, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, October 6, 2018. 

She is survived by her loving family, including two sons, Daron Brown, John Paul Jones, Jr., three daughters, Kela Jones, Latonya Hazard and her husband Ras, and Candice Jones, all of Worcester; three brothers, James White and his wife...

October 6, 2018

Richard J. “Ricky” Kasprzak, 60 of Paxton, formerly of Worcester died peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at UMass Medical Center.He leaves two brothers, Lennie Kasprzak and his wife Dianne of Charlton and Edward Kasprzak and his wife Lois of Coventry, CT. He is predeceased by a sister, Elaine R. Deignan of Harwich. Richard was born and raised in Worcester,...

October 6, 2018

Dante F. Quercio, 67, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at home after being stricken ill.  Dante was born in California, the son of the late Dante J. and Rose (Morano) Quercio.  Brought up in Shrewsbury, Dante graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1969 where he was a captain of the football team. He graduated from...

October 4, 2018

 Helene Patricia Manning of Worcester, 90, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2018 after a brief illness. 

Helene was born on December 7, 1927 to Stanley M. Manning and Nora F. (Dowd) Manning. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Worcester State University in 1951. She went on to do graduate work at several Boston area universities.  For a time,...

October 4, 2018

Anthony “Tony” W. Aiello, Sr., 93, of 89 Allston Avenue, Worcester, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He leaves behind his Beloved wife of 66 years, Angelina C. (Salemmo) Aiello, three sons, Anthony W. Aiello, Jr. and his wife Andrea of Sutton, David Aiello and his wife Darlene of Charlton, and John Aiello and his wife Linda...

October 2, 2018

Inez Mildred Zannotti, 92, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday. October 2, 2018 in CareOne at Millbury Senior living facility with her husband at her side of 64 years. Born and raised in Auburn, MA on August 23, 1926, Inez was the daughter of the late John Helmer and Marie (Erickson) Jansson who were both from Sweden. Inez was a member...

October 2, 2018

Judith A. (Taylor) D’Onofrio, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, John A. D’Onofrio predecease as well as her son, Richard M. D’Onofrio and her sister Jean Webb. Judith leaves two sons, John A. D’Onofrio, Jr. and his wife...

October 1, 2018

Daniel P Gabree, 57, of Worcester past away on October 1, 2018 surrounded with love by his wife and daughter. Dan was born and raised in Worcester and was preceded by death by his father William Gabree and his mother Gertrude (Healy) Gabree Condon, and his two brothers, Michael and Robert.  Dan was a devoted husband and father.  He leaves...

September 30, 2018

Captain Joseph E. Drummond, US Army, Ret., 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Beaumont of Northborough.  His loving wife of forty-four years, Joan I. (LaPierre) Drummond, predeceased him in February 2013.

 

Captain Drummond is survived by two sons, Jason A. Drummond, who he lived with, and Michael Drummond of Texas; a daughter, Cheri Lynn...

September 30, 2018

Robert J. Jaston, Sr. a life long Worcester resident, and retired Worcester Police Officer passed away at home, Sunday, September 30th, 2018 with his loved ones gathered at his side.

Bob was born in Worcester, the son of Frank J. and Mary G. (Power) Jaston.   Raised in Worcester, Bob graduated from High School, joined the U.S. Navy during World War...

September 29, 2018

Catharine D. “Kitty” (Valentine) Clarke, 77 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Care One Millbury.Catharine was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Robert Valentine and Doris (Flagg) Sargent. She attended North High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Kitty worked as an operator at Allegro Micro Systems for over 20...

September 27, 2018

Lucy A. D’Angelo, 89 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Christopher House.

Lucy was born in Worcester on June 11, 1929, a daughter of the late Bonifacio and Assunta (Curci) D’Angelo. She graduated from Commerce High School and worked as a secretary for 28 years for the Coca Cola Company before...

September 27, 2018

George D. Adams, 57 of Boylston, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.George was born in Holden, the son of the late Donald F. and Ida M. (Fisher) Adams. He lived in Boylston all his life and was a long-time member of The First Congregational Church of Boylston. He graduated from Tahanto Regional High School and...

September 26, 2018

September 26, 2018

Mabel Rachel (Forzley) MacKoul, Assad, age 95, of York Harbor, Maine formerly of 86 Commodore Road in Worcester, MA, fell asleep on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Mabel was the beloved matriarch and CEO of her large, extended family – “the heart, the soul and the brains”.  She was an intelligent, articulate, gifted and dedicated business executive,...

September 26, 2018

Kenneth D. “Ken” Perro, 77 of Pompano Beach, Florida formerly of Grafton passed away with his devoted wife Jean by his side Wednesday, September 26, 2018 after a long battle with chronic illness. He is greeted in heaven by his son Keith D. Perro, who passed away in 1994.

Ken was born and raised in Worcester, the youngest of nine...

September 24, 2018

Barbara M. (Ricardi) Domiano, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Monday, September 24th, 2018 surrounded by the family and friends she loved so much.  Barbara has now joined in heaven her son, Bobby Domiano, Jr. who passed away in 1991.   Barbara was born in Worcester, on Christmas day in 1933, one of seven children of Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi. ...