Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Hazel L. Bergin
May 26, 2017
Hazel L. (Stephenson) Bergin, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at UMass-Memorial Hospital, in Worcester. Hazel leaves her beloved two daughters, Gina Gray of Auburn, and Cathy Tomlin and her husband George of Holden; two grandsons, Ronnie Bergin and Curtis L’Heureux; her special friend, Lenny Fortune; many nieces and nephews. Hazel was predeceased by nine brothers...
John J. Beando
May 25, 2017
John J. Beando, 82, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. His loving wife, Helen (Hanson) Beando, predeceased him in 2000. John is survived by his loving family; a son, John J. Beando, Jr. and his wife Karen of Shrewsbury and Yarmouthport, and Patricia Morris and her husband Jack of Shrewsbury; five grandchildren,...
Norma (Mancuso) O'Mara
May 24, 2017
Norma M. (Mancuso) O’Mara, 66 of Worcester, passed away into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born in Worcester, one of three children to the late Joseph C. and Stella (Przystas) Mancuso, Sr. She graduated from North High School, Class of 1968...
John P. Kouvaros
May 24, 2017
John P. Kouvaros, 80, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. His wife of 43 years, Sally (Patronas) Kouvaros passed away in 2010. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa M. Sanderson, her husband, Steven Sanderson and their children, Nicole A. and Lindsey E. Sanderson of...
Richard C Agbey, Sr.
May 23, 2017
Richard C. Agbey, Sr. 70, a resident of Cherry Valley for 42 years, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Richard was born in Worcester, a son to the late Fay J. and Lucy (Germaine) Agbey. He worked as a pressman for the Worcester...
Helen Laganelli
May 23, 2017
Helen (Kus) Laganelli, 95, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Beaumont of Worcester. Her loving husband, Bart Laganelli, predeceased her in 1990. Helen is survived by her loving children, Carolyn Minahan and her husband Bernard of Moultonboro, NH, formerly of Shrewsbury, and Bart Laganelli and his wife Cheryl of Holden; six grandchildren, Daniel Minahan and his...
Norma (Bouley) Fortin
May 19, 2017
Norma (Bouley) Fortin, 80 of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, May 19th 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Ronald, sons James and Joseph, and daughter Patricia. Norma was born in Worcester, one of 10 children of Adolphis A. and Cecilia (Sawyer) Bouley. She graduated from Commerce High School class of 1956...
Albert J Panarelli
May 18, 2017
Albert J. Panarelli, 66, of Brimfield, former owner operator of The Italian Kitchen on Shrewsbury Street passed away into the arms of Jesus at his family home, Thursday, May 18th 2017. Albert was born in Worcester, March 22, 1951, a son of Gerald J. and Rose C. (Pajka) Panarelli. He graduated from South High School and at the age of...
Christine (Evangelista) Iaccarino
May 16, 2017
Christine D. (Evangelista) Iaccarino, 89 of Northborough, formerly a 50 year resident of Shrewsbury affectionally known to her family as “Nonna” passed away very peacefully on Tuesday, May 16th 2017, surrounded by her loving family, reuniting in heaven with her beloved husband of 68 years, Carl who passed away on September 1, 2014. Christine is survived by her devoted family;...
Sheila M. Smith
May 14, 2017
Sheila M. (Dowd) Smith, 46, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family and dearest friends. Sheila is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart , Matthew D. Smith; and their two sons, Daniel T. Smith and Ryan F. Smith, all of Shrewsbury. She is also survived by her mom,...
Ann M. Mastromatteo
May 14, 2017
Ann M. (Converse) Mastromatteo, 73 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Franklin W. and Theresa M. (Hubert) Converse. She attended Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Ann was the co-owner with her husband...
Lorraine (McDonald) Card
May 14, 2017
Lorraine (McDonald) Card,81, of Oxford died unexpectedly on Sunday May 14, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones in the UMASS Medical Center. Her husband Eugene L. Card Sr. died in 1987. Lorraine leaves her devoted family, sons; Eugene L. Card Jr. and his wife Sally of Charlton, Robert W. and Kevin Card, both of Worcester, Gary S. Card of Oxford,...
John "Monty" Motonari Jr
May 12, 2017
John ‘Monty” Montonari, Jr. 54, of Shrewsbury died unexpectedly at home Friday May 12, 2017. John is survived by his Father John Montonari Sr. of Shrewsbury, his son John-Michael Montonari of Worcester, his brother Anthony P. Montonari and his wife Kelly, two nieces, Erica, & Taylor and a nephew Anthony. John also leaves a great niece Gina Marie all of...
Joan M. Marengo
May 12, 2017
Joan M. (Deming) Marengo, 80 of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017 surrounded by her children. Joan’s husband of 32 years, Donald R. Marengo passed away on December 5, 1989. She leaves her three children, Deborah M. Dunn of Shrewsbury, Sher A. Rossi of Harrisville, RI, and Michael D. Marengo of Auburn; her sister, Maida...
Ryan R. Manu
May 12, 2017
Ryan Richard Manu, 2, of Rutland gained his wings on Friday, May 12, 2017. Ryan's papa Ric, who pre deceased him, was waiting for him with open arms. Ryan was also pre deceased by his paternal grandfather, Paul. Ryan is survived by his parents Edmund Manu and Danielle John; his siblings who were his very best friends, Hailey and Sean;...
Richard "Rikk" Bilodeau
May 9, 2017
Richard (Rikk) Bilodeau, 75 of Shrewsbury, passed away all too suddenly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Rikk was born in Lowell, one of two sons, to the late William and Rachelle Bilodeau. Shortly after graduating from Lowell High School, Richard enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country during the Cuban Conflict on the coast of Cuba. He proudly...
William Richard Toney
May 9, 2017
William R. “Richie” Toney, 68, formerly of Worcester, of Springfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2017 in Sunrise Senior Living, in Haverford, Pennsylvania. William was also known as “Bill” to his friends and associates in Pennsylvania. “Richie” grew up and was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the second son of the late, Albert M. Toney, Sr. and...
Joseph B McNeil
May 8, 2017
Joseph B. McNeil, 68, of Worcester passed away Monday May 8th 2017, with his family by his bedside. Joe was born in Worcester Ma, one of six children of Joseph B. and Irene F. (Koslowski) McNeil. Educated in Worcester, he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Joe then accepted a position as an engineer for the...
Paul A. Baranauskas
May 8, 2017
Paul A. Baranauskas, 71 of West Boylston, longtime clothing sales associate passed away suddenly at home, Monday May 8th 2017. Paul was born in Worcester, one of two sons, Albert J. and Laura E. (Carbone) Baranauskas. He graduated from North High School and earned an Associate’s degree from Worcester Junior College. Paul then began a lifelong career, clothing customers for...
Robert L Frederickson
May 8, 2017
Robert L. Frederickson, 84 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, May 8th 2017 after a period of declining health. Robert was born in Worcester, on September 8, 1932, the son of Joseph L. and Emma (Ek) Frederickson. He graduated from Commerce High School. Robert then joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly during the Korean War aboard the USS...