Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
George S. Hashway, Jr.
April 9, 2017
George S. Hashway Jr, born June 29, 1939 in Woonsocket, RI, to George S. and Lydia A. Hashway, passed away in his home, with hospice care on April 9, 2017. He is survived Louise, his devoted wife of 40 years, his son Nathan and his wife Susan and grandchildren Alexis and Brayden of Millbury, MA, son Matthew of West Boylston,...
Larry L. "Scooter" Owens, II
April 9, 2017
Larry L. “Scooter” Owens, II, 26, of Worcester, had an electric smile, he enjoyed life and loved to be with people. Larry passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his family, from injuries as a result of a car accident fourteen days earlier. Larry is survived by his parents, Larry L. Owens, with whom he...
George A. Marrino
April 7, 2017
George Anthony Marrino, 78, of Brierly Pond Village, Millbury, formerly of Northborough and Worcester, died peacefully at home Friday, April 7, 2017, in the loving care of his wife and VNA Hospice & Palliative Care. His death was due to complications from prostate cancer. His devotion, counsel and love of life will be greatly missed by his family, with which...
Angela M. Ducimo
April 7, 2017
Angela M. (Barry) Ducimo, 49, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017, in her home. Angela leaves her beloved children, Celene R. Ducimo of Worcester, Anthony P. Ducimo of Shrewsbury, and Nicholas M. Ducimo of Worcester; her brother, William D. Barry of Worcester; her sister, April McIntyre of Worcester; her former husband, Paul F. Ducimo of Worcester; many...
Carol (Smith) Sargentelli
April 6, 2017
Carol A. (Smith) Sargentelli, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 6, 2017 with her family there by her side. Carol was born in Worcester, one of six children of Joseph Smith, Sr. and Jane C. (Stencel) Smith. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School and began a career in Cosmetology. Carol later accepted a position as a...
Danny Joe Sloan
April 5, 2017
Danny “Dan” Joe Sloan, 57 of Worcester, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Saint Francis Nursing Home, after a period of declining health. Dan was born in Lawrence, KS on July 17, 1959 a son of Janet (Perry) Meehan and the late Max E. Sloan. He attended Grandview High School in Missouri;...
Wayne A. Shays, Sr.
April 5, 2017
Wayne A. Shays, Sr., 63 of Auburn, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 after a long term illness. Wayne was born in Worcester, one of seventeen children to Harry L. Shays, Sr., Roberta (Lapensee) Shays and Phyllis (Mossa) Lavallee. He was an outstanding mechanic who enjoyed building old...
George M DiTerlizzi
April 5, 2017
George M. DiTerlizzi, 88, of South Chatham, MA formerly of Villa Road in Shrewsbury passed away with his loved ones at his side Wednesday April 5, 2017. George is survived by his wife Lena, his two children, Maurice DiTerlizzi in West Yarmouth, Paula J. Donahue and her husband Stephen of Shrewsbury; two granddaughters, Brianna “Doll” and Devin “Pal” Donahue; a...
Rosemary (Finnegan) Cipro
April 4, 2017
Rosemary (Finnegan) Cipro, 77 of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 4th 2017 with family gathered at her bedside. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Sunday, April 9th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street. A complete obituary will appear in Fridays edition.
Alfred A. Porcaro
April 3, 2017
Alfred A. Porcaro, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, in Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by loving family. Fred is survived by his loving children, including, four daughters, Robin Laurens with whom he lived, Pamela Riley and her husband James, of Auburn, Darlene Aiello and her husband Dave of Charlton, and Kimberly Direnzo and...
Richard S. Minor
April 3, 2017
Richard S. Minor, 71, of Douglas, passed away suddenly Monday, April 3, 2017. Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, M. Bonnie (Brosnihan) Minor of Worcester; two sons, Richard P. Minor and his wife Melissa and their children: Madison, Molly and Maizey; Colin S. Minor and his wife Debra and their children, Nathan and Ryan. He also leaves...
James F Jennette
April 3, 2017
James F. Jennette, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Monday April 3, 2017 surrounded by family after a valiant battle with paralysis from a work injury. He was 57 years of age. James was born in Worcester, one of six children of Michael A. Jennette, Jr. and Mae Louise (Carey) Jennette. He graduated from Burncoat Senior High School and accepted a...
Mary Byther Brown, Solomon, Thorpe
April 2, 2017
Mary C. (Byther) Brown, Solomon, Thorpe, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Sunday April 2, 2017. Mary is survived by her children; Karan Cuthbertson and her husband Harley, David Brown and his wife Frances, Marsha Bombard and her husband Wayne, Sherri Peterson and her husband Alfred, Mary Ellen FitzGerald, Wendy Halal and her husband Nicholas, Andrea Perrin and her husband...
Bernice (Bernier) Marzo
April 1, 2017
Bernice L. (Bernier) Marzo, 91, of Worcester passed away peaceful just prior to her 92nd birthday, Saturday, April 1st 2017, with the family she loved gathered by her side, joining in heaven her husband of 57 years, Joseph who passed away in 2008. Bernice was born in Worcester, one of six children of Alphonse and Leona (Benoit) Bernier. She graduated...
Jane (Coomey) Maguire
March 31, 2017
Jane A. (Coomey) Maguire, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who devoted her life to love and family passed away peacefully Friday, March 31, 2017 at home after 93 years of life. Jane was born in Worcester, one of four children of John J and Anna C. (Cummiskey) Coomey. She graduated from Commerce High School and went to...
Ronald C. Stanton, Sr.
March 30, 2017
Ronald C. Stanton, Sr., 84, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at home. Ronald was born in Worcester on December 7, 1932, one of two sons to the late George F.A and Mary H. (Gargolinski) Stanton. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and later received a certification in artistry from the Worcester...
Lillian C. Bolduc
March 28, 2017
Lillian C. (Merola) Bolduc, 97 of Worcester, formerly of Coburn Ave., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her family. Lillian was born in Worcester, a daughter to the late Nicola and Lucia (Pomponio) Merola where she was a graduate of Commerce High School and has been a lifelong resident. Lillian...
Thelma (LaFontaine) Johnson
March 28, 2017
Thelma (LaFontaine) Johnson, 89, of Worcester passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28th 2017, with her loving family by her side joining in heaven, her loving husband Myron who passed away in 2010. Thelma the daughter of Walter E. and Catherine E. (Alig) LaFontaine, was born May 16th 1927 in Erie, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Academy High School in Erie, and...
Nicola Smarra
March 27, 2017
Nicola Smarra, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 27, 2017 with his family gathered at his bedside. He joins his wife Addolorata and daughter Maria Smarra-Pierce in heaven at the age of 89. Nicola was born in San Clemente, province of Caserta, Italy, one of six children of Domenico and Maria (DiPazio) Smarra. Educated in Italy, Nicola joined the...
Francis S. Brisebois
March 27, 2017
Francis S. Brisebois, 91, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Life Care Center in Leominster. Francis is survived by his wife of nearly seventy one years, Irene A. (Szydlowski) Brisebois; three sons, John F. Brisebois of Shrewsbury, David F. Brisebois and his wife Linda of Hubbardston, and Mark F. Brisebois of Houston, Texas; thirteen grandchildren;...