Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Nancy M Duquette
February 9, 2017
Nancy M. (Oliver) Duquette, 87, of Leicester died peacefully Thursday February 9, 2017 in the Southbridge Rehabilitation Center. Her husband Raymond A. Duquette died in 2008.Nancy is survived by her children; Gail Butler and her companion Kenneth Livernoche with whom she lived, Patricia Watson and her husband Paul of Worcester, Nancy Paradis and her husband Kevin of Leominster, James Duquette...
Elizabeth M. Gardella
February 6, 2017
Elizabeth M. Gardella On Monday, February 6, 2017, I left this life to be with my Maker, and see my parents, my dear sister, Frances, other family members and friends, and to finally meet Elvis and Frank. I was the second born of Frances (Andresano) and Leone J. Gardella. I temporarily leave my brother, Edward and his wife, Elaine, and...
Louis Rucho
February 6, 2017
NOTICE: CHANGE OF FUNERAL SERVICE DATE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, NO SERVICE WILL BE CELEBRATED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017.Calling hours are Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, MA. LOUIS’ FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. IN ST. NICHOLAS...
Adam S. Balcewicz
February 5, 2017
Adam S. Balcewicz, 90, of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Saint Francis Home in Worcester. Adam is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-two years, Frances (Caloccia) Balcewicz; a daughter, Laurie Bourn of Westborough; a son, Stephen Balcewicz of Paxton; a brother, Leo Balcewicz of Worcester; six grandchildren; a great grandson; nieces and nephews. He...
John R. Oslowski
February 4, 2017
John R. Oslowski, 55, of Northborough passed away peacefully on Saturday February 4, 2017 in the Reservoir Center of Marlborough surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. John leaves his father Henry Oslowski and step mother Barbara (Manzi) Oslowski, of Shrewsbury, his mother Donna Nash and her husband Pete of Idaho, his son Erik Oslowski of Westborough, and...
Lisa (DiStefano) Hannigan
February 4, 2017
Lisa DiStefano Hannigan age 59, of Mullica Hill passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born in Worcester, MA she was a daughter of Anthony James DiStefano Jr. and Helene Irene (nee Stachelek). She is survived by two brothers, Anthony DiStefano III of Worcester and Mark DiStefano of Sutton; her sister, Deborah DiStefano of Chattanooga, TN; and several nieces &...
Alejandro A. "AJ" Lorente
February 3, 2017
Alejandro A. “AJ” Lorente, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, February 3, 2017 after a tragic accident. AJ was only 11 years old. AJ was born in Worcester on April 30, 2005, the first child to Anthony and Angela M. (Ruppert) Lorente. He lived in Dudley where he was a sixth-grade student at Dudley Middle School and played soccer...
Queen Esther Tolson
February 2, 2017
Queen Esther (Meeks) Tolson, 76 of Worcester, MA went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, April, Kimberly and Kelly Tolson all of Worcester, MA; a son, Victor Tolson of NC; daughter in law Diane Carol Tolson of Worcester; two sons in law Steven Jones and Deon...
Robert V. Beahn
February 1, 2017
Robert V. Beahn, 90 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Christopher House after a period of declining health. Robert’s wife of 40 years, Anna G. (Schliker) Beahn passed away on August 26, 1995. He is survived by two sisters, E. Carol Balser and her husband Raymond of North Grafton and Ruth Barrett of Worcester;...
Paul F Hearn
January 31, 2017
Paul F. Hearn, 57, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 with his sisters gathered at his bedside after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Paul is survived by his three sisters, Karen E. Hearn, Lynda F. Cote, Susan Pressey and her husband George. He also leaves a brother in law, Donald Casey Sr. and sister in law Jane...
Terrence S McCann
January 31, 2017
Terrence Scott McCann died suddenly of natural causes in his home on January 31,2017. Terrence leaves behind three sisters Linda Belliveau and her spouse Maureen Asten of San Jose, CA., Carole McCann-Gaboury and her spouse John Gaboury of Worcester, and his twin sister Lisa McCann-Souza of Seminole, FL. He also left behind one niece Jacquelyn Gaboury of MA and two...
Michael R Pugliese
January 31, 2017
Michael R. Pugliese, 33 of West Boylston passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 31st 2017 in his sleep. Michael the oldest son of June (Tainter) Pugliese and the late Raymond B. Pugliese, Jr. was born in Worcester, graduated from Assabet Valley Vocational Tech where he earned his certificate in technology and afterwards went to NEIT. He then accepted a position as...
Leo R. Walden
January 30, 2017
Holden - Leo R. Walden, 82, of Dennisport and Paxton died Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center after a brief battle with lung cancer. Leo was the son of the late Leo H. and Hilda Walden. He was married for nearly 53 years to the former Marie R. "Chic" Paciello who predeceased him in 2014....
Carol Ciccarelli
January 29, 2017
Carol Ciccarelli, 78, of Fitchburg, formerly of Worcester a quiet simple woman passed away peacefully Sunday, January 29th 2017. Carol was born in Worcester on August 11, 1938, a daughter of Joseph and Assunta “Susie” (Mazzone) Ciccarelli. A young age Carol’s mother Susie passed away unexpectedly. Her grandmother, Mary Ferrazano accepted custody of her and her brother Joseph and raised,...
Isabelle C. Plante
January 29, 2017
Isabelle (Craigen) Plante, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017, just one week short of her 99th birthday, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation Center. Isabelle was born February 5, 1918, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She was one of ten children, born to Patrick and Ellen (Murphy) Craigen. She was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. Raised and educated in Worcester, she...
Heather Marie Cimochowski
January 28, 2017
Heather Marie Cimochowski, 30 of Worcester passed away at home unexpectedly, Saturday, January 28th 2017. Heather is survived by her son, Caleb J. Cimochowski, her grandparents Brian R. and Jeannie (Ustinovich) Modig all of Millbury; her mother, Laura J. Modig of Worcester; a brother, James J. Cimochowski of Worcester; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Heather was born in Worcester, her father...
Rita (Frongillo) Kalagher
January 27, 2017
Rita (Frongillo) Kalagher, 94 a wonderful and dedicated mother and grandmother passed away at home, Friday, January 27th 2017 with family gathered at her side. Rita, one of ten children of Italian immigrants Henry and Angela Rose (LePera) Frongillo was born in Worcester, graduated from Commerce high school and has lived here all her life. In 1946, Rita married Raymond...
Lila (Karakey) Risas
January 27, 2017
Lila M. (Karakey) Risas, 86, of Worcester went home to the Lord peacefully Friday, January 27th 2017 joining in heaven her husband of 55 years Rev. C. Richard Risas. Lila is survived by her two sons, Rick Risas and his wife Dawn of Punta Gorda Florida, and Wayne Risas and his wife Allison of Shrewsbury: Lila also leaves her loving...
Julia M. Chestna
January 27, 2017
Julia M. (Melanson) Chestna, 84 of Worcester, died peacefully at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester on January 27, 2017. Her husband of 38 years, Albin Chestna died June 9, 1996. Julia was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Mark and Arsene (Geddry) Melanson. Julia worked for ten years for David Clark Company and then spent over...
Diane MacKoul Erickson
January 27, 2017
Diane M (Mackoul) Erickson, 58, of Holden, passed away on Friday, January 27th, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Diane fought a long, hard and courageous battle with cancer and never waned in her hope or optimism. Born in Worcester on January 26th, 1959, Diane was the youngest of three daughters of the late...
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