Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John A. Yuscinsky
December 14, 2016
John A. Yuscinsky, 71 of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester and Rutland, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at UMass Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kelly M. (Watters) Yuscinsky; two sons, John L. Yuscinsky of Worcester and Bobby A. Yuscinsky and his wife Nada of Irwin, PA; two daughters, Rheannon...
Katrina Leah Blanchard
December 14, 2016
Katrina Leah Blanchard, 31 of Oakham passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Katrina was raised in Oakham, attended Quabbin Regional High School and graduated with the class of 2003. She attended the University of Maine in Farmington, graduating in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in Art. Katrina was a shining star whose light filled the room wherever she...
Stephen M. Brunner
December 13, 2016
Stephen M. Brunner, 56 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at UMass Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Stephen was born in Worcester on April 12, 1960. Growing up Stephen attended Worcester Boy’s Trade High School where he got his start in Masonry. After serving in the U.S. Army National Guard, he went...
Doris A. Dufresne
December 13, 2016
Doris “Dot” Agnes (Berard) Dufresne, 90, of Worcester and Southport, North Carolina, died peacefully, surrounded by family on December 13th after a brief period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Doris was the daughter of Andrew and Agnes (Lucier) Berard. She attended St. Joseph’s School and Commerce High School and Becker Junior College. She married Bernard “Lefty” Dufresne in 1947....
Anthony J. Trafecante lll
December 10, 2016
Anthony J. Trafecante lll 57, died peacefully Saturday December 10th in the Brigham & Womens Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Gina (Sciascia) Trafecante; a son Anthony J. Trafecante IV, and his companion Kristen of Shrewsbury; 3 daughters, Carissa B. Coakley and her husband Timothy;...
Arthur F Korp Sr
December 10, 2016
Arthur F. Korp, Sr., 90 a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday December 10th 2016 with his devoted and beloved family gathered by his side. Arthur’s wife of 43 years Rosalind M. (Festa) Korp passed away in 1996. Arthur is survived by his three devoted children, Arthur “Artie” Korp, Jr. and his wife Donna, Kevin J. Korp and...
Carmine J Laconte
December 9, 2016
Carmine J. Laconte, 99, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully Friday, December 9th, 2016 in his own home with family at his side. Carmine was born in Worcester almost 100 years ago, July 6, 1917, was one of six children of Italian Immigrants Joseph and Annina (Ferro) Laconte. Carmine joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during World...
Carmela (Piccinino) Gill
December 8, 2016
Carmela (Piccinino) Gill, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at The Christopher House of Worcester. Her loving husband of nearly sixty-two years, Thomas A. Gill, Sr., predeceased her in 2008. Carmela is survived by her loving children, including a daughter, Kathy Pedone and her husband Leo of Worcester; three sons, Thomas A. Gill, Jr., and his...
Efijeni (Litsi) Kote
December 8, 2016
Efijeni (Litsi) Kote, 83, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away to eternal life with the lord Thursday, December 8th 2016 with the ones she love gathered at her side. A period of calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 13th from 10 am to 11 am in St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St. Followed by her...
Margaret Adu-Frimpong
December 8, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Adu-Frimpong, 61, affectionately called Mummy, passed away on December 8th, 2016 at the UMASS Medical Center after a long illness. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours Thursday, December 22nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00pm pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Her funeral will be held Friday, December 23rd from the funeral...
Michael G Salem Sr
December 8, 2016
Michael G. Salem, Sr. 64, of Sutton, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 8, 2016, after being stricken ill at home. Michael, one of two sons of Aziz “Ace” and Dorothy (Weiler) Salem, was raised in Dudley. He graduated from Bartlett High School and later from Northeastern University. In 1978, Michael married his best friend Rosemary Carter, and they established their...
Shirley (Legor) Goulet
December 7, 2016
Shirley A. (Legor) Goulet, 89, was called home to the Lord’s House on Wednesday December 7, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. She leaves behind her husband and best friend of 67 years Paul Goulet Sr. Shirley leaves behind her two sons, Thomas Goulet and his wife Denise and Paul Goulet Jr, and his wife Frances. Shirley also leaves her daughter...
Patricia (Viens) Inangelo
December 7, 2016
Patricia (Viens) Inangelo, 78, of Rutland a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, 2016, surrounded by the ones she loved after a courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer. Pat was born in Worcester, one of two daughters of Russell and Christine (Ferraro) Viens, and graduated from Commerce High School. Pat and John were married...
Vincent T Dagostino
December 6, 2016
Vincent T. Dagostino, 93, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He lived out his final days peacefully at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Vin was one of eight children to Frank and Catherine (Cataldo) Dagostino. His parents emigrated from Italy and raised their family in Worcester. After graduating...
Lisa L. Pacheco
December 5, 2016
Lisa L. Pacheco, 49, of Sterling, passed away at home, into the arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 5, 2016. Lisa was predeceased by her parents, Manuel A. Pacheco and Marguerite L. (Gaucher) Pacheco, whose eternal love brought forth six children whom they raised in Sterling. The fifth born, Lisa is survived by two brothers,...
Rose (Brescia) Patnod
December 4, 2016
Rose (Brescia) Patnod, 85, of Worcester passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday December 4th 2016. Rose, one of four children of Francesco and Angelina (Capurso) Brescia was born, educated and has lived in Worcester all her life. Rose worked more than 28 years for the former Bradlees Department Store before retiring. She is survived by her...
Reva (Gaffin) Thomashow
December 4, 2016
Reva (Gaffin) Thomashow, 97 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday December 4th 2016. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 6th at 10:00 am in Holy Society Cemetery, Cemetery Road Leicester. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Marine (Maghazly) Wehbe
December 3, 2016
Marine Maghazly Wehbe, age 86, a resident of Worcester, Massachusetts, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Marine's life was a true example of selfless dedication. She was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on January 30, 1930, and immigrated to Lebanon, her family’s homeland, as a child. In 1945, Marine was married to her one and only...
Anna Marie Daboul
December 2, 2016
Anna Marie (Mancini) Daboul 88, died on Friday December 2, 2016, at Beaumont Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, MA. In the presence of her loving family. Her last days were made easier by the compassionate attention of the staff of Beaumont. She spent her last five years there. Before moving to Beaumont she formerly lived at Frances Gardens in Shrewsbury, MA...
Stanley W. Stachelek
December 1, 2016
Stanley W. Stachelek, 85Leicester - Stanley Walter Stachelek, 85 of Leicester passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Saint Francis Home in Worcester with his loving family by his side.Among his many survivors Stanley leaves behind his beloved wife of over 63 years, Rose Louise (Casello) Stachelek; his son, Stanley J. Stachelek and his wife Karen of Philadelphia,...