Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Francessca Ann "Frankie" Falcone
August 18, 2016
Francessca Ann “Frankie” Falcone, 31 of Webster, formerly on Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on June 24, 2016. Francessca is survived by two aunts, Patricia L. Falcone of Worcester and Maureen C. Shannon and her husband Paul of Centerville, two cousins, Keith R....
Laureen (Conlin) Riley
August 18, 2016
Laureen “Lori” Elizabeth (Conlin) Riley, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, August 18th, at the young age of 60, after a hard fought battle with a terminal illness. She left this life with the ones she loved gathered at her bedside. Lori, originally from the Columbus Park area of Worcester, is the daughter of Daniel and the late Carol (Sloan) Conlin....
Maureen L. (Russo) Saksa
August 16, 2016
Maureen L. (Russo) Saksa, 58 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at home. Maureen was born in Worcester, MA on September 19, 1957, graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Class of 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She worked 28 years in service for the City of Worcester as a Dispatcher at...
Mary Lou (leichtle) Bay
August 15, 2016
Mary Lou (Leichtle) Bay, 84, of Boylston passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15th 2016 at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Worcester. Mary Lou was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter of Paul and Eleanor (Blondeck) Leichtle. Raised in Waterbury, she graduated from Crosby High School then graduated magna cum laude from University of Connecticut, where she also met her husband...
Joyce Curran
August 15, 2016
Joyce F. (Justavitch) Curran, 73, of Holden, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 15th 2016 in her home. Joyce’s husband of 31 years, Thomas F. Curran Jr. passed away in 2005. She is survived by many cousins and extended family members, especially a cousin who cared for and watched over her for years. Joyce was born in Worcester, the daughter of...
Noel J Paradis
August 12, 2016
Noel J. Paradis of Auburn MA, passed away peacefully Friday August 12, 2016 with his family by his side. Noel was 95 years old and born in St. Isadore, Canada. His parents, Pierre and Marie (Ferland) Paradis, moved the family to Worcester, Ma in the 1920's and settled in the Grafton Hill Area. He attended St Joseph's School and Boys...
James B. O'Brien
August 11, 2016
James B. O’Brien, 44, of Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester. James is survived by his loving mother, Rita (Toscano) O’Brien of Worcester; a brother, John F. O’Brien, III and his wife Brenda of Worcester; a sister, Colleen O’Brien Rosales and her husband Benjamin of Sutton; three nieces Brigitte Dunagan,...
Edward J. Breau
August 11, 2016
Edward J. Breau, 86 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at his home after a period of declining health on Thursday, August 11, 2016, surrounded by his adoring family. Edward was born February 6, 1930 in Rumford, ME the son of the late Fabien and Elizabeth (Herbert) Breau. He and his family moved to Worcester in 1942, where he was raised...
Barbara J. Salem
August 11, 2016
Barbara J. (Solomon) Salem, 84, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard D. Salem in 1994. Barbara is survived by her loving family, including her devoted daughter, Susan J. Evangelista and her husband Jay, of Southborough, owner of Dino’s Restaurant;...
James J. Beshai
August 10, 2016
James J. Beshai, Jr.,60, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home, on August 10, 2016, after his determined and courageous battle with cancer. He was blessed with support from his loving family and a circle of long-time friends. James was born in Holden on August 22, 1955 and lived in West Boylston all his life. He is deeply...
Ruth M. Shandrick
August 10, 2016
Ruth M. (Anderson) Shandrick, 90, of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, with her daughter at her bedside in the Millbury Healthcare Center. Her husband, Gregory J. Shandrick, predeceased her in June of 1980. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lee Prevosk; a granddaughter, Cara Stone; a great granddaughter, Kiana Stone, all of Worcester; a brother, William Anderson...
Patrick D. Thomas
August 9, 2016
Patrick D. Thomas loved the ocean and working as a naturalist with the New England Aquarium. He found peace and happiness in the beauty of the ocean and its beaches. Patrick passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, he was 44. Patrick is survived by his loving wife Emily C. (Francese) Thomas, and their children, Sofia M. Thomas, Collin B....
Congetta M. Papagni Diiorio
August 9, 2016
Congetta M. “Connie” (Papagni) Diiorio, 81 of Worcester died peacefully on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Connie leaves her devoted husband of 63 years John Diiorio, her loving children, Nancy Diiorio, Jerry Diiorio and his wife Laurie, John J.Diiorio and his wife Kelly Chippas-Diiorio, Bridget L. Diiorio all of Worcester, and Guy Anthony Diiorio...
Ann M. Hartz
August 8, 2016
Ann M. (O’Leary) Hartz, 58, of Worcester died peacefully August 8, 2016 in St. Vincent Hospital after a battle with cancer. Ann is survived by a brother John O’Leary and his wife Sharon of Becket, MA. and two nephews John and Michael O’Leary and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Ann was born in Leominster daughter of the late John M....
Craig W. Belba
August 7, 2016
Craig W. Belba, 41, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Craig is survived by two sons, Jordan and Gabriel Belba; a daughter, Alise Lavigne Belba, all of Holden; his mother and step father, Angie M. Hanley and her husband Gary of Shrewsbury; his father, William C. Belba of Shrewsbury; a sister, Stacia A. Reilly and her husband...
Mario V. Zona
August 6, 2016
Mario V. Zona, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mario is survived by the love of his life, his wife of sixty-four years, Virginia (Walkevich) Zona; two sons, Stephen Zona of Worcester, and Thomas Zona and his wife Kim (Gallagher) of Auburn; three grandchildren,...
Edward A. Boltruczyk
August 5, 2016
Edward A. Boltruczyk, 86, of Worcester died peacefully on Friday August 5, 2016 at home with his loving family. Edward is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Jane E. (Rabidou) Boltruczyk, two sons, John E. Boltruczyk of Sutton, and Peter A. Boltruczyk of Holden. Two sisters Helen Paquet and Florence Randell, both of Worcester. Edward was the proud...
William F. Spring
August 3, 2016
William F. Spring, 57, of Worcester died peacefully Wednesday August 3, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones, in the UMASS Medical Center. William is survived by his two sons, Eric F. Spring and his Fiancee Leigh-Ann of Barre, Patrick R. Spring of Spencer, two sisters Gloria Honney of Worcester and Sheila Walsh and her husband Gary of Sturbridge. William also...
Walter J. Symonick
August 3, 2016
Walter J. Symonick, 89, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. His wife, Mary A. (Reedy) Symonick, predeceased him in 1986. Walter is survived by a daughter, Gail Symonick-Chesitis and her husband Stanley of Oxford; two sons, Robert A. Symonick of Worcester, and Steven M. Symonick and his wife Maura...
Kathleen A Rubio
August 2, 2016
Kathleen A. “Katie” (O’Leary) Rubio, 57 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2016. Katie is survived by her son, Justin M. Rubio and his wife Tanya with whom she lived; her mother, Alice T. (Levesauskas) O’Leary of Worcester; three brothers, Larry Stalmok and his wife Janice of Paxton, Patrick O’Leary and his wife Mary and Michael O’Leary all...