Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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,...
Katherine M. Puleo
December 1, 2016
Katherine M. (Galvin) Puleo, 74 of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her dedicated and loving family. Katherine is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lucien P. “Lou” Puleo; two daughters, Joann Wilde and her husband Mark of Rutland and Jacqueline Degaetano of Port St. Lucie, FL; her brother,...
Melissa A Peters-Gonzalez
November 28, 2016
Melissa A. Peters-Gonzalez, 38, passed away into eternal rest Monday, November 28th 2016 with the ones she loved gathered by her side, after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Melissa was born in Worcester on October 17, 1978, the daughter of James and Debra (Shays) Peters. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, and earned her cosmetology degree and several...
Marie N. McLean
November 26, 2016
Marie N. (Meringolo) McLean, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at home with her family by her side. Marie’s husband of 56 years, John B. “Jake” McLean, Jr. passed away on March 29, 2013. She is survived by her three children, Kim McLean and her partner David Germain of Worcester with whom she lived, Paul...
Grace T. Biscegli
November 26, 2016
Grace T. (Caruso) Bisceglia, 92, of Holden, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016, surrounded by her family at Golden Living Center in Worcester. Her husband of fifty-three years, Sylvester A. Bisceglia, predeceased her in 1996. Grace is survived by her loving daughter Priscilla “Pat” Barbato and her husband Robert of Worcester; twin brother, Matteo Caruso of...
Dorothy Vuona Skiest
November 24, 2016
Dorothy A. (Vuona) Skiest, 79, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Thursday November 24, 2016 in the Beaumont Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy is survived by her five devoted sons; Kevin A. Skiest of Sarasota FL. Mark D. Skiesto and his fiancé Karen of Shrewsbury, Steven M Skiest and his fiancé Michele of Berlin Ma....
Pricilla L. Houle
November 24, 2016
Pricilla L. (Popham) Houle, age 94, a lifetime resident of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2016 in St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 59 years, Warren E. Houle passed away January 2, 2005. Priscilla is survived by her three sons, Richard E. Houle and his wife Jeanne of Auburn, Russell...
Steven Robert Cancelli
November 24, 2016
Steven “Steve” Robert Cancelli, 74, died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Marie (Picard) Cancelli, his three children, David and Karen Cancelli of Worcester MA, and Lisa Cancelli and partner, Peter Simpson of Prides Crossing, MA; his brother, Alfred Cancelli, Jr. of Melrose, MA; and...
Robert P. Muhr, Sr.
November 23, 2016
Robert P. Muhr, Sr., 89, of Worcester, passed away, surrounded by his loving wife and family, on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Celeste M. (Foley) Muhr; their dedicated children, Maureen Coakley and her husband Michael of Grafton, Kathleen LaRoche and her husband Paul of New...
Chris J. Engel
November 23, 2016
Chris Engel, 50, passed away on November 23, 2016, comfortably at home in the presence of his loving family and close family friend after an unfair battle with cancer. Chris left behind his best friend and wife, Melinda, his daughter Rebecca, son Max, and the greatest dog in the world, Marcy. Chris began his career in broadcasting at WRKI I-95...
Henry "Hank" G. Grosse
November 21, 2016
Henry “Hank” G. Grosse, 65, of Shrewsbury, joined his beloved childhood sweetheart and wife of twenty-four years, Eileen “Ike” (Villatico) Grosse, in Heaven, on Monday, November 21, 2016. Hank leaves his only beautiful daughter, Ayla R. Grosse; a sister, Jane Grosse Fiumara, wife of the late, Fred Fiumara of Rockport; a brother, John J. Grosse and his wife Deborah of...
Nicholas "Nick" Renzoni, Jr.
November 21, 2016
Nicholas A. Renzoni, Jr. 67 of Worcester, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 21st 2016 after being stricken ill at home. Nicholas was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Nicholas A. Renzoni, Sr. and Louise (Szuba) Renzoni and has lived here all his life. In 1971, Nick married the love of his...
Nicholas Bombredi
November 20, 2016
Nicholas Bombredi, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully in Care One at Millbury on Saturday, November 20, 2016. His wife of 61 years, Grace (Prizio) Bombredi passed away June 20, 2011. Nicholas was born in Millbury, a son of Anthony and Josephine (Doda) Bombredi. He grew up Millbury and graduated from Millbury Junior High School. He has been a resident...
Cynthia Ann Wade
November 18, 2016
Cynthia Ann O’Garro Wade was born on July 9, 1964 in NYC, New York to Willie Jewell and Sammie McCrory. Cynthia was the youngest of four children, and was affectionately referred to as Peaches. Cynthia graduated from Reading High School in PA, and also attended Reading Community College. While attending Reading HS, Cynthia caught the eye of Charles Wade. He...
Gloria T. Vokes
November 17, 2016
Gloria T. (Latino) Vokes, 86 of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Gloria’s husband, Ronald H. Vokes, passed away in 1976. She is survived by her three sons, John F. Dahlstrom and his wife Nancy of Shrewsbury, Robert Dahlstrom and his wife Susan and David Dahlstrom all of Worcester; four grandchildren, Carolyn Granberg and...
Victoria B. (Ayik) Bicknell
November 16, 2016
Victoria Barbara (Ayik) Bicknell, 93, passed away on November 16, 2016. She was born Sept.23, 1923 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Mary and Salem Ayik. She is survived by her 3 children, Ronald and Richard Danshire , daughter Barbara Tyner and her grandchildren Aaron and Andrew. She is preceded in death by her husband Malcolm Bicknell, her brothers Norman and George...
Christy Belba
November 16, 2016
Christy L. Belba, 94, of Auburn, passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Christy’s wife of thirty-seven years, Dhoksia Bana (Yanka) Belba passed away in 1984. He is survived by two sons, George C. Belba of Auburn and William C. Belba and his wife Maria of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Vera Marie Credit and her husband James of...
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