Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Sandra J. Kowalski-D'Onofrio

Sandra J. Kowalski-D'Onofrio

May 4, 2015

Sandra J. (Bechard) Kowalski-D'Onofrio, 68, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. Sandra is survived by her husband, Joseph P. D'Onofrio; a daughter, Lisa Marie Kowalski and her fiancé Sean Anderson of Worcester; a son, Francis R. Kowalski and his wife Sandra M. Kowalski of Worcester; a brother David "Joe" Bechard of Worcester; six sisters, Donna Bechard of...

Victoria E. Pellegrino

Victoria E. Pellegrino

May 4, 2015

Victoria E. (Rossik) Pellegrino, 86, of Worcester died peacefully while at rest Monday May 4, 2015 in the St. Francis Home. Her husband Frank J. Pellegrino died February 5, 1999. Victoria is survived by her loving family, Ronald F. Pellegrino and his son Ronald J. Pellegrino, his daughter Melisa Pellegrino-Chiaravilloti and their son Cole, Thomas A. Pellegrino and his wife...

Gloria SantaMaria

Gloria SantaMaria

May 4, 2015

Gloria J. (Ricci) Santa Maria, 93, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Worcester Health Center. Her husband of sixty-nine years, Michael M. Santa Maria, pre-deceased her in 2009. Gloria is survived by a son, Michael Santa Maria and his wife Jeannine; a daughter, Carolyn Moses, both of Worcester; a brother, Victor "Ricky" Ricci of...

Sheila Frank

Sheila Frank

May 3, 2015

Sheila A. (Collins) Frank, 80, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at The Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila is survived by her loving family, including her loving husband, Robert J. Frank; three sons, Robert J. Frank, Jr. of Skaneateles, NY Steven K. Frank of Marcellus, NY and Justin A. Frank of Worcester,...

Eileen "IKE" Grosse

Eileen "IKE" Grosse

May 2, 2015

Eileen Rose "Ike" (Villatico) Grosse, 64, a long time Shrewsbury resident and business owner of Ike's Den, died peacefully on Saturday May 2, 2015 in the UMASS Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her loving husband of 24 years, Henry G. Grosse; her pride and joy, 1 daughter, Ayla R. Grosse; three sisters, Paula F. Brophy...

Louis A DiPasquale

Louis A DiPasquale

April 30, 2015

Louis A. DiPasquale, 97 of Worcester, formerly West Boylston passed away peacefully with family gathered at his side Thursday, April 30th 2015. Lou was born March 21st 1918, in Worcester, a son of the late Anthony and Lucy (Novia) DiPasquale. In 1941, Lou married Ruth Reavey, the women he devoted his love and life to for the next 64 years...

Susan Cantor

Susan Cantor

April 29, 2015

Susan (Stebbins) Cantor, 58, of Worcester died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Susan was born on March 8, 1957 in Lansing, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Barbara L. (Little) Stebbins. She graduated from South Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida and later received...

Harriet Gruber

Harriet Gruber

April 29, 2015

Harriet (Noar) Gruber, 73 of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, April 29th 2015. Funeral services are being planned for Sunday May 3rd. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. A complete obituary will appear in the Friday edition of the telegram.

Betty Lue Walker

Betty Lue Walker

April 29, 2015

Betty Lue Walker, "Momma Bette" or "Gucci Momma", 80, of Worcester, MA, winged her flight into eternity of Wednesday, April 29, 2015, after a brief battle with cancer. She died as she lived her lifesurrounded by family. She was known to many as "Momma Bette" and to some as "Gucci Momma". As a hobby she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and having...

Patrick L. Pickett

Patrick L. Pickett

April 28, 2015

Patrick L. Pickett, 84 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. Patrick is survived by his two sons, Shawn Pickett of Auburn and Patrick Downing and his wife Clare of Maine; two daughters, Kimberly Eddleman and her husband Larry of Dongola, IL and Kelly Stevens...

Rose Voutas

Rose Voutas

April 27, 2015

Rose A. (Pace) Voutas, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Knollwood Nursing Center. Her loving husband of forty-six years, Nicholas J. Voutas, pre-deceased her in 1993. Rose is survived by her three sisters, Nina Crossman of Worcester, Elvira Benoit of Worcester, and Lucia Shulten and her husband Richard of Dennisport; a sister in law, Rosemary...

Andrew T Dell'Olio

Andrew T Dell'Olio

April 27, 2015

Andrew T. Dell'Olio, 59 a lifelong resident of Shrews 9j bury passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, April 27th 2015. A simple unassuming family man who would put himself aside for anyone in need of help was born in Worcester on June 21st 1955, grew up and graduated from Shrewsbury High School class of 1973. He then attended North...

Helen Costello

Helen Costello

April 26, 2015

Worcester - Helen D. (Parks) Costello, 88, of Worcester, passed away April 26th surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Worcester. She was the daughter of the late Helen (Bostek) Parks, Greaney and Glen Parks. She graduated from Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Helen is survived by her devoted children, a son...

Gladys D Babon

Gladys D Babon

April 25, 2015

Gladys D. (Hill) Babon, 101, formerly of 79 Airlie St passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday April 25th 2015. Gladys was born on Christmas Eve, 1913, in Worcester, one of seven children of Harry and Fanny (Donlin) Hill. She graduated during the Great Depression, class of 1932, from the High School of Commerce, a standout and captain...

Josephine M Halo

Josephine M Halo

April 24, 2015

Josephine M. (Desimone) Halo, 89, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015, in Saint Vincent Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis F. Halo in 1970; and by their daughter, BarbaraLou in 1944. Jo, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, is survived by a brother, Daniel Desimone in Texas; two sisters -in-law, many...

James J. Covello

James J. Covello

April 22, 2015

James J. Covello , 96, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on April 22, after a short illness. He was born on June 5, 1918 in Worcester. James was the son of the late Angelo P. and Annunziata (Straface) Covello , both from Italy. He lived most of his life on Grafton Hill. He attended Worcester Boys Trade School and served...

Angelina DiPietro

Angelina DiPietro

April 22, 2015

Angelina (Oliveri Johnson) DiPietro, of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2015 with her family gathered beside her. She was 88 years of age. Angelina's husband Anthony DiPietro passed away in 1999. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Sharon Handy and her husband Clifton of Worcester; Her grandchildren Michael Llyod of Worcester Michael Lloyd of Worcester, Cindy Kelley...

George J. DelFem

George J. DelFem

April 21, 2015

George J. DelFem, United States Navy, Retired, 70, of Shrewsbury and Greentown, PA, passed away in the loving arms of his wife, on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. George is survived by his wife, Debra (Bondanza) DelFem; three daughters, Lisa DelFem of Worcester and Greentown, PA; Tracy Kniskern and her fiancé Christopher Bird of Shrewsbury, and Jennifer Hasselstrom and her husband...

Karen A. Loconto

Karen A. Loconto

April 21, 2015

Karen J. Loconto,53, died peacefully at home on April 21, 2015, after a long illness. Karen leaves a daughter Tiffiny Loconto, and 2 grandchildren , Skylynn and Anthony Loconto. A memorial Mass will be held May 18, 2015 at 7PM in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church 34 Ward St. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. was the family's...

Leo B Forzley Sr

Leo B Forzley Sr

April 21, 2015

Atty Leo B. Forzley, Sr. Esq. 88, a longtime Worcester attorney, passed away peacefully Tuesday April 21, 2015 with his loved ones at his bedside, joining his son Leo Jr. who passed away in 2011. Leo was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Lebanese immigrants Bashara and Almaza Forzley. He grew up in Worcester, and graduated from Commerce...

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