Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Adeline C Guerra
July 22, 2014
Adeline C. (DeMaria) Guerra, 94, of North Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband of fifty-one years, Joseph A. Guerra, predeceased her in January 1999. Adeline is survived by a son, Joseph P. Guerra and his wife Lisa of Sturbridge; a daughter, Laura Kneeland and her husband John of Oxford;...
Arthur A Lawton, Sr.
July 21, 2014
Arthur A. Lawton, Sr., 81, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 in UMass Hospital. Arthur leaves a son, Thomas R. Lawton and his wife Linda; four daughters, Deborah A. Goodman, Tracy L. Cartagna and her husband David, Kelly A. Petrone, and Gloria J. Rosario and her husband Danny, all of Worcester; a brother, Donald Lawton in New...
Stanley W Meleski
July 19, 2014
Stanley W. Meleski, 88, longtime resident of Boylston passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 19th 2014, joining his dear wife Theresa in heaven. Stanley was born in Boylston, the son of Polish immigrants Walter and Zophia (Pikiel) Meleski. He grew up in Boylston and graduated from Commerce High School. Stanley then joined the U.S. Army as an infantry soldier to serve...
John Sarkis Hagopian II
July 17, 2014
John Sarkis Hagopian, II, 30 of West Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland Thursday July 17th 2014. Johnny was born in Worcester, grew up in West Brookfield and graduated from Quaboag Regional High School. Johnny then attended Quinsigamond Community College and earned his degree in special needs education from Westfield State College. He has lived...
Joanne F Fallstrom
July 16, 2014
Joanne F. (Leto) Fallstrom, 60 of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by family July 16th 2014, after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. Joanne was born in Worcester a daughter of Joseph and Helen (Teso) Leto. She grew up in Worcester, graduated from North High School class of 1971 and has lived here all her life. In 1988, Joanne...
Lawrence Sabree
July 15, 2014
Lawrence Al-Mateen Sabree (Nevins) 84 of Worcester passed away peacefully on July 15, 2014, with his devoted family gathered by his side. He leaves his wife Hanifah Abdullah Sabree and his pre deceased late wife Eugenia S. Sabree, his oldest daughter Cheryl H. Rutherford, brothers John Nevins Sabree, Albert "Albby" Nevins and sister Inez Sabree. He is survived by his...
Catherine (Reeks) Middleton
July 15, 2014
Catherine (Reeks) Middleton, 64 of Chicopee formerly of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday July 15, 2014 in the Renaissance Manor Center. She is survived by her husband of 13 years Charles Middleton of Chicopee, two sisters; Esther A. Butler and her husband George of Maryland, and Elizabeth Harlacher wife of the late Wayne Harlacher of Oakham, two nieces, Ashley and Meghan,...
Madaline (Fortunato) Arn
July 14, 2014
Madaline R. (Fortunato) Arn, 67, of North Brookfield died peacefully Monday morning July 14, 2014 with the love of her family all around her after a long battle with cancer. Madaline is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years Rudolf "Rudy" Arn, her parents Joseph and Margaret (Tomaiolo) Fortunato of Worcester, her sons, Paul P. Lombardi and his wife...
Mary E. Tanacea
July 14, 2014
Mary E. (Symock) Tanacea, 84 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2014 at UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mary's husband of nine years, Vanghel Tanacea passed away in 1961. She is survived by her two beloved daughters, Elaine D. Killick of Worcester and Ann Marie Clem and her husband Robert of Charlton; her brother,...
Madeleine M Etre
July 13, 2014
Madeleine M. (Chamberland) Etre, 87, a fifty year resident of Shrewsbury passed away Sunday July 13th 2014 in her home. Madeleine leaves behind her loving husband of 66 years, Albert Paul Etre, with whom she shared a million laughs, smiles, hugs, and many family adventures. She leaves her 8 children Robert F. Etre and his wife Gayle of N. Fort...
Karl K Krueger
July 11, 2014
Karl K. Krueger, 55 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 11th 2014. Karl was born in Worcester, one of five children. He graduated from Worcester Vocational High School, met and married his wife of the next 33 years Aecha (Kim) Krueger. Together they settled in Worcester to raise their family and have lived here ever since. Karl is survived...
Margaret M. Kent
July 10, 2014
Margaret M. "Peggy" (Tangney) Kent, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Peggy is survived by her son, Brian D. Kent of Charlton; three daughters, Susan A. Finneran of Dudley, Sandra L. Kent of Worcester and Margaret M....
Silvana L Swett
July 10, 2014
Silvana "Chippi" (Braidotti) Swett, 85 of Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, July 10, 2014 surrounded by the family she loved. Silvana was born in Cividale Del Friuli, province of Udine, Italy daughter of Attilio and Rosa (Pitassi) Braidotti. She grew up in Italy, met and married Bernice R. Swett and immigrated to the United States in 1946. Shortly thereafter, she...
Rose Gravlin
July 6, 2014
Rose (DeSantis) Gravlin, longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Rose was born in Royalston MA, on April 10th 1926, a daughter of Leonard and Rachael (Amedeo) DeSantis. As a young girl she moved to Worcester with her family, where her father owned and operated a successful business on Shrewsbury Street....
Dorothy K Astrella
July 5, 2014
Dorothy K. (Sarsfield) Astrella, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014, in Saint Vincent Hospital. Her husband, Trin J. Astrella, Sr., predeceased her on April 24, 2005. Dorothy is survived by her loving children, two daughters, Carol A.(Astrella) Bulikowski and her husband John of Worcester and Gail Dorothy Astrella of Worcester; a son, Trin J. Astrella, Jr....
Mary A. Riordan
July 4, 2014
Mary A. (Gentile) Riordan, 83, of Worcester, died peacefully Friday, July 4, 2014 in Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Denis Riordan. Mary is survived by two sons, Robert Bernard and his wife Dianne of Worcester and Dale Bernard of Worcester; two daughters, Denise Ingerman and her husband Robert of...
Rose M Doldo
July 4, 2014
Rose M. (DiPilato) Doldo, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014, in Knollwood Nursing Center. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Anthony J. Doldo, on July 15, 1995. Rose is survived by three sons, Anthony J. Doldo, Jr. and his wife Sayra Ivonne Doldo of Cameron, NC, Marco G. Doldo of Worcester and Michel S. Doldo...
Ann M Dell'Olio
July 4, 2014
Ann M. (Masterson) Dell'Olio, 66, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Worcester, the daughter of Robert and the late Doris (Gough) Masterson. Ann is survived by her cherished husband and best friend, Robert D. Dell'Olio, Sr.; five children, Scott Henrickson of Hawaii, Stacy Sullivan and...
Roland V Patient
July 2, 2014
Roland "Blue" V. Patient, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Roland is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Dorothy (Granger) Patient; a daughter, Anne M. Patient and her fiancé Alan Siclari of Worcester; three sons, Daniel V. Patient of Worcester, Ronald V. Patient and his wife...