Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Susan M. Nordstrom
February 21, 2014
Susan M. (Wamback) Nordstrom, 61 of Worcester, formerly of Northborough, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at UMASS Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Susan is survived by her fiancé, Russell Danforth of Worcester; her son, Christopher G. Wamback of Goldsboro, NC; her mother, Marilyn M. (Arnold) Keigwin of Port Orange, FL; two beloved grandchildren, Ryan and Kaitlyn Wamback;...
Karen E. Dunyo
February 21, 2014
Karen E. (Skeeters) Dunyo, 59 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2014 in UMASS Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Karen is survived by her husband of fifteen years, Elder Minister Prosper Dunyo; her son Kyley N. Nortey and his wife; her daughter, Alexis D. Nortey all of Worcester; two brothers, Eugene "Jamie" Skeeters of Worcester and Albert...
Thiala Brown
February 21, 2014
Thiala Jean (Taylor) Brown, 51, of Worcester passed away Friday, February 21,2014 with family by her side after brief illness. Thiala one of seven children of Richard Earl and Willie Ruth (Bush) Taylor, was born, grew up and educated in Tuscaloosa Alabama. In 1984 while visiting family in Worcester, Thiala met Gregory Brown. Two years later, 1986, Thiala and Greg...
Anthony Lorenzo Pici
February 20, 2014
Anthony Lorenzo Pici, infant son of Kara Cullinan-Pici and Dana Pici, was stillborn on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at UMass Memorial on Belmont Street. Though he never spent any time with us, he touched so many of our lives and will be missed terribly. He is survived by his parents, Kara Cullinan-Pici and Dana Pici; his very special aunts, Michele...
Charles G. "Charlie' Bohigian Sr
February 17, 2014
Charles G. "Charlie" Bohigian Sr.76, formerly of Shrewsbury, and Fort Pierce, Florida, died on Monday February 17, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 51 years, Roma E. "Sis"(Campaniello) Bohigian died April 30, 2012. Charlie is survived by his devoted children; sons Charles F. "Chuck" Bohigian of Worcester, John C. Bohigian and his wife Paula of...
Margarette Ovian
February 17, 2014
Margarette (Harootian) Ovian, 98, a 60 year resident of Shrewsbury, passed away on February 17, 2014. She was the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother, friend and woman and will be missed by all those who knew her. Margarette is survived by her daughter, Gail Ovian of Shrewsbury; her twin daughters Norma Frascarelli and her husband Andre of Delray Beach Florida,...
Edward J Cleary
February 17, 2014
Edward J. "Easy Ed" Cleary, 90 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, February 17, 2014 with family gathered by his bedside. Edward was born in Shrewsbury, a son of Irish immigrants Patrick and Mary J. (Sullivan) Cleary. He grew up in Shrewsbury on the former Brewer Estate and as a teenager moved to the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester. He graduated...
Mary Lou Wilbur
February 16, 2014
Mary Lou (Tice) Wilbur, 83 of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at UMASS Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou's husband, James H. Wilbur, Sr. passed away in 1993. She is survived by her beloved children, Harry Wilbur of Princeton, Patricia Keller and her husband Ronald of Pennsylvania and Penny A. Wilbur of Auburn with...
Adele Dadah
February 15, 2014
Adele (Husson) Dadah, of Northboro, formerly of Worcester; a devoted mother, Sittu and sister passed away surrounded by the ones she loved Saturday, February 15th in the Coleman House. Adele was born in Worcester in 1933, one of six children of Lebanese immigrants Andrew and Bessie (David) Husson. She grew up in the Syrian/Lebanese neighborhood of Worcester, and graduated from...
Frank A Papale Jr
February 14, 2014
Frank A. Papale, Jr., 90 of Hampton, NH., formerly of Dedham and Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, Constance M. (Belisle) Papale; his two daughters, Donna (Papale) Wilson and her husband Jon of Stratham, NH and Joanne (Papale) Akie and...
Ronald B Lemoine
February 14, 2014
Ronald B. Lemoine, 69 of Auburn passed away Friday, February 14th 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer with the family he loved so much gathered by his side. Ronald was born in Worcester, the son of Benjamin and Rita (Brodeur) Lemoine. He graduated from Auburn Senior High in 1962, where he was a T&G Hockey All Star. He then...
Edward Sonny Viscosi
February 13, 2014
Edward V. "Sonny" Viscosi, 80, of North Grafton formerly of Worcester, a proud father, grandfather and friend passed away Thursday, February 13th surrounded by family. Sonny was born in Worcester one of three children of Italian immigrants Cosimo and Rose (DeChiaro) Viscosi. As a young man and member of the "Greatest Generation" he graduated from Commerce high and joined the...
Dorothy Rana
February 13, 2014
Dorothy (Pedone) Rana, 93, of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, February 13, 2014 in UMass Memorial Health Care surrounding by her loving family. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Peter Ciaccio and his wife Marcia of Jefferson and Paul Ciaccio and his wife Rinda of Bristol, RI; two daughters, Carol A. Rickert and Bernadette J. White both of Worcester; a...
Alfred J. "Freddie" Errede Sr.
February 13, 2014
Alfred Joseph Errede Sr. "Al", "Freddie" 90, died peacefully Thursday, February 13th with his beloved wife of 64 years, Arcangela "Clara" (D"Ostuni) Errede and son Al Jr. by his side. He was born in Worcester on June 22, 1923 to Rose (Mantino) Errede and Felix Errede. He grew up in Worcester and raised his family there, and moved to Shrewsbury...
BettyAnn Odone
February 12, 2014
BettyAnn (Schumacher) Odone, 71, of Northborough, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Roger L. Odone, predeceased her in July 2004. Betty is survived by her loving children; Dawn Odone Keeney and her husband David J. Keeney of Glastonbury, CT and Shawn D. Odone and his wife Martha of Shrewsbury;...
Ann M. McLean
February 12, 2014
Ann M. (Brady) McLean, 88, of Worcester, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away surrounded by her adoring family on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in her home. Her husband of 38 years, Andrew P. McLean passed away January 14, 1986. Ann was born on April 30, 1925 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father...
Agnes M Esper
February 12, 2014
Agnes M. Esper, of Worcester a simple, gentle women passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 12th 2014 with family by her side after a period of declining health. She was 91. Agnes was born in North Grafton one of six children of Lebanese immigrants Solomon and Sophie (Saliba) Esper. Her family moved to Worcester shortly after her birth where she grew...
Milton H Raphaelson
February 9, 2014
Honorable Judge Milton H. Raphaelson, 83, of Holden formerly of Sturbridge and Worcester, retired First Justice of Dudley District Court, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 9th 2014 at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice with his loving family gathered beside him after a lengthy and courageous battle with Lewy Bodies Disease, Parkinson's and Cancer. Milton and his wife Elizabeth (Kochanowski) Raphaelson celebrated...
Carlos M Morte
February 8, 2014
Carlos M. Morte, 77, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014, in Beaumont of Worcester. Carlos is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Elsa (Suarez) Morte; a son, Carlos E. Morte of Fall River; a daughter, Ileana Gil and her husband Jose' of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Amanda Morte, Daniel Gil, Julia Morte and Gabriela Gil. Carlos...
Carlo M. Trafecante
February 8, 2014
Carlo M. Trafecante, 70 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at home. Carlo is survived by his two sons, Michael F. Trafecante and his wife Mary Beth of Shelton, CT and Derrick J. Trafecante of Millbury; his daughter, Carleen A. Trafecante of Worcester; seven granddaughters, Kelly and Stephanie Corio, Marissa, Mikaela, Mia, Madison and Mackenzie Trafecante;...