Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Anne Marie Ruksnaitis
February 13, 2015
Anne Marie (McGovern) Ruksnaitis, 65, of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, February 13th in the University of Massachusetts Hospital. Anne Marie was born in Staten Island, New York; her parents were John and Catherine (Lapsley) McGovern. She graduated from Marian High School, earned her degree from Worcester Junior College and has lived here all her life....
William H. McCann
February 12, 2015
William H. McCann, over 60 year resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 12, 2015 with family gathered by his side. He was 90 years old. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Tuesday, February 17th from 4 pm to 8 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Worcester. A complete obituary...
Joseph P. Shea
February 12, 2015
Joseph Shea died unexpectedly in his home in Webster, MA on February 12, 2015 at the age of 54. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 29 years Linda, his two loving children Timari and Patrick, his beloved mother Helen Shea of Worcester, MA, his siblings Patricia Shea and her husband Glen Ross of Bowie, MD, Daniel Shea and...
Doris Marie Little
February 11, 2015
Doris M. (Cooney) Little, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her loving husband of twenty-seven years, Leonard A. Little, predeceased her in 1993. Doris is survived by a son, Leonard A. Little of Worcester; a daughter, Maria Mercado and her husband Marco of Rutland; five grandchildren, Evan Mercado, Gina Mercado,...
Ronald G. Degon
February 11, 2015
Ronald G. Degon passed away Wednesday February 11, 2015 at his home in Holden. He leaves behind three children: Hope Caliendo and her husband Mark of Orwigsburg PA., John Degon and his husband Andrew White of Portland ME., and Mark Degon and his wife Diana of North Attleboro MA. He also leaves four grandchildren: Emily Degon age 17, Haley Degon...
Yolanda "Nikki" Gangai
February 10, 2015
Yolanda "Nikki" (Ferro) Gangai, 86 of Worcester, formerly of Marlborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Saint Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Nikki is survived by her beloved children, Marlene M. Perno and her husband Stephen and Gene A. Gangai and his wife Michelle all of Worcester; three grandchildren, Nicholas Perno and his wife Sofia...
Carolyn G. Bishop- Hoover
February 9, 2015
September 28, 1930 - February 9, 2015 Carolyn was raised in Florida and despite a lifetime of moves was always a Floridian at heart. She lived in at least 9 other states from Hawaii to Texas to Massachusetts, as well as several years in Mexico, and she frequently joked that her life had been a "moving experience". She was family...
Willard E Fields
February 9, 2015
Willard E. Fields, 54 of Worcester passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in the Umass hospital. Willard is survived by his wife Star L. McClain; two children, Whitley Fields and Zay K. Fields; his parents, Reverend Dr. James W. and Mary Fields; two brothers, Ronald and Sherman Fields; a sister, Shawnda Fields-Johnson; nieces, nephews and friends. He was born in...
Riley R Santos
February 9, 2015
Riley R. Santos, 5 month old, infant son of Steven Santos and Alise C. Bingham passed away suddenly in his sleep Monday, February 9th 2015. Riley was born August 17th 2014 in Worcester. Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Delaney Santos; his maternal grandparents Patricia Derosier and James Bingham; his paternal grandmother, Lynn Mojica-Santos; Many aunts, uncles and cousins....
Charlene A. Duplin
February 9, 2015
Charlene A. Duplin, loving and beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and beautiful spirit passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015. She was 59 years young and was surrounded at the end by her adoring family who marveled at her courage, dignity, and shining radiance. Charlene was born on March 1, 1955 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by...
Ethel M Hanscome
February 8, 2015
Ethel M. (Narsiff) Hanscome, 96, of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8th 2015, with her beloved son and daughter in law gathered by her side. Ethel was born in Torrington, CT, one of eleven children, of Lebanese immigrants William and Nezzera (David) Narsiff. She grew up and educated in Torrington, met, dated, and married in 1942, the love of...
Mary E Chiapulis
February 8, 2015
Mary E. (Ventura) Chiapulis, of West Boylston passed away Sunday, February 8th 2015 from injuries suffered in a car accident in Connecticut. She was 55 years of age. Mary was born in Worcester on August 8th 1959, to the late Louis C. and Rita (Chilberto) Ventura. She graduated from Worcester Public Schools; then earned a medical certification from Salter School....
Vincent Winky McSheehy Sr
February 8, 2015
Vincent S. Winky" McSheehy, Sr, of Worcester passed away peacefully, Sunday February 8th 2015 after a brief period of declining health. He was 96 years of age. Vincent was born in Worcester, one of nine children of Theobald and Clare (Carter) McSheehy, a direct descendant of Samuel Morse and Benjamin Franklin. He graduated from Commerce High School and attended Becker...
Noemi Torres Correa
February 7, 2015
Noemi Torres Correa, 67 of Worcester, formerly of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family after a battle with breast cancer. Noemi is survived by her loving husband of fifty-one years, Rafael Santana Cuevas; her son, Rafael Santana of New York; her daughter, Mirna Artuso and her husband Michael...
Elliott E Card
February 7, 2015
Elliott E. Card, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, in his home, on Saturday, February 7, 2015. His wife, Stacia A. (Marcelionis) Card, predeceased him in July 1997. Elliott is survived by two daughters, Maureen Buccacio of Ludlow, and Dorothy Hadavi of Shrewsbury; three grandchildren, Marcus Hadavi of Colorado, Kara Hadavi of Shrewsbury, and Derrick Buccacio of Ludlow; a great...
Ruth A Hillman
February 6, 2015
Ruth A. (Lorent) Hillman, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully home to the lord Friday, February 6th 2015 after 78 years of life. Ruth was born June 29th 1936 in Koln, Germany, the only child of German parents. She grew up and lived in Germany until 1962, when she met and married a U.S. Air Force soldier. They...
Rose A. (Monfreda) Ricardi
February 4, 2015
Rose A. (Monfreda) Ricardi, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Frank and Natalie Monfreda. She attended Worcester Schools and resided in the Shrewsbury Street area her whole life. Rose worked as a seamstress for various...
Dr. Michael A Polseno DC
February 4, 2015
Dr. Michael A. Polseno, D.C., 61 of Millbury passed away Wednesday, February 4th surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in Woonsocket RI, a son of the late Michael A. and Ruth (Knipe) Polseno. He grew up in Burrillville, entered Clark University and earned his Bachelor's Degree. Michael then entered Palmer College of Chiropractic Medicine where he earned his...
Dolores A Corbett
February 4, 2015
Dolores A. (Karem) Corbett, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of forty-two years, Michael F. Corbett, in December 1998. Dolores is survived by her loving daughters, Darlene Corbett-Hyjek and her husband Steven of Holden, and Maureen England and her husband Mark of Worcester; a sister,...
Armando Marchese
February 2, 2015
Armando M. Marchese, 71 of Worcester passed away peacefully Monday, February 2nd 2015 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Armando was born in Acri, province of Cosenza Italy, one of six children of Francesco and Bombina (Altomare) Marchese. At the age of 20, Armando immigrated to the United States where he met, dated and married the Love of...










