Obituaries

February 5, 2026

Sigismund Richardson—a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and pillar of the Ghanaian community—passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on December 14, 1948, in Accra, Ghana, he was the son of the late Samuel and Faustina (Sackey) Richardson.

Sigismund was a kind-hearted, gentle-spirited, and devoted family man who led by quiet example. From...

February 3, 2026

Marsha K. (Slyby) Kachadoorian, 78, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at UMass University Campus, Worcester, MA. She is survived and greatly missed by her beloved husband of 59 years, John C. Kachadoorian; her four cherished children- Kelli Goodrow and her husband David Stuller of Hudson, Kendra Wiffin and her boyfriend William Bokarvich of Hudson,...

February 2, 2026

Gloria A. (Materia) McCreery, 92, of Dudley, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with family at her bedside. Her husband, John F. McCreery, Jr., predeceased her in May 2016.

Gloria is survived by her loving children, Joseph Leva and his wife Darlene of Uxbridge, Michael Leva of Plymouth, MA, Virginia Gervais and her husband John Gervais,...

January 31, 2026

Karen L. (Prue) Domack, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at home in Greenville, NC. She is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years Richard P. Domack. She also leaves her loving daughter Kristin Cioffi of Franklin, MA, a stepson Thomas Domack of Wakefield, RI, her brother Robert Prue of Virginia, three precious grandchildren, and a...

January 31, 2026

Wayne J. Curran, of North Woodstock, NH, and formerly of Worcester, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 70.

Wayne was born in Worcester, the son of the late Joseph J. and Pearl M. (Banks) Curran. He was raised in the Lake View neighborhood of Worcester, surrounded by his loving grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cherished cousins. From an...

January 29, 2026

Matthew A. “Eelz” Elia, 43, of Millbury, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at UMass Hospital, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Matthew is survived by two daughters, Madisyn Elia and Ryleigh Elia of Millbury, his girlfriend, Diane Giguere and her son, Michael Giguere of Woonsocket, RI; his parents, Sebastian “Tony” and Cheryl (Erickson) Elia of Worcester; six siblings, Marissa...

January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

Susan Jane Perkins Marchione, lovingly known as “Susie the Barber,” passed away at the age of 80 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born on December 6, 1945, in Worcester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Willis Perkins Jr. and Julia Perkins.Susan is survived by her beloved children, Karynsue Marchione-Reilly and her husband Kevin; Thomas Marchione and his fiancée Christie; and...

January 26, 2026

With deep love and remembrance, we honor the life of Jerrold (Jerry) Craig Catino, 52, who passed away on January 26, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born on November 15, 1973, Jerry’s life was one of deep feeling, resilience, and meaningful connection.

Jerry was a devoted partner and friend, and a deeply cherished soul to all who knew him. He carried himself...

January 26, 2026

Joseph H. Andrews, 89 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Shrewsbury Crossing.

Joseph was born in Plattsburgh, New York, a son of George H. Andrews and Caroline B. (Jarvis) Woodbury. He grew up in Worcester where he graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. He enlisted in the United States Air Force serving his country proudly from 1956-1960...

January 25, 2026

John J. Natale, 64, of Dudley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

He is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his three sons: Joseph Natale of Worcester; Michael Natale and his wife, Joanna, of New York, NY; and Stephen Natale of Worcester. He also leaves his sister, Anna Tamburro and her husband,...

January 25, 2026

Sofika (Nunka) Brahimaj, 74, of Westborough Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 6, 1951, in Korçë, Albania, Sofika was the cherished daughter of the late Panajot and Lirika (Tilko) Nunka. She carried with her a deep appreciation for beauty, family and generosity that shaped...

January 24, 2026

Brenda Lee Gerardi Guzzi, 82, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loving family.

Brenda is the daughter of the late, William “Willow” and Mary (Bronzo) Gerardi. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of thirty-five years, Richard W. Guzzi; a brother, William “Bill” Gerardi and his wife Diane of Portsmouth,...

January 24, 2026

Ernest “Ernie” S. Desabre, 86, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at Beaumont Rehabilitation in Westborough.

Ernie was predeceased by his wife Virginia “Ginny” Desabre, his son Daniel Desabre, his brother Ronald Morin and his longtime companion Linda Hines.

He is lovingly remembered by his sisters and brother William Desabre of Charlton, Massachusetts, Carol Kissel of Atwater, Ohio, and Linda Tremblay...

January 24, 2026

Lucia (Fascianelli) DiCicco, 79, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. Her devoted husband of thirty-nine years, Dr. John P. DiCicco, Jr., predeceased her in 2009.

Lucia is survived by her loving family, including a son, John M. DiCicco and his wife Claire of Worcester; two daughters, Vanessa DiCicco and Rosa DiCicco, both of Shrewsbury;...

January 24, 2026

Patricia (Cozzolino) Hickey, 84, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family she loved, on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Patricia was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Luigi J. Cozzolino, Sr. and Rose M. (DiGiorno) Cozzolino. She was raised in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School and Salter’s Secretarial School. In 1961, she married...

January 22, 2026

Sophie (Sue) Ustinovich Pignataro, of Millbury, Massachusetts, formerly of Worcester, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 98, after a short illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

Sophie grew up in Worcester and was a graduate of Commerce High School. She was born to Luka and Julia (Borisevich) Ustinovich and was the youngest of nine children....

January 22, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Kenneth P. Martin, III, 50, of Douglas, who was born October 27, 1975, in Malden, MA.

Ken is survived by his amazing wife of 20 years, Michele (Marchetti) Martin; his loving sons, Justin Cassar and Jason Martin; his beloved brother, Seth Martin; his dear brother-in-law, Louis Marchetti and...

January 21, 2026

Frances J. (Paladino) Fitzpatrick, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after complications of the flu.

Born in Worcester, Frances – affectionately known as Fran, Franny, Gramma Fran – the daughter of the late Francis and Carmela (Gentile) Paladino. She graduated from St. Stephen’s High School and went on to become a devoted...

January 20, 2026

Doris “May” Vescera, 92 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by her family.

Born in Laconia, NH, May was a daughter to the late Lorenzo Daigle and Eva (Joncas) Daigle. She is predeceased by her siblings Armand, Ray, Evelyn, Irene and Jean. May resided in Laconia before moving to Worcester during...