Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Steven K Donaghy
March 28, 2026
Stephen “Steven” Donaghy, fondly known as “Papa D,” passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 68, after a long-fought battle with heart disease. He was deeply loved as a father, a friend, and the source of so much laughter, and his absence will be felt in ways words will never fully capture.
Steven was proud to be one...
Paul R. Treantafel
March 27, 2026
Paul R. Treantafel, 59, of Barre, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Paul is survived by his devoted and loving wife of thirty-six years, Linda J. (Kobel) Treantafel; a son, Joshua M. Treatafel; a daughter, Elizabeth J. Treantafel; a grandson, Quintin Leo Pacheco; his mother, Maddalena (Chiacchiari) McDonough; a...
Gayle M. Hickey
March 27, 2026
Gayle M. Hickey, 80, passed away at home on Friday, March 27, 2026. She is survived and greatly missed by her three children - Patricia Hickey of Salem, Steven Hickey of Douglas, and Michael Hickey of Sutton, and her three grandsons. She was predeceased by her daughter Karen Ann in 1979 and her husband John “Jack” T. Hickey, Jr. in...
Dennis Mazur
March 26, 2026
Dennis Mazur, 68, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
Dennis is survived by his brother David and sister-in-law Angela, his brother Jim and sister-in-law Laurie, his nephew Tom Mazur and wife Jacquie and their daughter Ivy, his dear friends and second family in Massachusetts, Don and Traci Post and their daughters...
Walter J. Holmes
March 26, 2026
Walter J. Holmes, 74, of Northborough, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Walter is survived by his loving children, Josiah Dempsey-Holmes, Jeff Dempsey-Holmes and Shannon Cantwell; his adored grandchildren, Josiah and Alijah Dempsey-Holmes, Liam Holmes, Alexandria Holmes, Raven Cantwell and Nova Cantwell; his cherished siblings, Patricia Martinez and Walter’s brother-in-law Gonzalo Martinez Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Walter was...
Lucile V. Andrews
March 26, 2026
Lucile “Jackie” (Mason) Andrews, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Jackie was born in Aiken, South Carolina, daughter of the late Louis Mason and Viola Johnson. She was also predeceased by her husband, William Andrews in 1985, and later by her longtime companion, Arthur Ball in 2014. Lucille has one sibling, Fairybelle...
Antonio "Tony" Chionchio
March 26, 2026
WORCESTER: Antonio “Tony” Chionchio, 85, of Worcester, a loving, husband, father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by family, Thursday, March 26th 2026 after a series of health challenges. Tony is welcomed into heaven into the arms of his daughter, Anne E. Porcaro who passed away in 1991.
Tony was born May 9th, 1940, in Vieste Foggia, Italy, one of nine children...
Peter G. Whelan
March 26, 2026
Shrewsbury- Peter G. Whelan, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 26, 2026 after a brief illness. He is survived and greatly missed by his beloved wife Deborah (Gannon) Whelan, with whom he shared forty three years of marriage; two children: Greg Whelan and Meaghan Whelan; a sister Deborah A. Whelan; many nieces and...
Michael Ragaini
March 25, 2026
Michael Ragaini, 78, of West Boylston, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Linda (Marchese) Ragaini of West Boylston; his loving children, Gina Page and her husband Scott of Punta Gorda, Florida, and Joseph Ragaini and his wife Melissa of Millbury; his grandchildren, Summer and Tenley...
Francis "Fran" Capuano
March 24, 2026
Francis Edward “Fran” Capuano, 63, of Leicester, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, after a courageous 14-year battle with cancer.
Fran was born on December 14, 1962, in Worcester, the second son of the late Joseph N. and Barbara Ann (O’Connor) Capuano. He was raised and educated in Worcester, growing up on Bell Hill and in Quinsigamond...
Susan (Danzilio) Wolfson
March 23, 2026
Susan C. (Danzilio) Wolfson, 73 of Marlborough, passed away peacefully Monday, March 23, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Susan was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Valarioti) Danzilio. Raised in Marlboro, Susan graduated from Marlborough High School and earned her associates degree from Grahm Junior College in Boston. Susan then went on to have an illustrious...
Mary "Betty" DiReda
March 23, 2026
Mary “Betty” DiReda, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She is survived and greatly missed by her three loving children- Grace Susan Foley and her husband Michael of Jefferson, Anthony S. DiReda and his wife Sandra of Shrewsbury, and Steven G. DiReda and his wife Susan of Shrewsbury; eight cherished...
Lois A. Pepper
March 21, 2026
Lois (Borbone) Pepper, 84, of Millbury, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 21, 2026, after a short illness.
Lois lived a life full of warmth, humor, and deep connection to those around her. Though just 4’6”, she was truly a powerhouse of personality—funny, caring, and loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
Roger Charles Carroll
March 21, 2026
Roger Charles Carroll, 83, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully Saturday March 21st, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Roger was born in Worcester, the son of George H. and Mary Katherine (Lynch) Carroll. He was raised in Worcester after High School joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, wearing the cloth of his country proudly...
Venice E. Reid Fouchard
March 19, 2026
Venice E. Fouchard, 65, of Leicester, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Venice was born in Bombay, Manchester, Jamaica, to the late Lester and Georgiana Reid. In 1974, she migrated to the United States with her siblings to join her parents in the Bronx, New York. She attended Alfred College in upstate...
Susan B. Wheaton
March 19, 2026
Susan (Bohenko) Wheaton, 80, of Webster, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. She was predeceased by her spouse, Vicky Laney.
Susan is survived by her children, Thomas Wheaton and his wife Daranee, Chad Wheaton and his wife Yuri, and Heather Wheaton; five grandchildren, Ian, Sam, Minato, Sareya, and Chotana; six siblings, Patrick, Peggy, Joanne, Richard,...
Kathy Ann Loverro
March 19, 2026
Kathy Ann Loverro, 66, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 19, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Kathy was born in Worcester, son of the late Albert and Irene (Jason) Loverro and has lived here all her life. Kathy worked for more than 20 years for the Worcester State Hospital before retiring. She also worked for...
Karlie R. Tautenhan
March 14, 2026
Karlie Rose Tautenhan, beloved daughter of Rose Welsh and John Tautenhan III, passed away at her home on Saturday March 14, 2026.
Karlie was born on September 7, 2004 in Worcester, MA. She attended St. Mary's Catholic High School and graduated from Connections Academy, Class of 2022. She worked as a cashier and shift lead at Dairy Queen in Worcester and...
Evelyn (Quatrale) Abasciano
March 14, 2026
Shrewsbury - Evelyn P. (Quatrale) Abasciano gracefully passed on to heaven Saturday, March 14, 2026. Evelyn has reunited with her beloved husband of 57 years, Maurice Abasciano, who died in 2012.
She is survived by her devoted son and only child, Mark Abasciano of Shrewsbury, whom she held close to her heart. Evelyn was blessed with a rich treasure of nieces...
Vincent A Vilkas
March 11, 2026
Vincent A. Vilkas left this earthy realm and entered Heaven on March 11th, 2026. His passing was unexpected, leaving his beloved wife Gale Hanson heartbroken after thirty-six years of love and companionship.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Vincent J. and Maria M. (Pignataro) Vilkas. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School, earned his prelaw degree from Worcester State and...
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