Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Steven Thuan Le

Steven Thuan Le

April 23, 2026

Steven Thuan Le, 61 years old, a Vietnamese immigrant, passed away peacefully to Jesus, Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Steven was born September 12, 1964 in Vietnam, one of seven children of Trong Quang Le and Xuan Thi Vo. Raised and educated in Vietnam, Steven immigrated to the United States in 1994, arriving...

Charlotte (Aboody) Stockhaus

Charlotte (Aboody) Stockhaus

April 22, 2026

MILLBURY – Charlotte M. (Aboody) Stockhaus, 91, a longtime resident of Millbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 43 years, C. Richard “Dick'' Stockhaus, who passed away March 31, 2000.

Charlotte was born in Worcester, one of 9 children of Lebanese immigrants, Salem and Rose (Halal) Aboody....

Brian M. Moquin, Sr.

Brian M. Moquin, Sr.

April 20, 2026



Brian M. Moquin Sr. of Millbury, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Worcester and raised in Millbury, the son of the late Walter J. Moquin Sr. and Elsie M. (Gremo) Moquin. 

Brian is survived by his devoted fiancée, Lynne Puzar of Millbury; his two daughters, Brianna M. Mendez...

Janice M. Hurd

Janice M. Hurd

April 20, 2026

Janice M. (Cote) Hurd, 88 of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Janice was born in Worcester and grew up in Shrewsbury, the only daughter of Alfred J. and Evelyn M. (Dufresne) Cote. She worked as a knitter for Worcester Knitting Company for over 35 years before retiring. Janice...

Yelizaveta Voloshina

Yelizaveta Voloshina

April 20, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Yelizaveta Voloshina, 91, of West Boylston, on Monday, April 20, 2026.

A Calling Hour will be held for Yelizaveta on Thursday, April 23, 2026, starting at 11:00a.m. until her Funeral Service at 12:00p.m. in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Yelizaveta will be laid to...

Thaddeus P. "Ted" Skowronski, III

Thaddeus P. "Ted" Skowronski, III

April 19, 2026

Thaddeus P. “Ted” Skowronski, III, 46, of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, while surrounded by loving family at Saint Vincent Hospital, following complications from surgery.

Ted is survived by his loving mother, who was also his best friend, Patricia A. (Viscosi) Sheehan and her husband Walter C. Sheehan, Ted's stepfather of 30 years who was just like a...

Michael S. Ustaitis

Michael S. Ustaitis

April 18, 2026

Michael S. “Uey” Ustaitis, 57 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at home.

Michael was born in Worcester and grew up on Grafton Hill, something he loved and was very proud of. He frequently told many memorable stories about his years growing up. Michael worked in various positions in the construction industry for many years, most recently HVAC....

Dora Danzilio

Dora Danzilio

April 17, 2026

Dora D. (DiPilato) Danzilio, 96, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She is reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Anthony Danzilio, and their daughter, Cheryl Benoit, who died in 2012.

Dora is survived by her twin sons, John Anthony Danzilio of Worcester, and Anthony John Danzilio and his wife Jane Carlson...

Mary Drenzek-Zona

Mary Drenzek-Zona

April 16, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Drenzek-Zona, aged 67. Mary passed away peacefully on the morning of April 16th, 2026, at the Bayshore Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tampa, Florida.

Mary, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, was born on May 4th, 1958 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her parents Josephine...

Mark Francis Marcinkus

Mark Francis Marcinkus

April 16, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark F. Marcinkus, 66, of Rutland, on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Born in Worcester, on April 12, 1960, Mark was the son of the late Eugene and Norma (Riley) Marcinkus. He attended Perkins School of the Blind and South High School; Mark was active in different programs throughout his...

Joseph A. Maple, Jr.

Joseph A. Maple, Jr.

April 16, 2026

Joseph A. Maple, Jr., 81 of Worcester, passed away at home on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Joe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph A. and Dorothy (Dion) Maple. He grew up in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. Joe worked as a cab driver for many years before retiring due to illness. He excelled in sports, especially...

James T. Buffone

James T. Buffone

April 16, 2026

James T. Buffone, 87, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, April 16th, 2026 with loved ones gathered by his side. Jim is reunited in heaven into the arms of the love of his life, and soulmate of 64 years, Lois (Rizzuti) Buffone who passed away last September and their son Thomas who passed away...

Mario F. Catanzaro

Mario F. Catanzaro

April 13, 2026

Mario F. Catanzaro, 97, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away with loved ones at his side, Monday, April 13, 2026.

Mario was born in Worcester, one of five children of James and Regina (Gagliano) Catanzaro. He graduated from Commerce high school, joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict serving his country aboard the Destroyer McCaffery. Upon discharge and return...

Janet (Farrar) Cerrone

Janet (Farrar) Cerrone

April 13, 2026

Janet L. (Farrar) Cerrone, 92, a lifelong resident of Worcester and winters in Delray Beach Florida, passed away with her cherished family gathered by her side Monday, April 13, 2026. She is welcomed home to heaven into the arms of the love of her life and husband of 61 years Anthony Cerrone who passed away in 2014 and grandson Cpt...

Lorraine (Kouri) Lian

Lorraine (Kouri) Lian

April 12, 2026

Lorraine (Kouri) Lian, 91, of Worcester and Dennis, passed away with her cherished family by her side on Orthodox Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026. Lorraine is welcomed into heaven by her husband of 69 years, Honorable Judge Joseph Lian, Jr., who passed away on December 5th of last year.

Lorraine is survived by her two devoted children, Cynthia Lian Henderson and...

David D. Hall

David D. Hall

April 9, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David D. Hall, 76, of Warren, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Steven Carlson. A loved brother-in-law to Jean and Dale Hager of Putman, CT.

Born in Worcester on March 26, 1950, David was the son of the late David L. and...

Gloria E. Panagiotou

Gloria E. Panagiotou

April 9, 2026

Gloria E. Panagiotou, 85, of Shrewsbury passed away on April 9, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Aristotelis “Teddy” Panagiotou; her son, Gregory A. Panagiotou and his wife Lindsey, and her grandson, Brady. She leaves her brother, Paul R. Rheaume and many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Her parents, Joseph A. and Florence E. Rheaume and her...

Ronald A. Carabba

Ronald A. Carabba

April 9, 2026

Ronald A. Carabba, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Worcester. He is survived by his daughter Gina Elia of Auburn; sister Patricia Connolly, brother-in-law Frank Connolly; proud papa to 4 grandchildren; Dominic Elia, Anthony Elia, Alicia Murphy, Nathan Murphy; son-in-law Leo Elia; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his son John Murphy...

Mariann G. "Bridgie" Ward

Mariann G. "Bridgie" Ward

April 7, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mariann Grace “Bridgie” (Tristano) Ward, 96, of West Boylston, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Ward.

Born in Worcester, Mariann was the daughter of the late James and Anna (DeToma) Tristano. She was a graduate of Worcester Girls Trade School....

Kenneth E. Favreau, Sr.

Kenneth E. Favreau, Sr.

April 6, 2026

Kenneth E. Favreau Sr., 84, of Lake Wales, Florida and Auburn, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on April 6th at Advent Hospital Celebration in Kissimmee, FL, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Carolyn M. (Mulcahy) Favreau in 2002. He leaves three sons- Kenneth E. Favreau Jr. (Sally) of Rutland, Kevin J. Favreau (Terri)...

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