Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Tanios "Tom" Kahale
July 26, 2021
Tanios “Tom” Kahale, 57 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, July 26, 2021.
Tanios is survived by his three children, Peter Kahale, Kristina Kahale and Michael Kahale; his father Wadih Kahale; siblings Jacqueline Ventriglia, Houda Daou, Yvette Aboody, Samira Shalhoub, Elie Kahale, George Kahale; many nieces/nephews; extended family and friends. Tanios is predeceased by his brother...
Sally A. Butler
July 24, 2021
Sally A Butler, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday July 24, 2021. She was a devoted, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend. Her husband of 27 years William Butler, predeceased her in 1991.
Sally was born and raised in Shrewsbury, Ma. She was one of five children of the late Sloan and Esther Carroll.
Sally graduated...
William C. Sigalis
July 22, 2021
William "Bill" Sigalis 88, Actor/Director passed away peacefully on July 22nd at Jewish Health Care, Worcester.
Born and raised in Worcester, the son of Sprirola and Charles Sigalis, Bill graduated from Classical High School and Clark University with a degree in Biochemistry.
He is survived by his life partner of 37 years Barbara Caparso, son Scott Sigalis and his...
Marin L Abdelki
July 21, 2021
Marin Abdelki, 92, of Worcester beloved mother, grandmother and sister and devoted wife, passed away surrounded by the family she loved, Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
Marin was born in Hasakah, Syria, one of 10 children of Bahdai and Chanima (Yousef) Abdelki. Raised and educated in Syria, Marin married Butros A. Lahdo. Together they began a 64-year marriage of faith,...
Mario J. Papale
July 21, 2021
Mario J. Papale, 86, of Holden passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday afternoon, July 21, 2021 at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.
He leaves his wife, Frances A. (Riik) Papale and his loving children and grandchildren – Maria Papale and her husband Richard Macksoud of Montclair, NJ, Michael Papale and his wife Sharon of Colchester, CT, Christina Papale and...
Jayden C Barclays
July 19, 2021
The Barclays family is devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Jayden from a sudden illness. Jayden was a happy six-year-old who just finished first grade at Leicester Primary School. While he had a shy and serious side around new people and new situations, he also could let loose at home and make us laugh with his silly antics....
Robert P Abraham
July 19, 2021
Robert P. “Bobby” Abraham, 78 a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, with loved ones gathered at his bedside.
Robert was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Henry F. and Amelia (Abdelmaseh) Abraham. Raised in Worcester he graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He then joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly. Upon...
Kathryn (Charron) Rodriguez
July 18, 2021
Kathryn E. “Kate” (Charron) Rodriguez, 35, of Worcester, a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 18th, 2021 following surgery
Kate was born in Worcester, the daughter of John P. Charron and Elizabeth M. “Beth” Plante. She grew up in Spencer, graduated from David Prouty High School, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from UMass...
Edward J Jalboot
July 18, 2021
Edward J. “Teddy” Jalboot, 84, of Dennis, formerly Worcester, a devoted family man and friend, passed away at his home in Shrewsbury, on Sunday, July 18, with his loved ones by his side.
Born, raised, and educated in Worcester, Edward was the son of Alexander and Mildred (Swenson) Jalboot. Shortly after high school, Edward joined the U.S. Army serving three...
Charlene (Marculitis) Sclamo
July 17, 2021
Charlene M. (Marculitis) Sclamo, age 56 of Rutland, was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, with loved ones gathered by her side. She has arrived in Heaven into the arms of her only daughter Cassandra, who passed away in 2015.
Charlene was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Joan...
Diane M. Pizzarella
July 17, 2021
Diane Marie Pizzarella, age 75, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born on November 6, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her loving parents Lydia and William Rawson.
Diane leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Angelo F. Pizzarella....
Stacie L. Cohen
July 11, 2021
Stacie Heller Cohen passed away on July 11, 2021, after a long struggle with breast cancer.
Stacie was born on June 27, 1963, to the late Phyllis (Bromberg) Heller and Jerome Heller and grew up in Wayland, MA. She graduated from Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for many years.
Stacie leaves Raymond...
Fanny Maria Espinoza
July 11, 2021
Fanny M Espinoza 38 beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend to many, has sadly passed from this earthly life to life eternal on Sunday July 11, 2021. Born in Costa Rica, Fanny was the daughter of Hector Espinoza and Maria Aguirre. Fanny immigrated from Costa Rica and married her beloved husband Jose Adin Aguilar. Together they have two...
Lynne M. Maloney
July 11, 2021
Lynne M. (Whitney) Maloney, 70 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Lynne was born in Milford, MA., a daughter of the late William C. and Muriel A. (Jones) Whitney, Jr. She was a graduate of Westborough High School and later received her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Lynne worked as a...
Carol (Nelson) Toscano
July 10, 2021
Carol A. (Nelson) Toscano, 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at home surrounded by the family she loved.
Carol’s love and husband of 34 years, James J. Toscano passed away October 12, 2004; She is survived by her three children she loved and was so proud...
Sherrie-Lee Swift
July 9, 2021
Sherrie-Lee Swift, 50 of Upton, formerly of Northbridge, passed away unexpectedly at her family home on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Sherrie-Lee was born on February 28, 1971, in Worcester, MA. She grew up in Mendon and Milford area where she was a graduate of Milford High School and later attended classes at Portland School of Art in Portland, Maine. Sherrie-Lee...
Paul Einar Auguste Maki
July 8, 2021
Retired Worcester Police Officer Paul E.A. Maki, 69 of Leicester, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, surrounded by the ones he loved.
Paul was born in Worcester, the son of Einar and Lillian (Leppilahti) Maki. He graduated from Doherty Memorials High School, joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving his country proudly during...
Ernest "Ernie" George
July 7, 2021
Ernest J. “Ernie” George, 87, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by the family he loved Wednesday, July 7, 2021, after a period of declining health.
Ernie was born in Worcester, the son of John and Selma (Assiff) George. Raised and educated in Worcester, he graduated from Commerce High School, joined...
Matilda Irene Cappoli
July 7, 2021
Matilda Irene (Getek) Cappoli, 95 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home.
Irene was born in Easthampton, Ma., a daughter of the late Polish immigrants Stanley and Viola (Sadowska) Getek. She grew up in Worcester and has lived here most of her life where she graduated from Worcester Schools. Irene worked as a...
Renee A. Lavoie
July 6, 2021
Renee A. Lavoie, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at UMass Medical Center with her family by her side.
Renee was born in Gardner, MA., a daughter of the late Roger A. and Mary E. (McGrellis) Lavoie. She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Clark University. Renee recently worked as a truck...
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