Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Jeffrey L. McLaughlin

Jeffrey L. McLaughlin

July 31, 2021

Jeffrey L. McLaughlin, 65, of Worcester, passed away, unexpectedly, after a long illness on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his home.

Jeffrey is survived by five sons, Christopher J. McLaughlin of Oxford, Brandon J. McLaughlin and his wife Kimberly of Worcester, Sean T. McLaughlin of Worcester, Kegan M. Cline of Charlton, and Daniel J. McLaughlin of Worcester; two brothers, Edward...

Maxwell Alexander Dell'Olio-Lavenskie

Maxwell Alexander Dell'Olio-Lavenskie

July 30, 2021

Maxwell Alexander Dell’Olio-Lavenskie, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in Florida, just days before his 31st birthday.

Maxwell is survived by his loving mother and step-father, Norma Jean (Lavenskie) Fox and her husband Daniel of Worcester; his father, Robert Dell’Olio and his fiancé Cheryl Rundlett of Millbury; two brothers, Jonathan Fox and Steven Fox, both of Manchester, New Hampshire; a sister,...

Georgia A. Gage

Georgia A. Gage

July 30, 2021

Georgia A. (Troy) Gage, 75 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Christopher House surrounded by her loving family.

Georgia was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late George and Rita (Gilbert) Troy where she attended Worcester Schools.  She worked as a nurse’s aide for VNA Care of Worcester for over 20 years before...

Thomas J Zwicker

Thomas J Zwicker

July 29, 2021

Thomas Zwicker, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, embraced by the love of his family.  

Tom will be greatly missed by his two sons, Robyn D. Zwicker and his wife Sara of Grafton and Matthew J. Zwicker and his wife Erica of Worcester; two daughters, Carmen Zwicker of Worcester and Lorraine Belair of Spencer; his...

Barbara Ann (Lomartire) Mahoney

Barbara Ann (Lomartire) Mahoney

July 28, 2021

Barbara Ann (Lomartire) Mahoney, 79, a longtime Boylston resident, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021.

Barbara, lovingly known as “Nana” to her family, is survived by her husband, Brian; their two children, Erin E. Tanner and her husband Jack of Rutland, Sean P. Mahoney, and his fiancée Anne Bouchard of Boylston; two grandchildren...

Velma Sahr

Velma Sahr

July 27, 2021

Velma B. Sahr, 100 of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born in Trees City LA, Velma was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Higginbotham) Barrilleaux and grew up in Louisiana where her father worked for an oil company, and her mother was a teacher.  During WWII, Velma lived...

Sylvia Portier Blonder

Sylvia Portier Blonder

July 26, 2021

Sylvia Portier Blonder, 64, of Gardner, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at The Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA.

Sylvia is survived by her adoring husband of thirty-five years, Edward F. Walsh, III; a daughter, Rebecca Blonder of New York City; two stepsons, Edward F. Walsh, IV and his wife Jill of Worcester, MA and Michael S. Walsh of...

Mona Lisa Harris

Mona Lisa Harris

July 26, 2021

Mona Lisa Harris, 61 of Worcester, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Mass General Hospital in Boston.

Mona Lisa is survived by her loving family, including a daughter, Latonya D. Harris and her fiancé Charles Richardson of Worcester; two sons, Michael W. Harris of Huntsville, AL, and Elder J. Harris of Worcester; three step-children, Joseph Q. Frazier of...

Angelo L. Schmidt

Angelo L. Schmidt

July 26, 2021

Angelo L. Schmidt passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Millbury on July 26, 2021, at the age of 60. He was born in Worcester, MA on February 4, 1961. He met his wife of thirty six years, Susan (Carlson), in high school at the age of 19. They had three beautiful girls together, Rachel (31) of Methuen,...

Tanios "Tom" Kahale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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