Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Michael J. Barry

Michael J. Barry

June 11, 2026

Michael J. Barry, of Charlotte, Maine passed away peacefully on Thursday June 11th 2026.

Michael was born in Worcester, a son of the late Richard J Barry and Mary E (Reynolds), Michael graduated from Leicester High School before proudly enlisting in the United States Navy.

Michael worked for many years in the trucking industry, at one point owning his own company before...

Madeline Grunbaum

Madeline Grunbaum

June 10, 2026

Madeline Grunbaum, 75, of Worcester passed away after a long illness at St. Francis Rehab & Nursing Center in Worcester on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Madeline was born in 1950 in New York City, the daughter of the late Solomon and Celia (Birnbach) Grunbaum, who were both Jewish refugees from Poland. She leaves her husband David W. Nevard of Worcester, a...

Arthur K. Bonney

Arthur K. Bonney

May 31, 2026

Arthur K. Bonney (Art), 73 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Art was born in Quincy, MA., a son of the late William and Dorothy (Erickson) Bonney. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Franklin, MA where Art would go on to grow up in the Coronation Drive neighborhood. He was a graduate of Franklin...

Elizabeth (McSherry) White

Elizabeth (McSherry) White

May 26, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Elizabeth McSherry White, who passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 85.

She leaves behind her daughters Martha Colabella (Mark) and Meghan Benjamin (Kevin), grandchildren Patrick Colabella and Mary Grace Colabella, brother Bill McSherry (Betsy), and sister Marie Torre (Jack), as well...

Donna (Shipulski) Reno

Donna (Shipulski) Reno

June 12, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Donna M. (Shipulski) Reno, of Sutton on Friday, June 12th 2026, after a period of declining health, surrounded by the family she loved. Donna was 79 years old.

Donna was born in Worcester, the daughter of Leo and Constance “Connie” (Larinavich) Shipulski. She grew...

Maureen E. DePari

Maureen E. DePari

June 8, 2026

Maureen E. DePari. 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she loved, Monday, June 8th 2026

Maureen was born in Worcester, the daughter of Carolina (Baldino) DePari and Nicholas A DePari. She grew up in the Italian section of Worcester, Shrewsbury Street and graduated from Commerce High School. Maureen also attended Quinsigamond Community College to become a PCA...

Braulio Valentin, Sr.

Braulio Valentin, Sr.

June 5, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Braulio Valentin, Sr., 86, of Leicester, on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.

Calling Hours will be held for Braulio from 4:00pm until his funeral service at 6:00pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Family...

June E. Belanger

June E. Belanger

June 3, 2026

June E. Belanger, 90, of Worcester, a long-time Shrewsbury resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Notre Dame Long Term Care.

June was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Albert J. and Anne (Shilinsky) Belanger. She graduated from Saint Stephen’s High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Our Lady of The Elms College. She took her...

Rosa M. (Rodriguez) Zambrano

Rosa M. (Rodriguez) Zambrano

June 2, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rosa M. (Rodriguez) Zambrano, 92, of Worcester, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late, Aureliano Zambrano.

Born April 6, 1934, in Cómbita, Boyaca, Columbia, Rosa was the daughter of the late Martin and Adelina Mayorga de Rodriguez. She easily...

Thomas D. McGonagle

Thomas D. McGonagle

June 1, 2026

Thomas D. McGonagle, 76 of Grafton, MA, formerly of Billerica, MA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Barbara (Kezarjian) McGonagle; two loving sons john McGonagle and his wife Jessica of Sutton, and Ryan...

Tiet Thi Tran-Luong

Tiet Thi Tran-Luong

May 31, 2026

Tiet Thi Tran-Luong, 70 of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family she loves Sunday, May 31st 2026, after a series of health challenges.

Tiet was born September 6, 1955 in Loc Ninh, South Vietnam the daughter of Chon Van Tran and Biet Thi Pham. Raised in Vietnam, she immigrated to the United States in 1980, where she met and married...

Harry R. Worley

Harry R. Worley

May 29, 2026

Harry R. Worley, owner of Harry’s Seamless Gutters, age 79, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Harry is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Lucille E. (Ivanoski) Worley; their daughter, Melissa Worley Wentworth; their son, Richard Worley and his wife Joyce; son-in-law, Joel Wentworth, Sr;...

Gary S. Guglielmello

Gary S. Guglielmello

May 28, 2026

Gary S. Guglielmello, 68, of Paxton, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home.

Born and raised in Worcester's Shrewsbury Street neighborhood, Gary was a graduate of Saint John's High School and earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Nichols College, a school that remained close to his heart throughout his life.

Gary...

Mieczyslaw Jozef Huk

Mieczyslaw Jozef Huk

May 27, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mieczyslaw Jozef Huk, 75, of Worcester, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Lublin, Poland December 28, 1950, Mieczyslaw was the son of the late Stanislaw and Zofia (Wender) Huk.

Mieczyslaw loved the simple pleasures of life: fishing, cooking a hearty meal, reading a good book,...

Peter A. Yurkenas

Peter A. Yurkenas

May 23, 2026

Peter A. Yurkenas, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester.

He is survived by his loving children, Tamara Nowak and her husband Krzysztof Nowak of Charlton, MA; Melissa Young and her husband Chris of Pittsfield, ME; and Anthony Yurkenas of Heath, MA; his five cherished grandchildren David Young, Anthony...

James V. Pratillo

James V. Pratillo

May 23, 2026

James V. Pratillo (Jimmy), 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus, Worcester. He is survived by his two beloved daughters Rose Delaney and her husband Michael of Worcester and Linda D’Elia and her husband Peter of Worcester; two loving grandchildren- Kerri D’Elia and Peter D’Elia, Jr.;...

Angela Lee Favulli

Angela Lee Favulli

May 23, 2026

Angela Lee (Brosnan) Favulli, 73, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. 

Angela is survived by her loving husband and best friend of forty-nine years, Steven Favulli, Sr; their children, Stephanie Nordahl and her husband Erik, Steven Favulli, Jr. and his wife Lauren, Jennifer Argüello and her husband Ignacio; and ten...

Wayne F. Bonin

Wayne F. Bonin

May 19, 2026

Wayne F. Bonin, 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He is survived and greatly missed by his beloved wife of 49 years Debra (Martin) Bonin; loving daughter Tiffany Cruz and her husband Julio; siblings Brian, Todd, Michael, Larry, and Linda Bonin, and Carol Fella; in-laws Glen Martin and his wife Barbara,...

John A. Dagnello

John A. Dagnello

May 19, 2026

John Albert Dagnello, 89, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 19th, 2026. John is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Cynthia (Mard) Dagnello. He was born in Worcester, the son of Italian immigrants, John and Josephine (Di Iorio) Dagnello, and lived here his entire life. John served the City of Worcester with...

Lt. Stephen P. Johnson, WFD Ret.

Lt. Stephen P. Johnson, WFD Ret.

May 19, 2026

Lt. Stephen P. “Moose” Johnson, WFD Ret., 71, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, while surrounded by his loving family.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife of forty-one years, Marguerite (Smith) Johnson; two sons, WFD Lt. Matthew R. Johnson and his wife Kelley of Holden, and Patrick S. Johnson and his...

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