Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Francis J Triola
December 16, 2025
Francis J. Triola, 82, a longtime resident of Sutton and local businessman passed away Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at home surrounded by the family he cherished.
Francis was born in Worcester on April 1, 1943, the son of Augustine and Doris (Buduo) Triola. He was raised in Worcester and attended North High and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute. Francis then went on...
Dennis E. Dalbec
December 19, 2025
Sergeant First Class Dennis E. Dalbec Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 79, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by the family he so deeply loved.
Born on April 22, 1946, in Worcester, Dennis was the oldest of six children of Edgar and Gayle (Fields) Dalbec. He was raised in Worcester’s French neighborhood on Canterbury Street and graduated...
Helen "Judy" J. Feeny
December 24, 2025
Judy Feeny, born on June 25, 1941, to Ambrose and Dorothy (Mahoney) Griffiths, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
After graduating from Girls Catholic High School in Malden, Judy married Thomas P. Feeny, her best friend since the age of 14. She shared nearly 60 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Tom until his...
Donnie Demers
December 22, 2025
Donnie Demers
December 20, 1959 – December 22, 2025
Donnie Demers was deeply loved.
A son, a brother, an uncle, a godfather, and a treasured friend, his life was marked by courage, kindness, humor, and an extraordinary gift for music. A gifted artist, multi-platinum-selling songwriter, pianist, author, producer and cook, Donnie passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on December 22, 2025—just two days after...
Patrick A. Bisceglia
December 23, 2025
Patrick Andrew Bisceglia, 91, passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter on December 23, 2025, surrounded by the family he so dearly loved.
Patrick was born in Worcester, MA to the late Dominick and Nellie (Kapusta) Bisceglia. He attended schools in Worcester and proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.
He worked at Henry L. Hanson,...
Dianne M. Volpe
December 15, 2025
Dianne M. Volpe, 58 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025 at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Dianne was born in Worcester but her heart belonged in Italy. She lived her life reflecting this, always looking for her next chance to explore the world. Curiosity defined her and her propensity to continue learning throughout her...
Janice Marie (MacKoul) Randolph
December 24, 2025
Janice Randolph, a radiant spirit and unforgettable presence, died unexpectedly on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. She was 78 years old.
Janice, a selfless woman, had "a heart of gold” and room in her heart for everyone she met. She was extremely compassionate and generous with her love, time, and resources, helping anyone she could. Indeed, she was the epitome of...
Rosalina (Rodriguez) Ramos
December 20, 2025
Rosalina (Rodriguez) Ramos, 78, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on August 30, 1947, daughter of the late Hipolito and Santa (Nuñez) Rodriguez.
Rosalina was deeply passionate about the people she loved and the life she built around them. She cherished spending time with her family—especially gathering to play dominoes—and...
Sammy Arthur Khoury
December 19, 2025
Sammy Arthur Khoury, 67, of Worcester passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Friday, December 19th, 2025, after a series of illness.
Sammy was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of Sammy E. and Mary (McPherson) Khoury. As a young child, Sammy moved with his family to New London, CT where he grew up and graduated from New London High...
Domenic DeCillis Jr.
December 19, 2025
MILLBURY – Domenic DeCillis Jr. 66, of Millbury, passed away Friday, December 19th, 2025, with loved ones gathered at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Domenic was born in Worcester, to Domenico and Mary Ann (Ventura) DeCillis. He graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School with his GED and pursued an education in the plumbing field.
Domenic dedicated over 40...
Wilbur J. Elia
December 17, 2025
Wilbur J. Elia, 83, of Shrewsbury, a long-time educator, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Will was born in Worcester, son of the late, Wilfred and Jeanette (Belanger) Elia, and was predeceased by his sister, Jacqueline. He grew up in Worcester and served in the National Guard, before settling in Shrewsbury. Will was a Social Studies Teacher for many years...
John Alfred "Jack" Erickson, Jr.
December 17, 2025
John A. Erickson, Jr., or Jack to all who knew him, passed away December 17, 2025. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to John A. and Doris Erickson, the younger brother of Linda (Erickson) St. Pierre.
He would go on to graduate from North High School, where he was an avid athlete, most especially in basketball and hockey, and where he...
Charles H. Torosian
December 17, 2025
Charles H. Torosian, 73, of Sutton, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital, after a long battle with cancer surrounded by loving family.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude (Beauregard) Torosian; a son, Natale Algieri and his wife Kristina of Worcester; three daughters, Arlene Algieri of Oxford, AL, Tommie Rae Mills of Banning, CA, and...
Rosemarie (Reno) Swindell
December 17, 2025
Rosemarie (Reno) Swindell, 83, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 17, 2025 with loved ones gathered at her side. She is reunited in heaven with the love of her life and husband, Harold I. Swindell, who passed away in 2013.
Rosemarie was born in Worcester, the daughter of Frank and Carmella (Pingatore) Reno. She earned her Registered...
Marjorie A. Bousquet
December 14, 2025
Marjorie A. (Trahant) Bousquet, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in Dodge Park Rest Home with her family by her side.
Marjorie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth R. (Flood) Trahant. She attended Commerce High School and lived in Worcester all her life. Marjorie worked in the cafeteria for Wyman Gordon for many years and...
James F. LaPrade
December 12, 2025
James F. LaPrade, 72, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 12, 2025, at home.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late, Francis P. and Helen D. (Croteau) LaPrade, and has lived here all his life. He graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade School and received a Certificate in Engineering from WPI. He worked as a process engineer for...
Marilyn M. George
December 12, 2025
Marilyn George of Yarmouth Port, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, after a lengthy period of declining health, at age 91. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents Thomas Asaif George and Rose Abdow George and her brother, Thomas George of Yarmouth Port.
She is survived by brother Edward George (Patricia) of Plymouth, sister Patricia Doyle (Michael) of...
Arthur T. & Sandra D. Grniet
December 12, 2025
Arthur “Artie” T. Grniet passed away on October 6, 2025 and true to their devotion to one another, Sandra “Sam” D. (Clark) Grniet joined him on December 12, 2025.
Artie and Sam were a true love story that prevailed for 60 years. They leave behind three children and their spouses, Michele and her husband Michael; Denleigh and her husband Stephen; and...
Jonathan B. Seale
December 12, 2025
Jonathan B. Seale, 82, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12th at Knollwood Nursing Center.
Born in Ohio to the Reverend George E. Seale and Nancy (Brown) Seale, Jon’s early years brought him from Ohio to Hawaii and eventually to Worcester when George became the minister at Adams Square Church and Nancy led the choir. Jon’s father was a...
Sandra R. Paton-Witkes
December 12, 2025
Sandra Ruth (Atchue) Paton-Witkes, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. After a long battle with cancer and several other health issues, Sandra fought with quiet strength and resilience, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Born in Worcester, MA, on March 6, 1941, to Helena (Lacava) and Lawrence...
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