Obituaries

Jul 20, 2017

Byron A. Menides died peacefully at age 85 from complications of pneumonia at Dodge Park Rest Home, Worcester, MA. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Laura Jehn-Menides, his son John and daughter Georgia, and many nieces and nephews. Here is an outline of Byron’s long personal and business life: Byron was born in Lynn, MA on August 20, 1931....

Jul 20, 2017

Frances J. (Dudzinski) Currier, 68 of Millbury formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Frances is survived by her daughter, Roberta Mandella of South Grafton; her son, Adam Currier of Holden; her sister, Theresa Dudzinski of Millbury with whom she resided; her brother-in-law, Charles Johnson of Millbury...

Jul 19, 2017

Rita (Bellino) DeFalco, a92 of Worcester passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after a brief period of declining health.   Rita was born in Worcester on April 2, 1925, one of five children of Joseph and Teresa (Gazzano) Bellino.  She grew up in Worcester graduated from Worcester Public Schools and in 1946, in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Rita...

Jul 17, 2017

Ann E. (Iafrato) Umphrey, 81, of Millbury, died on Monday, July 17, 2017, in the comfort of her home.  Her husband, Neil Umphrey, predeceased her in 1993. Ann is survived by two grandchildren, Britaney Duddie and her companion Kyle Schnare, with whom Ann lived, and Alexia A Duddie of Webster; a great grand-daughter, Myleigh Murphy; and was expecting two great...

Jul 17, 2017

William G. Bennett, 84 of Worcester died peacefully on Monday July 17, 2017 in the UMASS Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. His wife Claire L. (Bourque) Bennett died May 13, 2015. William is survived by his loving children. A son Mark W. and his wife Debra of Shrewsbury, a daughter Donna L. McAuliffe and her husband James of Sutton,...

Jul 16, 2017

Donald T. McInerney, 89, of Millbury passed away with family at his side Sunday, July 16, 2017.   Donald, one of five children of Henry and Mary (Stuart) McInerney, was born in Worcester on June 27 1928.  He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School Electrical Program.  Joined the U.S. Navy during the wind down of World War II.  Upon discharge Donald...

Jul 15, 2017

Christie Goodspeed Pierce, 67 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 15th 2017 at home. Christie is survived by a brother, Stephen M. Pierce and his wife Karin of Ashland Wisconson; nephews and nieces, Thomas Dexter, Kristina Seldal and Holly Pierce; Many extended family members and friends in the Worcester area.   A sister, Linda Dexter and niece, Katherine Ann “Kady”...

Jul 15, 2017

Robert Joseph “Bobby” Kniskern, Sr., of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was 35 years young. Bobby was born in Worcester where he graduated from Worcester Vocational High School, Class of 2000. He worked alongside his family including his father and brothers for their family business, B.K & Sons...

Jul 15, 2017

Winifred M. (Keenan) McCarthy, 75, of Spencer and formerly of Worcester, passed away in her home on, July 15, 2017. She is survived by her children, Doreen M. Bauckman and her husband Bill of Spencer, John T. McCarthy and his wife Diane of Worcester and James R. McCarthy and his wife Lisa of Shrewsbury; eight grandchildren, Adam, Kyle and his...

Jul 14, 2017

Gloria R. (D’Errico) Frongillo, 88, a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Friday, July 14th 2017 joining in heaven the “Love of her life” for over 61 years, John R. Frongillo who passed away in 2012.  Gloria was one of five children of Italian immigrants Michael and Madeline (Terlizzi) D’Errico.  Growing up in the Italian neighborhood off...

Jul 12, 2017

Christopher J. Fontaine, 27 of Brookfield, Ma passed away Wednesday, July 12th 2017 as a result of an opioid overdose. Christopher was born in Worcester, June 2, 1990.  Chris graduated from Tantasqua High School class of 2008.  He has worked in several positions most recently for the Klem’s Department Store.  He’s lived in Brookfield all his life.  He is survived...

Jul 11, 2017

Jul 11, 2017

Mary K. Markley, 74, of Worcester, worked as a Case Specialist in the Worcester Superior Court Clerks Office, passed away with family gathered by her side Tuesday, July 11th 2017.   Mary was born on May 1, 1943, one of four children of Thomas and Alice (Fogarty) Markley.  She graduated from Commerce High School, and worked for the Polaroid Corporation for...

Jul 10, 2017

Alice (Migliorelli) Almonte, 97. Of Worcester passed away with family by her side Monday July 10th 2017.  Alice was born in Paris, France on July 5, 1920, one of three daughters of Antonio and Assunta (Guliardi) Migliorelli. As a young 10 year old child in 1930, Alice immigrated to the United States with her family and became a United States...

Jul 9, 2017

Mary Yvonne (LeClair) Rennie, 81, of Worcester, a devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away surrounded by her loved ones Sunday, July 9th 2017 at home.  Yvonne was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada on September 27, 1935, one of seven children of John J. and Catherine (Gaudet) LeClair.   As a young woman in August of 1954, She immigrated to...

Jul 4, 2017

Joseph W. Biscardi, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in the tender care of his daughter and the caring staff at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  His wife of fifty years, Maria (Caramiello) Biscardi, predeceased him in September 2016. Joseph was born in Worcester, son of the late, Joseph and Maria (Caramiello) Biscardi, and has...

Jul 3, 2017

Melvin John Winquist, 76, of Worcester, passed away in his home on Monday, July 3, 2017, with his loving wife at his bedside. Melvin is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Janet C. Winquist; a brother, Kenneth Winquist and his wife Louise of Millbury; and many cousins.  He was born in Worcester, son of the late, John A. and...

Jul 2, 2017

Nicholas J. Catachio, 95, passed away July 2, 2017 with his family by his side, after a brief period of declining health. His wife of sixty-two years, Anna C. (Caporelli) Catachio predeceased him in 2008.He leaves a daughter Susan Dinino, a son-in-law John Dinino and a son David Catachio, all of Naples, Fl; 3 grandchildren, Gregg Dinino of Maine, Jennifer...

Jul 2, 2017

Anthony L. Ferraro, 91, of Worcester, was surrounded by loving family members when he passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017, in his home.  He joins his son, Michael T. Ferraro, who passed away in 2013, in Heaven. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Margaret “Nanny” C. (Porcaro) Ferraro; a son, Anthony Ferraro, Jr. and his...

Jul 1, 2017

Manasha “Marty” Bilsey, 72, of Worcester, a scholar, philosopher and civil right's activist, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Worcester after a brief battle with lung cancer. He is survived by a sister, Zelda Beatrice Bilsey Torna, currently residing in Israel; Christian Steinau of Worcester, MA; Dr. Andrew Fletcher of Dover-Foxcroft, ME and...