Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Priscilla DiLeo
February 24, 2023
Priscilla G. (Montecalvo) DiLeo, 94, peacefully entered the spiritual world with her family by her side on Friday, February 24, 2023. Her husband and best friend of 64 years, Frank G. DiLeo, predeceased her in 2015.
She leaves behind her daughter, Lucille DiLeo-Recore and her husband Robert of Sutton, MA and Naples, FL.; two sons, Frank B. DiLeo and his...
Paul E. Egusquiza
February 21, 2023
Paul E. Egusquiza, Sr., 55 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Paul was born on September 21,1967 in Lima, Peru, son of the late Maximo Gregorio Egusquiza Rojas and Blanca Ana Vargas Pineda. After graduating high school in Peru, Paul migrated to the United States in 1984. Paul was a graduate of...
Margaret A. Minasian
February 21, 2023
Margaret “Maggie” Minasian, outdoorswoman, artist, cooker of comfort food, world class hugger, sister, aunt, grandmother and cherished friend, left us unexpectedly on February 21, 2023. We are heartbroken but she left the world, and those she touched, in a better place than we would have been without her.
Maggie grew up in Westboro, Massachusetts with her parents Haig...
Wendy Adams
February 21, 2023
Wendy Ann Adams, 55, of Millbury, MA, went to the big baseball field up in the sky Tuesday night, unexpectedly, after battling a 2-year illness at home.
She was greeted by Her mother Donna Jamros, who we know is still asking her why she is so early - It’s not like her! She was also greeted by the one who...
Nada Hanna
February 19, 2023
Nada (Raheb) Hanna, 63 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at UMass Medical Center with her loving family by her side after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Nada was born in Hassake, Syria, a daughter of the late Georges and Janette (Abdulky) Raheb. She worked as a self-employed hairdresser and after starting her family she stayed...
Phyllis A. Dedo
February 18, 2023
Phyllis A. (Calabrese) Dedo, 91, of Lancaster, MA and former lifelong resident of Worcester, MA, passed away February 18, 2023, after a period of declining health. Born to the late Leonardo and Giuseppina (Catalo) Calabrese, she was the beloved wife of 57 years of the late Meo J. Dedo, Sr. She leaves her son, Michael R. Dedo (Suzanne Kelley) of...
Sr. Theresa Khen Doan, MPV
February 18, 2023
Sr. Theresa Khen Doan, MPV, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center.
Sr. Theresa was born in Saigon, Vietnam, a daughter of the late Khuong Quang Doan and Ngou Thi Nguyen. Sister earned her bachelor’s degree from Marillac College in St. Louis, MO. and later her master’s degree from Boston University...
William L. Oriente
February 17, 2023
William L. Oriente, 86, of Spencer, MA passed away February 17, 2023. He leaves his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Caforio) Oriente of Spencer; his children Deena Gagnon and her husband Marc of Merrimack, NH, Mark Oriente and his wife Elizabeth of Charlton, and Jenna Landry and her husband Phil of Douglas; grandchildren Kayla DiManna and her husband Jeff...
Celia A. Johnson
February 17, 2023
Celia A. (Teczar) Johnson,86, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center with her daughters and sister by her side.
Celia was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Patrick E. and Bella M. (Kopec) Teczar. In June of 1957 after her husband returned home from the military, she and...
Joseph J. Monfredo
February 12, 2023
Joseph J. Monfredo, 83 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Fairlawn Hospital from ALS.
Joseph was born on August 25, 1939 in Worcester, a son of the late John F. and Frances Monfredo and where he was a resident all of his life. He graduated from Commerce High School and later continued his education at Worcester...
Teresa Nader
February 11, 2023
Teresa (Assad) Nader of Greenfield, MA, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, MA, passed away in her home on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Teresa was born in Worcester and is the daughter of the late Massoud J. and Louise “Hindia” (Nader) Assad. She graduated from North High School and later attended classes at Becker Junior College. Teresa was a lifetime...