Obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Teresa D. Geofredo, 99, of Worcester, died peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care of Worcester.  Born in Worcester, Teresa was the daughter of the late Sergio and Katerine (DiPinto) Caprioli, and beloved wife of the late Anthony P. Geofredo who died in 1982.

Teresa, affectionately known as Nana to her family, loved the...

Feb 3, 2022

Deacon John Newell Barton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

John was born in Worcester, son of the late, Peter and Helen (Denison) Barton.  He graduated from Sutton High School and Worcester State College, where he was a talented athlete excelling in baseball and basketball.  He was named...

Feb 2, 2022

Francis “Frank” Prest, 96, a longtime Worcester, resident and proud World War II, U.S. Merchant Marine veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family, Tuesday, February 2, 2022. Frank was born in Princeton; he was the son of John and Myrtle (Nelson) Prest. Raised and educated in Worcester, Francis joined the U.S. Merchant Marine out of high school, serving...

Feb 2, 2022

Helen Maria (Surabian) Genatossio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 one day after her 87th birthday.

Helen was born in Worcester on February 1st, 1935 the daughter of Hapet and Ruth (Mamigonian) Surabian.  Helen graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School, proudly as her senior class president.  After graduation, Helen accepted a position at...

Feb 1, 2022

Thomas Thornton, 63, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at UMass Memorial Hospital, with his loving family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of 38 years of Paula (Hayes) Thornton, who survives along with their two daughters, Erin and her husband Stephen Keeney and Megan Thornton.  He was “Pop” to Thomas Keeney, whom he adored. Two...

Feb 1, 2022

Carolyn A. (Tozeski) Baranauskas, 80, of Worcester, formerly of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, with loved ones at her bedside.

Carolyn was born in Worcester, the daughter of Felix and Lucy (Kosakowski) Tozeski. Raised and educated in Worcester, Carol worked many years for an employee assistance company in downtown Worcester before obtaining a position with...

Jan 31, 2022

Marie (Yeranian) Bahnan, 89, of Worcester, Mass. a dedicated wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away Monday, January 31st, 2022, surrounded by the family she so dearly loved.

Marie was born in Beirut, Lebanon. The daughter of Armenian parents, Moses and Ovsania Yeranian, she was raised and educated in Beirut, Lebanon. She began her career as a nurse before marrying Benyamine...

Jan 30, 2022

Richard J. Nejaimey, 87, popularly referred to as Tubby, by many dear friends and family, passed away  Sunday, January 30th, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He joins in heaven his wife Judy Nejaimey and grandson Elias Tembenis. 

Richard was a lifelong Worcester resident. He was the son of Charles and Lena (Esper) Nejaimey, whom emigrated...

Jan 28, 2022

Diane F. (Cooper) Bianculli, 77, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was born in Lowell, the daughter of the late William and Frances (Meehan) Cooper, and grew up in Westborough. She was a graduate of Westborough High School where she was also a drum majorette.

 She met and married her...

Jan 28, 2022

Eileen E. Kane, 75, of Worcester passed away on Friday, January 28th, 2022, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center after a long illness.

She was born and raised in Worcester, attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and graduated from Saint Stephen's High School in 1965. It was always in her heart to devote her life to God through a religious community...

Jan 28, 2022

Antoinette R. (Teso) Smith, 102 of Westborough, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Westborough.

Ann was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine (Zollo) Teso.  She graduated from Commerce High School and later earned her nursing degree from Worcester City Hospital...

Jan 28, 2022

Anwar A. Aldyoub, 69 of Dudley, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Anwar was born in Homs, Syria, a son of the late Abdallah and Fadwa (Almatney) Aldyoub.  He graduated from high school in Syria and later earned his associates degree in Army Services.  Anwar was a colonel in the Syrian...

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Kathleen A. (Haven) Leto, age 78, a lifetime Worcester resident passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 27th at Christopher House.

Kathy was born in Worcester to George B. and Helen I. Haven. A devoted parishioner of Saint Stephen’s church and active alum of Saint Stephen’s Elementary and High School, Kathy then earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Education from...

Jan 27, 2022

Lois (DiTerlizzi) Lupien, 72, of Sturbridge, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Lois was born in Worcester, the daughter of Michael F. DiTerlizzi, Sr. and Mary A. (Mezzano) DiTerlizzi. Raised in Shrewsbury, Lois graduated from Shrewsbury High School,  married the “Love of her Life” Harry P. Lupien on July 6, 1968, and spent the...

Jan 26, 2022

Judith A. (Suttie) Smolenski, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Smolenski in August 1991.

Judy is survived by a son, Todd Smolenski and his wife Linda of Holden; a daughter, Lisa O’Grady and her fiancé Larry Jerrier of Port Charlotte, FL; five grandchildren,...

Jan 25, 2022

Luisa Angela (Colella) Polselli, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Luisa was born in Arce, Italy, a daughter of the late Luigi and Concetta (Pescosolido) Colella.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  When she wasn’t taking care of her home, she worked part-time as a...

Jan 24, 2022

James  G. Forbes, 76, a longtime Worcester resident and proud retired U.S. Marine passed away Monday, January 24th, 2022, with his devoted wife by his side after a life of medical challenges.

Born in Marlborough, James one of six sons of  Franklin and Irene (Beane) Forbes. He grew up in Northborough and Berlin, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, joined the...

Jan 24, 2022

Sergon Antar, 75, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away January 24, 2022 in Miami valley Hospital after a courageous battle with Covid 19. Sergon was born on February 14, 1946 , to his mother, Sarah Chammas and his Father, Christopher Antar. His father unfortunately passed away early in his life so Sergon was raised by his mother, whom she loved with...

Jan 23, 2022

Jan 22, 2022

Joanna M. (Algieri) Sliney, 49, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at UMass Hospital.

Joanna is survived by her loving husband and best friend of twenty-two years, David J. Sliney; their two sons, David J. Sliney and Matteo J. Sliney, both of Shrewsbury; her mother, Gertrude (Beauregard) Torosian and her husband Charles of Sutton; two brothers, Pasquale...