Obituaries

Richard Leo Ginga

Richard Leo Ginga

Oct 21, 2025

CHARLTON – Richard Leo Ginga, fondly known as Dick or Dickie, passed peacefully in his home on October 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 29, 1958, to Dolores LeClaire and Leo Ginga, Dick grew up in Worcester alongside his three sisters. After graduating from the University of Bridgeport with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, he began...

Neil Matthews

Neil Matthews

Oct 20, 2025

CHARLTON – Neil Matthews, 64, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2025, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Neil leaves behind his daughter, Brittany, her husband, Matt and his granddaughter Mackenzie and his first partner in life and former wife, Cheri. Neil also leaves behind his best friend, Matt and his wife and kids, his camping crew, his...

Mary K. Cierpich

Mary K. Cierpich

Oct 17, 2025

CHARLTON – Mary K. (Kent) Cierpich, 58, of Charlton, MA passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA, with her loving husband and most cherished children at her side.

Mary is survived by her husband of 31 years, Mark J. Cierpich, and their two children, Tyler J. Cierpich and Julia N. Cierpich, of...

Jacqueline A. McGeary

Jacqueline A. McGeary

Oct 14, 2025

WORCESTER – Jacqueline A. McGeary, 81, of Lake Avenue, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.

She is survived by two children, Deborah Wentworth of North Franklin, CT, and Joseph Dronzek of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Cindy Dronzek who died in...

Gary W. Kemp

Gary W. Kemp

Oct 13, 2025

OXFORD – On October 13, 2025, my precious husband, Gary W. Kemp, 73, was carried home on the wings of an angel to his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda F. (Butler) Kemp of Oxford; his daughter, Gail K. Giles of Oxford, five grandchildren, Brittany Jean, Jade Marie, and Sophia Rose, all of Oxford,...

Virginia E. Lehner

Virginia E. Lehner

Oct 11, 2025

OXFORD – Virginia E. (Foster) Lehner, 99, died peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Brookdale – Eddy Pond East in Auburn.

She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Joseph J. Lehner Jr., who died in 2013. She is survived by six children, Joseph J. Lehner IV of Oxford, Michael C. Lehner and his wife Gloria of Oxford, James...

Stanley John Horanzy, Jr.

Stanley John Horanzy, Jr.

Oct 11, 2025

CHARLTON – Stanley John Horanzy Jr., 87, of Lincoln Point Road, died Saturday, October 11, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Ruth A. (Moore) Horanzy of Charlton; and a sister, Elizabeth Mendreck. He is survived by four children, Stacy J. Bankowski and her husband Walter of Charlton, Elizabeth E. Rivernider and...

George G. Casavant

George G. Casavant

Oct 8, 2025

OXFORD – George G. Casavant, 83, of Wheelock Street, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.

He is survived by two brothers, Paul Casavant of North Oxford, and James Casavant of Oxford; a sister, Janet Romano and her husband Angelo of Millbury; his close friend, Shannon M. Hawkes and her companion...

Stephen Richard Angelo

Stephen Richard Angelo

Oct 7, 2025

WEBSTER – Stephen R. “Butch” Angelo, 74, of Webster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Steve was the son of the late Stephen and Teresa Angelo and was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Angelo. He spent his whole life in Webster and worked side by side with his family at Nipmuc Liquors, where he became a...

Sharon L. LaPierre

Sharon L. LaPierre

Oct 7, 2025

NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT – Sharon Lee (Perry) LaPierre, 72, passed away peacefully at home on October 7th, 2025, after a short but strong battle with cancer.

Sharon was the daughter of the late Arthur H. Perry and Beatrice (Tozia) Powers of Oxford, MA. She was the youngest of four siblings; beloved sister to Arthur H. Perry Jr., Deborah (Perry) Mancini, and...

Jayme A. Bellofatto, Sr.

Jayme A. Bellofatto, Sr.

Oct 6, 2025

OXFORD – Jayme A. Bellofatto Sr., 53, of Burbank Street, died Monday, October 6, 2025, in his home, after a long battle with brain cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jane A. (Cencak) Bellofatto of Oxford; five children, Jayme A. Bellofatto Jr. and his partner Anastasia of Statesville, NC, Danielle E. Barber of Oxford, Matthew J. Barber...

Theresa A. Stone

Theresa A. Stone

Oct 6, 2025

NORTH OXFORD – Theresa A. (LeBlanc) Stone, 96, formerly of Maple Avenue, died Monday, October 6, 2025, at Eddy Pond in Auburn.

She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Robert W. Stone who died in 2017. She is survived by two children, Gerald W. Stone of New York City, NY, and Sharon M. Mazurek of Oxford; a grandson, Ian...

Nikolaos Darlagiannis

Nikolaos Darlagiannis

Sep 30, 2025

OXFORD – Nikolaos Darlagiannis, 76, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. A devoted husband, father, Pappou, and friend, he leaves behind a loving family who will forever hold dear his warmth, wisdom, and unwavering spirit.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Athanasia “Sissi” Darlagiannis; his daughter, Anna Darlagiannis-Livingstone, and her husband,...

Julia Maria Feeney

Julia Maria Feeney

Sep 29, 2025

WORCESTER – Julia Maria Feeney, 42, of Jaques Avenue, died peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a long illness.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann (Balch) Feeney of Worcester; her daughter, Sofiya M. Feeney of Worcester; her partner, Daniel Gondek of Oxford; two brothers, John Paul Feeney of...

Tammie A. Weaver

Tammie A. Weaver

Sep 29, 2025

DUDLEY – Tammie A. (Benkowski) Weaver, 62, of Schofield Avenue, died peacefully in her home on Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Kimberly “Dutch” B. Weaver of Dudley; three daughters, Kristin L. Prochnow of Dudley, Lauren A. Brien and her husband Shane of Worcester, and...

Ashley Christine Baribeault

Ashley Christine Baribeault

Sep 27, 2025

OXFORD – With hearts broken, we announce the passing of Ashley Christine Baribeault, 33, of Old Southbridge Road. Ashley died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a true warrior – fighting with dignity for 22 months while still being the...

Eric Steven Lopriore

Eric Steven Lopriore

Sep 27, 2025

OXFORD – Eric Steven Lopriore, 36, of Conlin Road, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester, after a long illness.

He is survived by his parents, Steven J. and Darlene T. (Gallant) Lopriore of Oxford; two sisters, Elissa L. Lopriore and her husband Anthony T. Latour III of Dudley, and Kayli...

Patrick W. Boutilette

Patrick W. Boutilette

Sep 26, 2025

WEBSTER – Patrick W. Boutilette, 54, of School Street, died very unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard in Webster.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Emily (Hanley) Boutilette of Webster; three children, Stephen A. Boutilette, Becca M. Boutilette, and Alexis B. Boutilette, all of Webster; a brother, Robert Boutilette Jr. of Charlton; two...

Steven Anthony Damiano

Steven Anthony Damiano

Sep 22, 2025

MILLBURY – Steven A. “Beef” Damiano, 46, of Louis Ballard Lane, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, in his home after a brief illness.

He is survived by his mother, Cathy L. (Hovagimian) DiBenedetto of Oxford; two sisters, Nicole Lavallee and her fiancé Steven Seaver of Millbury, and Alycia Damiano of West Brookfield; three step-siblings, Brian DiBenedetto, Marc DiBenedetto, and...

Denis F. Skeean

Denis F. Skeean

Sep 21, 2025

OXFORD – Denis F. Skeean, 77, of Main Street, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in his home.

He is survived by his wife and the love of his life of 58 years, Sandra J. (Malm) Skeean of Oxford; two children, Timi L. O’Connor and Demian Skeean, both of Oxford; his brother, Earl W. Skeean and his wife Nancy...