Mary M. Valinski
Jan 18, 2026
**Due to the impending winter storm, services are rescheduled to Tuesday, January 27th**
Mary M. (Keating) Valinski, 94, passed away peacefully on January 18, at Homestead Hall, surrounded by the love of her family. Her beloved husband William M. Valinski, Jr. passed away in 2017.
Mary was born in Worcester, the beloved daughter of the late Delia (Curtin) and Patrick Keating. She...
Kathleen A. Blyther
Jan 16, 2026
WORCESTER — Kathleen A. (Murphy) Blyther, affectionately known to many as “Chick,” passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at UMass Memorial Hospital – University Campus, surrounded by the family she cherished. She was 75.
A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathleen’s life was defined by her warmth, humor, and unwavering love for those around her. She is survived...
Mario Morales, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Mario Morales, 50, passed away on January 15th, 2026. Family and friends are welcomed to a celebration of Mario’s life on Friday, February 13th with visiting hours from 9:30am until 12:30pm at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester. Burial will immediately follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester. Full obituary will be updated when completed.
Miriam E. Montville
Jan 15, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON-Miriam E. (Martilla) Montville, 82, passed away Thursday, January 15 in UMASS Medical Center.
Miriam was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, David R. Montville who passed in 2021. She leaves four children, among them, David J. Montville of Mechanicville, NY; several grandchildren, among them, Justin A. Montville and his wife, Diana of Grafton and Jason S. Montville and...
Frank M. Bottcher, Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
SHREWSBURY: Frank M. Bottcher, Jr., 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in his home.
He is survived by his son, Steven Bottcher, and his wife Diane; his daughter, Karen Weigold, and his stepdaughter, Deborah Congdon; his sister, Claire Stidsen; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy J. (Greenleaf) Bottcher, who...
Dr. Robert Tashjian
Jan 12, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON – Dr. Robert J. Tashjian, 95, passed away Tuesday, January 12 in the St. Francis Home.
Doctor Tashjian was born in Worcester on February 4, 1930 son of Peter and Nora (Surabian) Tashjian. He received his master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University. He lived in Worcester until his family moved to West Boylston and built their home on Prospect...
Judith A. Starr
Jan 10, 2026
LAKEVILLE-Judith Anne “Judy” Starr of Lakeville passed away at the age of 60 on January 10, 2026 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. For the past twelve years she had resided at a Southeastern Residential Services’ group home.
Judy was the daughter of Joseph T. and Genivieve “Gwen” F. Starr, both deceased. She leaves behind three sisters, Sandra Starr Sojka and...
Rafael Burgos
Jan 10, 2026
Worcester-Rafael Burgos, 54, of Worcester passed away Saturday, January 10 in UMASS Medical Center.
He leaves his daughter, Janelle Larson and her son, Luis; his mother, Elsa (Gonzales) Burgos; six siblings, Carlos Burgos, Alcita Medina, Nidia Burgos, Eneida and her husband Mark Laporte, Iris and her husband, Jorge Colon and Geraldo Burgos and his wife Zenaida; five nephews’ seven nieces; 13...
Michael Patrick Fallon
Jan 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael Patrick Fallon
January 15, 1947 – January 10, 2026
Michael (“Mike”) Patrick Fallon, 78, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, after months of battling illness.
A lifelong residence of Worcester, Mike was the third of four children to the late Grace and Edward Fallon. He dedicated over 50 years of...
Catherine Gabbett Slein
2026
WORCESTER: Catherine (O’Halloran) Gabbett Slein, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by her two children, Kevin Gabbett and his wife, Catherine, and Suzanne Provencal; a brother, John O’Halloran, a sister, Bernadette Sculane; six grandchildren, Kevin Gabbett, Ryan Gabbett, Alexi Provencal, Carol Anne Provencal, Mikaela Shelby Pivonka, and Christopher...