Christopher Gilley
Feb 9, 2026
Christopher Gilley, 59, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026, at the age of 59.
Born on January 1, 1967, in Webster, Christopher was the beloved son of Janice P. (Sterczala) and Richard L. Gilley of West Boylston. He grew up in West Boylston and graduated from West Boylston High School. He continued his education at Quinsigamond Community College, where he...
Richard A. MacKenzie
Feb 8, 2026
BOYLSTON: Richard A. “Rich” MacKenzie, 82, formerly of Clinton and Southbridge for many years, before moving to Boylston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in his home.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Susan M. (Chute) MacKenzie; their three children, Richard MacKenzie and his wife, Denise, Heather MacKenzie – Erickson, and Matthew MacKenzie and...
Joseph Echevarria Ortega, Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
WORCESTER: Joseph "Joe Pro" Echevarria Ortega, Jr., 40, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
He is survived by his mother, Nimsi Ortega, and his father Reymundo Echevarria; his siblings: Reymundo Echevarria Jr., Maritza Echevarria, Katherine Echevarria, Juliany Echevarria, Jonathan Echevarria, and Chabeli Echevarria; and his Grandparent, his Abuela, Bonifacia Tirado.
Joseph worked as a chef, most recently at AdCare Hospital. He...
Gerald T. Oberhelman
Feb 6, 2026
PRINCETON: Gerald T. “Jerry” Oberhelman, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, in his home, after a period of declining health.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Carolyn N. (Johnson) Oberhelman; three children, Chet, Troy and Andrea Oberhelman; two grandchildren, April and Jillian; and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Phyllis and Shirley.
Jerry was...
Edward P. McMahon
Feb 6, 2026
WORCESTER: Edward P. McMahon, 99, World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, in his home. His beloved wife of 60 years, Claire M. (Fitzgibbons) McMahon, passed away in 2016.
He is survived by five children, Mary Chappell and her husband, Steven, Edward McMahon and his wife, Teresa, Kathy Johnson and her husband, Wayne, Timothy McMahon and...
John M. Shea
Feb 6, 2026
WORCESTER: John M. Shea, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a brief illness.
He was born in Worcester to Daniel C. and Catherine (Callahan) Shea. He was a lifelong resident of Worcester. John was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School in 1961. He served proudly in the U.S. Army, stationed in Turkey. He worked...
Jean A. Breidenbach
Feb 4, 2026
WORCESTER: Jean A. Breidenbach, 65, died quietly at home on, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, following a two-year battle with cancer.
Jean was a very talented and patient piano teacher in the Worcester area for over 30 years. She was very proud of the fact she had many students start with her in Kindergarten and stay until they entered college. She was...
Phyllis A. Beauregard
Feb 4, 2026
CHERRY VALLEY: Phyllis A. (Howard) Beauregard, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the comfort of her home.
She is survived by her three children, Ann I. Hatton and her husband, Tim of Virginia Beach, VA, John M. Beauregard and his wife, Michelle of Charlton and James R. Beauregard of Cherry Valley; four grandchildren, Jessica Ketchum, Michael Rossik,...
Anna Mae Mawhinney
Jan 28, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE: Anna Mae (Maffei) Mawhinney, 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Southbridge Rehab & Nursing, after an illness.She is survived by her son, Michael R. Mawhinney; and two brothers, Andrew and Thomas Maffei.Anna was born in Natick, daughter of the late Andrew & Edwina (Sallaway) Maffei. She was a graduate of Westborough High School, Class of 1977....
Linda M. Mulhearn
Jan 28, 2026
HOLDEN-Linda M. Mulhearn, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 28 in UMASS Belmont St. Campus.
She leaves her husband of 16 years, Robert E. Mulhearn; two sons, Heath Mulhearn and Chad Mulhearn; three granddaughters, Peggy Debs, Katelyn Debs and Katie Debs; seven great-grandchildren, Jazzy, Aria, Mia and Charles, Nathan, Junior and Brisa; three siblings, Ann Marie Smith of Pawtucket, RI, Robert Smith,...