All Obituaries

Northboro – Ruth E. Rowan of Northboro passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 at home in the company of her husband and daughter and sisters after a long negotiation with cancer. Ruth was the daughter of the late Urban and Harriet Rowan of South Milwaukee, WI; She leaves her husband of 35 years Brian Swanson and her daughter Melinda Rowan Swanson of Somerville, MA; She was predeceased by daughter Alice Rowan Swanson; She also leaves sisters Jane Fulton and her husband Dorman of...

  Worcester – Frank R. Boyce, 71, passed away at the UMass Memorial Medical Center on September 10, 2018; He is survived by his wife Victoria (Therieault) Boyce, with whom he has shared fifty-two years of marriage; two daughters: Tina and Holly Boyce; two brothers: Joseph and Edward Boyce; one sister: Ruth Lambert; four grandsons: Frank J. Boyce, Edward Beeso Jr, Michael Beeso, and Jacob Benoit; three granddaughters: Melissa Boyce, Kayla Beeso, and Hayley Benoit; one...

Worcester – Nikita Taylor, 49, passed away on August 27, 2018; He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 20, 1969, son of Richard Earl and Willie Ruth (Bush) Taylor. Nikita is survived by: two brothers: Roland Taylor of Worcester and Ronald Taylor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; three sisters: Gwentella Taylor of Pennington, Alabama, Brendal O’Rourke of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Fredricka Burrage of Northport, Alabama; his brother-in-law: Greg Brown; He also leaves many relatives and...

Holden - Wilfredo Pacheco-Feliciano, 71, passed away on August 21, 2018 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; He is survived by his wife: Maria (Sanchez) Pacheco; four sons: Luis Armando, Wilfredo, Jose, and Wilfredo Angel; three daughters: Magda, Gladys, and Ramonita; his sister: Ramonita Qinones; three nephews: Rafael, David, and Alberto; four nieces: Maritza, Wanda, Margarita, and Yoland; He also leaves many more relatives and friends. Wilfredo was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico...

Worcester – Robert E. Johnson, 90, passed away at home on August 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness; Robert leaves behind: three sons: William H. Johnson and his wife Susan of Auburn, Christopher A. Johnson, and Scott D. Johnson and his wife Garnett of Worcester, with whom he lived; his sister: Gladys Hennessy of Worcester; He also leaves several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his...

Worcester – Benjamin Feliciano, 104, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on Monday August 13, 2018; He was born in Isabela, Puerto Rico on March 6, 1914, son of the late Anacleto and Juana (Lopez) Feliciano.  Benjamin worked as a farmer for many years before retiring. He is survived by: Two sons: Manuel and Jose Feliciano; Three daughters: Ida, Carmen, and Luz Feliciano; twelve grandchildren twenty-five great-grandchildren, as well as many relatives...

    Worcester – Karri Wilkesman, 50, passed away at the Worcester Health Center on August 19, 2018; She was born in Worcester, MA on February 22, 1968, daughter of Charles R. and Marilyn (Germano) Wilkesman.  Karri loved butterflies, trips to the beach; She had a kind heart, and was always concerned with those who were less fortunate. Karri is survived by her mother; two brothers: Gary and Dana; two sisters: Marilyn and Shelly; she is also survived by several aunts,...

Worcester - Agapito Berrios, 62, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital; He was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on February 15, 1956, son of Jose Diaz and Candida Ramos.  Agapito is survived by many realtives and friends who will miss him dearly. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday August 23, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main Street Worcester, MA; Funeral and Committal Services will be private. To share...

Worcester - Juan Pablo Castro, 34, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 11, 2018; He was born in Worcester, MA on March 1, 1984 son of Pablo Castro and Marilyn Garcia.  Juan leaves many relatives and friends who will miss him very much. Visitation will be on Thursday August 23, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, followed by a prayer service at 12:00 in the Graham, Putnam  & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main Street Worcester, MA; Committal will follow in Hope Cemetery. To...

Worcester-Cruz Antonio Rosado, 80, passed away at home on July 29, 2018. He is survived by 4 daughters: Antonia Rivera, Maria Rosado, Noraima Rosado, and Vanessa Rosado and by 1 son: Cruz Antonio Rosado Jr.; by many brothers and sisters; by many grandchildren and by many great-grandchildren. Mr. Rosado was born in Manati, Puerto Rico on September 14, 1937. He liked to play dominoes and he liked typical Latin music. He played the Guiro. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018...