Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Linda S Hines
April 22, 2025
Linda S. (Vigliotti) Hines, 71, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Hines.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Kelly M. Blodgett (Michael Cordella); her companion, Ernest S. Desabre; a sister, Barbara Gow; three grandchildren, Jayden, Ava, and Evelyn; nieces and nephews, including Patrick Paldino. She was...
Debra Lee Nordberg
April 21, 2025
DEBRA L. NORDBERG
Debra L. Nordberg, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 21, 2025. Her death came at the end of a valiant, 5-year-long, battle against a rare cancer, intimal sarcoma.
Debbie was born in Worcester. She was raised in Auburn and lived almost her entire life in Town. She was the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Wahlstrom)...
Angelica Hazel Padilla
April 10, 2025
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter Angelica Hazel Padilla, 17, of Webster, on April 10th, 2025.
Angelica is survived and lovingly remembered by her father, Eriberto Padilla; her mother, Jessica Cepeda; her stepfather, Luis Cepeda; her brother, Eriberto Jr.; her sister, Yesenia; her stepbrother, Jayvian; and her grandfather, Steven Lizotte. Angelica...
Dr. Daniel G. Abdo
April 17, 2025
Dr. Daniel G. Abdo, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Daniel was the youngest son of the late George S. Abdo Sr. and Rose (Abodeely) Abdo of Salem, MA.
Daniel will be lovingly missed and remembered by his Brother-in-law Thomas Haddad, his Nieces Linda Salem Pervier and her husband Michael, Donna Karapatsas, Lisa Dunham...
Pauline (Lelakis) Dell'Olio
April 18, 2025
Pauline S (Lelakis) Dell’Olio, 86, of Worcester passed away surrounded by the family she loves, Friday, April 18, 2025. Pauline is welcomed into heaven into the arms of her husband of 57 years, Louis “Sonny” Dell’Olio who died in October of 2019.
Pauline was born in Hardwick, Ma, the daughter of John and Stella (Stankus) Lelakis. At the age of 6,...
Roberta "Bobbie" (Sirotto) Gottlieb
April 15, 2025
Roberta Lee “Bobbie” (Sirotto) Gottlieb, 87, of Westborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born in Winthrop, MA, to Allen D. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Cohen) Sirotto, Bobbie spent her childhood years in Revere and Brookline, where she met the love of her life, Richard M. Gottlieb. They married on June 29, 1958, beginning...
Richard J Muello
April 2, 2025
Richard J. Muello, 92, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, beloved father, grandfather, husband, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 after a period of declining health.
The son of William A. and Mary (Connelly) Muello, and step-mother Madeline (Picardi) Muello, Richard was born in Cambridge and raised in Arlington.
A formidable athlete and standout football player, he attended Arlington...
Richard J Orabone, Jr.
April 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard J. Orabone, Jr.March 1967 – April 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Richard J. Orabone, Jr., 58, of Massachusetts, who died peacefully in April 2025 after a long and courageous journey with a rare progressive illness diagnosed in 2016. He is now reunited in eternal peace with his father.
Originally from...
Dorothy A. Storms
April 20, 2025
Dorothy A. (Lachance) Storms, 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Jewish Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Oscar and Helen (Bracewell) Lachance. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Dorothy worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital as...
Eileen J. Petit
April 17, 2025
Eileen J. (Mott) Petit, 84, of Rutland, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, with her family by her side.
Eileen was born in Worcester, the daughter of Edward J. Mott, Sr. and Jeanette (Bazin) Mott. She is survived by her two sons, Keith Petit, Sr. and his wife April of Rutland, with whom she resided, and Robert K. Petit, Jr....
Carol (Polaski) Carmody
April 16, 2025
Carol A. (Polaski) Carmody, 81 years of age, of Worcester where she lived all her life, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished.
She leaves her husband, of 59 years of marriage, retired MA State Police Lt., Cornelius J. (Neil) Carmody, 2 sons, Daniel P. Carmody and his wife, Laurel, of Tolland, CT, and Stephen...
Charlotte A. LaRochelle
April 15, 2025
Charlotte A. (Hamilton) LaRochelle, 75, lifelong resident of Millbury, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at UMass Medical Center.
Charlotte was born in Worcester, Ma., a daughter of the late Leslie and Adrienne (Meurgue) Hamilton. She grew up in Millbury where she was a graduate of Millbury High School and has lived all her life. Charlotte...
Robert "Bob" W. Lee
April 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” W. Lee, 77, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away peacefully with the family he loved at his side, Tuesday April 15, 2025.
Bob was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph and Marguerite (Mayo) Lee. He graduated from North High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Upon discharge and return home, Bob worked...
Richard J. Higgins
April 14, 2025
It is with extreme sadness, we announce the passing of a husband, father and grandfather who believed he was living the dream in retirement. Richard J. Higgins, 74, of Shrewsbury passed away with the love of his life, Patricia, by his bedside on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief period of declining health.
Richard was born June 14, 1950, in...
Kevin David Morse
April 13, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of Kevin David Morse, 84, of Worcester, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.
Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Donna (Scott) Morse of Worcester; his loving daughters from his previous marriage to Judy (Clifford) Morse, Michelle Morse and her friend Edguardo...
Ronald Carl Anderson
April 12, 2025
Ronald Carl Anderson, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Elizabeth “Betty” (Sima) Anderson; his loving children, Kenneth Anderson and his wife Michelle, and Karen Wilder; his adored grandchildren, Victoria and Nathan Wilder; and his caring sister Jant Kaszewski. He...
James W. MacDonald
April 11, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of James W. MacDonald, 81, of Shrewsbury, on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Webster, MA, surrounded by loved ones.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathleen (Driscoll) MacDonald of Shrewsbury; his loving children, Scott MacDonald and wife Nancy, Marc MacDonald, and wife Nancy and Tamara MacDonald. He...
Maria D. (Cimini) Gallucci
April 11, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Maria D. (Cimini) Gallucci, 79, of Grafton, on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Maria is survived by her beloved daughters, Lydia Capuano of Boston, MA and Diana Byron of Putnam, CT; her adored grandchildren, Alexandra, Julia and Sophia; her cherished sister, Christina (Cimini) Morgione of Highlands Ranch,...
Antonio J. Mattero
April 10, 2025
Antonio J. Mattero 84, of Shrewsbury, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025, with his family by his side.
Antonio was born in Italy, one of ten children to the late Pasquale Mattero and Angelina (Bosco) Mattero. He came to America in 1956 at the age of 15 and became a proud American citizen in...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Ryan
April 9, 2025
Gerald J. “Jerry” Ryan passed away at the age of 101 at Saint Francis Nursing Center on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born on September 21,1923 to Frederick and Albertina (Carney) Ryan in Worcester, MA and became a resident of Shrewsbury in1943 where he remained for 81 years.
He is survived by his children Geraldine Bergeron and husband Arthur of...