Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Dean A. Fisher

Dean A. Fisher

February 18, 2026

Dean A. Fisher, 63, of Worcester passed away on February 18, 2026, while visiting family and friends in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Dean is survived by his children, seven daughters, Hope R. Fisher of Worcester and her children Imari and Royce, Joyce A. Fisher of Spencer, Alisha D. Fisher of Worcester and her children Chris, Mia, Maxine, and Seth, Deann D....

Carmen Quiles

Carmen Quiles

February 22, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Carmen Quiles, 81, of Worcester, who passed on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born July 18, 1944, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Carmen was the daughter of the late Ana Quiles.

Carmen enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing dominos, watching movies, listening to music and spending time with family, friends...

Robert Polselli

Robert Polselli

February 23, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Polselli, 79, of West Boylston.

Born November 27, 1946, in Worcester, he was the son of the late Alfonso and Josephine (Rano) Polselli.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Barbara (Arnieri) Polselli; his loving children, Nicole Guelcher and her husband Stephen, of Shrewsbury, and Marco...

Anthony "Tony" Caputo

Anthony "Tony" Caputo

March 4, 2026

It is with infinite sadness we share the sudden loss of Anthony “Tony” J. Caputo, who was born October 21st, 1946, in Worcester, MA to parents John and Jennie “Jean” (Perrone) Caputo. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on March 4th, 2026 at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

A graduate of Worcester State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in...

Robert Parlante

Robert Parlante

March 1, 2026

It is with a heavy heart we announce that Robert “Bob” C. Parlante, 75, of Tequesta, FL, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Bob was born October 11, 1950, to the late Pasquale and Emma (Molinari) Parlante of Worcester.

Bob completed his bachelor’s degree in communications and speech at Emerson College in...

Doris A. LeBlanc

Doris A. LeBlanc

March 6, 2026

Doris A LeBlanc, 99, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great grandmother passed away surrounded by her adoring family on March 6, 2026.

Doris was reunited with the Love of Her Life, Raymond J. Leblanc who was at the gate with his kind patient smile waiting for “his girl”. They were married for 73 years – her...

Margaret A. (Novak) Angus

Margaret A. (Novak) Angus

February 26, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Margaret A. (Novak) Angus, 81, of Worcester, on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Born May 26, 1944, in Worcester, Margaret was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Mary A. (O’Sullivan) Novak. Margaret was a graduate of Commerce High School class of 1961.

Margaret enjoyed listening to music and going...

Robert P. Cordella

Robert P. Cordella

March 3, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert P. Cordella, 71, of Worcester, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was surrounded by loved ones.

Born September 25, 1954, in Worcester, Robert was the youngest son of the late Frederick and Louise (Zolla) Cordella.

An avid baseball player, fisherman, hunter, gunsmith, and mechanic, Robert was a highly intelligent...

Mirang Yoon

Mirang Yoon

March 3, 2026

Deaconess Mirang Yoon was born on November 3, 1967, as the second daughter of Rev. Duk Soo Yoon and Mrs. Myung Ok Kwon. Raised in a family of faith, she grew up living a life marked by sincerity, diligence, and a warm and compassionate heart toward others. Mirang is survived by her eldest sister, Miah (Yoon) Nam; and two brothers,...

Robert A. Docimo, Jr.

Robert A. Docimo, Jr.

March 3, 2026

Robert Anthony Docimo Jr. July 6, 1963 – March 3, 2026

Our beloved Robert “Bob” Anthony Docimo Jr. of Shrewsbury passed away suddenly on March 3, 2026.

Born on July 6, 1963, in Worcester, he grew up in Auburn with his parents, Robert and Barbara Docimo, and his brothers, Frank and Joe. Bob attended Bay Path Vocational High School and graduated in...

Michael P. Terlizzi

Michael P. Terlizzi

March 3, 2026

Michael P. Terlizzi, 70, of Millbury, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by his entire family after a very long battle with COPD.

Michael is survived by his brother, Maurice A. Terlizzi; and his sister, Marie C. Terlizzi; triplet nieces and a nephew, Olivia R. Terlizzi and her fiancé Davis Fisher, Maggie L. Terlizzi...

Eileen P. O'Connor

Eileen P. O'Connor

March 2, 2026

Eileen Patricia O’Connor, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family. Eileen was born and raised in Worcester, MA. She attended Commerce High School and worked as a court officer, later becoming the first female trial court chief officer of Worcester County, overseeing the Fitchburg court complex, which included the Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, and Winchendon district courts.

Eileen...

Elena P Nasitano

Elena P Nasitano

March 2, 2026

Elena P. Nasitano, 94, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at home.

Elena was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian Immigrants Carmelo and Maria Carmela (Gurgone) Nasitano and lived in Worcester her entire life before moving to Shrewsbury in 2021. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester in 1950 and earned a...

Anna Mari

Anna Mari

March 1, 2026

Anna (Albertelli) Mari, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate in Shrewsbury. She is survived and greatly missed by her loving daughter Antonella “Ann” Army of Millbury; two grandchildren Partick Army and his wife Gina of Webster, and Tiana Army of Millbury; two great-grandchildren Luca and Giovanna Army; and son-in-law Timothy...

Leo R. Gravel, Jr.

Leo R. Gravel, Jr.

February 25, 2026

Leo (Charlie) R. Gravel, Jr., 85, of North Grafton, passed away with his wife by his side, in the comfort of his home, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Leo is survived by the love of his life, devoted, best friend and wife of sixty-three years, Joyce E. (Henry) Gravel; their four beautiful daughters, Karyn Stacy and her husband Ronald of Sutton,...

John B. Hamm

John B. Hamm

February 23, 2026

John B. Hamm, 64, passed away suddenly after a short illness on Monday, February 23, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Suzanne (Hastings) Hamm; brother William Hamm, Jr.; daughter Theresa Carrasquillo and her husband Michael; seven grandchildren, including Michael and Jacinda; two sisters-in-law- Cheryl Gaulin, and Laurie Cluett...

Carola E. Lareau

Carola E. Lareau

February 21, 2026

Carola E. (Kullberg) Lareau, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with her devoted husband at her side.

Carola is survived by her loving husband of nearly fifty-nine years, Raymond G. Lareau, Sr.; two loving children, Raymond G. Lareau, Jr. and his wife Merrie of Epping, NH, and Charlene D. Benoit and her husband Craig of Worcester; six...

Frank Garland Conyer

Frank Garland Conyer

February 20, 2026

Frank Garland Conyer

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank "Garland" Conyer, 58, of Worcester, MA. Garland passed away peacefully during the early hours of February 20, 2026, at UMass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, Garland was the son of the late Thomas Kellie and Ella...

Karen A. Holden

Karen A. Holden

February 20, 2026

Karen A. (Cyr) Holden, 65, of Charlton passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 10, 1961, in North Tonawanda, New York, she was the daughter of Constance (Clark) Cyr and the late Adelbert Cyr. Karen was a graduate of Burncoat High School in Worcester and built a life...

Josephine Mellen

Josephine Mellen

February 16, 2026

Josephine (Vescera) Mellen, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived and greatly missed by her loving children Scott Mellen of Millbury, Jeffrey Mellen of Holden, and Lisa Kilday and her husband Paul of Derry, NH; four grandchildren- Elyssa, Kristopher, Olivia, and Sophia; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and...

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