Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Armando J. Lazzaro
November 28, 2025
Armando J. Lazzaro, 100, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the North Pavilion at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones. His loving wife of seventy-seven years, Helen (Altomare) Lazzaro, predeceased him in July of this year.
He is survived by his loving son, John Lazzaro and his long-time partner Mary Borey of Boylston; his adored granddaughter, Elayna...
Honorable Judge Joseph L Lian, Jr.
December 5, 2025
Honorable Judge Joseph Lian, Jr., 91, of Worcester and Dennis, a retired First Justice of the Worcester Probate and Family Court passed away on Friday, December 5th, 2025 with his family by his side.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lorraine M. (Kouri) Lian, his daughter, Cynthia Lian Henderson and her husband Dennis Henderson of Worcester, his son,...
Virginia M. Kneeland
December 1, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Virginia M. Kneeland, 94, of Framingham, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025.
Virginia is survived by her beloved nephew, Timothy Dyer and his wife Lynne of Southbridge; their daughter Shannon; her adored niece, Peggy Maynard and her husband Andrew of Sutton. Sadly, in addition to her parents, Virginia was...
Dillon E. Agyei
November 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dillon E. Agyei, 31, of Worcester, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Born in Worcester on November 11, 1994, Dillon was the beloved son to Richard Agyei Sr. and Grace Amponsah. Graduate of South High School.
Dillon was renowned for his unwavering love for God and his deep devotion to the...
Paul E. Higgins
December 1, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul E. Higgins, 55, of Worcester, on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Worcester on April 21, 1970, Paul was one of ten children born to Daniel and Maureen (Friel) Higgins. Graduate of Burncoat High School. He attended Assumption College where he studied Business and...
Mary (DiLiddo) Stewart
November 30, 2025
WORCESTER Mary B. (DiLiddo) Stewart, 97, a longtime resident of Worcester and Delray Beach, Florida, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away surrounded by family, Sunday, November 30, 2025, after a brief period of declining health. She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 50 years, George who passed away in 2005, and her grandson Ryan...
Ladian V. Richardson
November 26, 2025
We regret to announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Ladian V. (Jeffers) Richardson, age 94. Ladian was born on September 14, 1931, to the late Maude Jeffers and Hubert Maynard on the island of Nevis, West Indies.
In her early 20s, Ladian migrated to Curaçao, Dutch West Indies, for employment purposes, where she met her late husband, David A. Richardson....
Marty M Macha
November 9, 2025
Marty M. Macha passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was cared for with compassion and kindness by the wonderful staff, for whom his family is deeply grateful.
He leaves behind a lifetime of laughter, stories, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from a life well...
John Patrick Manning III
December 2, 2025
The world became a little dimmer and considerably less fabulous on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, when John Patrick Manning, III, 58, of Cambridge (formerly of Southborough), had his final beauty rest and passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Born in Boston, John was the only son of the late John P. Manning Jr. and Donna L. (Betti) Manning. Raised and educated...
David Alden Anderson
November 30, 2025
David “Dave” Alden Anderson, 83, formerly of West Boylston and most recently Auburn, Mass., passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Dave was born in Worcester on February 19, 1942, the son of the late J. Philippe and Anna (Lof) Peterson. Following graduation from West Boylston High School in 1960, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Norwich University of Northfield, Vermont,...
Annie D Telfor
November 30, 2025
Annie D. (McBride) Telfor of Worcester, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
She is survived by two daughters, June Tesfazian and Jeannell Hazzard, both of Worcester; four grandsons, Eric Hazzard, Robel Tesfazian, James Hazzard, and Jerrahn Hazzard, all of Worcester; five great granddaughters; a great grandson; four brothers, Eugene Heath, James McBride, and Russell McBride all of Worcester,...
Robert C. Calo, Sr.
November 27, 2025
Robert Charles Calo Sr, 88, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester on November 27th, with his loving daughter at his side and surrounded by his loving family.
Robert is predeceased by his daughter MaryAnn Calo and his wife Ruth Ann (Cournoyer) Calo.
He leaves behind his son Robert Calo, Jr. of Worcester MA, daughter...
Maryellen (Tupper) Dickie
November 27, 2025
Maryellen (Tupper) Dickie, 58, of Leominster, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
Maryellen was born in Worcester March 18, 1967, and adopted by the late Burt and Louise Tupper. Renowned for her warm heart, hard work, and strong spirit, Maryellen dedicated herself to her career and patients at Umass Memorial....
Joseph F. Borbone
November 27, 2025
Joseph F. Borbone, 74, a lifelong resident of Worcester and public servant to the citizens of Worcester that spanned a career beginning in 1981, and ending in 2016, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025.
An engineer by trade, and skilled transportation professional, Joe’s career was associated with traffic flow, parking enforcement, and roadwork. He began as...
Monica (Moise) Singer
November 26, 2025
Monica (Moise) Singer, 72, of Worcester passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Worcester.
Born January 4, 1953, in Worcester to the late Chester Moise and Yolanda (Guglielmello) McMahon.
Monica is survived by her sisters, Christine May, Marion Achin, Patricia Caparso, Josephine Nigro, and Lisa McMahon; her brother, George McMahon; her son, Daniel DeMars; her three grandchildren, and many nieces and...
John J Beando Jr.
November 25, 2025
John J. Beando, Jr., 65, of Yarmouth Port, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by his family after a period of declining health.
John was born in Worcester, the son of John J. Beando, Sr. and Helen (Hanson) Beando. He grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. He earned his B.S. degree...
James J. Sauro
November 25, 2025
James J. "Jim" Sauro, 78 of Thompson, CT., passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 after a period of fighting a terminal illness.
Jim was born in Worcester to the late Frank and Thelma (Goodhue) Sauro. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his discharge in 1969, he worked as a facilities manager at Jamesbury's...
Cecilia M. DiPilla Belculfine
November 22, 2025
Cecilia M. (L’Erario) DiPilla Belculfine, 89 of Shrewsbury, peacefully accepted God’s care on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Born in Bisceglie, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Nicoletta (Squeo) L’Erario. At 17, Cecilia and her mother emigrated to Worcester and settled in the Shrewsbury St. neighborhood. She worked for many years as a seamstress before later serving as...
Linda (Derosier) Sciammacco
November 22, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Linda (Derosier) Sciammacco, 71, of Worcester, who passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Linda is survived by her beloved children, Richard Magaw III, Mark Magaw, Sr., and Marlene Magaw; her adored grandchildren, Kyle Eurenius, Mark Magaw, Jr., Joseph Magaw, and Keagan Magaw and...
Ralph U. Saarinen
November 22, 2025
Ralph U. Saarinen, 88, of Shrewsbury, was given into God’s care on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the home of his granddaughter, while surrounded by loving family; to be reunited in Heaven with his son, Ralph U. Saarinen, Jr., his daughter, Cheryl E. Muir, his brother, Leonard B. Saarinen, and his sister, Alice E. Soderman.
He was born in Worcester, son...









