Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Warren Leach
October 18, 2025
Warren W. Leach, 87, a longtime resident of Boylston, passed away surrounded by the family he loved Saturday, October 18th, 2025, after a brief illness.
Warren was born in Framingham, one of four children of Henry and Ida (Whiting) Leach. He graduated from Framingham High School, class of 1956, and joined the US Air Force serving his country proudly. Warren then...
Timothy J Shays
October 8, 2025
Timothy J. Shays, 38, of Peoria, Arizona, formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Timothy is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Andiee Lynch Shays; his father, Stephen J. Shays of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Worcester, MA; his mother, Jo-Ann Mastrovito Flick, and her husband, Paul E. Flick, of Mesa, AZ; his brother, Michael...
Carolyn B. Gorski
October 15, 2025
Carolyn B. Gorski, 79 of Paxton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2025.
Carol was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Charlie and Helena J. (Iwanowski) Gorski. She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School. Carol worked at Martin Wallpaper and over 30 years at Fallon Healthcare where she...
Thomas J. D'Errico
October 19, 2025
Thomas J. D’Errico, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital. His wife, Virginia C. (Carroll) D’Errico, predeceased him in December 2002.
Thomas is survived by his daughter, Linda D’Errico-Schlener and her husband Jeffrey of Shrewsbury; his fiancé, Mary (Donovan) O’Connell; three grandchildren, Nicole Schlener and her partner Jamie of Shrewsbury, Alexandra Schlener of Austin,...
James Albert Locketts, Jr.
October 22, 2025
James Albert Locketts, Jr., 69, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
James is survived by his partner of twenty-five years, Thomas S. Wilson; a sister, Dorothea Atkins of Boston; two brothers, Brian Watkins of North Attleboro and Sean Elliot Roisten of Worcester; Thomas’s family and friends; many nieces and nephews. James was predeceased...
Norma L. Toney
October 20, 2025
Norma L. Toney, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the comfort of her own home.
Norma is survived by her loving Goddaughters, Crystal Jones-Davis of Syracuse, NY, and Wendy Rodgers of Buffalo, NY; her half-brother, Albert Toney; her dear cousin, Barbara Harris of Worcester and several more cherished cousins. Sadly, in addition to her parents Norma...
Thomas A. Gill, Jr.
October 11, 2025
Thomas A. Gill, Jr., 78, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Saturday October 11th, 2025.
Tom is survived, by his loving wife of 50 years, Debbie (Remillard) Gill; two brothers, Ronald Gill and his wife RoseMary, and Timothy Gill; a sister, Kathy Pedone and her husband Leo; his mother in law, Rita Remillard; brothers and sisters in law, Robert and...
Lisa (Hosegood) Carelli
October 10, 2025
Lisa M. (Hosegood) Carelli, 60, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, October 10th 2025. Lisa is reunited in heaven with the “love of her Life” and husband of 24 years Robert P. Carelli who passed away in 2019.
Lisa was born, raised and educated in Worcester. She was one of two daughters of Richard and...
Milton M. Kerr
October 8, 2025
Milton M. Kerr, 77, passed away on October 8, 2025, after an extended illness. He was the devoted husband of Ann Waidelich Stamm for 43 years. Born in New York City on October 29, 1947, to Henry Arthur Kerr and Beryl Brown Kerr, Milton was the oldest of 5 children and is survived by Marilyn Kerr and Michelle Kerr. His...
Nathalie Sotiropoulos
October 5, 2025
Nathalie (Kurtigian) Sotiropoulos, 98, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, while surrounded by loving family.
Nathalie was born in Worcester, daughter of survivors of the Armenian Genocide, Hagop and Mushgunas (Aykanian) Kurtigian. She was proud of her Armenian heritage and loved the music, dance, food, and Armenian events. Most of all she loved her...
Julia El Houssan
October 3, 2025
Julia (Azar) El Houssan, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Julia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother affectionately called “Teta.”
Julia was born in Bshamoun, Lebanon, a daughter of the late Asaad and Laya Azar. Julia worked as a seamstress and tailor in Lebanon for many years designing amazing...
Johnny McCoy, Jr.
October 3, 2025
Johnny McCoy, Jr., 77, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Katherine (Brown) McCoy in 1982.
Johnny is survived by a son, Johnny McCoy, III and his wife Dawn of Oxford; two daughters, Angela McCoy of Auburn and Anna Leto...
John J. Catallozzi
October 1, 2025
John J. Catallozzi, 92, of Shrewsbury, formerly a longtime resident of Leominster, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after a brief period of declining health.
John was born in Worcester, the son of Alfredo and Esther (Testa) Catallozzi. Raised in Worcester, he joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly. Upon discharge and return home, he then...
Laura Ann Zukowski
September 29, 2025
Laura Ann (Ventura) Zukowski, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She is reunited in Heaven with her children, John A. Errara who died in 2004 and Laura Errara who died in 1960.
Laura is survived by a son, James A. Errara and his wife Deborah of Charlton; a daughter, Laura Passamonti of...
Shawkat Afram Naoum
September 27, 2025
Shawkat Afram Naoum, 83, of Worcester, a dedicated family man, passed away surrounded by loved ones Saturday, September 27th, 2025.
Born in Qamishli, Syria, one of seven children of Afram and Marin (Estephan) Naoum. He was raised in Syria, earned his degree in architecture in Aleppo and then traveled the world, from Dubai, to the U.S and around the World constructing...
James Paul Penny
September 26, 2025
James P. Penny, 58, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025.
James is survived by his loving daughter, Kasey A. Penny of Worcester; a granddaughter, Analee Montoya; a brother, Joseph F. Penny, Jr. and his wife Diana of Auburn; a sister, Karen Penny of Whitinsville; a nephew, Michael Penny; a niece, Jessica Weissman and her husband David; great...
William S Agnesian
September 24, 2025
William S. Agnesian, 71, of Tyngsboro, Ma formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at home.
William was born in Worcester, September 19, 1954, one of two sons of Harry Agnesian, Jr., and Rose (Davidian) Agnesian. He was raised in Shrewsbury; Bill graduated from Shrewsbury High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bentley University in...
Jimmie Sue (Toney) Castro
September 24, 2025
Jimmie Sue (Toney) Castro, 91, of Worcester, MA., passed away peacefully at Holy Trinity, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Jimmie Sue was born on February 14, 1934, to the late Frances (Robinson) Toney, and Gene Toney, in Troy, Alabama. Jimmie Sue moved to Worcester in 1956 where she raised six children and later became a child...
Elaine C. McGrath
September 23, 2025
Elaine C. (Marrone) McGrath, 81, beloved mother and aunt, whom was a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.
Elaine was born in Worcester, off Shrewsbury Street, the daughter of the late George J. and Antoinette E. (Santora) Marrone. She graduated from North High School and immediately proceeded to earn her cosmetology license....
Gillian (Ayres) Cox
September 21, 2025
Gillian Cox, 85, of Leominster passed away with her children gathered at her side on Sunday, September 21 2025. She is reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Howard, who passed away in 2019.
Gillian was born in Northern England, the only child of David and Olive Winifred. She married Howard in 1985
Gillian is survived by her two adored...
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