Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
James M. Novia
June 25, 2026
James M. Novia, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Saint Francis Home, surrounded by loving family members.
James is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Novia; two sons, Justian Novia and Jeffery Novia; a brother, Steven Novia; four sisters, Debra Dalbec, Ann Brooks, Maureen Loubier, and Cathy Maraglia and her husband Cliff; five grandchildren, Alexis and Donovan...
Mel G. Fitzpatrick
June 12, 2026
Mel G. Fitzpatrick, 51 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in Ireland on Friday, June 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mel was born in Co. Galway. He grew up in Mohill, Co. Leitrim where he had many crazy adventures and made lifelong friends. He worked for many years at various construction and landscaping jobs until being diagnosed with cancer....
Anthony J. Morano, Jr.
June 24, 2026
Anthony J. Morano, Jr., 72, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at UMass Hospital, with his two sons at his bedside.
Anthony is survived by his two sons, Michael R. Morano and Matthew J. Morano, both of Grafton; nieces, nephews, friends, and countless lives he’s touched. Anthony was born in Worcester, son of the late, Anthony and Yvonne...
Robert Eilertsen
June 12, 2026
Robert (Bob) Eilertsen, 72 formerly of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home in Lawrence on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026. from complications of diabetes.
Robert was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Olaf and Angela (DiLiddo) Eilertsen. Robert grew up in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester, graduated from North High School in 1972, and lived in Worcester,...
Arthur K. Bonney
May 31, 2026
Arthur K. Bonney (Art), 73 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Art was born in Quincy, MA., a son of the late William and Dorothy (Erickson) Bonney. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Franklin, MA where Art would go on to grow up in the Coronation Drive neighborhood. He was a graduate of Franklin...
Louise (Waldeck) Flowers
June 15, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Louise (Waldeck) Flowers, 83, of Worcester, on Monday, June 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Larry E. Flowers, Sr.
Born October 6, 1942, in Coventry, RI., Louise was the daughter of the late William S. and Rose Alma (Trudeau) Waldeck. She...
June I. Carelli
June 26, 2026
No Calling Hours
Funeral Mass, Monday, July 6, at 10 am. Our Lady of Loreto Church, 37 Massasoit Road, Worceste
Stephen M. Kenneway
June 23, 2026
Stephen M. “Mickey” Kenneway, 75, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
To know Mickey was to know a man who never backed down from a challenge. He was tough, determined, fiercely loyal, and loved deeply. Whether he was working on an engine, cheering from the sidelines of a race, or simply spending...
Newton Fansico De Aguiar
June 21, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Newton Francisco De Aguiar, 78, of Worcester, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on August 1, 1947, Newton was the son of the late Porfirio and Margarida (Vieira) De Aguiar.
Newton was a free spirit who lived life on his own...
Clarence A. Tolson
June 21, 2026
Clarence A. Tolson, Jr., 85 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 21, 2026 after a period of declining health.
Clarence was born in Worcester, a son of the late Clarence A. Tolson, Sr. and Beatrice M. (Chagnon) Tolson. He went to Commerce High School and later enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Clarence worked...
Bella M. Dimuro
June 21, 2026
Bella M. (Clemente) Dimuro, 93, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. She is survived by her three children, Donna L. Murtari and her husband Fredrick of North Grafton; Joanne O’Connor of Sutton; and Joseph A. Dimuro, Jr. and his husband Christopher Looby of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren, Cindy Johnson; Gina Etter;...
Debbie M. (Winsky) Tardy
June 18, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" M. (Winsky) Tardy, 69, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, after a difficult five-month battle with Lung and Brain cancer. Debbie fought valiantly until the end. Born in Boston on August 2, 1956, Debbie was raised in Grafton and was the oldest daughter of Tony and Aldona (Pranaitis) Winsky, who predeceased her.
Debbie was the...
Keyoung "Shana" Morales
June 15, 2026
Keyoung A. “Shana” Morales, 35, of Worcester, passed away on June 15, 2026, at UMass Hospital.
Shana is survived by her husband, Primivito Matos; 5 children, Shanaily Molina, Emilio Molina, Keyana Molina, Omariliz Morales, and Elizani Matos; her mother, Maritza Torres; two sisters, Yoliana Morales and Janellie Morales; three brothers, Pedro Morales, Eric Morales, and Geon Morales; many nieces and nephews....
Constance M. Richer
June 15, 2026
Constance “Connie” M. Richer, 66, of Northborough, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. She was the beloved wife of 35 years of David Jacobs.
Connie was born in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on September 19, 1959, to Philip J. Richer and Mary E. (Doyle) Richer. She grew up in Marlborough, Massachusetts where she was a graduate of Marlborough High School,...
Virginia Frankian
June 14, 2026
On Sunday evening, June 14, 2026, Virginia (Sargentelli) Frankian, passed away at 98, just fifteen months short of her goal to reach 100. It was a peaceful death, and she had always said that she had a full life for which she was grateful. Our family would like to think that she was ready to move on to her new...
Donna (Shipulski) Reno
June 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Donna M. (Shipulski) Reno, of Sutton on Friday, June 12th 2026, after a period of declining health, surrounded by the family she loved. Donna was 79 years old.
Donna was born in Worcester, the daughter of Leo and Constance “Connie” (Larinavich) Shipulski. She grew...
Michael J. Barry
June 11, 2026
Michael J. Barry, of Charlotte, Maine passed away peacefully on Thursday June 11th 2026.
Michael was born in Worcester, a son of the late Richard J Barry and Mary E (Reynolds), Michael graduated from Leicester High School before proudly enlisting in the United States Navy.
Michael worked for many years in the trucking industry, at one point owning his own company before...
Madeline Grunbaum
June 10, 2026
Madeline Grunbaum, 75, of Worcester passed away after a long illness at St. Francis Rehab & Nursing Center in Worcester on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Madeline was born in 1950 in New York City, the daughter of the late Solomon and Celia (Birnbach) Grunbaum, who were both Jewish refugees from Poland. She leaves her husband David W. Nevard of Worcester, a...
Maureen E. DePari
June 8, 2026
Maureen E. DePari. 80, of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she loved, Monday, June 8th 2026
Maureen was born in Worcester, the daughter of Carolina (Baldino) DePari and Nicholas A DePari. She grew up in the Italian section of Worcester, Shrewsbury Street and graduated from Commerce High School. Maureen also attended Quinsigamond Community College to become a PCA...
Braulio Valentin, Sr.
June 5, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Braulio Valentin, Sr., 86, of Leicester, on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.
Calling Hours will be held for Braulio from 4:00pm until his funeral service at 6:00pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Family...
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