Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Rose-Marie McCluskey
June 14, 2025
Rose-Marie (Boucher) McCluskey, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on June 14th at the age of 87, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard F. McCluskey Jr.
Rose raised her family in Worcester. She is survived by her four children Byron McCluskey and his wife Norma, of Sarasota, FL, Sandra Ragan and her husband...
S. Mary Giard
June 8, 2025
Sylvia Mary Giard passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born on November 13, 1939 in Clinton MA, she was the daughter of the late Everett S. and Sylvia H. (Stokes) Kittredge. Mary grew up in Clinton and attended Clinton schools. Over the years, Mary worked at Clinton Hospital and River Terrace Healthcare, while raising her family. She enjoyed traveling...
Kim (Moreno) Galarza
June 13, 2025
Kim M. (Moreno) Galarza, 68, of Auburn, a dedicated Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister, passed away surrounded by family Friday, June 13, 2025.
Kim was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of William and Eleanor (Sczepaniak) Moreno. She grew up in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and New York and married the “love of her life” Humberto ‘Berto’ Galarza on July 24th 1973...
Craig R. McDonough
June 12, 2025
Craig R. McDonough, 72 of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at UMass Medical Center.
Craig was born in Boston, a son of the late Henry and Julia (Havlin) McDonough. He was a graduate of Don Bosco High School and later attended Florida Institute of Technology. Craig worked as a computer programmer for various companies for many years before...
Darlene (Damiani) Lanava
June 10, 2025
Darlene L. (Damiani) Lanava, 79, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 10th 2025, with her loving family gathered at her side.
Darlene was born in Boston, MA, the daughter of Dr. C. Robert Damiani, MD, and Jessie (Malizia) Damiani. She grew up in Worcester, graduated from Notre Dame Academy, and then earned her bachelor’s degree...
Ret Worc Firefighter George M. Zinkus, Jr.
June 6, 2025
Retired Worcester Firefighter, George M. Zinkus, Jr., 76, of Holden, passed away surrounded by the ones he loved, Friday, June 6, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
George was born in Worcester on August 13, 1948, the son of Agnes V. (Kasabula) Zinkus and George M. Zinkus, Sr. He graduated from St Mary High School class of 1966,...
James J. Cotter, Jr.
June 6, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of James J. Cotter, Jr., 84, of Leominster, on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Worcester.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Linda (Combs) Cotter of Leominster; his loving children, Seamus, Shannon, husband Louis Marsella, Michael, Aaron and wife Tawna Rathe; his adored grandchildren, Quincy, Mason, Asher, Leo,...
José Ramon Rivera Hernandez
June 5, 2025
José Ramon Rivera Hernandez, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday June 10, 2025, from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. A Funeral Mass will be held for José on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 1:00p.m. at...
Roselda "Rose" (Vincent) Kendall
June 5, 2025
Roselda Y. “Rose” (Vincent) Kendall, 97, formerly of Shrewsbury, and N. Ft Myers Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She is reunited in heaven with her husband, Ellis who passed in June of 2001, and her daughter Ozina Frederick who passed away in March of 2019.
Rose was born in Worcester, the daughter of Frank and Roselda (Ritchie)...
David M. Bergin
May 31, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of David M. Bergin, 82, of Westborough, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in his home, surrounded by loved ones.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Marie T. (Pignataro) Bergin of Westborough; his loving children, Francis J. Bergin and his partner Kathryn Engberg of Worcester, MA, Vincent P....
George F. Hayes, Sr.
May 31, 2025
George F. Hayes, Sr. 85, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved Saturday, May 31st 2025.
George was born in Shrewsbury, one of twelve children of the late, Patrick and Delia (Corcoran) Hayes. Raised in Shrewsbury, George graduated from Shrewsbury High and joined the U.S. Army. In 1961, George married his high school sweetheart,...
Douglas J. Hannam, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Douglas J. Hannam, Jr., 75, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday, May 31,2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Douglas is survived by his wife, with whom he would have celebrated fifty years of marriage on June 21, Patricia J. (Mercier) Hannam; their daughters, Eileen J. Boisvert and her husband Brian of Oxford, and Theresa...
Katrina M. Waller
May 30, 2025
Katrina M. Waller, also known as ‘Beanie-bop’ and ‘Bean,’ age 45, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by loving family members.
Katrina is survived by two sons, Katrel Waller and Jalen Waller, both of Worcester; two sisters, Carmelita Waller-Snyder of Grand Rapids, MI, and Natasha Waller of Worcester; her brother Douglas...
Mohan R. Prashad
May 30, 2025
Mohan Ram Bissoondat Prashad passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 3, 1960, in Guyana, South America, Mohan was a devoted husband to Savita Prashad and a loving father to Ashton and Ashlana Prashad.
Mohan was a hardworking and dedicated individual. At the age of 18, he immigrated to USA, where he worked tirelessly...
Donald "Lightning" Peterson
May 29, 2025
Donald H. Peterson, “Lightning”, 85, of Wells, Maine formerly of Sterling passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, on his 54th wedding anniversary after being stricken ill at home.
Donald was born in Worcester, the son of Carl and Edith (Blanchard) Peterson. He graduated from North High and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from Bentley University and an advanced degree...
Andrea K. Jordan
May 28, 2025
Andrea Kellie (Conyer) Jordan, 63, of Southbridge, MA, passed away on May 28, 2025 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Andrea is survived by a son, Desean Conyer, and his fiancée, Maria Torres of Worcester, as well as his father William Price; two daughters, Theresa Delgado, her father Johnny Delgado, and Jada Jordan, her father Vincent Jordan, and her life...
Vaijayanti Harihar Joshi
May 28, 2025
Vaijayanti Joshi (Pushpa), age 89, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in India, the eldest of her generation, Pushpa’s life journey took her across continents, from Pune India to Guelph Canada, Worcester and Hopkinton Massachusetts in the US. She lived a remarkable and inspirational life, defined by resilience, wisdom, and an unwavering devotion to...
Jean T Sabatalo
May 28, 2025
Jean T. (Falco) Sabatalo, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, after a brief illness. Jean is reunited in heaven with her husband, retired Worcester Police Sergeant Angelo R. Sabatalo, son, Robert Sabatalo, her parents and seven siblings.
Jean was born...
Barbara (Tibbetts) Haig
May 27, 2025
Barbara (Tibbetts) Haig, 76, of Webster, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 39 years to the late, David D. Haig, who passed in 2020.
Barbara is survived by her loving brother, Alan Tibbetts and his wife Casey of Millbury.
Barbara was born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Harry and Frances (Johnson)...
Robert J. Alford
May 27, 2025
Robert J. Alford, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Robert is survived by his two loving sisters, Sandra Troy and her husband Kenneth of Surprise, AZ, and Velma Jenkins of Worcester; his beloved niece and friend, Sarah Barnes of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings, Harold, Larry,...
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