Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Florida Rep Joseph Casello
July 18, 2025
Representative Joe Casello Passes Away
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - State Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) a retired Worcester Firefighter, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and girlfriend, following a heart attack. He was 73.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all who have offered their love and support during this difficult time. A private...
Helen (Altomare) Lazzaro
July 28, 2025
Helen (Altomare) Lazzaro, 99, of Worcester, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 77 years, Armando Lazzaro of Worcester; her loving son, John Lazzaro and his long-time partner Mary Borey of Boylston; her adored granddaughter, Elayna Hebert and her husband Kristopher of North Andover; her dear great grandchildren, Benjamin, Lukas...
Carolyn L. Boulette Valastro
July 26, 2025
Carolyn L. (Hackett) Boulette Valastro, 60, of Millbury passed away unexpectedly, Saturday July 26, 2025, in her home. Carol was one of five children, she is survived by her brothers William Hackett and partner Richard of Spencer, Robert Hackett and wife Lisa of Worcester, James Dunn and spouse Kellie of Worcester, and Donald Dunn of Palmer. Carolyn is also survived...
Theresa A Johnson
July 3, 2025
Theresa Adekunle Johnson
Worcester: Theresa Adekunle Johnson, 56, answered God’s call peacefully in the presence of her husband and daughter on Thursday July 3, 2025, at the UMASS Memorial Hospital on Lake Ave. She lived a dedicated and faithful life to her husband and those around her. Born on November 21, 1969, in Freetown but hails from Waterloo in Sierra Leone,...
Lynette Frances (Jost) McDonagh
July 20, 2025
Lynette F. McDonagh (Jost)
Southbridge – Lynette F. McDonagh, 68, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a life marked by remarkable strength and dedication. Born on September 24, 1956, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Lynette was the daughter of the late Ernest F. Jost, Sr. and Paula Rae...
One Year Later
July 27, 2025
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Ronald Brownell of Millbury passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2024. Though time keeps moving, the space he left behind is still felt by everyone who knew and loved him.
Ronald’s life was filled with music, love, and a deep dedication to the people around him. Music wasn’t just something...
Leila M. Jenkins
July 16, 2025
Leila M. (Hentz) Jenkins, 89 of Dracut formerly of Billerica and Lowell,MA passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at St. Mary Health Care Center in Worcester, with her loving family by her side.
Leila was born in Somerville, MA, a daughter of the late Clifford and Viola (Strang) Hentz. She worked as a secretary for many years, and retired in...
Salvatore R. Balsamo
June 24, 2025
Salvatore R. Balsamo, 85, of Princeton, MA & Palmetto, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Princeton, surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited in Heaven with his loving wife of fifty-four years, Kathleen M. (Smith) Balsamo. They were both members of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Shrewsbury, MA.
Salvatore was born...
Carmen M. Lopez Perez
July 30, 2025
Carmen M. Lopez Perez, 72, of Webster, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, on July 31, 1952, she was the cherished daughter of Cecilia Perez and the late Alcides Lopez.
Carmen dedicated many years of service as a payroll clerk at UMass Memorial Medical Center, where her kindness and dedication...
John F. Marzilli
July 29, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of John F. Marzilli, 77, of Worcester, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
John is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Katherine (Angelovich) Marzilli of Worcester, his loving daughters, Marissa Coder and her husband Andrew and Maria Parenteau and her husband Matthew, his cherished...
Anthony A. Gosselin
July 28, 2025
Anthony A. Gosselin, 60 of Worcester, passed away in his home on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Anthony was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph R. Gosselin and Mary Rose (DiVerdi) Higgins. He lived in Worcester all his life where he graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School. Anthony worked as a postal worker for the United States...
John F Suprenant
July 26, 2025
John F. Suprenant, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Care One in Millbury, two days after his 68th birthday.
John is survived by his loving wife of forty-six years, Gail M. (Zannotti) Suprenant; their three children, Anthony J. Suprenant of Brookfield, John F. Suprenant, Jr. and his wife Tabitha of Leicester, and Nicole M. Suprenant of West...
Robert F. Camarra
July 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” F. Camarra, 77, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Rose M. (Catino) Camarra; their three daughters, Jennifer L. Salyers and her husband Scott of Burbank, CA, Jillian H. Valentine and her husband Tom of Holden,...
Jeffrey C Hilyard
July 24, 2025
Jeffrey Charles Hilyard, 67, a lifelong resident of Worcester and devoted husband, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness, surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, July 24th 2025.
Jeffrey was born in Worcester, one of five children of John B. and Ruth M. (Connolly) Hilyard. Raised in Worcester, Jeffrey met the love of his life, partner, and best friend, Joanne Osper. They...
Elaine (Haddad) Foley
July 22, 2025
Elaine M. (Haddad) Foley, 75, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her cherished Cape Cod home, surrounded by those she loved, after a courageous seven-year journey with cancer.
Born in Worcester, Elaine was one of six children of the late William M. and Adele M. (Rezuke) Haddad. She was raised on Grafton Hill, graduated from Marion...
Grace A. DiBaro
July 21, 2025
Grace A. (DiLeo) DiBaro of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Grace was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Italian immigrants, Adiego and Mary (Riganti) DiLeo. She was a lifelong resident of Worcester, where she graduated from David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School. After high school, Grace worked...
Beverly Ann (Neddo) Waskelevich
July 18, 2025
Beverly Ann Waskelevich, 84, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 26, 1941, in Worcester, Beverly was a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from Commerce High School and went on to work various jobs. She and her husband Pete were the proud business owners of Petes Place in...
Rudolf J. Dittmar, III
July 17, 2025
Rudolf J. Dittmar, III, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa A. (Bonneville) Dittmar; two sons, Rudolf Dittmar IV of Florida and David Dittmar of Worcester; two stepdaughters, Natasha Pappoe of Millbury and Nakisha Pappoe of Worcester; five grandchildren, Ashtin Dittmar, Damien Dittmar, Kylian Dittmar, Aria...
Bartholomew A. Vescera
July 17, 2025
Bartholomew A. “Bart” Vescera, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Born and raised in Worcester by the late Andrew and Anna (Scarano) Vescera, Bart was a lifelong resident of the city where graduated from Commerce High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1952 where he proudly served his country in the Korean War...
Elvira (Pace) Belanger-Benoit
July 17, 2025
Elvira (Pace) Belanger-Benoit, 99, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late, Richard Benoit who had passed in 1995. She was also predeceased by her former husband Raymond A. Belanger, Sr., who passed in 2004.
Elvira is survived by her cherished sister, Nina Crossman of Marlboro, MA; her loving...
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