Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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...
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....
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, Jr.; her son, Daniel DeMars; her three grandchildren, and many nieces...
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...
Dean Paul Giovanucci
November 24, 2025
Dean P. Giovanucci, 56, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday, November 24th 2025. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is handling arrangements.
Brian A Pitts
November 24, 2025
Brian A. Pitts 66 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 24th, 2025 after a long battle with congestive heart disease. Brian fought the good fight against a number of chronic illnesses and his quiet strength and resilience was a testimony to all.
Brian was born and raised in Worcester, the son of the late Dorothy (Holmes) Pitts and...
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...
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...
Leonard A. Zalauskas
November 19, 2025
Leonard A. Zalauskas, 86 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at home.
Leonard was born in Worcester, a son of the late Anthony and Tophelia (Goodlight) Zalauskas. He was a graduate of St. John’s High School, Class of 1957 and has lived in Worcester all his life. Leonard worked as a meat cutter for various establishments including Fairway...
Carole R. Kelly
November 13, 2025
Carole (Paladino) Kelly passed away peacefully on November 13th, with her son and daughter by her side. Born on May 12, 1939, in Worcester to Carmela (Gentile) and Francis Paladino, she was the middle child of seven. Carole was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher.
She spent her early years surrounded by the warmth and...
Pavlos Pantazis
November 12, 2025
Pavlos (Paul) Pantazis, 70, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 12, 2025.
Born in Worcester on March 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Odysefs Pantazis (2016) and Phyllis (Filanthi) (Karagianis) Pantazis.
He is survived by his children, Nicole Pantazis of Boston and Alexander Pantazis of Warwick, RI; his mother, Phyllis Pantazis; his brother, Fotios Pantazis...
Joan (Harrington) Grant
November 10, 2025
Joan (Harrington) Grant, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Grant.
Born in Windsor, Vermont, on May 26, 1935, Joan was the daughter of the late Paul and Ovis (Lacy) Harrington. She attended Windsor High School and carried the kindness, strength, and sense...
Janis Michelina Chesna
November 10, 2025
Janis M. (Palermo) Chesna, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Janis is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Frank A. Chesna; their children, Michael Chesna of Worcester, and Lisa (Chesna) Palermo and her fiancé David Pilling of West Boylston; a sister Maryann Wilder and her husband Jim; her sister-in-law, Elaine...
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...
Anthony M. Spalatro
November 9, 2025
Anthony M. “Tony” Spalatro, 77, a retired City of Worcester Fire Captain of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, after complications from a 2017 spinal cord injury. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born in Worcester, the son of the late Michael and Philomena R. (Giovanelli) Spalatro. He grew up in Worcester, graduated...
Evelyn (Wells) Ferigno
November 9, 2025
Evelyn Wells passed away at home surrounded by family on November 9, 2025. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Henry and Marie (Novia) Wells. Evelyn was the beloved wife of 70 years to Anthony “Tony” Ferigno who passed in 2021. She is survived by her loving son, Mark Ferigno; her adored daughter, Mary-Lou Vitone and her husband...
Carlos "Umpa" Morales, Sr.
November 8, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Carlos Morales, Sr., 66, of Worcester, on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Born in the Bronx, New York on October 1, 1959, Carlos was the fourteenth of eighteen children to the late Pedro Ray Luna and Minerva Morales.
Carlos was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, but known as “Pops”...
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