Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Susanne S Westerman

Susanne S Westerman

August 5, 2019

Susanne S. (Mero) Westerman, 71, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, August 5, 2019.  Her loving husband of over thirty-four years, Stephen Westerman, pre-deceased her in June 2016.

Susanne is survived by a daughter, Shelli Haddad; three adoring grandchildren, Ryan A. Haddad and MaryRose E. Jancura of Boston, Jillian S. Haddad, and Josh S....

Nancy F Cormier

Nancy F Cormier

August 4, 2019

Ann "Nancy" Frances (Dolan) Cormier 85 a lifelong resident of Worcester died Sunday August 4, 2019 in Florida.  Born in Worcester she was the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Ledoux) Dolan, the youngest of three daughters. Her sisters Mary (Dolan) Savage, and Bernice Dolan pre-deceased her.

A Graduate of Ascension HS in Worcester in 1952, Nancy went on...

Stella A Bendoris

Stella A Bendoris

August 2, 2019

Stella A. (Campanale) Bendoris who recently celebrated her 96th birthday passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019, at the Beaumont Hospice Facility.  Stella now will join her husband of sixty-four years Anthony J. Bendoris, who predeceased her in June 2009.

Stella is survived by her loving daughters, Linda A. Bendoris of Auburn, and Sheila M. Bourque and her husband Al...

Maryann Zona

Maryann Zona

August 1, 2019

Maryann (Tuccio) Zona, 77, of Spencer, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  Her loving husband, Larry Zona, predeceased her in February 1996.

 

Maryann is survived by her loving children, including two daughters, Tina Prendiville and her husband James, with whom she lived, and Gina Moore of Southbridge;...

Johnnie A. Young

Johnnie A. Young

August 1, 2019

After a full life of laughing, listening, advising, helping, and loving, Johnnie A. Young was called to rest on August 1, 2019.  She was 77.

Johnnie was born on November 1, 1941, in Knoxville, TN.  She was one of four children born to the late Emory B. Young, Sr. and Frances (Yette) Young.  She came to Worcester in October of...

Sophie A. Welch

Sophie A. Welch

August 1, 2019

 

Sophie A. (Mastrototaro) Sciammacco-Welch, 93, of Worcester died peacefully Thursday August 1, 2019 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus surrounded by her devoted family. Sophie was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Dora (Parziale) Mastrototaro and lived here all her life. She is survived by two sons, Americo (Rico) Sciammacco of Worcester and Frank...

Joshua A Armendo

Joshua A Armendo

July 30, 2019

Joshua A. Armendo aka Yoshi, 32, of Worcester, left this earth unexpectedly, senselessly  and way too soon on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 eight days after celebrating his 32nd birthday. 

Josh is survived by his family including his mother Christine (Turgeon) Warren and her husband Bob Warren; his father, Matthew J. Armendo and his wife Michelle (Russell) Armendo; his beloved...

Nicholas G. Mitchell, Sr.

Nicholas G. Mitchell, Sr.

July 29, 2019

Nicholas G. Mitchell, Sr., 81 of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.Nick was born in Worcester where he graduated from Commerce High School. He was one of three sons of the late George and Mary (MacKoul) Mitchell. Nick loved to work and continued to work up to his death. He...

Albert P. MacKoul

Albert P. MacKoul

July 28, 2019

Albert P. MacKoul, 90 of Brewster formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Maplewood Assisting Living Center in Brewster.Albert was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Haddad) MacKoul. He graduated from North High School.Albert served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was the co-owner...

Maria A Dimolfetta

Maria A Dimolfetta

July 28, 2019

Maria A. Dimolfetta 67 of Worcester died peacefully at home surround by her family after a long illness on July 28, 2019.  Born in Italy she was the daughter of the late Andrea and Damiana (Filograno) Boccardi, and step daughter to Stella Gentile. 

Maria married Girolamo Dimolfetta in 1976 in Italy and moved to the United States with their...

Randy A Apher

Randy A Apher

July 27, 2019

Randy A. Apher, 51 of Auburn died unexpectedly in his sleep on July 27, 2019.  Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Michael and Marcia (Goldstein) Apher. 

Randy will be sadly missed by his, two daughters, Alisha Cancelli-Apher and her fiancé Nick Caracciolo, and Jillian Apher, two granddaughters Jaelynne and Briella, three brothers Scott...

Joseph R. Eager

Joseph R. Eager

July 26, 2019

Joseph R. Eager, 39, of Worcester, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  His family chose to save or transform the lives of others by allowing organ donation.

Joe is survived by his mother, Kathleen A. (Malone) Eager and her companion David Matis of Jefferson; his father, James J. Eager, Jr. and his...

Catherine R Duca

Catherine R Duca

July 26, 2019

Catherine R. Duca, 94 of Worcester died peacefully with her granddaughter Kristi by her side on July 26, 2019 at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston.  Born in Worcester she was the daughter of the late Luvigi and Anna (Dipare) Martinelli and was one of 13 children. 

Catherine lived her entire life in Worcester, was educated in the Worcester...

Pierre Maurice Delille

Pierre Maurice Delille

July 25, 2019

Pierre Maurice Delille, 85, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

Pierre is survived by his loving family, including a daughter, Djenane Delille-Douglas and her husband Dwayne O. Douglas of Charlotte, NC; a son, Pierre R. Delille and his wife Katrina Hutchins-Delille of Worcester; his former wife, Marie R. (Pollas) Delille of Brooklyn,...

John D. Patrone, Esq.

John D. Patrone, Esq.

July 25, 2019

John Daniel Patrone, Esq., 58, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born on January 22, 1961 in Worcester, MA to the late Frank A. and Eileen B. (Salmon) Patrone. He leaves behind his life partner, John Patrick Mihelich, his sister Eileen Wood and husband Richard, his brother Frank Patrone and...

Anthony R. Mastro

Anthony R. Mastro

July 24, 2019

In his 1947 high school year book from Major Howard W. Beal High School the quote beneath Tony Mastro’s name it reads ‘Here is a true…industrious friend’! An active member of his graduating class he was remembered as one of the standbys of his class, always ready with a helping hand. And…long before and long after graduation Tony Mastro was...

Marion M. Miller

Marion M. Miller

July 23, 2019

Marion Mary Miller, 98 years young, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of July 23rd, 2019 at the home she resided in with her daughter and son-in-law.Marion was born to Scipio"Sip" Spring and Hester (Brevard) Spring (Gold Star mother), on December 13th, 1920, in Worcester, Massachusetts and attended Commerce High School. She married Cobert Miller...

Cheryl L. Firmani

Cheryl L. Firmani

July 23, 2019

Cheryl L. (Heaney) Firmani, 63 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at home with her family by her side.

Cheryl, known by her friends as Sherri, was born in Detroit, Michigan where she was a graduate of Denby High School and later received a certification from RETS Electronic School. Sherri moved to Worcester in 1985 and...

Jeanne M. LaRochelle

Jeanne M. LaRochelle

July 21, 2019

Jeanne M. LaRochelle, 72, a long-time resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 21 2019 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center after a long period of declining health.

Jeanne was born, the daughter of the late Raymond. F. LaRochelle and Alice H. (Lavoie) LaRochelle. She graduated high school from Sacred Heart Academy in Worcester...

Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers

July 21, 2019

Paul E. Rogers, 90, of Charlton, noted horticultural educator, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.  His loving wife of sixty-four years, Barbara J. (Pope) Rogers, predeceased him in May 2016.

Paul is survived by four children, Cynthia A. Rogers, with whom he made his home, Betsy R. Landry and her husband Richard of Charlton, Daniel J. Rogers and his...

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