Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Florida Rep Joseph Casello
July 18, 2025
WORCESTER, and PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - Florida State Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) a retired Worcester Firefighter, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, following a heart attack. He was 73.
Representative Joe Casello served as a Boynton Beach City Commissioner from 2013 through 2018 for District 4. He was appointed as the Vice-Mayor and...
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...
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...
Rita (Noah) Samara
July 16, 2025
Rita M. (Noah) Samara, 97, a longtime resident of Worcester and the Lake Quinsigamond neighborhood, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Rita is reunited in heaven with the “love of her life” and husband of 67 years Albert J. “Chic” Samara, who passed away in 2017.
Rita was born in Buffalo, New York, one of eleven children...
Heidi J. O'Brien
July 15, 2025
Heidi J. O’Brien, 37, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. She was recently predeceased by her parents, Robert O’Brien on May 10 and Gabriele (Firmbach) O’Brien on June 20.
Heidi leaves the loves of her life, her three daughters, BobbieLee bottom and her fiancé Dylan Fuller of Holden, Gianna Degalis, and Sophia Degalis,...
Reverend Walter Irvin Lucas
July 11, 2025
Reverend Walter Lucas, 65, of Huntersville, North Carolina, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, in Salisbury, NC, after a yearlong battle with health challenges.
Rev Lucas was born on August 23, 1959, in Spring Hope, North Carolina, to Bernice (Baines) and Roy Lucas. Walter spent his early childhood in Wilson, North Carolina, before relocating to Worcester, Massachusetts...
Dana J. Bonardi
July 11, 2025
Dana James Bonardi, 43, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on July 11, 2025. Born on May 23, 1982, in Worcester, Dana lived a life marked by passion, music, and an energy that could light up any room he entered.
A gifted and widely admired professional drummer, Dana was a beloved figure in the Massachusetts music scene. Whether on stage or in...
Nathan T Halley
July 11, 2025
Nathan T. Halley, son of Thomas L. and Sarah (Froehlich) Halley passed away July 11th, 2025, at birth.
Nathan is survived by his parents, Thomas and Sarah; his paternal grandparents, Laurence and Mary (Plante) Halley of Worcester, maternal grandparents, Paul and Lisa (Morrison) Froehlich of Woodstock CT; Many other Aunts, Uncles, cousins and extended family.
Nathan during the short time he had...
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