Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Carmine "Bucky" M. Zicaro
February 3, 2025
Carmine M. “Bucky” Zicaro, 85, of Worcester, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Loving and devoted husband of 62 years to MaryAnn (Lombardozzi) Zicaro, beloved father to Angela (Bill) Masiello and Christine (Ted) Vitelli, cherished brother to Rosemary Kucharsky, best Grandfather in the world to William Carmine Masiello and Jonathan Ralph Masiello; cousin and uncle to...
Jo Ann M. (Morin) Macha
February 1, 2025
With love and reflection, we share that Jo Ann M. (Morin) Macha has been called home to the Lord and is now at peace. She passed on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after a brief illness, with her daughters by her side.
Jo Ann lived life in her own unique way - bold, independent, and...
Judith A Schoenfeldt
February 1, 2025
Judith Ann (Ciccone) Schoenfeldt, 82, of Sutton, formerly of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home.
Judy is survived by her loving husband of sixty-three years, David L. Schoenfeldt; three daughters, Heidi A. Schoenfeldt and her companion Ed Tyler of Shrewsbury; Wendie L. Schoenfeldt of Dudley; and Ammie L. McDonald and her husband David,...
Mary Jane Saksa
January 31, 2025
Mary Jane Saksa, 76, of Worcester, MA, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Mary Jane is survived by her best friend, Marueen Hackett of Worcester; two brothers, Leonardo Saksa of Worcester, and Joseph Saksa of Las Vegas; nieces and nephews, including Maddalena Saksa and Mark Saksa and his wife Heidi. She was predeceased by...
Betty (Sundman) Marcimo
January 31, 2025
Our Mother, aka Gram Betty and a Great- Grandmother, Betty Victoria (Sundman) Marcimo went to meet the Lord on January 31, 2025. Born in Worcester on January 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walfred and Martha Sundman.
Betty graduated from the former Major Beal High school in Shrewsbury where she met the love of her life, our Dad...
Linda M. (Fontaine) Barrett
January 30, 2025
Linda M. (Fontaine) Barrett, of Paxton, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. She was the beloved wife of the late, William F. Barrett.
Linda is survived by her three loving children, Robert L. Gentile and his wife Ann-Marie of Douglas, Brenda M. Gentile of Worcester, Brian M. Gentile and his wife Adrienne of...
Domenic P. DiSilvestri
January 29, 2025
Domenic P. DiSilvestri, 91 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Heywood Hospital, Gardner with his beloved family by his side.
Domenic was born in Worcester, a son of the late Felice “Felix” and Caroline (Ricciardi) DiSilvestro. He lived in Worcester all his life where he worked as a firefighter for the City of Worcester Fire Department, mainly...
George V. Johnson
January 28, 2025
George V. Johnson, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at the age of 75. George was the son of the late Russell C. Johnson and Dorothy (Sundstrom) Johnson. In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his brother, Russell Johnson Jr.
George is survived by his...
Barbara C. Abasciano
January 28, 2025
Barbara C. (Pelosi) Abasciano, 92, of Worcester, formerly of Shrewsbury, was surrounded by her loving family in her final days and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Christopher House of Worcester. She was married to Gaetano “Nino” Abasciano for 42 years until his death in August of 1986.
Barbara is survived by three sons, Steven P. Abasciano and...
Lorrie Carlson
January 28, 2025
Lorrie Carlson (Lorraine Roche), of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones, from recent complications of a long battle with cancer. She was the loving Mother and Grammy to her 2 daughters, Stephanie Carlson and her fiancé Matt and their children Adelyn & Liam, and Melanie LeBlanc and her husband Bradley & their children Mason & Lydia. She is survived...
Thomas Ziccardi
January 28, 2025
It is with sadness we announce the passing of a dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather, Thomas “Tom” Ziccardi, 94, a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the family he cherished January 28, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Tom was born in San Clemente, Province of Caserta, Italy, the son of Pasquale and Francesca (Zampella) Ziccardi. Raised...
Geraldine H. Keyes
January 27, 2025
Geraldine “Gerry” H. (Grigor) Keyes, 92, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her husband, David T. Keyes, Sr., predeceased her in August 1983.
Gerry is survived by her loving family, including a daughter, Pamela H. Kurko and her husband Samuel Kurko, Jr., of North Providence and their daughter Emalie E. Kurko; her...
Jennifer L. Coakley Algieri
January 26, 2025
Jennifer L. Coakley Algieri, 40, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, after heroically battling cancer for several years.
Jennifer is survived by her loving husband, Salvatore N. Algieri and by their three beautiful daughters, Milena, Eva, and Livia. She is also survived by her mom, Marie E. (May) Brunelle of Copperhill,...
Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau
January 26, 2025
Tina Marie (Zona) Nadeau, 63, of Oxford passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a series of health challenges.
Tina was born in Worcester, July 2, 1961, the daughter of the late Larry and Maryann (Tuccio) Zona. She graduated from North High School and married Bertrand R. Nadeau in 1980. They then began a 25-year marriage...
Victor "Flaco" M. Lopez
January 24, 2025
Victor “Flaco” M. Lopez, 53, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, January 24th 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after battling cancer for several years.
Flaco is survived by his son Victor M. Lopez Jr., of RI; two brothers, Audeli Lopez and his wife Sarah of Worcester; Arbin Lopez and his wife Samantha LaCroix and their daughters, Kailani and Rayne of...
Christine G. Pitcher
January 24, 2025
Christine G. (Lintern) Pitcher 92 passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Christine is survived by her beloved twin daughters, Gail DelRosso and husband Steven and Dale Gentile and husband Michael; three grandchildren, Tanya Gentile, Anthony Gentile and his wife Carol and Stefanie Oliveri; four very special great grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan and twins, Lorenzo & Gianno....
Anthony N. Pennucci
January 24, 2025
Anthony N. Pennucci, 87, of Shrewsbury, passed away in his home on Friday, January 24, 2025, just eleven months after the death of his beloved wife of fifty-eight years, Patricia A. (Fell) Pennucci.
Anthony is survived by his sister, Margaret Corda of Grafton; a sister-in-law, Joan McManus of Northbridge; many nieces and nephews, including Francine R. DiRoberto of Millbury, who took...
Leon M Mallette
January 21, 2025
Leon M. Mallette, 77, of Worcester, a dedicated husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by loved ones, Tuesday, January 21st 2025 after a period of declining health.
Leon was born in Worcester on September 17, 1947, a son of Leon M. and Rita (LeDoux) Mallette. Raised in Shrewsbury, he graduated from Shrewsbury High School, joined the Massachusetts Army National Guard,...
David R. Heck
January 20, 2025
David R. Heck, 52, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.
David was born in Worcester and grew up in Sutton where he graduated from Sutton High School. He earned his associate’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from Quinsigamond Community College. David...
Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle
January 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ann M. (Resch) Brunelle, 55, of Auburn.
Born September 29, 1969, in Worcester, MA, Ann was the daughter of Sheila and Charles Bolster, Sr. She is survived by her beloved husband Daniel Brunelle of Auburn; her loving daughters, Danielle Gianfriddo of Killingly, CT, and Gabrielle Brunelle of Auburn; her...









