Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Joseph O'Mara
November 8, 2025
Joseph W. O'Mara, 68, of North Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
He is survived by his brother, George J. O’Mara of Havelock, NC; his sisters, Kathleen Simonelli of North Grafton and Karen Wilson and her husband, Paul, of Worcester; nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by his brother, Rev. Dennis T. O'Mara.
Joe was born in Worcester, the...
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”...
Kenneth P. Cashman
November 8, 2025
Kenneth P. Cashman, 80, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Westborough Healthcare Center. He was predeceased by two sons, Sean F. Cashman, who died in September 1996 and Kenneth P. Cashman, Jr., who died in November 2004.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Lisa Rehimi of Millbury; three grandchildren, Priscilla Medina, Christopher Medina, and Ashely Goodwin;...
Sami M. Karam
November 2, 2025
Sami Karam, 82, took his last breath at home surrounded by his loving family and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 2, 2025.
Born in Zahle, Lebanon, Sami was the son of Michel and Nazira (Norma) Karam. He came to America in 1968 and worked in the restaurant business, where he met the love of...
Benito Melendez
October 31, 2025
Benito Melendez, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with his loving family at his bedside.
Benito is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rosa (Valentine) Melendez; seven children, Debra Landry widow of Denis Landry, Wendy Pratte widow of Donald Pratte, Sandra Melendez, Peter Vasquez and his wife Margie, Benito Melendez, Jr., John...
Jean E. Violante
October 30, 2025
Jean E. (Legor) Violante, 92, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Knollwood Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Athanas and Elizabeth (Breen) Grigor. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and has lived in Worcester all her life. Jean worked as a front-end associate...
Bruce E. Brown
October 29, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bruce E. Brown, 60, of Worcester, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Boston on November 14, 1964, Bruce was the son of the late John and Mary Climes.
Bruce is survived by his beloved wife Sheila Brown; his loving children, Bruce Jr., April, Ricky, John,...
Mark P. Belinskas
October 29, 2025
Mark P. Belinskas, 53 of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Mark leaves behind his cherished son, Zachary Belinskas, his wife Rae’Anne of Millbury and Zack’s mother, Erin Gregg of Worcester; his mother, Jeanne (Marino) Belinskas and his father, Paul Belinskas both of Worcester; a brother, Matthew Belinskas and his wife Stephanie of Worcester; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Elaine (Nigro) DonFrancisco
October 28, 2025
Elaine M. (Nigro) DonFrancisco, 86, of West Boylston, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 41 years to the late James J. DonFrancisco who passed in 2009.
Elaine is survived by her loving brother, Michael Nigro of Alaska; and her cherished nieces Jorden Nigro, and Megan Nigro.
Born in Worcester on April 21, 1939, Elaine was...
Dorothy Cybulski
October 28, 2025
Dorothy (Gagner) Cybulski, 97, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband, Retired Worcester Police Lieutenant Raymond F. Cybulski, Sr. in 2012. Born February 25, 1928, Dorothy was the loving daughter of the late Wilfred and Anna (Wales) Gagner.
Dorothy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education and...
Ann Marie (DiStefano) Troiano
October 28, 2025
Ann Marie (DiStefano) Troiano, 82 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Ann Marie was born in Worcester, daughter of the late John and Sophie M. (Kamyck) DiStefano and lived in Worcester all her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, dedicating her life to raising her...
Pamela J. Whitney
October 25, 2025
Pamela J. (Hill) Whitney, 62, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Mariam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland. Her loving husband of thirty-three years, Scott A. Whitney, predeceased her in May of this year.
Pamela is survived by a son, Andrew S. Whitney of Worcester; her mother, Theresa (Bowen) Hill of Osterville;...
Paul R. Dansereau, Sr.
October 25, 2025
Paul Richard Dansereau Sr., 77, of West Boylston, passed away on October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Born on January 21, 1948, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Paul was the beloved son of the late Leo and Edith (Lassas) Dansereau. Paul educated in Worcester, graduated from High School and then proudly served his country as a veteran of the...
Charles "Ched" Fey
October 24, 2025
Charles E. “Ched” Fey, 77, of Worcester a former New York City, Police Officer, passed away peacefully October 24, 2025.
Ched was born in New York City, Charles was one of several children of the late Charles E. Fey, Sr., Raised in New York, after graduation from High School, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving his country proudly. Upon discharge and...
Elucie Mondesir Covil
October 23, 2025
Elucie Mondesir Covil, 94, of Framingham, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Elucie is survived by her loving children, Matthew, Eric, Samuel, and Edelina Angela Covil; her dear grandchildren, Ruth Ann, Joshua, Shelsea, Christopher, Tyler, and Anne. Sadly, in addition to her parents, Elucie was predeceased by her daughter, Rosemond Covil.
Born in Haiti on November 8,...
Marian R. Latino
October 23, 2025
Marian R. Latino, 91, of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Charlton.
She is survived by her niece, Diane T. (Battista) Lockwood and her husband, David, and her nephew, David J. Battista and his wife, Kathi, and their daughter, Valerie Battista. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph C. and Mariangelo (Marzo) Latino, and her beloved sister,...
Lorraine Foster
October 23, 2025
Lorraine (Mellor) Foster, 95, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025.
She is survived by two sons, Michael Fusco and Charles Foster; a daughter, Darlene Foster; and a daughter-in-law, Alice Foster. Lorraine was predeceased by a son, James J. Foster, Sr., Horticulturist, in July 2007 and by a daughter, Diane F. Davis-Rose, in August 2007. She is also survived by...
James Albert Locketts, Jr.
October 22, 2025
James Albert Locketts, Jr., 69, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
James is survived by his partner of twenty-five years, Thomas S. Wilson; a sister, Dorothea Atkins of Boston; two brothers, Brian Watkins of North Attleboro and Sean Elliot Roisten of Worcester; Thomas’s family and friends; many nieces and nephews. James was predeceased...
Vincenzo Gencarelli
October 21, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Vincenzo Gencarelli, 92, of Worcester, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Vincenzo is survived by his loving sisters, Francesca Servidio, Maria Kent, and Antonietta Webster all of Worcester; his cherished brothers, Michael Gencarelli, Angelo Gencarelli both of Millbury, and Joseph Gencarelli and his wife Antoinette Gencarelli...
Norma L. Toney
October 20, 2025
Norma L. Toney, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the comfort of her own home.
Norma is survived by her loving Goddaughters, Crystal Jones-Davis of Syracuse, NY, and Wendy Rodgers of Buffalo, NY; her half-brother, Albert Toney; her dear cousin, Barbara Harris of Worcester and several more cherished cousins. Sadly, in addition to her parents Norma...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted.
