Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
John Javaras
July 14, 2018
It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of John Charles Javaras, 70, of Worcester, Ma after a 7-month courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, July 14th, 2018. His final days were spent at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, in peace, surrounded by his loving family.John was born on March 27, 1948 and was a lifelong resident...
Elaine T. Roach
July 13, 2018
Elaine T. (Garceau) Roach, 60 of Worcester, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, July 13, 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Elaine was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late George W. and Theresa (Gagne) Garceau and attended Burncoat High School. Elaine is survived by her husband of 10 years, John D. Roach; two...
Pasquale 'Pat" Lopolito
July 12, 2018
Pasquale “Pat” Lopolito, 83, formerly of Clark Street in Worcester passed away peacefully Thursday, July 12, 2018, with the ones he loved gathered at his side, joining in heaven his wife Norma and daughter Gina.
Pat was born in Worcester and grew up a member of the Italian community of Shrewsbury St. Pat was the son of Francesco and Lucrezia...
Barbara Ann Lacosse
July 12, 2018
Barbara Ann (Watson) Lacosse, 88, of Worcester, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Beaumont at University Campus. Her husband, Francis J. Lacosse of 31 years passed away in 1980.
Barbara was born on April 18, 1930 in Southbridge, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father George A. Watson...
Patricia (Boothby) Ferraro
July 11, 2018
Patricia Ann (Boothby) Ferraro, 63, of Auburn, formerly Worcester, passed away Wednesday, July 11th 2018, with her much loved family by her side after a brief illness.
Patricia was born in Worcester, a daughter of the Late Albert Boothby Sr. and Kathleen (McCloskey) Boothby. Educated and raised in Worcester, Patricia earned her certificate as a PCA, from Quinsigamond Community...
Dorsen (Smith) Buffone-Berthiaume
July 9, 2018
Dorsen J. (Smith) Buffone-Berthiaume, 82, of Oldsmar, Florida formerly of Worcester passed away unexpectedly in her sleep, Monday, July 9th 2018 in her home.
Dorsen’s husband of 28 years, Thomas Berthiaume, passed away in 2007. Her first husband, Joseph Buffone passed away in July of 1976. She is survived by three daughters, LeeAnn Buffone-Gervais and her husband Paul of...
Caterina (Conti) Minardi
July 7, 2018
Caterina (Conti) Minardi, 87 of Worcester passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2018 with the family she loved gathered around her.
Caterina was born and raised in St Pietro, province of Arcevia, Italy, the daughter of Secondo and Lucia (Giuliani) Conti. In the late 1940’s as a young women, Caterina married Alfonso Minardi and began to raise their family in...
Annette M. Bodinizzo Pellegrino
July 7, 2018
Annette M. (Bodinizzo) Pellegrino, 83, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister died peacefully Saturday July 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at home. Annette leaves her dedicated family, A daughter Janice Hinson with whom she lived, two sons, Raymond Pellegrino and his wife Robin of Worcester and Nicholas Pellegrino and his wife Christine of West Boylston....
William P Loughlin
July 7, 2018
William P. Loughlin, 64 formally of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully July 7, 2018, with his devoted sister and family gathered at his side.
William was born and raised in the Worcester Area, one of two children of the late William Loughlin and Lillian M (Scirpoli) Loughlin. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School class of 1971 and earned...
Omari C Hector
July 5, 2018
Omari C. Hector, 13 of Worcester, a 7th grade student at Forest Grove School died suddenly July 5th at U-Mass Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a tragic accident at Bell Pond. Born in Worcester, Omari is the son of Schnelle Ravenelle and Alton Hector. Besides his mother and father, Omari leaves six brothers and sisters, Alyssa Hector, Robert Hector,...
Julia L Herne
July 5, 2018
Julia L. Herne, 44, of East Walpole, formerly of Worcester, passed away Thursday, July 5th 2018, at peace now among the Angels, her predeceased daughter Courtney and other family members.
Julia is survived by a son Nicholas Gedman of Rutland; her mother, Dianne J. (Meek) Herne of Gardner; a sister, Michelle Sherman of Maynard; two grandchildren, Aniyah and Nicholas Jr.;...
John J Burdulis
July 5, 2018
John J Burdulis, 75, a long time Shrewsbury and Mashpee resident passed away with “the Love of his Life” Lorretta by his side, Thursday, July 5th 2018 on the Cape.
John was born in Westfield, a son of William and Bernice (Yuskauskas) Burdulis. Raised and educated in Worcester, John earned a degree in engineering from Worcester Industrial Technical Institute and...
Joanne R. Pike
July 4, 2018
Joanne R. (DeJoinville) Pike, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at UMass Hospital in Worcester. Her loving husband of fifty-one years, Richard J. “Dickie” Pike, predeceased her in April 2010.
Joanne is survived by a son, Richard J. Pike and his wife Teresa of Worcester; three daughters, Judith A. Pavone of Hudson, Colleen M. Shanahan and...
Mary A Zereski
July 4, 2018
Mary A. (Masiello) Zereski 97 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday July 4th , 2018 at Dodge Park Rest Home which was her home for the last 8 years. Her husband Joseph Zereski predeceased her in 1997, her son Joseph passed away in 2010, as well as her son Richard, who passed away in 2007. She is...
George N. Ellis, Sr., Esq.
July 4, 2018
George N. Ellis, Sr., Esq., 91, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 surrounded by his family.
George is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Vaia (Galanis) Ellis; three sons, Nicholas G. Ellis of Northborough, George N. Ellis, Jr. and James G. Ellis both of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Donna Ellis of Shrewsbury; ...
Kenneth R. Franz
July 3, 2018
Kenneth R. Franz, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, the son of Clarence J. and Rita M. (Bertele) Franz on January 21,1942. He graduated from Archbishop Hogan High School and worked as a photographer for Akron University. Wanting more adventure, he served in the...
Robert F. Molinari Jr.
July 3, 2018
Robert F. Molinari Jr., 67, of Leicester formerly of Worcester, a dedicated husband, father, and devoted grandfather, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Bob was born in Worcester son of the late Robert Sr. and Helen (Kirby) Molinari. Bob grew up on Grafton Hill where he met the love of...
Genevieve "Jane" M. Groccia
July 2, 2018
Genevieve “Jane” M. (Nalewajko) Groccia, 87, of Shrewsbury, formerly a long-time resident of North Grafton, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, July 2, 2018, with her family at her bedside.
Jane is survived by her loving husband of over fifty-nine years, Frank E. Groccia, Jr.; a son, Frank E. Groccia, III and his wife Beth...
Doris A Philip
July 1, 2018
Doris Alexina (Provost) Philip 87 of Worcester/Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Sunday, July 1, 2018 with her loving family at her side. She leaves behind her two loving daughters, Susan and Joan Philip, her precious grandchildren Jessica and Jonah Meehan, and other beloved family members. Doris is also predeceased by her loving husband John and daughter Marie. She was the daughter...
Theodore "Ted" DeBoise
July 1, 2018
Theodore “Ted” DeBoise, 83, of Glen Ellen IL, formerly of Worcester died peacefully Sunday July 1, 2018. Ted was born in Worcester son of the late Francis and Janie DeBoise and lived here many years before moving to Glen Ellen. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Ted was a graduate of Central New England College. He...
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