Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Joseph J. Swikla
February 16, 2019
Chief Master Sgt. Joseph J. Swikla, USAF Ret., 100, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Sterling, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Care One in Millbury. His wife, Yvette Helene (Gresseau) Swikla, predeceased him in 1990.
Master Sergeant Swikla spent his career with the United States Air Force where he was a mechanic and flight engineer, before retiring in 1969. ...
Drita Gjonca
February 16, 2019
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Drita, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
She left us as the sun was rising on a beautiful winter day, a fitting departure as her name means “light” in her native language, Albanian. She was in her 90th year.
Born in Mitrovica, Kosovo during times...
Ann M. Lapomardo
February 16, 2019
Ann M. (Franciose) Lapomardo, 91, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. Her loving husband, Frank Lapomardo, predeceased her in March 2008.
Ann leaves her loving children, a son, Frank Lapomardo of Holden; three daughters, Carol Gambaccini and her husband Butch of Leicester, Linda Lapomardo with whom she lived and was her primary care...
Marie F. Wolik
February 16, 2019
Marie F. (McLaughlin) Wolik, 76 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home with her family gathered around her.Marie was born in Boston, Massachusetts a daughter to the late Maurice and Margaret (Burgess) McLaughlin. She was a graduate of Hudson High School and later received her associate degree from the former Ward’s Secretarial...
Patricia T. Kelley
February 16, 2019
Patricia T. (Bennett) Kelley, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.Patricia was born in Worcester a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Daley) Bennett. She graduated from Worcester schools and had various jobs in the Worcester area but her most important job was being a wonderful mother to her five children.Patricia’s...
Patricia M Dagostino
February 15, 2019
Patricia M. (Small) Dagostino, 63, of Worcester, died peacefully Friday February 15, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family after a brave two-year battle with cancer. Patricia leaves her loving husband of 41 years, John F. Dagostino, two sons, Keith W. Dagostino and his wife Rebecca of Framingham, and Christopher J. Dagostino of Oxford. Patricia was the proud...
Isaiah Maurice Lussier
February 14, 2019
Isaiah Maurice Lussier, 11, of Millville passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Isaiah (Iya) is survived by his parents, Julie (Littmann) Lussier and Marc Lussier of Millville; sister Emma of Millville and sister Jocelyn of Mapleville, RI; Nana Donna Hill and Papa Brian Surette of Milo, ME; Mémère Michelle Lussier of Narragansett, RI; great Pépère Lionel Toupin of Narragansett,...
Beverly (Hietala) Celularo
February 12, 2019
Beverly (Hietala) Celularo, 79, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday February 12, 2019 at home with loved ones. Her husband of 56 years James “Jimmy” Celularo died October 29, 2018. Beverly is survived by her daughters, Trina Celularo and her husband Keith Eastham, and Gia M. Celularo both of Worcester, and several Celularo brothers and sisters in law. Beverly also...
Joan R Sieniuc
February 11, 2019
Joan R. Sieniuc, 87 of Worcester, passed away peacefully Monday, February 11, 2019.
Born and raised in Worcester, Joan was one of eight children of Francis and Valerie (Skrecko) Sieniuc and has lived here her entire life. Joan worked for the City of Worcester, in the Housekeeping Department of the City Hospital for over 25 years before retiring.
Joan...
Yolanda "Viola" Loconto
February 11, 2019
Yolanda “Viola” (Vitello) Loconto, 99, of Worcester died peacefully Monday February 11, 2019 in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her husband John N. Loconto died in 1985.Viola is survived by a son Patrick J. Loconto and his wife Beverly of Southbridge, her daughter Constance “Connie” Caffone and her husband Francis with whom she lived with. Viola...
Richard P O'Malley
February 10, 2019
Richard P. O’Malley, 80 of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Sunday, February 10, 2019 after a brief illness.
Richard was born in Worcester, one of six children of Irish immigrants, Anthony and Kathleen (Brennan) O’Malley. Raised in Worcester, he met and later married Janet Joliceour. The settled in the Plantation St neighborhood to raise their children over...
Kathleen J Barron
February 9, 2019
Kathleen (Kate) Northrup Barron, 83, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on February 9, 2019, after a brief illness.
Kate is survived by those she loved deeply: her son, James Michael Barron and his wife Bianca, of Pepperell, her son John Guilford Barron and his wife Cheryl, of Shrewsbury, her son Patrick Joseph Barron,...
Janet M Cocker
February 8, 2019
Janet M. (McGovern) Cocker, 82, of Worcester formerly of Paxton, died peacefully with family on February 8, 2019 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Born and raised in Clinton, MA, Janet was the daughter of the late Francis and Stella (Kowalczyk) McGovern. Janet was the wife of the late Robert A. Cocker...
David W. Knight, Sr.
February 5, 2019
David W. Knight, Sr., 70, of Winegard Road, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Albany.Born July 8, 1948 in Mastic, NY, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Adams) Knight.David was a self-employed contractor for many years prior to a tragic accident in 1991 that caused him to be a paraplegic. Following the life changing event,...
Eleanore (D'Errico) Dell'Olio
February 4, 2019
Eleanore “Derry” (D’Errico) Dell’Olio, 90, longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away surrounded by loved ones, Monday February 4th, 2019
Eleanore leaves the “Love of Her Life” of 66 years, Andrew J Dell’Olio; a son, Joseph Dell’Olio; grandson Derric Dell’Olio; Nieces, nephews and extended family. Two sons, Andrew and Peter Dell’Olio pre-deceased her.
Graveside services for Eleanore will be held Friday,...
Ramonita Virola Garcia
February 1, 2019
Ramonita Virola Garcia, 83, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019, at Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Luciano Rodriguez, predeceased her in 1979.
Ramonita is survived by her children, three son, Luciano Rodriguez, II and his wife Migda of Adjuntas, PR, Andres Rodriguez, and William Rodriguez both of Worcester; six daughters, Merlyn Salas...
Ruth A. Nimee
February 1, 2019
Ruth A. Nimee, a resident of Worcester and Singer Island, Florida, passed away on her 94th birthday, Friday, February 1, 2019, in the comfort of her home in Worcester, surrounded by her wonderful caregivers.
Ruth was born in Leominster, daughter of the late, George and Mary (Peters) Nimee. She graduated from Leominster High School and attended Lasell and Simmons Colleges;...
Mary A. Leahy
February 1, 2019
Mary A. (Santoro) Leahy, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband of 61years, Vincent P. Leahy, and her devoted son, John V. Leahy, and his wife Theresa of Auburn, as well as several cousins from the Santoro family. Mary also leaves her nephews and nieces: John...
Lezora Carter
January 31, 2019
Lezora “Mommy” Carter ,79 a devoted mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away unexpectedly and peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Lezora Carter was born on August 12, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the parents of the late Reverend Robert and Florine Carter, she moved from Sunflower MS, to Worcester MA in 1968 to further her education...
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