Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Richard E. Daniels
June 27, 2016
Richard E. Daniels, 78, of Worcester, went on to join his parents and his savior, Jesus Christ in Heaven on Monday, June 27, 2016. Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late, John F. and Mary C. (Feeherry) Daniels. He is survived by two sisters in law, Mary A. McCormack and Mary J. Daniels, both of Hudson; his dear...
William 'Billy" Gerardi
June 24, 2016
William “Billy” Gerardi, 93, a long time Shrewsbury resident died peacefully but unexpectedly Friday June 24, in the UMASS Medical Center after becoming ill at home. His wife of 44 years Helen A. (Ghiatis) Gerardi died in 1995, and his beloved daughter Shirley Kennedy died in 2003. Billy is survived by his loving Granddaughters, Twins, Tammy Kennedy-Santy and her husband...
William J. "Billy" Johndrow, Jr.
June 24, 2016
William “Billy” J. Johndrow, Jr., 66, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Saint Francis Home in Worcester. He is survived by his friends and caregivers, Ronald and Delores Johnson of Northborough. William was born in Worcester at the former City Hospital on July 29, 1949, son of the late, William J. and Ruth (Byrne) Johndrow. His...
Peter L Mancini
June 24, 2016
Peter L. Mancini, 87, of Worcester died peacefully Friday evening June 24, 2016 at home with loved ones around him. Peter leaves his devoted wife of 65 years Virginia (Caputo) Mancini, his loving daughter Judith Cosenza and her husband Paul of Auburn,and a sister Josephine DeSimone. Peter was the proud grandfather to Lisa Candelaria and her husband Efran, and Deanna...
Kathleen D. Robbins
June 23, 2016
Kathleen D. Robbins, 61, a beloved sister, aunt and a friend to many passed away to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Kathleen was born on August 1, 1954 in Worcester; she was the daughter of the late Alfred F. and Joyce M. (Nelson) Robbins and has lived in Worcester most of...
Eleanore F. (Demers) Corey
June 23, 2016
Eleanore F. (Demers) Corey, 80 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Golden Living Center-The Hermitage surrounded by her loving family. Eleanore is survived by three sons, Stephen Corey and his wife Linda, David Corey and his wife Lindsay all of Worcester and John Corey and his wife Christine of Westborough; two daughters, Nancy Corey...
Stephen Westerman
June 20, 2016
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of prominent Worcester business owner STEPHEN WESTERMAN, president of Westerman Restaurant and Store Equipment for over 50 years on Monday, June 20th 2016. Stephen was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Herman and Anna (Gaffin) Westerman. He graduated from Classical High School and Worcester Junior College. He served...
Angelo M. DiVerdi
June 19, 2016
Angelo M. DiVerdi, 90 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Lutheran Home surrounded by his loving family. Angelo’s wife of 58 years, Camella A. (Simone) DiVerdi passed away on January 30, 2011. He is survived by two daughters, Angela Payne and her husband William of Richmond, VA. and Sandra Miller of Shrewsbury; a sister,...
N. Anita (Mercadante) King-Goulding
June 19, 2016
Anita (Mercadante) King, Goulding, a lifelong Worcester resident and retired Medical records secretary passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2016 with her devoted son and family at her side. Anita was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Carmela “Mollie” (DiConza) Mercadante. Anita attended Worcester public schools and earned her degree in medical records from Becker College. She was...
Grace (Barbato) Sodano
June 18, 2016
Grazia “Grace” (Barbato) Sodano, of Worcester, a devoted mother and grandmother passed away surrounded by family Saturday, June 18th 2016. She was 88 years of age. Grace was born in Marigliano, province of Naples Italy, one of ten children of Pasquale and Anunziata (Liccardi) Barbato. She grew up in Marigliano, and married her love Salvatore Sodano. For the next 17...
Michael L Casey
June 15, 2016
Michael L. Casey, 66, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident and business owner, passed away Wednesday, June 15th 2016 unexpectedly after being stricken ill at home. Michael joins in heaven his parents, William “Bill” Casey, Sr and Ethel (Marshall) Casey and brother William “Billy” Casey, Jr. He is survived by his love, soulmate and devoted wife of the past 44 years, Mary...
Susan Margaret Wilcox
June 14, 2016
Susan M. (Cardinal) Wilcox, 54Shrewsbury - Susan M. Wilcox entered into our Lord's loving embrace after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her children, Matthew C. Wilcox and his wife Saman Z. Wilcox both of Worcester; Cameron M. Wilcox of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; her father in-law Charles F. Wilcox and her loving husband of thirty-one years, Michael C....
Donald L Cross
June 13, 2016
Donald L. Cross, 79 of Worcester passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, June 13th 2016 joining in heaven family members and his dear wife Sandra. Donald was born in Worcester, his parents were the late Harold and Isabelle (Hodgerney) Cross. He attended Worcester Boys Trade and joined the U.S. Air force to serve his country during the Korean War. ...
Geraldine (DeMauro) Shemeligian
June 11, 2016
Geraldine Shemeligian, a nearly lifelong resident of Worcester, died Thursday at UMass Medical Center following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 82. Born in Portland, Me., the daughter of Santo and Beatrice (Marcisso) DeMauro, she and her family moved to Worcester when she was an infant. As a young girl and as a teenager, who lived with her...
Norman L Baker
June 10, 2016
Norman L. Baker, 76, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away Friday, June 10th 2016 after a period of declining health. Norman was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, the son of Lucian and Beatrice (Masse) Baker. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and upon discharge from the service settled in the Worcester area...
Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson
June 9, 2016
Carrie Mae (Bailey) Johnson, 60 of Worcester, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence.Carrie is survived by her husband of 44 years, Leroy Johnson; her son, Elgin Johnson; three daughters, Roberta Nelson and Rebecca Johnson all of Worcester and Latricia Vancelette of Rutland; three brothers, Preston Spruill and Terry Bowser...
Louise M. Rodwill
June 9, 2016
Louise M. (Liseno) Rodwill, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital. Louise is survived by her four children, Joseph J. Rodwill and his wife Kelly of Worcester; three daughters, Lisa M. Chapdelaine and her husband Bill of Auburn, Karen L. Solomon and her husband Kurt of Worcester, and Becky-Ann Bradley and her husband...
Ema Jeana Scott Cambra
June 8, 2016
Ema Jeana Scott Cambra, 64 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at UMass Medical Center: Memorial Campus surrounded by her loving family. Ema is survived by two sons, Jim-Sun Cambra-Asare of Spencer and Pharoah Khadafi Cambra-Genfi of Fall River; three brothers, James P. Stovall and his wife Ellen, Elijah Cambra and his wife Lauren of Raleigh,...
Arlene (Palmer) Mulrain
June 8, 2016
Arlene (Palmer) Mulrain, 77, of Webster, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 8th 2016 with the family she loves gathered at her bedside after a courageous battle with cancer. Arlene was born in Worcester, one of five children of William F. and Mary A. (Fallon) Palmer. She grew up in Worcester, graduated from Commerce High school. ...
Joan L. Sousa
June 7, 2016
Joan Sousa, 78, a longtime resident of Spencer, died peacefully Tuesday, June 7th, surrounded by her loving family, she was born on November 29, 1937, She was preceded in death by her father Robert Warpula and mother Winifred (McGrail) Warpula. Her husband of 55 years Manuel "Manny" Sousa, passed away in October of 2013. She is survived by two...