Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Katrina M. Waller
May 30, 2025
Katrina M. Waller, also known as ‘Beanie-bop’ and ‘Bean,’ age 45, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by loving family members.
Katrina is survived by two sons, Katrel Waller and Jalen Waller, both of Worcester; two sisters, Carmelita Waller-Snyder of Grand Rapids, MI, and Natasha Waller of Worcester; her brother Douglas...
Mohan R. Prashad
May 30, 2025
Mohan Ram Bissoondat Prashad passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 3, 1960, in Guyana, South America, Mohan was a devoted husband to Savita Prashad and a loving father to Ashton and Ashlana Prashad.
Mohan was a hardworking and dedicated individual. At the age of 18, he immigrated to USA, where he worked tirelessly...
Donald "Lightning" Peterson
May 29, 2025
Donald H. Peterson, “Lightning”, 85, of Wells, Maine formerly of Sterling passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, on his 54th wedding anniversary after being stricken ill at home.
Donald was born in Worcester, the son of Carl and Edith (Blanchard) Peterson. He graduated from North High and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from Bentley University and an advanced degree...
Andrea K. Jordan
May 28, 2025
Andrea Kellie (Conyer) Jordan, 63, of Southbridge, MA, passed away on May 28, 2025 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Andrea is survived by a son, Desean Conyer, and his fiancée, Maria Torres of Worcester, as well as his father William Price; two daughters, Theresa Delgado, her father Johnny Delgado, and Jada Jordan, her father Vincent Jordan, and her life...
Vaijayanti Harihar Joshi
May 28, 2025
Vaijayanti Joshi (Pushpa), age 89, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in India, the eldest of her generation, Pushpa’s life journey took her across continents, from Pune India to Guelph Canada, Worcester and Hopkinton Massachusetts in the US. She lived a remarkable and inspirational life, defined by resilience, wisdom, and an unwavering devotion to...
Jean T Sabatalo
May 28, 2025
Jean T. (Falco) Sabatalo, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, after a brief illness. Jean is reunited in heaven with her husband, retired Worcester Police Sergeant Angelo R. Sabatalo, son, Robert Sabatalo, her parents and seven siblings.
Jean was born...
Barbara (Tibbetts) Haig
May 27, 2025
Barbara (Tibbetts) Haig, 76, of Webster, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 39 years to the late, David D. Haig, who passed in 2020.
Barbara is survived by her loving brother, Alan Tibbetts and his wife Casey of Millbury.
Barbara was born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Harry and Frances (Johnson)...
Robert J. Alford
May 27, 2025
Robert J. Alford, 78, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Robert is survived by his two loving sisters, Sandra Troy and her husband Kenneth of Surprise, AZ, and Velma Jenkins of Worcester; his beloved niece and friend, Sarah Barnes of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings, Harold, Larry,...
Laurette Bozil
May 26, 2025
Laurette Bozil, 79, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Worcester.
Born January 16, 1946, in Thiotte, Haiti to the Merti and Clargenie (Mardigras) Bozil.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Laurette’s Funeral Mass will...
Daniel A. Buduo, Sr.
May 26, 2025
Daniel A. Buduo, Sr., 94, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away very peacefully, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, 2025.
Daniel was born in Worcester, one of seven children of Andrew Buduo, Sr. and Anna (Bronzo) Buduo. He was raised in the Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street and at a young age, left high school to join the family business...
Peggy K. (Knott) Glowacki
May 25, 2025
Peggy K. (Knott) Glowacki, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Glowacki.
Peggy is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy Paulauskas and her husband Todd of North Grafton; Karen Stratford and her husband Josh of Goffstown, NH and their children Taylor & Tori Paulauskas and Cole & Sophia Stratford.
Peggy...
Ret Worc Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
May 25, 2025
Retired Worcester Fire Chief, Geoffrey Gardell, 67, a longtime resident of West Boylston, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home Sunday, May 25th, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Geoffrey was born in Worcester, the son of Burton Gardell and Nancy (Tivnan) Gardell, Pedersen. Raised in Worcester, Geoffrey graduated from Worcester Boys trade in Auto Mechanics study. He worked...
David Velez
May 25, 2025
David Velez, 55, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
David is survived by his parents, Efrain Velez and Luz L. Otano; his partner, Stephen Waggoner; four brothers, Angel Otano, Luis Velez, José Velez, and Kevin Velez; three sisters, Maritza Gonzalez, Ana Luiz, and Yarines Velez Torres; many nieces and nephews,...
Kevin E. Edwards
May 23, 2025
Kevin E. Edwards, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 where he was surrounded by his loved ones.
Kevin was the beloved husband of Mary Edwards for 42 wonderful years. Together they built a beautiful life in Shrewsbury, where they raised their three children: Jonathan Edwards, Peter Edwards and his wife, Melissa Edwards, Julie Massad and her husband, Jonathan...
Francis "Topper" Chase
May 22, 2025
Francis “Topper” Chase, 87, of Worcester, passed away in his home peacefully Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Beverly “Mimi” (Dinsmore) Chase.
He is survived by his loving son, Brian, and his partner, Tina, of Clinton; his son-in-law, Frank; his adored grandchildren, Carissa, Natalie, Anneliese, and Tia; and his dear great grandchildren,...
Mary R. Gamache
May 21, 2025
Mary R. (Chianese) Gamache, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Born Maria R Chianese on April 22, 1937, together with her twin brother, Giovanni Chianese, Jr., to Italian immigrants, Giovanni and Antimina (Mozzillo) Chianese.
Sadly, Giovanni passed away at the age of six months in October 1937. Maria was born, raised,...
Dawn H. Hutchings
May 19, 2025
Dawn H. (Shropshire) Jones Hutchings, 75 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Dawn was born in Worcester, Ma., a daughter of the late Louis T. and Chloe (Fisher) Shropshire. She was a graduate of South High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Southern Connecticut University. Dawn worked as...
Michael Boyer
May 19, 2025
Michael Boyer, 63, of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He leaves behind his beloved children, Rachel, 28, and her fiancé Abe, 27, of Ayer, MA, and David, 26, and his wife Nadia, 23, of West Boylston, MA; his cherished siblings, Eric Boyer and his wife Gayle of New Jersey, Merri Starvaski and her husband...
Scott A. Whitney
May 18, 2025
Scott A. Whitney, 59, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Scott is survived by his wife with whom he’s shared thirty-five years, Pamela J. (Hill) Whitney; their son, Andrew S. Whitney; a daughter, Rose Reynolds; two brothers, Louis Whitney and his husband Michael Donovan and Michael Whitney and his wife Kimberly; a sister,...
Carolann (Ritacco) Mancinelli
May 17, 2025
Carolann (Ritacco) Mancinelli, a longtime resident of Keene NH, passed away, after a brief illness, surrounded by her children and family, early evening on Saturday, May 17 2025, just two days before her 85th birthday.
Carolann was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Zukauskas) Ritacco, and raised on Suffolk Street. Carolann then married and moved to Keene...
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