Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Ruth (Leroi) Stanikmas
March 4, 2024
Ruth M. (Leroi) Stanikmas, 69, of Worcester, formerly of Leicester passed away Sunday, March 4th, 2024, surrounded by the family she loved after a valiant battle with Cancer.
Ruth was born in Cranston, RI, the oldest of seven children of Andre M. and Ethel H. (Heffernan) Leroi. Raised and educated in Rhode Island, Ruth earned her associate degree in accounting from...
Mildred L. Wheeler
March 3, 2024
Mildred L. (Kay) Wheeler, 106, of Northborough, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Her husband, Rodney Wheeler, predeceased her.
Mildred is survived by a daughter, Judith Draper and her husband Donald of Northborough; two sons, Robert Wheeler and his wife Sandy of Shrewsbury and David Wheeler and his wife Linda of Blandon, PA; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Wheeler wife of her...
Ralph A. D'Elia
March 2, 2024
Ralph A. D’Elia, 90, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at UMass Hospital.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, with whom he’s shared forty-three years, Cathy E. (Harrington) D’Elia; three daughters, Corrie A. D’Elia and her significant other Richad Mascroft; Gloria L. D’Elia, and Darleen Mary Leuci; two sisters, Gloria A. D’Elia and...
Stephen R. Mazzola, Jr.
February 29, 2024
Stephen R. Mazzola, Jr., 87, of West Falmouth and Naples, Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in the Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples.
Stephen is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Doris E. (Walden) Mazzola; a daughter, Karen Corcoran and her husband Timothy of Grafton, Mark Mazzola and his wife Bethanne of Upton,...
Ruth M. Esteves
February 27, 2024
Ruth M. (White) Esteves, 90, of Shrewsbury and long-term resident of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Ruth is survived by her children; William Esteves and wife Barbara of Weddington, NC, Manuel Esteves Jr. and his wife Lauri of Sterling, Rodger Esteves and his wife Karen of Shrewsbury, Barry Esteves...
Thomas W. Gremo
February 27, 2024
Thomas W. Gremo, 82, of Grafton, passed away peacefully in his home on February 27, 2024, with his devoted and beloved family gathered by his side. Born February 21, 1942, in Worcester, he was the son of the late Ralph Gremo Sr. and Carmella (Marrandino) Gremo.
Tom was a graduate of Commerce High School and a proud Army Veteran. He owned...
Joshua Rosa, Jr.
February 26, 2024
Joshua Rosa, Jr., 42 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Joshua was born in Worcester on March 11, 1981. He graduated from Worcester Vocational High School with a focus in culinary arts. Joshua continued his education at Hair in Motion with his cosmetology certification and later Rob Roy Academy with his barber certification. He worked as...
Patricia A. Pennucci
February 25, 2024
Patricia A. (Fell) Pennucci, 83, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-eight years, Anthony N. Pennucci; a sister, Joan McManus; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Patricia was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, William and Helen (Kane) Fell.
Patricia attended Worcester Public...
Francis J. Waszkiewicz
February 25, 2024
Francis J. Waszkiewicz, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, February 25, 2024 with his family by his side.
Francis was born in Watertown, Ma, a son of the late Frank S. and Sabina M. (Dembski) Waszkiewicz. He graduated from South High School and later received a certification from Worcester Industrial Technical Institute....
Olga Maignant
February 24, 2024
Olga “Tata” Maignant, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus.
Olga was born on January 11, 1941 in l’Asile, Haiti, a daughter of the late Rose Helen Maignant. She was a devout, loving Christian. She worked as a businesswomen in Haiti, operating many shops over the years.
Olga is survived by a daughter, Mireille Maignant Laude of Paris, France; and a son, Hilaire Maignant of Worcester. Seven...
Dr. Henry J. Esber, PhD.
February 24, 2024
On February 24, 2024, Dr. Henry J. Esber of West Boylston, passed away at the age of 85 years after a long illness. Born in Tripoli Lebanon, Henry moved to the United States at the age of 18 to pursue his education and ultimately his Doctorate in West Virginia before settling in Massachusetts.
He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years,...
Jerome "Jerry" Melanson
February 23, 2024
Jerome “Jerry” Melanson, 77, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. His partner, Eugene “Gene” Hickey, predeceased him in March 18, 2022.
Jerry is survived by his sister, Jeanne Ploss and her husband Eugene of Grafton; a niece, Kay Gannon of Clearwater, FL; many great nephews and nieces, including Ariana Cruz of Worcester,...
George E. Shepard
February 23, 2024
George E. Shepard, 92 of Ayer, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Acton.
George was born in Worcester, the son of the late George E. and Zola (Macomber) Shepard. He graduated from Worcester schools and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. George worked as an assembler and inspector...
Richard F. Cosenza
February 23, 2024
Richard F. Cosenza, 76 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2024.
Richard was born in Worcester, the second son of the late William R. and Jeanette (Kuszewski) Cosenza. Richard is survived by two sons, Richard Cosenza, Jr. and his significant other Kerry of Charlton and Brian Cosenza and his wife Jessica of Holden; two daughters, Julie...
Marie-Lucie Cadeau
February 22, 2024
Marie-Lucie (Pierre) Cadeau, 83 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Marie-Lucie was born on January 12, 1941 in Terrier-Rouge, Haiti, a daughter of the late Colbert and Eva (Benjamin) Pierre. She was a fighter and prayer warrior. She worked as a seamstress teacher in Haiti who taught others how to sew.
Marie-Lucie is survived...
Rev. Herbert M. Jones
February 22, 2024
Reverend Herbert M. Jones, 69 of Worcester, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Reverend Jones affectionately known by many as “Poojack” was born in Suffolk, Virginia on March 12, 1954, to his late parents Herbert and Mary (Fuzz) Minton. He moved to Worcester in his youth and later attended Worcester Boys Trade where he was an...
Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher
February 22, 2024
Sarah Ann (Zalneraitis) Carragher, passed away on February 22, 2024, after a brief illness. Sarah was born to Herbert Zalneraitis, Jr., and Eva Roettger on September 23, 1975.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Christopher Carragher; her stepchildren, Audrey, and Thomas; her sisters, Johanna (Paul) and Rebekah (Kevin) and brother, Ryan (Christina); her father, Skip Zalneraitis and her “Dad,” Lance Roettger;...
Joseph T. Leto, III
February 21, 2024
Joseph T. Leto, III, 77, of Boylston passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 21, 2024.
Joseph was born January 28, 1947, in Worcester to Joseph T. Jr. and Helen “Alice” (Teso) Leto. He lived and worked in Worcester for many years before moving to Boylston with his wife Nancy.
After working for the WRTA for over 30 years, Joe...
Joyce K. McCaffrey
February 19, 2024
Joyce K. (Alvarado) McCaffrey, 48, of Grafton, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, February 19, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of German Alvarado and Carmen (Asca) Lareau. Raised in Worcester, Joyce graduated from North High and earned her bachelor’s degree in business from...
Russell J. Danforth
February 17, 2024
Russell J. Danforth, 64, of Shrewsbury died peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born September 4, 1959, in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury and attended Shrewsbury High School. He became a chef and worked for Denny’s and WPI for many years.
He was the son to Shirley Collaro and the late, Lawrence Danforth
Russell was passionate about...
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