Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Emily (Ortiz) Bonefont
March 15, 2024
Emily Ortiz Bonefont of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024.
Emily was born on May 28, 1943, in Vieques, Puerto Rico to Gregoria Ortiz and Candido Carrasquillo. She was the first Latina activist and community liaison to serve underserved residents in the city of Worcester during her tenure with the Prospect House. She was a long-time employee and...
Lorraine (Santon) O'Neil
March 15, 2024
Lorraine S. (Santon) O’Neil, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Friday, March 15, 2024. She is welcomed into heaven by her husband of 54 years, John J. O’Neil, Jr., daughter-in-law, Virginia “Ginny” O’Neil and brother, Howard Santon.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Marshall A. and Clarinda (Gulbeault) Santon. Lorraine graduated from Commerce...
Paul F. Ducimo
March 14, 2024
Paul F. Ducimo, 66, of Worcester passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Paul is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Denise Gagnon; his loving children, Anthony Ducimo, Nicholas Ducimo and his fiancé Jackeline, and Celene Ducimo; his cherished brother, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ducimo and his wife Rose; his sister-in-law, Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Ducimo; his adored German Shepherd, Belle (his favorite child); and many caring...
Scot M. Buron
March 12, 2024
Scot M. Buron, 42, formerly of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in his home.
Born in Worcester, Scot was the son of Eric and Jane (Choruzek) Buron. Raised in Worcester, Scot worked as a forklift operator for Rand-Whitney Corporation. He previously worked as Asst. Manager of Ernie’s Auto wash.
Scot is survived by his three children, Nitalia,...
Brian Jeffrey Nault
March 11, 2024
Brian Jeffrey Nault, 41, of San Diego, California, passed away on March 11, 2024. Born on June 27, 1982, he grew up in Charlton, Massachusetts. Brian was a beloved son, incredible brother, and amazing friend.
Brian proudly served his country in the Navy, enlisting in 2000 as an Electronics Technician. He honorably dedicated 6 years to the Navy, and advanced to...
Ronald J. Lukasevicz
March 11, 2024
Ronald J. Lukasevicz, 82, of Douglas, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 11, 2024.
He leaves his four children, Debra Macklunis and her husband Bobby of Guyton, Georgia; Ronald Lukasevicz and his wife Christine of South Yarmouth; John Lukasevicz and his wife Kristen with whom he lived; and Ricky Lukasevicz of Guyton, Georgia; nine grandchildren, Chad and Alisha Tucker;...
Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi
March 11, 2024
Michelena (Mazzone) Terlizzi, 100, a life long resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 with the family she loved gathered at her side. Michelena was born in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oliveri) Mazzone. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Commerce High School and married the love of her life Silvio Terlizzi....
Patricia Elaine Warren
March 10, 2024
Patricia Elaine Warren was born on January 1st, 1957, in Tuskegee, Alabama to the late John Henry Warren and Ethel Lee (Lewis) Garrett.
She grew up mostly in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her young adult years she lived in Plumley Village where she was very well-known and contributed to many memories. She worked at St. Vincent Hospital for over 20 years and was...
Marie (Ferrazano) Lubell
March 10, 2024
Marie (Ferrazano) Lubell, 90, of Woodside NY, formerly of Worcester passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024. .
Marie was born in Worcester MA on September 11, 1933, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Mazzone) Ferrazano. After graduating from the Sacred Heart Academy, Marie went on to receive her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education at Worcester State College. She then taught...
Eva Selzo
March 10, 2024
Eva (Soter) Selzo, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Her husband, Joseph Robert Selzo, predeceased her in May 2000, after 47 wonderful years of marriage.
Eva is survived by her son, Robert M. Selzo and his wife Lisa Albano-Selzo of Worcester; two daughters, Susan E. Selzo and her husband Mark Pfeil of Phoenix, AZ, and Nancy Dalton...
Robert Richard Young
March 9, 2024
Robert Richard “Noah” Young, age 83, was peacefully welcomed into eternity alongside his family and loved ones on Saturday, March 9th, 2024.
Robert was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Lena and Clarence Young. He is survived by his brother David Young and predeceased by his sister Muriel Gringas. He was the most loving and devoted father and is...
Steven J Hyjek
March 9, 2024
Steven J. Hyjek, 68, of Holden, formerly passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, with the “love of his Life”, wife and best friend, Darlene by his side after a long series of health challenges.
Steven was born in Rutland Vermont, the son of Patricia (DiFrancisco) Hyjek the late John Hyjek. He grew up in Williamstown, MA and earned his Associate degree...
Robert "Bobby" Leardi
March 9, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Leardi, 46, of Shrewsbury, passed away on March 9, 2024. Bobby was born in Worcester on March 30, 1977, to George and the late Jayne (Haglund) Leardi.
Bobby graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and went on to become a federal corrections officer. He found joy in traveling, particularly relishing family trips, including...
Luis E. Rivera
March 9, 2024
Luis (Louis) E. Rivera, 66, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.
Luis is survived by a son, Jovani Torres of Killeen, TX; a daughter, Nyla Iverson and her husband Erik of Graham, WA; a brother, Frank Rivera of Auburn; two sisters, Nayda Rivera and Sarah Rivera and her husband Fidel Correa,...
Dolores "Dolly" (Ritacco) Kachajian
March 9, 2024
Dolores “Dolly” M. (Ritacco) Kachajian, 85, of Worcester, long-time owner of Macey Sign Company, passed away in the peacefulness of her home on Saturday, March 9th, 2024.
Dolly leaves behind her beloved family. She was predeceased by her husband of over 60 years, George J. Kachajian. She leaves their three children; Darlene Nedeljkovic and her husband Srdjan, Karen Marlowe and her...
Priscilla Rheta Hampton
March 9, 2024
Priscilla Rheta (Toney) Hampton, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Rheta is survived by three sons, Blake E. Hampton and his wife Linda of Chandler, AZ, William K. Hampton and his wife Holly of Green Bay, WI, and Sheldon L. Hampton and his wife, Rev. Dr. Gizel Hampton of Worcester; two brothers,...
Francis "Butch" Rano
March 9, 2024
Francis P. “Butch” Rano, 83 of Worcester, formerly of Sturbridge, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9th, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a brief illness.
Butch was born in Worcester, the son of Anthony and Florence (Nichols) Rano Sr. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and joined the Massachusetts Army National guard, 26th Yankee Division. Butch worked in...
Patricia A. (Peloquin) Ferraro
March 8, 2024
Patricia A. (Peloquin) Ferraro, 82, passed away on March 8th after a sudden illness. Patty was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Ritzel) Peloquin. She was a graduate of Ascension High School and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered Nurse for the City Hospital for many years.
Patty loved spending her summer in...
Antonette (Sciamacco) Alward
March 7, 2024
Antonette M. (Sciamacco) Alward, 61, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Thursday, March 7th 2024, surrounded by the family she cherished after a long period of health challenges. Antonette joins in heaven the “Love of her life” and husband of 31 years Douglas Alward who passed away in 2020.
Antonette is survived by, two sons, D. Maxwell Alward and Alfred S. Alward,...
Walter Bohdiewicz
March 6, 2024
Walter Bohdiewicz, 94 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Born in Palmer on June 25, 1929, to Stanislaw and Maryann (Lukoski) Bohdiewicz.
In addition to his parents, Walter is predeceased by his cherished siblings, John J. Bohdiewicz and his wife Rosalie T., and Stanley Bohdiewicz and his wife Catherine.
Walter is survived by his loving nieces and nephews,...
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