Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Jeanette Ahearn
March 6, 2024
Jeanette (Conner) Ahearn, 95, of Shrewsbury, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away in the comfort of her home on March 6, 2024. Her husband of 66 years, William H. Ahearn, passed away on March 27, 2013. Jeanette was born in Leicester, Massachusetts, on February 21, 1929, to the late Wesley and Eleanor Conner. Jeanette graduated from the Worcester Girls Trade...
Edwin R Calderon
March 6, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our beloved , Edwin Ramiro Calderon at the age of 45, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was a devoted son, brother, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Edwin had a kind and gentle spirit, always willing to help those...
Gloria L. (Alford) Larkin
March 5, 2024
Gloria L. (Alford) Larkin, 79 of Worcester, MA passed away at home on March 5, 2024, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer and other illnesses.
Her husband Jack Larkin, died in 1996. She is survived by her beloved sons, Christopher L. Miller, and Tony A. Alford, both of Worcester; her loving siblings, Robert J. Alford of Worcester, Sandra F....
Matthew Michael DiBara
March 5, 2024
Matthew Michael DiBara, 63, of Gardner passed away peacefully at Mass General Hospital on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was the first son born to Pasquale J. and Esther J. (Lorusso) DiBara on June 23, 1960, in Worcester.
Matthew was a twenty-two year veteran of the Fitchburg Police Department and proudly served his community until he retired in 2011. Additionally, his...
Daniel "Dan" Abraham
March 5, 2024
Daniel H. Abraham, age 90, a devoted and faithful member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident.
Daniel was born in Worcester, one of three sons of Henry F. and Amelia M. (Abdelmaseh) Abraham. Raised in Worcester, Dan graduated from the...
Mario A Martellotta, Jr.
March 5, 2024
Mario A. Martellotta, Jr. 51, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away suddenly at home, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Mario was born in Worcester, the son of Mario A. Martellotta, Sr and the late, Patricia (Bisceglia) Martellotta. Raised in the Fairlawn neighborhood of Shrewsbury, he graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. Mario worked for the past many years as a recovery driver...
Claire (Dumas) Geoffrion
March 5, 2024
Claire I. (Dumas) Geoffrion, 82, of Oxford, passed away surrounded by the family she loved Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after a brief illness.
Claire was born in Worcester, the daughter of Eugene and Yvette (LeBlanc) Dumas. Educated and raised in Worcester, Claire married the “Love of her life” Paul E. Geoffrion on February 27, 1960, spending the next 64 years,...
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...
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