Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Evan Ashton Landry

Evan Ashton Landry

November 21, 2024

Evan Ashton Landry, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, alongside his mother, Tracy Landry (58). Evan was 31 years old.

Born in Lynn, MA on June 11, 1993, he was the beloved son to Arthur Rosenberg and the late, Tracy Landry. Evan was a 2012 graduate from North High School. 

Evan cherished nothing more in life than his children, they...

Irene J. DiPadua

Irene J. DiPadua

November 20, 2024

Irene J. (Caika) DiPadua, 97, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. 

Her husband of 53 years, Leo F. DiPadua, died in 2012. Irene is survived by many nieces and nephews, including her caregivers Donna Laramee and her husband Kenneth of Leicester, Linda Aho of Holden, and Jane Faucher of Shrewsbury. 

Irene was born in Worcester to the late,...

Daniel G. Maurice

Daniel G. Maurice

November 18, 2024

Daniel Gerald Maurice, 65 a resident of Mendon and formerly Northborough passed away suddenly on November 17, 2024. He was born in Hudson, the son of the late Gerald and Muriel (Cummings) Maurice. He leaves his wife of 24 years Susan (Short), his beloved dog Snowball and a recently adopted cat Princess.

He also leaves his siblings Pamela Dietz her longtime...

Francis A. Zecco, Sr.

Francis A. Zecco, Sr.

November 18, 2024

Francis A. Zecco, Sr., 84, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, November 18, 2024. 

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly sixty-two years, Geraldine A. (Starkus) Zecco; a son, Francis A. Zecco, Jr. and his wife Linda of Auburn; a dear friend who was more like a daughter, Lucy Panagoulopoulos and her husband...

SFC Jeffrey H. Ball, US Army (ret)

SFC Jeffrey H. Ball, US Army (ret)

November 17, 2024

SFC, Jeffrey H. Ball, US Army (Ret), 77, of Ocala Florida, formerly of Worcester, passed away Sunday, November 17th, 2024, in Florida after a series of health challenges. Jeffrey served in the Mass Army National Guard, 1st bn 181st infantry many years before retiring. Funeral services and cremation were held in Florida. Visit www.mercadantefuneral.com to leave a message. 

Patricia M. Richards

Patricia M. Richards

November 17, 2024

Patricia M. (Bucciaglia) Richards, 93, formerly of Rutland, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty-three years, Eugene “Gene” J. Richards, predeceased her in December 2016.

Patricia is survived by five nieces and nephews, Kelly Lanier, Lori Caravalho, Susan Gravel, Theresa Pike, and Paul Capuano; many grand...

Betty Lou (Dorsey) Lambert

Betty Lou (Dorsey) Lambert

November 17, 2024

WORCESTER - Betty Lou (Dorsey) Lambert, 80, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. 

 Betty Lou was born in Worcester, one of the three daughters of Edward M. and Mary A. (Sacco) Dorsey. She grew up in West Boylston, and earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in early childhood education from Worcester State University. Betty Lou...

John "Jack" Marino, Sr.

John "Jack" Marino, Sr.

November 17, 2024

John D. “Jack” Marino, Sr, 86, of Worcester, passed away Sunday, November 17th 2024, after a brief illness. 

Jack was born in Worcester, the son of Nicholas and Anna (Cabot) Marino. He graduated from Commerce High and earned his associates degree from New England School of Accounting. Jack then began his career with the David Clark Company as information systems manager...

Maria (Pimentel) Cazares

Maria (Pimentel) Cazares

November 17, 2024

Maria (Pimentel) Cazares, 62 of Shrewsbury, formerly of California and Mexico passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, November 17, 2024. 

Maria was born December 18, 1961, in Michoacan, Mexico one of seven children of Jose and Angelina (Valencia) Pimentel. Educated, and raised in Mexico, Maria immigrated to the United States in 1978. She then married Jose D. Cazares, in 1979. They...

John "Jack" A. Barrell

John "Jack" A. Barrell

November 16, 2024

John “Jack” Barrell 93 of 16 Perry Rd, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Christopher House of Worcester. 

Jack was born on January 21, 1931, the third child of Amos and Mary Barrell, and lived most of his life on Coburn Ave in Worcester. Jack is predeceased by His mother and father and his brothers Howard of Spencer and...

Rita A. Phifield

Rita A. Phifield

November 16, 2024

Rita A. (McCarthy) Phifield, 98, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband of sixty years, Warren V. Phifield. Sadly, she was also predeceased by a daughter, Suzanne J. Ablondi, who died in 2019.

Rita is survived by two daughters, Sharon R. Cardoza of Ocala, FL and Traci M....

Tiffany Starr Mero

Tiffany Starr Mero

November 15, 2024

Tiffany Starr Mero, 28, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital following complications with heart disease. 

Tiffany is survived by her parents, Mark J. and Susan M. (Whittemore) Mero of Shrewsbury; her fiancé, Zachary Kelly; three brothers, Anthony Mero, Zachary Mero, and Daniel Whittemore, all of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Renee Mero of Marlborough, and...

Linda Ann McMahon

Linda Ann McMahon

November 14, 2024

Linda A. McMahon, of Worcester, passed away, Thursday, November 14, 2024 in the UMass Memorial Hospital, after a period of declining health challenges. She was 71.

Linda was born in Worcester on September 12, 1953, the daughter of the late George E. McMahon Sr. and Helen M. (Maciejewski ) McMahon.  She loved taking care of the elderly and worked many years...

Francesco "Frank" "Lib" P. Dell'Ovo

Francesco "Frank" "Lib" P. Dell'Ovo

November 14, 2024

Francesco “Frank” or “Lib” Dell’Ovo, 73, of Holden, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Annette A. (Flaminio) Dell’Ovo; a daughter, Kristina M. LaPan and her husband Joshua; two sons, Daniel V. Dell’Ovo and his wife Brooke, and Anthony F. Dell’Ovo...

Estelle L. Richard

Estelle L. Richard

November 13, 2024

Estelle L. (Poulin) McCausland Richard, age 94, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond H. McCausland Jr, with whom she shared 32 years of marriage until his passing in 1986, and her second husband, Joseph Hector Richard, who passed in 2000 after seven years of marriage.

Estelle is survived by...

Dorothy Ann Bisceglia

Dorothy Ann Bisceglia

November 12, 2024

Dorothy Ann (Cursi) Bisceglia, 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, with her husband and daughter by her side. 

We were blessed to all have just celebrated her 96th birthday on October 15th. 

Dorothy was born in Worcester to the late, Nazzareno and Rita (Basillissa) Cursi. She went to Worcester Girl’s Trade School and worked at Telecron and...

Marian Bates

Marian Bates

November 11, 2024

Marian Louise Bates ("Miny"), 75, passed away November 11th 2024, at UMass Medical Center at the Lake, after a lengthy struggle with respiratory issues.

Born in Worcester, Miny was a lifelong resident, attending Classical High School and graduating in the first class at Doherty High School in 1967. After high school she attended Queens College (now University) in Charlotte, NC, in...

Maurice Colonna

Maurice Colonna

November 11, 2024

Maurice “Moe” Colonna, 93 of Worcester, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 11, 2024 at UMass Hospital.

Moe was born in Worcester, a son of the late Berardo and Carolina (Caprioli) Colonna. He worked a self-employed carpenter and contractor for several years until retiring in 1994. Moe served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

Moe is...

John E. Settle, Jr.

John E. Settle, Jr.

November 11, 2024

John Edward Settle, Jr., aged 79, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts.  

He was born in Worcester on November 27, 1944, to the late John E. and Doris (Falcone) Settle. He was also predeceased by his beloved sister, Joanne M. (Settle) Tinsley.

John was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School, class of 1962....

Arcadio "Papo" Santana

Arcadio "Papo" Santana

November 10, 2024

Arcadio “Papo” Santana, aged 77, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on January 13, 1947, to the late, Valentine Santana and Justina Alicea. Arcadio worked as a forklift driver for Rand Whitney for 28 years before retiring. 

Arcadio is survived by his beloved...

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