Obituaries

July 29, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark C. Correia, 58, of Douglas, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Born in Worcester on September 25, 1967, Mark was the son of Richard and Mary (Taraskieviwcz) Correia from Shrewsbury, MA.

Mark fully enjoyed life and had a genuine passion for meeting new people and hearing their unique stories....

July 29, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Yvette (Richard) O’Brien, 81, of Worcester, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late, John O’Brien.

Born March 12, 1945, in Worcester, Yvette was the daughter of the late Clement and Hilda (Suprenaunt) Richard. Yvette was a devout Catholic who...

July 28, 2026

Nina (Pusateri) Sweet, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her four children- Frank Sweet, Jr, Maria Sweet, Brian Sweet with whom she lived, Clifford Sweet and his wife Tracey all of Worcester; five grandchildren from who she drew so much love and inspiration- Clifford,...

July 27, 2026

Seth Joseph Mierzejewski, 53, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away at his home on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Born on January 18, 1973, Seth grew up in Worcester, where he graduated from Doherty High School. He proudly served his country by enlisting in both the United States Marine Corps and later the United States Navy. Between his military service, Seth dedicated his...

July 27, 2026

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

With hearts broken by loss yet comforted by the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, we celebrate the life of Peter P. Rovezzi, who entered into the arms of his Savior on Monday, July 27th.

Peter was born in Worcester, one of...

July 26, 2026

Edward Joseph Bennett II, 81, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. He was the adoring husband of Antoinette Bennett, the true love of his life, and proud, loving father of Edward Joseph III. Ed also cared deeply for his extended family who were honored to call him uncle, Godfather and friend. As a Vietnam veteran...

July 26, 2026

Donna Marie (Elliott) Catanzaro, 63, of Shrewsbury, passed away at UMass Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Richard J. and Janice L. (Gemma) Elliott. She grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School, and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Worcester...

July 24, 2026

Congetta V. (Arello) Paquette, 101 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Congetta was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Sebastiano Arello and Pauline (Valvo) Ferro. She attended Worcester Schools and has lived here all her life. Congetta worked as a packer for the former Standard Lock Washer for...

July 20, 2026

Querino A. “Gueddy” “Big Merk” Mercadante, Jr., 76, a longtime resident of Leicester, passed away surrounded by the family he so dearly loved, Monday, July 20th 2026.

“Gueddy” or “One eye” as he was affectionately called was born in Worcester, September 23, 1949, the son of Querino A. “Freddy” Mercadante, Sr. and Mary Jean (Carrier) Mercadante. Raised on Sunderland Road in...

July 20, 2026

David R. Penny, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.

David is survived by his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Helen F. (Valinski) Penny; a son, David R. Penny, Jr.; a daughter, Barbara Penny; nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by a son, Mark S. Penny, in January of this year; and...

July 18, 2026

Anthony M. Enos, infant son of Ryan M. Enos and Lisa M Amoroso, passed away Saturday, July 18th 2026, after a valiant battle for life, being born premature June 6th.

Anthony is survived by his large extended loving family including, his parents, Ryan and Lisa, sisters Arianna, and Angelina, and a brother Brady: Maternal grandparents, Luciano “Luke” and Karen Ann Amoroso,...

July 17, 2026

Robert J. Frank, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Sheila A. (Collins) Frank.

Bob, as he was mostly known, is survived by three sons, Robert J. Frank, Jr. and his wife Rebeccah, Steven K. Frank and his wife Nicole, and Justin A. Frank; ten...

July 17, 2026

Licine Jane (Hazzard) Carter, affectionately known to many as "Tiny," passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 at the age of 75, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 7, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Licine was one of six children born to the late Leonard and Patricia (Toney) Hazzard. Raised in Worcester, she graduated from Doherty High School...

July 13, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Louis George Paquette, 75, of Worcester, on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Born in Worcester on March 23, 1951, Louis was the son of the late George and Ora (Belanger) Paquette. Louis worked for College of the Holy Cross since he was 16 years old. He worked as a chef...

July 12, 2026

July 12, 2026

Michael W. Casello, 47, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after an extended series of health challenges.

Born and raised in Worcester, Michael was the son of Linda C. (Martocchio) Casello and the late Michael P. Casello. A lifelong resident of Worcester, he graduated from South High School and remained connected to the community throughout his life....

July 12, 2026

Alphonse V. “Butch” Etre, 76, of Rockland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Worcester, Butch was the beloved son of the late Alphonse and Helen E. (Gaulin) Etre. A graduate of Worcester Boys Trade, he owned and operated Etre’s Auto Body on Franklin Street in Worcester for more than 40...

July 10, 2026

Donald T. Boyd, 44 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2026. Donny was born and raised in Worcester, MA. and grew up on the lake where he was well-known in the community. He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School where he excelled in basketball, a passion that he shared with his dad since his childhood days. Donny...

July 10, 2026

Donna M. Forte, 61, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10, 2026.Born on September 8, 1964, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Robert M. Forte, who passed away on November 26, 2017, and Joan C. (Dupré) Forte of Worcester.Donna was a devoted and loving sister to Deb (Forte) Hicks-Spearin and her husband, Kevin, of Narragansett,...

July 10, 2026

Joseph J. Alfego (Joe), 70, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on July 10, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born and raised in Worcester, Joe was the son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Santoro) Alfego. He shared 43 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife, Maryann (Ciccarelli), though their story began long...