Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Joyce M Anderson

Joyce M Anderson

December 1, 2009

Joyce M. (Manna) Anderson, 69, of Holden passed away December 1, 2009 at her daughter's home in Duxbury with her loving family by her side. Joyce was born August 4, 1940, the daughter of Michael J. and Libra A. (Bacchiochi) Manna. She graduated from Major Howard W. Beal High School in Shrewsbury, and earned her degree from Worcester State College....

Carl F Landry

Carl F Landry

December 1, 2009

Carl F. Landry, 72, of Jefferson, formerly of Worcester, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 1, 2009. His wife I. Frances (Labunski) died in 1998. Carl is survived by his loving family; a son Philip M. Landry, two daughters, Michelle A. Quercio and her husband Dante, Jennifer J. Belmore and her husband Christopher, a long time companion Claire Weiss, seven grandchildren; Abigail,...

Souad Nassif

Souad Nassif

December 1, 2009

Souad (Debs) Nassif, 85, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in her home surrounded by her loving daughters. Her husband, Joseph Nassif, pre-deceased her in 2004. Mrs. Nassif is survived by her three daughters, Denise T. Risedorf and her husband Bruce of Shrewsbury, Barbara A. Burke and her husband Jack of Berwyn, PA, and Joanne M. Kanaan and...

Donald A Donovan

Donald A Donovan

December 1, 2009

Donald A. Donovan 1936 - 2009 Millbury - Donald A. Donovan of Millbury, MA was taken home by the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 while surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born in Worcester, MA on January 4, 1936. His mother, Mary K. (Cooney) Donovan Nowalski, his oldest sister, Shirley T. Donovan, and his youngest brother, Kevin G....

Kathleen M. Johnson

Kathleen M. Johnson

November 30, 2009

Kathleen M. (Hoar) Johnson, 53 of Worcester passed away, November 30, 2009 in Saint Vincent's Hospital. Kathleen is survived her husband of eighteen years, Stephen P. Johnson; two daughters, Miranda Gomes of Ashland, Megan (Gomes) Castillo and her husband Jason of Millbury; a sister, Debra Baumgartner and her husband John of Thompson, CT. She is predeceased by a sister Cynthia...

Francine C. Fitz

Francine C. Fitz

November 29, 2009

Francine C. (Gunter) Fitz, 58, of Worcester, passed away, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Her husband of fourteen years, William Henry Fitz, Jr. passed away in February 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Charmas Fitz and her companion Patrick Compere of Worcester, Tylea Fitz Gonzalez of Buffalo,...

Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown

November 28, 2009

Vanessa Joan Brown of Charlton, passed away on November 28, 2009, with her family by her side. Vanessa was a vibrant, spirited, extremely gracious, yet determined woman whose personality drew many friends to her throughout her too brief life. Her large extended family and all of her friends, including her six lifelong friends from Maine, will miss her and that...

Eli R Haddad

Eli R Haddad

November 26, 2009

Eli R. Haddad, 79, of Worcester formerly of Dillon St passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, November 26th 2009. Eli was born in Worcester on November 27th 1929, a son of Lebanese immigrants Frank and Angelina (Haddad) Haddad. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools, and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Eli then...

Richard Eugene Cramer

Richard Eugene Cramer

November 26, 2009

Richard E. Cramer, 71, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis A. (Parmelee) Cramer for 50 years. Born on November 14, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Russell and Grace (Miller) Cramer. He is also survived by his two daughters, Karen Mancini and her husband Marc of...

Nancy H. Zamarro

Nancy H. Zamarro

November 25, 2009

Nancy H. (Subolosky) Zamarro, 63, of Shrewsbury and Oak Bluffs, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, in Wachusett Extended Care Center, Holden. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Michael P. Zamarro; two daughters, Jayme L. Zamarro and her fiancé Rob Gangi and Jill L. Zamarro all of Shrewsbury; two sisters, Barbara Laimond in California and Janet...

Lois Rosemary Yeulenski

Lois Rosemary Yeulenski

November 24, 2009

Lois Rosemary (Verdini) Yeulenski, 62, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, with her loving family around her. Lois is survived by her son, Thomas E. Yeulenski, Jr. and his wife Raina and their children, Jack B. and Charlotte M. Yeulenski; her loving companion, William A. Deering; a brother, Arthur H. Verdini...

Jane J. Lapolito

Jane J. Lapolito

November 24, 2009

Jane J. (Giorgio) Lapolito, 68, of Worcester,died peacefully Tuesday November 24,2009 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Her husband Maurice A. Lapolito died in 2000. Jane is survived by two sons; Anthony F. Lapolito and his wife Elizabeth of Grafton, Joseph M. Lapolito and his wife Julie of Worcester,a daughter Gina M. Lowe and her husband Bryan of...

Theresa R Millett

Theresa R Millett

November 24, 2009

Theresa M. (Roy) Millett, 83, of Worcester passed away Tuesday, November 24th 2009 surrounded by her devoted family. Theresa is survived by her devoted husband and partner of 63 years, John E. Millett; a son, John Millett with whom she lived; a daughter, Sharon Bates and her husband David of Leicester; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews....

Joseph Mattero

Joseph Mattero

November 23, 2009

Joseph M. Mattero, Sr., 69, of Shrewsbury passed away Monday, November 23rd 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family after courageous battle with bladder cancer. . Joe was born June 26th 1940 in Shrewsbury; his father was the late Patsy A. Mattero. He grew up in Shrewsbury, graduated from Shrewsbury High School and earned his degree from Worcester...

William P. Olson

William P. Olson

November 22, 2009

William P. Olson, 50, of Worcester passed away Sunday, November 22nd 2009 surrounded by his family. William was born August 19th 1959 in Worcester; He graduated from Holy Name High School class of 1978 and has lived here all his life. He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Phyllis R. (Phenix) Olson; two cherished daughters, Samantha and...

James J. DonFrancisco

James J. DonFrancisco

November 20, 2009

James J. DonFrancisco, 78 of Worcester died peacefully Friday November 20, 2009 in the Rose Monahan Residence. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Elaine M. (Nigro) DonFrancisco, one brother Pasquale "Pat" DonFrancisco, and a sister Josephine Tamburro, a brother in law Michael Nigro of Alaska, and nephews Michael Tamburro and Perry DonFrancisco, nieces: Tanna Zona, Jorden Connell,and...

Genevieve B. Powers

Genevieve B. Powers

November 20, 2009

Worcester-- Genevieve B. Powers, 94, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2009. She was born in 1915 in Worcester, the daughter of Vincent and Mary Maciejka, who emigrated from Lubca, Galicia, Poland and settled in Worcester in 1907. Mrs. Powers was predeceased by her husband James Powers, a retired Worcester Policeman in 1994 and her beloved son, James (Jimmy) who...

MaryAnne Awad

MaryAnne Awad

November 16, 2009

Mary Anne (Lotuff) Awad, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her home on, Monday, November 16, 2009. Her beloved husband, John Awad, predeceased her in 1991. Mary Anne is survived by her daughter, Paula Salem and her husband Larry of Sutton; two grandchildren, Nicole Trani of Millbury and John Salem of Grafton; three brothers, Joseph Lotuff of Ware, Salim Lotuff...

Peter Arena

Peter Arena

November 16, 2009

Peter Arena, 91, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Monday November 16, 2009 at home with his family. His wife Mary A. (Pedone) Arena died in 1994. Peter is survived by his loving family; three sons, Peter F. Arena and his wife Sherry of Virginia, John D. Arena of Riverside, R.I. and Wayne D. Arena of Sterling, a brother Alfred Arena and...

Betty Ann Warner

Betty Ann Warner

November 16, 2009

Betty Ann Warner, 55, of Worcester, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 in Autumn Village Nursing and Rehabilitation. She is survived by two sons, Kiya and Jeffrey Warner, both of Worcester; a sister, Geneva Lindo of Randolph; four grandchildren; her best friend, Hattie Thomas and her family, who she loved dearly; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her...

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