Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Julia El Houssan
October 3, 2025
Julia (Azar) El Houssan, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Julia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother affectionately called “Teta.”
Julia was born in Bshamoun, Lebanon, a daughter of the late Asaad and Laya Azar. Julia worked as a seamstress and tailor in Lebanon for many years designing amazing...
Johnny McCoy, Jr.
October 3, 2025
Johnny McCoy, Jr., 77, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Katherine (Brown) McCoy in 1982.
Johnny is survived by a son, Johnny McCoy, III and his wife Dawn of Oxford; two daughters, Angela McCoy of Auburn and Anna Leto...
John J. Catallozzi
October 1, 2025
John J. Catallozzi, 92, of Shrewsbury, formerly a longtime resident of Leominster, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after a brief period of declining health.
John was born in Worcester, the son of Alfredo and Esther (Testa) Catallozzi. Raised in Worcester, he joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly. Upon discharge and return home, he then...
Laura Ann Zukowski
September 29, 2025
Laura Ann (Ventura) Zukowski, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She is reunited in Heaven with her children, John A. Errara who died in 2004 and Laura Errara who died in 1960.
Laura is survived by a son, James A. Errara and his wife Deborah of Charlton; a daughter, Laura Passamonti of...
Shawkat Afram Naoum
September 27, 2025
Shawkat Afram Naoum, 83, of Worcester, a dedicated family man, passed away surrounded by loved ones Saturday, September 27th, 2025.
Born in Qamishli, Syria, one of seven children of Afram and Marin (Estephan) Naoum. He was raised in Syria, earned his degree in architecture in Aleppo and then traveled the world, from Dubai, to the U.S and around the World constructing...
James Paul Penny
September 26, 2025
James P. Penny, 58, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025.
James is survived by his loving daughter, Kasey A. Penny of Worcester; a granddaughter, Analee Montoya; a brother, Joseph F. Penny, Jr. and his wife Diana of Auburn; a sister, Karen Penny of Whitinsville; a nephew, Michael Penny; a niece, Jessica Weissman and her husband David; great...
William S Agnesian
September 24, 2025
William S. Agnesian, 71, of Tyngsboro, Ma formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at home.
William was born in Worcester, September 19, 1954, one of two sons of Harry Agnesian, Jr., and Rose (Davidian) Agnesian. He was raised in Shrewsbury; Bill graduated from Shrewsbury High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bentley University in...
Jimmie Sue (Toney) Castro
September 24, 2025
Jimmie Sue (Toney) Castro, 91, of Worcester, MA., passed away peacefully at Holy Trinity, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Jimmie Sue was born on February 14, 1934, to the late Frances (Robinson) Toney, and Gene Toney, in Troy, Alabama. Jimmie Sue moved to Worcester in 1956 where she raised six children and later became a child...
Elaine C. McGrath
September 23, 2025
Elaine C. (Marrone) McGrath, 81, beloved mother and aunt, whom was a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.
Elaine was born in Worcester, off Shrewsbury Street, the daughter of the late George J. and Antoinette E. (Santora) Marrone. She graduated from North High School and immediately proceeded to earn her cosmetology license....
Gillian (Ayres) Cox
September 21, 2025
Gillian Cox, 85, of Leominster passed away with her children gathered at her side on Sunday, September 21 2025. She is reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Howard, who passed away in 2019.
Gillian was born in Northern England, the only child of David and Olive Winifred. She married Howard in 1985
Gillian is survived by her two adored...
Francis Ciera Mbugua
September 20, 2025
Francis Ciera Mbugua, 77, of Worcester and Kenya, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Francis is survived by his wife, Margaret Wairimu (Njoroge) Ciera; a son, James Mbugua Ciera of Kenya; four daughters, Mary Wangari Ciera of Kenya, Lucy Wanjiru Ciera of New Jersey, Elizabeth Ngina Ciera and Keziah Muthoni Ciera of Worcester; fourteen grandchildren....
Paul F. Sullivan, Jr.
September 20, 2025
Paul F Sullivan Jr, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Born in Worcester to Paul F. and Helen M. (Spillane), Paul graduated from North High School and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute (WITI). After marrying his loving wife of 61 years, Judy, Paul trained in the Army Infantry at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Paul went on to Head Quarters...
George Samara, Jr.
September 20, 2025
George Samara Jr.
1941-2025
George “Butch” Samara, Jr. fell asleep in the Lord on September 20, 2025, at the age of 84 after a short illness.
George was born in Worcester, MA, on September 6, 1941, the youngest of 6 children. He grew up on the 2nd floor of a 3 decker apartment above the old El Morocco at 73 Wall Street. He...
Louise E. Jones
September 19, 2025
Mrs. Louise Estelle (Price) Jones, affectionately known to many as “Bee Bee,” was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 19, 2025, just days after celebrating her 71st birthday.
Louise was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on September 15, 1954, the beloved daughter of Elsie Louise (Toney) Price and the late Philip C. Price, Sr. She was a proud...
William A. "Billy" Coffone
September 18, 2025
William A. “Billy” Coffone, 66 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 18, 2025. Billy joins in heaven, his loving father, Anthony “Tony” Coffone, and the love of his life Dawn.
Billy was born on August 3, 1959, the son of Nancy Marie (Toscano) Coffone and the late Anthony “Tony” Coffone. He grew up in Medfield and after graduating from Medfield...
Louise D. "Honey" (Fresolo) Tula
September 18, 2025
Louise D. “Honey” (Fresolo) Tula of Shrewsbury, MA, passed away September 18, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. She was the beloved wife of 48 years to the late, Paul P. Tula, who passed in 2001.
Louise was born in Worcester, MA on June 30, 1930, to the late Rocco A. Fresolo, Sr. and Dorothy M. (Bowns) Fresolo. She moved...
Rosemarie Feeley
September 17, 2025
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Heaven gained an angel, as Rosemarie “Rosie” (Champagne) Feeley, 59 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at home.
Rosie was born in Boston, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Alice (Smalley) Champagne. For many years, Rosie worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, but most notably was a caretaker for her mother-in-law during her final years....
Raymond Leo Dupuis
September 17, 2025
Raymond Leo Dupuis, 72, of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, formerly of Auburn, known as a “Gentile Giant”, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, with the “Love of his Life” Roberta by his side.
Raymond was born in Worcester, the son of Norman and Florence (Belculfine) Dupuis. He grew up in Auburn and graduated from Worcester Boys trade class of 1972....
David A Dipersia
September 16, 2025
David Anthony Dipersia, 66, a lifelong Worcester resident, passed away surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 after a period of declining health.
David was born in Worcester, MA, the son of Anthony X. and Sarah (Pignatiello) Dipersia. David was a graduate of Worcester Vocational High School and in 1981 joined the U.S. Air Force proudly serving...
Mark J. Baniukiewicz
September 15, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Mark J. Baniukiewicz, 64, of Worcester, on Monday, September 15, 2025, after one heck of a ride!
Born in Worcester, on July 12, 1961, Mark was the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Pats) Baniukiewicz.
Mark was a loving father, friend and above all else the best DZIADZIA...
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