Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Reverend Richard A. Fortin
August 22, 2025
Rev. Richard A. Fortin, 91, passed away peacefully in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born and raised in the Grafton Hill section of Worcester, he was the son of Jules F. and Blanche (Reed) Fortin. He graduated from Assumption High School, Class of ’52 and earned his Bachelor of...
Sondra M Hart
August 21, 2025
Sondra Hart, 57, beloved daughter, mother, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 21st 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA. Someone whose warmth, joy, and light touched everyone around her.
Sondra is survived by her beloved son, David Defusco of Worcester, MA; her loving mother, Ruth Pisegna Hart of Worcester, MA; her brother Steven Hart...
Ellsworth "Hank" Lemire
August 20, 2025
Ellsworth Henry “Hank” Lemire, 90, of Auburn, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Hank was born in Worcester, one of eight children of John and Marie Lemere. When he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps to serve in the Korean War, his last name was recorded as Lemire, which he carried for the rest of his...
Esther González
August 19, 2025
Esther (Kangas) Gonzalez, 78, of Charlton, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Her beloved husband of 53 years, José Gonzalez, whom she married in 1966, predeceased her on November 24, 2019.
She was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, on August 27, 1946,daughter of the late Waldemar and Dorothy (Ronholm)...
Theresa (Sasso) Bodinizzo
August 19, 2025
Theresa (Sasso) Bodinizzo, 90, a lifelong Worcester resident and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She is reunited in heaven with the “love of her life” and husband of 54 years, Michael A. Bodinizzo, who left her side on September 9, 2008.
Theresa was born in Brooklyn, New York, the only child...
Mary G. Etre
August 18, 2025
Mary G. (Blood) Etre, 93 of Auburn, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Mary was born on March 13, 1932 in Worcester and where she went to school. She was the only child to Harry E. and Blanche A. (Proulx) Blood. She lived in Shrewsbury for over 35 years and later moved...
Ruben Figueroa
August 18, 2025
Ruben Figueroa, 70, of Worcester, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by family Monday, August 18, 2025.
Ruben was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, one of eleven children of Eloy Figueroa and Josefina Feliciano. Ruben was raised, educated and worked as a School Custodian in Puerto Rico before retiring and moving to Worcester to be closer to family.
Ruben...
Paul A. Duran
August 17, 2025
U.S. Navy veteran Paul A. Duran, 79 of Sutton, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 after a long, difficult struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years Patricia (Wood) Duran, his daughter and son-in-law Kristen and Scott Richards, with whom he lived, and his grandchildren Dalton and Shelby Richards and her fiance Tim Gover....
Richard M Gottlieb
August 16, 2025
With great sadness, we announce that Richard (Richie) M. Gottlieb, 88, of Westborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, rejoining his soulmate, lifelong love, and devoted wife of nearly 68 years, Roberta (Sirotto) Gottlieb, who left Richard’s side four months earlier. Having shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and family, they are together once again.
Born in New...
Jesus Galvis
August 16, 2025
Jesus Galvis, 80 of Cherry Valley, passed away suddenly Saturday August 16th 2025 while doing something he loved fishing with family.
Jesus Ramon Galvis was a man whose heart knew no boundaries, whose smile could light up a room, and whose presence brought comfort and joy to all who knew him. Born with a natural warmth and an unshakable work ethic,...
John William Boyd
August 15, 2025
John William Boyd (61) of Worcester, MA passed away on Friday August 15, 2025, with his family by his side after giving his all during a courageous battle at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. John was born in Worcester, MA on August 7th, 1964. John graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 1982. He spent years as a Union Roofer for...
Carol-Ann Tessier
August 12, 2025
Carol-Ann (Paldino) Tessier, 74, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, after battling Pancreatic Cancer. Her loving husband of forty-eight years, Michael J. Tessier, predeceased her in 2021.
Carol-Ann leaves a son, Scott M. Tessier and his fiancé Leodalys Flores; a daughter, Michelle Rodriguez and her husband Robert; two sisters, Dorothy Lizotte and Bernadette...
Sharon (Sherby) Mercadante
August 12, 2025
Sharon A. (Sherby) Mercadante, 74, of Auburn died peacefully, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after a brief illness. Sharon joins in heaven the “love of her life” and husband Frederick “Freddy” Mercadante who passed one year ago on August 9, 2024.
Sharon was born in Worcester, the daughter of William Sherby and Nora (Goodrich) Sherby, Barton. She graduated from Doherty High School,...
Matthew T Ohman
August 10, 2025
Matthew T. Ohman, 41, of Millbury, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 10, 2025, while doing something he loved, winning a competitive basketball game with his family. His competitive spirit and passion for sports were central throughout his life.
Born in Worcester, Matthew was the beloved son of Thomas P. Ohman, Sr., and Gayle (Maloney) Ohman. He was raised in Grafton,...
Leah R. Leone
August 10, 2025
Leah R. (Pingeton) Leone, 90 of Worcester, was peacefully called home to spend eternity with her beloved husband, Toby, and son, Richard, on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Leah was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Augustus and Leda (Del Greco) Pingeton. She worked as the Director of Admission at Fairlawn...
Virginia (Russo) Scola
August 10, 2025
Virginia R. (Russo) Scola, 91, a longtime resident of Worcester, devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away surrounded by loved ones at home Sunday, August 10th, 2025. Virginia is reunited in heaven with the love of her life of 64 years, Franklyn J. Scola, Jr. who passed away August 19, 2016.
Virginia was born in Providence R.I., the daughter of Joseph...
Steven A. Groves
August 10, 2025
Steven Alan Groves, 66, of Worcester, Mass. passed away on August 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Steve was born in Boston, Mass. to Victor and Mary (Wallace) Groves on January 12, 1959. He grew up in Roslindale and attended school at Boston Latin and Catholic Memorial High School. He was a gifted athlete...
Jean (Maenzo) Nuzzetti
August 9, 2025
Jean M. Nuzzetti, 97, a longtime resident of Worcester passed away surrounded by loved ones Saturday, August 9th 2025.
Jean was born in Shrewsbury, one of four children of Italian immigrants, Francesco and Margaret (Simone) Maenzo. Raised in Shrewsbury, as a young woman, Jean worked for Davey’s Handbags and the L. Farber Company where she met and fell in love with...
Clifford "Kippy" Richards
August 9, 2025
Clifford H. “Kippy” Richards, 71, a lifelong Worcester resident passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the family he loved, Saturday, August 9th 2025. Kippy is reunited in heaven with his dear son, Randy who passed away in 2022.
Kippy was born, July 17, 1954, in Worcester, the son of Stanley and Marcella (Bartlett) Richards. Raised in North Worcester, Clifford, attended...
Janice Ruth Shuler
August 7, 2025
Janice Ruth (Gothing) Shuler, 84, of Boylston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Janice was born on June 7, 1941, in Worcester, daughter of the late Carl and Julia (Kallio) Gothing. She attended Commerce High School and was a graduate of the class of 1959. She worked as a key punch operator at Heald Machine and Cincinnati Milacron for...
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