Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Marvin M. Mathis
May 23, 2023
Marvin M. Mathis, age 42, of Boston, Massachusetts, died on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Marvin was born on July 16, 1980, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is survived by his husband, Noel C (Dandley) Mathis; his mother, Janet Mathis; a sister Gwen; and niece Honor Mathis of Worcester, Massachusetts; and brother Quincy Mathis of Chicago, Illinois. Visiting hours from 4...
Michael "Coach" Clark
May 23, 2023
Michael “Coach” Clark, 63, loving husband, father, and son, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born October 9, 1959 to W. Buckley Clark and Gae (Strong) Clark, Michael touched the lives of all who knew him. Michael enjoyed all sports and actively coached youth baseball (Tom Ash Little League) and basketball (YMCA, Friendly...
Ann (Maalouf) Ansara
May 22, 2023
Ann (Maalouf) Ansara, 78, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and friend, passed away Monday, May 22nd 2023 surrounded by the ones she loved most.
Ann was born in 1945 in Aita El Foukhar, the daughter of Elias and Hafiza (Kassis) Maalouf. Ann was a loving, hardworking mother and grandmother. After getting married to Andrew Ansara, immigrated to...
Mark P. Murray
May 22, 2023
Mark Paul Murray, 67, an adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 22, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, Mark lived with his wife Emily Murray in West Boylston, Massachusetts.
Mark leaves behind his beloved wife Emily Murray, who he laughed his way through life with for...
Anthony Francis Locantore
May 18, 2023
Anthony Francis Locantore, 93, of Worcester, MA passed away May 18, 2023, at Christopher House after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester to Joseph and Addolorata (Parisi) Locantore, he was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (Turco) Locantore and cherished father of Anthony P. Locantore and his wife Donna, of Sturbridge and Paul A. Locantore of...
Linda (Gilbert) Field
May 18, 2023
Linda (Gilbert) Field, affectionally known as Nanny, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday May 18, 2023 in the presence of loved ones. She spent her final days surrounded by family. She was born in Worcester, but recently moved to Hubbardston, MA. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and stay-at-home mother. A matter of pride for her...
Charles F McCarthy, Jr.,
May 17, 2023
Charles F. McCarthy, Jr., 81, of Worcester, MA, passed away on May 17, 2023. Born to the late Charles F. and Alice (Skerrit) McCarthy, he was the beloved longtime companion of Diane Niford and cherished father of Kerry Ruby and her husband Alvvin and Erin McCarthy. He also leaves two grandchildren, Ava Butt and Maxwell Ruby, a sister, Rosemary Welch,...
Victor "Perry" Sacco
May 17, 2023
Victor A. “Perry” Sacco, 100, a lifelong Worcester resident, and Del Ray Beach, Florida “snowbird” passed away peacefully with loved ones gathered at his side, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Worcester, Perry was the son of Joseph and Pasqua (Martocchio) Sacco. He graduated from Commerce High and joined the U.S. Army...
Tobarran Rameshwar Ramjewan
May 17, 2023
Tobarran Rameshwar Ramjewan passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 4th, 1936 in Handsome Tree Mahaica Creek, Guyana. He was the son of Ramjag Ramjiawan and Bhagmattie (Dhanupdharry) Ramjiawan. He was married to Taramattie (Balliram) Ramjewan in February 20, 1955. They both migrated to Worcester, MA in 1992.
He is...
Robert E Seariac
May 16, 2023
There will be no public services for Robert.
A full obituary is being prepared.
Elaine E. Zamarro
May 15, 2023
Elaine E. Zamarro, 82, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by her loving family at home on Monday, May 15, 2023.
A woman of many talents, Elaine could do everything from sew to cook to garden — and did it all well. A master seamstress, she made her own clothes when she was young, and outfits for her three children. During...
Donna (DeCell) LaViolette
May 15, 2023
Donna L. (DeCell) LaViolette, 55, of Brookfield, formerly of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones, Monday, May 15, 2023, from injuries suffered in a car accident.
Donna was born August 30, 1967, the daughter of Norman DeCell, Sr. and Roselle (Generess) DeCell, she graduated from North High, and Salter College. Donna worked in Property Management for E-Clinical Works. ...
Darlene M. Perro
May 14, 2023
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of a wonderful human being, devoted family matriarch, caring friend and dedicated trial court employee, Darlene M. Perro, 63 of Worcester who passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency.
Darlene was born and raised in Worcester, one of three daughters of the late Richard J....
Isabella "Elise" Porcelli
May 14, 2023
Isabella “Elise” (Rana) Porcelli, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Isabella was born in Bisceglie, Italy, the daughter of the late Girolamo and Antonia (DiLiddo) Rana. She worked in the Environmental Services Department at Worcester State Hospital for 11 years before retiring. Isabella was also an accomplished and...
Rev. Gretchen B. Switzer
May 13, 2023
Reverend Gretchen B. (Jones) Switzer, 65 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UMass Medical Center.
Reverend Switzer was born in Boston, MA., a daughter of the late Robert W. and Dorothy Q. (Bell) Jones. She graduated from high school in Wellesley, MA, Bucknell University with a bachelor’s in music history and later earned her master’s degree...