Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Gwen Ellen Rider
August 3, 2023
Gwen Ellen Rider, 44, formerly of Worcester, MA passed away on August 3, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX. Born in Worcester on July 17, 1979, she was the beloved daughter of Stephen Rider and Walter “Terry” Heatlie of Corona, CA and Virginia and Charles White of Port St. Lucie, FL. She leaves her two loving children, Nathaniel and Rachel Rider,...
David Westerlind
August 3, 2023
David Westerlind, 70, of Millbury, MA, passed away August 3, 2023, at his residence. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Geraldine J. (Davis) Westerlind and proud father of David Westerlind, Jr. of Millbury; beloved brother of Gene Westerlind, of Millbury, Dennis Westerlind and his wife Marilyn of Plymouth, Linda Westerlind, of Worcester, Carol...
Dolores A. Rossetti
August 1, 2023
Dolores A. (Astrella) Rossetti, 91, of Shrewsbury, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, on what would have been the 70’th anniversary of marriage to her beloved late husband, John J. “Jack” Rossetti. After almost five years, Delores and Jack have been reunited.
Dolores is survived by her loving children, John J. Rossetti, Jr. and his wife...
Keven N. Marinello
July 31, 2023
Keven N. Marinello, 69, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Keven is survived by a sister, Linda Thomas and her husband Gene of Fairfax Station, VA, a brother, David Marinello and his wife Sue of Worcester; several nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles, friends, and cousins, including his cousin Sharon Pikiel of Worcester. He...
Robert J Zachariewicz
July 27, 2023
Robert John Zachariewicz, Sr., born July 14, 1942, of West Boyleston, MA was stricken ill at home Thursday Morning 27 July 2023 and passed away. Robert is survived by his children, Robert (Robin)Zachariewicz Jr. of Loris S.C, Deborah Zachariewicz of Webster MA, John (Shelly) Zachariewicz of West Brookfield, MA and Kenny (Rachel) Zachariewicz of Leicester, MA; Five Grandchildren, Justin and...
Maria (Razzano) Green
July 26, 2023
Maria L. (Razzano) Green, 58, of Grafton, a devoted wife and mother, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, in her home.
Maria was born in Worcester, the daughter of Vincent J. Razzano, Sr. and Evelyn R. (Panarelli) Razzano. Raised in Shrewsbury, Maria married Matthew Green and became a stay-at-home wife and mother caring for her parents, husband, and...
Adel Aroushan
July 25, 2023
Adel Aroushan, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Adel was born in Damascus, Syria to Razoouk and Mary Aroushan. He loved to share the stories of his past travels with his daughters and grandchildren and was always cracking jokes to put a smile on all their faces.
Adel is survived by his wife of 56 years, Samieh...
Brian E. Jackson
July 24, 2023
Brian E. Jackson, 62, of Holden, formerly Millbury and Sutton, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Brian was born at Whitinsville Hospital on November 26, 1960 to Anne and the late Arthur Jackson. He attended Northbridge High School where he played football as number #34 for the Northbridge Rams. He had a 35...
Joel R. Cormier
July 18, 2023
Joel R. Cormier, 53 of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family and friends by his side on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Joel was born on August 7, 1969 in Worcester and he was a graduate of Worcester Technical High School. Joel worked as a manager for Central Auto Works for many years and previously as a...
Gina (Tomaiolo) Litchfield
July 17, 2023
Gina M. (Tomaiolo) Litchfield, 57, of North Brookfield, formerly Boylston and Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly, at home, Monday, July 17, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Gina is survived by the “love of her life” of over 40 years, Richard A. Litchfield; a son, Richard J. “RJ” Litchfield and daughter, Christina “Tina” Litchfield all of N. Brookfield; her mother, Kari (Hanson)...