Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Armando Sodano
May 10, 2026
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful man and longtime local business owner, Armando Sodano, 72, of Charlton, on Sunday May 10th, 2026, after a series of health challenges.
Armando was born in Marigliano, a province of Naples, Italy. He was one of four children of Salvatore and Grazia “Grace” (Barbato) Sodano. Raised in Italy,...
Robert A. Shertick, Sr.
May 9, 2026
Robert A. Shertick, Sr., 74, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at UMass Memorial Medical Center on Belmont Street in Worcester. He is survived by his loving son Robert “Bobby” Shertick, Jr. and his husband Joe Mazza of Charlton; siblings, Jane Shertick, Rita Shertick, and Joseph Shertick; and nieces and nephews Stacey, Stephanie, Justin, Jason, Rose and Hannah. He...
José Francisco De Oliveira
May 9, 2026
José Francisco De Oliveira, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family, just a few days before his 75th birthday.
Franciso, as he was mostly known, is survived by his wife, Haide Oliveira; two sons, Luciano M. De Oliveira and Leonardo M. De Oliveira; five grandchildren, Laryssa, Leonardo, Samilly, Isabella,...
Donna C. (Gentile) Forbes
May 7, 2026
Donna C. (Gentile) Forbes, 69, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late, James G. Forbes.
Born on April 7, 1957, in Worcester, Donna was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Rose (Ditaranto) Gentile. She grew up in Worcester and graduated from North High School.
Donna was passionate about...
Elizabeth A. Dmochowski
May 7, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Elizabeth A. (Savage) Dmochowski, 92, of Worcester, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late, Richard J. Dmochowski.
Born August 19, 1933, in Worcester, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Moore) Savage. She held many jobs...
Lucy (Dagnello) Servideo
May 6, 2026
Lucy (Dagnello) Servideo, 94, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the family she loved Wednesday, May 6th 2026. Lucy is reunited in heaven with her husband of 66, years Frank S. Servideo, Jr. who passed away in 2016.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Italian immigrants, John and Josephine (Di Iorio) Dagnello and has lived here...
Paul DiBenedetto
May 5, 2026
Paul DiBenedetto, 78, of Murrells Inlet, SC and formerly of Worcester, MA passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
Paul was born in Worcester, MA on January 10, 1948, the third born of seven children of Pasquale and Evelyn (Coursey) DiBenedetto. He grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. He was...
Laurie J. Francis
May 5, 2026
Laurie J. (Anderson) Francis, 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Brown University Health Hospital in Providence, RI. She is survived and greatly missed by her two loving children- Nicola Torello and her boyfriend Logan Tennant, and David Francis and his girlfriend Zaida Gonzalez; brother Mark Anderson; and four adored grandchildren- Clayton and Chase Hubley, and Leo and...
Lucy (Polselli) Ventura
May 5, 2026
Lucy (Polselli) Ventura, 93, a longtime resident of Worcester passed away Tuesday, May 5th 2026, with her devoted sons, Peter and Paul, gathered at her side. Lucy is reunited in heaven with the love of her life and husband of 67 years Maurice, a Navy veteran, who passed away in June of 2022.
Lucy was born in Acre, province of Frosinone,...
Vidal Martinez
May 2, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Vidal Martinez, 77, of Boylston, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, on July 2, 1948, Vidal was the son of the late Quitin Martinez and Petra Melendez.
Vidal loved many things in life, but above all, he cherished his family. He was a kind, loving,...
Sandra J. Dean
May 2, 2026
Sandra J. (Gilbert) Dean, 72, of Sturbridge, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at home with her loving family by her side.
Sandra was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Normand and Evelyn (Lucier) Gilbert. She was a graduate of North High School and lived in Worcester most of her life until moving to...
Joseph S. Maros
May 1, 2026
WEBSTER-Joseph S. Maros, 65 of Webster, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Joe was born and raised in Worcester to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Wygren) Maros. He graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical High School. He worked in the steel trade business for over 30 years, retiring in...
Darlene R. Haynes
April 30, 2026
Darlene R. Haynes, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was marked by love and dedication to her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years James C. Haynes, Sr. of Boylston; three loving sons- Craig Haynes and his wife...
Albert J. Dezotell
April 29, 2026
Albert J. Dezotell, age 69Born March 13, 1957Passed away April 29, 2026
Albert J. Dezotell, of Mashpee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was born and raised in Newton, the beloved son of the late William R. Dezotell and Estelle L. (Lupo) Dezotell.
Albert is survived by his wife, Sheila A. (Moquin) Dezotell...
Shawn W. Lizotte
April 26, 2026
Master Sergeant Shawn W. Lizotte, Ret., 49 of Webster, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a four-year battle with cancer.
Shawn was born in Worcester and grew up in Auburn where he was a graduate of Auburn High School, Class of 1994. After graduation, Shawn enlisted in...
Matthew John McElroy
April 25, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Matthew John McElroy, 20, of Worcester, MA on Saturday, April 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Matthew is received in heaven by Audrey Baldwin, who loved him like a son, and whom he loved like a mother.
Born in Sutton on July 3, 2005, Matthew was diagnosed with multiple complex...
Rita B. Yankauskas
April 25, 2026
Rita B. Yankauskas, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully at 104 years old, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She is survived and greatly missed by her son Adam Yankauskas III and his husband Philip Bingeman of New Hope, PA; three daughters- Carol Yankauskas of Falmouth, MA, Joan Davini and her husband Bruce of Millbury, MA, and Debrah Azarbyjani...
Bernard "Bernie" Bonne
April 25, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Bonne, 96, of Worcester, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He joins the love of his life Silvana “Chippy” in heaven.
Born in Tjimahi, Indonesia on May 24, 1929, Bernie was the son of the late Gerrit and Toeminah (Wongsodrkromo) Bonne.
Bernie was renowned for his love of gardening,...
Norman G Limoges
April 24, 2026
NORMAN G. LIMOGES E.d.D., of Leicester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved.
Norman was a beloved husband, father, uncle, educator, former priest, mentor and friend to many, who was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, on February 15, 1934, the son of William and Irene (Lambert) Limoges. At the age of 22,...
Gina M Lorusso
April 23, 2026
Gina M. Lorusso, 48, of Charlton, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Gina was born in Worcester on April 20, 1978, and graduated from Holy Name High School. She worked for several companies before accepting a position as department manager at Opus Company in Shrewsbury, where she worked for the past ten years. She...
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