Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Wendy Adams
February 21, 2023
Wendy Ann Adams, 55, of Millbury, MA, went to the big baseball field up in the sky Tuesday night, unexpectedly, after battling a 2-year illness at home.
She was greeted by Her mother Donna Jamros, who we know is still asking her why she is so early - It’s not like her! She was also greeted by the one who...
Nada Hanna
February 19, 2023
Nada (Raheb) Hanna, 63 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at UMass Medical Center with her loving family by her side after a yearlong battle with cancer.
Nada was born in Hassake, Syria, a daughter of the late Georges and Janette (Abdulky) Raheb. She worked as a self-employed hairdresser and after starting her family she stayed...
Phyllis A. Dedo
February 18, 2023
Phyllis A. (Calabrese) Dedo, 91, of Lancaster, MA and former lifelong resident of Worcester, MA, passed away February 18, 2023, after a period of declining health. Born to the late Leonardo and Giuseppina (Catalo) Calabrese, she was the beloved wife of 57 years of the late Meo J. Dedo, Sr. She leaves her son, Michael R. Dedo (Suzanne Kelley) of...
Sr. Theresa Khen Doan, MPV
February 18, 2023
Sr. Theresa Khen Doan, MPV, 91 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare Center.
Sr. Theresa was born in Saigon, Vietnam, a daughter of the late Khuong Quang Doan and Ngou Thi Nguyen. Sister earned her bachelor’s degree from Marillac College in St. Louis, MO. and later her master’s degree from Boston University...
William L. Oriente
February 17, 2023
William L. Oriente, 86, of Spencer, MA passed away February 17, 2023. He leaves his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Caforio) Oriente of Spencer; his children Deena Gagnon and her husband Marc of Merrimack, NH, Mark Oriente and his wife Elizabeth of Charlton, and Jenna Landry and her husband Phil of Douglas; grandchildren Kayla DiManna and her husband Jeff...
Celia A. Johnson
February 17, 2023
Celia A. (Teczar) Johnson,86, a lifelong resident of Worcester passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center with her daughters and sister by her side.
Celia was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Patrick E. and Bella M. (Kopec) Teczar. In June of 1957 after her husband returned home from the military, she and...
Joseph J. Monfredo
February 12, 2023
Joseph J. Monfredo, 83 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Fairlawn Hospital from ALS.
Joseph was born on August 25, 1939 in Worcester, a son of the late John F. and Frances Monfredo and where he was a resident all of his life. He graduated from Commerce High School and later continued his education at Worcester...
Teresa Nader
February 11, 2023
Teresa (Assad) Nader of Greenfield, MA, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, MA, passed away in her home on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Teresa was born in Worcester and is the daughter of the late Massoud J. and Louise “Hindia” (Nader) Assad. She graduated from North High School and later attended classes at Becker Junior College. Teresa was a lifetime...
Janice M. Sullivan
February 7, 2023
Janice M. (Jacques) Sullivan, age 67, of Worcester, died peacefully Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Janice was a devoted mother and grandmother survived by her two children, Michael Cicero of Barre and Christine Sadowski and her husband Mark of Rutland; three grandchildren she adored, Chloe, Mason and Serena Sadowski. She is predeceased by...