Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Elucie Mondesir Covil

Elucie Mondesir Covil

October 23, 2025

Elucie Mondesir Covil, 94, of Framingham, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Elucie is survived by her loving children, Matthew, Eric, Samuel, and Edelina Angela Covil; her dear grandchildren, Ruth Ann, Joshua, Shelsea, Christopher, Tyler, and Anne. Sadly, in addition to her parents, Elucie was predeceased by her daughter, Rosemond Covil.

Born in Haiti on November 8,...

Marian R. Latino

Marian R. Latino

October 23, 2025

Marian R. Latino, 91, of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Charlton.

She is survived by her niece, Diane T. (Battista) Lockwood and her husband, David, and her nephew, David J. Battista and his wife, Kathi, and their daughter, Valerie Battista. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph C. and Mariangelo (Marzo) Latino, and her beloved sister,...

Lorraine Foster

Lorraine Foster

October 23, 2025

Lorraine (Mellor) Foster, 95, of Worcester, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Fusco and Charles Foster; a daughter, Darlene Foster; and a daughter-in-law, Alice Foster. Lorraine was predeceased by a son, James J. Foster, Sr., Horticulturist, in July 2007 and by a daughter, Diane F. Davis-Rose, in August 2007. She is also survived by...

James Albert Locketts, Jr.

James Albert Locketts, Jr.

October 22, 2025

James Albert Locketts, Jr., 69, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

James is survived by his partner of twenty-five years, Thomas S. Wilson; a sister, Dorothea Atkins of Boston; two brothers, Brian Watkins of North Attleboro and Sean Elliot Roisten of Worcester; Thomas’s family and friends; many nieces and nephews. James was predeceased...

Vincenzo Gencarelli

Vincenzo Gencarelli

October 21, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Vincenzo Gencarelli, 92, of Worcester, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Vincenzo is survived by his loving sisters, Francesca Servidio, Maria Kent, and Antonietta Webster all of Worcester; his cherished brothers, Michael Gencarelli, Angelo Gencarelli both of Millbury, and Joseph Gencarelli and his wife Antoinette Gencarelli...

Norma L. Toney

Norma L. Toney

October 20, 2025

Norma L. Toney, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the comfort of her own home.

Norma is survived by her loving Goddaughters, Crystal Jones-Davis of Syracuse, NY, and Wendy Rodgers of Buffalo, NY; her half-brother, Albert Toney; her dear cousin, Barbara Harris of Worcester and several more cherished cousins. Sadly, in addition to her parents Norma...

Tahjea Raye-White

Tahjea Raye-White

October 19, 2025

Tahjea W. Raye-White, 30, of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born in Boston and grew up in Millbury, Tahjea was a proud graduate of Millbury High School. He went on to build a successful career as an Executive Sales Manager for Jushi Corporation, where his drive, charisma, and dedication inspired...

Thomas J. D'Errico

Thomas J. D'Errico

October 19, 2025

Thomas J. D’Errico, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital. His wife, Virginia C. (Carroll) D’Errico, predeceased him in December 2002.

Thomas is survived by his daughter, Linda D’Errico-Schlener and her husband Jeffrey of Shrewsbury; his fiancé, Mary (Donovan) O’Connell; three grandchildren, Nicole Schlener and her partner Jamie of Shrewsbury, Alexandra Schlener of Austin,...

Warren Leach

Warren Leach

October 18, 2025

Warren W. Leach, 87, a longtime resident of Boylston, passed away surrounded by the family he loved Saturday, October 18th, 2025, after a brief illness.

Warren was born in Framingham, one of four children of Henry and Ida (Whiting) Leach. He graduated from Framingham High School, class of 1956, and joined the US Air Force serving his country proudly. Warren then...

Carolyn B. Gorski

Carolyn B. Gorski

October 15, 2025

Carolyn B. Gorski, 79 of Paxton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2025.

Carol was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Charlie and Helena J. (Iwanowski) Gorski. She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School. Carol worked at Martin Wallpaper and over 30 years at Fallon Healthcare where she...

Thomas A. Gill, Jr.

Thomas A. Gill, Jr.

October 11, 2025

Thomas A. Gill, Jr., 78, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away Saturday October 11th, 2025.

Tom is survived, by his loving wife of 50 years, Debbie (Remillard) Gill; two brothers, Ronald Gill and his wife RoseMary, and Timothy Gill; a sister, Kathy Pedone and her husband Leo; his mother in law, Rita Remillard; brothers and sisters in law, Robert and...

Lisa (Hosegood) Carelli

Lisa (Hosegood) Carelli

October 10, 2025

Lisa M. (Hosegood) Carelli, 60, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, October 10th 2025. Lisa is reunited in heaven with the “love of her Life” and husband of 24 years Robert P. Carelli who passed away in 2019.

Lisa was born, raised and educated in Worcester. She was one of two daughters of Richard and...

Timothy J Shays

Timothy J Shays

October 8, 2025

Timothy J. Shays, 38, of Peoria, Arizona, formerly of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Timothy is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Andiee Lynch Shays; his father, Stephen J. Shays of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Worcester, MA; his mother, Jo-Ann Mastrovito Flick, and her husband, Paul E. Flick, of Mesa, AZ; his brother, Michael...

Milton M. Kerr

Milton M. Kerr

October 8, 2025

Milton M. Kerr, 77, passed away on October 8, 2025, after an extended illness. He was the devoted husband of Ann Waidelich Stamm for 43 years. Born in New York City on October 29, 1947, to Henry Arthur Kerr and Beryl Brown Kerr, Milton was the oldest of 5 children and is survived by Marilyn Kerr and Michelle Kerr. His...

Nathalie Sotiropoulos

Nathalie Sotiropoulos

October 5, 2025

Nathalie (Kurtigian) Sotiropoulos, 98, a life-long resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, while surrounded by loving family.

Nathalie was born in Worcester, daughter of survivors of the Armenian Genocide, Hagop and Mushgunas (Aykanian) Kurtigian. She was proud of her Armenian heritage and loved the music, dance, food, and Armenian events. Most of all she loved her...

Julia El Houssan

Julia El Houssan

October 3, 2025

Julia (Azar) El Houssan, 85, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Julia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother affectionately called “Teta.”

Julia was born in Bshamoun, Lebanon, a daughter of the late Asaad and Laya Azar. Julia worked as a seamstress and tailor in Lebanon for many years designing amazing...

Johnny McCoy, Jr.

Johnny McCoy, Jr.

October 3, 2025

Johnny McCoy, Jr., 77, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Katherine (Brown) McCoy in 1982.

Johnny is survived by a son, Johnny McCoy, III and his wife Dawn of Oxford; two daughters, Angela McCoy of Auburn and Anna Leto...

John J. Catallozzi

John J. Catallozzi

October 1, 2025

John J. Catallozzi, 92, of Shrewsbury, formerly a longtime resident of Leominster, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after a brief period of declining health.

John was born in Worcester, the son of Alfredo and Esther (Testa) Catallozzi. Raised in Worcester, he joined the U.S. Army serving his country proudly. Upon discharge and return home, he then...

Laura Ann Zukowski

Laura Ann Zukowski

September 29, 2025

Laura Ann (Ventura) Zukowski, 94, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She is reunited in Heaven with her children, John A. Errara who died in 2004 and Laura Errara who died in 1960.

Laura is survived by a son, James A. Errara and his wife Deborah of Charlton; a daughter, Laura Passamonti of...

Shawkat Afram Naoum

Shawkat Afram Naoum

September 27, 2025

Shawkat Afram Naoum, 83, of Worcester, a dedicated family man, passed away surrounded by loved ones Saturday, September 27th, 2025.

Born in Qamishli, Syria, one of seven children of Afram and Marin (Estephan) Naoum. He was raised in Syria, earned his degree in architecture in Aleppo and then traveled the world, from Dubai, to the U.S and around the World constructing...

Subscribe

Get alerts when new obituaries are posted.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.