Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
George J Montville, Jr.
August 5, 2022
George J. Montville, Jr., 92, of Charlton, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Catherine “Kay” Montville, who predeceased him in March 2018.
George is survived by his son Donald J. Montville and wife Jennifer and their children Laura Moreno and husband Eric,...
David E. Shea
August 3, 2022
David E. Shea, 68, of Worcester, a Veteran of the United States Army, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022
David was born in Boston, son of the late, Walter and Lorraine (Bellow) Shea, and he worked as a baker.
David was laid to rest with Military Honors, surrounded by approximately 65 fellow Veterans and staff of Veterans Inc., on...
Michael W. Chumsae
August 3, 2022
Michael W. Chumsae, 65, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He is reunited with his high school sweetheart and wife of forty-three years, Ann E. (Stenman) Chumsae, who predeceased him in June 2020.
Michael is survived by his loving children, two sons, Jason Chumsae and wife Jamie, and Adam R....
Richard Zadroga
August 2, 2022
Richard W. Zadroga, 84, of Worcester, MA died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at home.
Mr. Zadroga is predeceased by his two brothers, Stephen and Stanley Zadroga and three sisters, Jennie Bogosian, Theresa Cather and Sally Houle.Richard was the son of Frank and Rose (Dziczek) Zadroga. He was born in Worcester, MA and was a veteran of the Worcester Fire Department....
Therese Sylvestre
August 2, 2022
Therese Sylvestre, 88, of Fitchburg, MA passed away at home on August 2, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born in Lacombe,Haiti, to the late Louissant Robert and Analouise Dorsainvil, she was the beloved wife of Louis Pierre Sylvestre; loving mother of Vignoble Sylvestre and Husband Manes Derice of Fitchburg, sister of Benjamin Robert and Aunt of many nieces and nephews. ...
Joan G Wieslander
August 2, 2022
Joan G. (Moroski) Wieslander, 87, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 2, 2022, at Notre Dame Long Term Care, joining her loving husband, John F. Wieslander, who died in May 2021.
“Joanie” as she was lovingly called, is survived by three children, Steven J. Chapman of Winchester, NH, Sandra A. Bernard of Dudley, and Kristina A. Wieslander with whom Joan...
Shirley H. Morrison
August 1, 2022
Shirley H. Morrison, 94, the beloved mother, grandmother, gr-grandmother and friend departed this life on August 1, 2022 at UMass Memorial Medical Center of natural causes.
Born in Manchester NH on July 18, 1928, the youngest child and only daughter of Jeanette and Ralph Harkinson, Shirley was a charismatic, “rock ribbed” New Englander and gifted socialite & athlete who was...
Joseph V. "Butch" Page
July 30, 2022
Joseph V. "Butch" Page, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Butch was born in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph V. Sclamo and Marjorie D. (Lowell) Page. He was a graduate of Worcester Schools and lived there all his life. Butch worked as a shipper and...
Mary F Proia
July 30, 2022
Mary F. Proia, aged 92 died peacefully on July 30, 2022, with her daughter Deborah at her bedside. Born in Stamford, Ct, Mary grew up, was married, and raised her family in Worcester, Ma. She graduated from Saint Mary’s High School and Salter’s Secretarial School. Mary worked as an Executive Secretary for Town Talk Bakery before devoting herself to raising...
Julie M Buffone
July 30, 2022
Julie M. Buffone, 46, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Julie is survived by her children, Brody Kulesza and Elly Kulesza, both of Worcester; her father, Theodore “Ted” Buffone and his partner, Jamie Foy of Worcester; two brothers, Christopher Buffone and his wife Elizabeth of Oxford and...
Alex J Panarelli
July 30, 2022
Alex J. Panarelli, 71, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, with his loving wife, Joanne at his bedside.
Alex is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Joanne L. (Kamyk) Panarelli; two brothers, Frank Panarelli and his wife Kim, and Carlo Panarelli and his wife Donna; his sister-in-law, Phyllis Panarelli, all...
Jean C. Paulin
July 28, 2022
Jean C. Paulin, 88, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Jean was a strong, loving, and genuine woman loved by her entire family, both young and old. Jean was born in Worcester the youngest child of four children of the late, Joseph E. and Mary F. (Murray) Paulin and grew...
Patrick J McDonagh
July 26, 2022
Patrick J. McDonagh, 94, of Leland, NC and formerly of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, with loved ones gathered at his side.
Born in Galway City, Ireland, to Michael and Elizabeth (McNamara) McDonagh, Patrick immigrated to the United States at the age of 21 after proudly serving at the end of WW 2 with the Royal Irish Fusiliers...
David P Gleason
July 23, 2022
David P. Gleason, 24, of Worcester passed away tragically, Saturday July 23, 2022, when he was struck by an oncoming car while riding his motorcycle.
David was born August 1, 1997, in Worcester, the son of Rosemary D. Gleason and the late David Salo. He graduated from Burncoat High school. David then accepted a position as a mechanic with...
Mason A Bergeron
July 23, 2022
Mason A. Bergeron, 39, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the comfort of his home.
Mason is survived by two children, Jeffrey J. Bergeron and Briseis A. Bergeron, both of Worcester; two brothers, Mark Bergeron of Webster and Matthew Bergeron of Worcester; the mother of his children, Kathryn Bergeron of Worcester; his father, William L....
Gloria (Amaral) Valentino
July 22, 2022
Gloria R. (Amaral) Valentino, 89, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident passed away peacefully, Friday, July 22, 2022, with her children and grandchildren gathered at her bedside. She arrives in heaven into the loving arms of her husband George “Al” and daughter Deborah Valentino.
A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Gloria was the matriarch of her family, focused on caring...
Alice (Jezerski) Palmieri
July 22, 2022
Alice Palmieri, 101, of Worcester, passed away peacefully Friday, July 22, 2022. All funeral arrangements are private.