Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Theresa A Johnson
July 3, 2025
Theresa Adekunle Johnson
Worcester: Theresa Adekunle Johnson, 56, answered God’s call peacefully in the presence of her husband and daughter on Thursday July 3, 2025, at the UMASS Memorial Hospital on Lake Ave. She lived a dedicated and faithful life to her husband and those around her. Born on November 21, 1969, in Freetown but hails from Waterloo in Sierra Leone,...
Gail (Carlson) Bachorik
July 3, 2025
Gail (Carlson) Bachorik was the second daughter of Corinne (Parsons) Carlson and Howard W. Carlson. Gail was born in 1950, graduated from Burncoat High School in 1968, and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1973.
In 1975, she met Richard Bachorik, of New York, while he was managing a portion of the construction of the new University of Massachusetts Hospital....
Paul S. "Tuxy" Tula
July 2, 2025
Paul S. "Tuxy" Tula, 59, of Holyoke, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in his home.
Paul is survived by his mother, Louise (Fresolo) Tula of Shrewsbury; two brothers, Richard Tula and his wife Tara of Worcester, and Robert Tula and his wife Marcia of Millbury; two sisters, Doreen DiPilato, and Carole Tula, both of Shrewsbury; nieces,...
Anthony Peter Cogoli
July 2, 2025
Anthony P. Cogoli, 67 of Auburn, MA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Julia M. (Lindley) Cogoli of Worcester, daughters, Kristy Cogoli, Cheri Cogoli and husband Joshua Linfield, Kelly Driscoll and husband Jonathan Driscoll, Michelle Pescheta and husband John Pescheta, Emily Cogoli and sons, Robert Cogoli and...
Roberta A Henry
July 1, 2025
Roberta A. (Huard) Henry, of West Boylston, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, nine days before her 88th birthday, at Life Care Center of Leominster.
Roberta is survived by the love of her life, her husband of nearly sixty-nine years, Richard N. Henry Sr.; two sons, Peter P. Henry and his wife Michelle of Apollo Beach, FL; Richard N. Henry,...
Shirley A. Coe
June 30, 2025
Shirley A. Coe, 65, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones.
Shirley is survived by her loving children, Jaylee Momplaisir and Ja’Quaine Coe; her adored grandchildren, Kahlil Coe, and her two pretties, Amaya and Marsae Momplaisir; her cherished siblings Patricia Alford, Lorraine Grier, Andrew Coe Jr., Doris Gibbs, Crystal Page and Andrea Edwards;...
Jill Marie Brooks
June 26, 2025
Jill M. (Mero) Brooks, 55, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home.
Jill is survived by her daughter, Amanda Sobocinski of Brookfield; her father, David Mero and his wife Susan of Worcester; her long-time partner, Mark Berry of Worcester; three stepsisters, Charlene Copenharv in FL, Jennifer Hall and Cynthia Cruz, both of Worcester;...
Thomas R O'Neill
June 25, 2025
Thomas R. “Tommy” O’Neill, of Worcester, Ma. passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45, after a long illness.
Tom was predeceased by his brother, Daniel O’Neill, and by his parents, Susan (Berthiaume) O’Neill and John F. O’Neill, as well as his maternal grandparents, Jean E. (Wahlstrom) Berthiaume and Richard R. Berthiaume, Sr.
Tom is survived by his beloved sister, Erin E....
Leanne Chenevert
June 25, 2025
Leanne Chenevert, 50, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Leanne is reunited with her sister, Kelli Chenevert Palumbo, who predeceased her in January 1994.
Leanne is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Clarence “Butch” and Linda (Laperle) Chenevert of Worcester; a sister, Kimberly Ohman and her husband Paul...
Salvatore R. Balsamo
June 24, 2025
Salvatore R. Balsamo, 85, of Princeton, MA & Palmetto, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Princeton, surrounded by his loving family. He is reunited in Heaven with his loving wife of fifty-four years, Kathleen M. (Smith) Balsamo. They were both members of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Shrewsbury, MA.
Salvatore was born...
William E. Cummings, Jr.
June 23, 2025
William E. Cummings, Jr., 86 of Auburn formerly of Lynn, MA, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025 at Lifecare Center of Auburn.
A graveside burial will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon, MA. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be...
Marie (Scirpoli) Guertin
June 22, 2025
Marie (Scirpoli) Guertin, 74, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Worcester surrounded by loved ones.
Marie is survived by her loving sons, Joseph and Jeffrey; her adored grandchildren Brian, Claire, Erin and Ellyn; her cherished siblings Deborah, Donna; brother in-law David; niece Lisa, nephew Christopher, family and friends.
Marie was born in Worcester on February 17, 1951, daughter...
Shawn Gleason
June 20, 2025
Shawn Gleason of Worcester, MA, aged 63, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife and son on Friday, June 20th, 2025.
Shawn is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Laura (Hobbs) Gleason and their loving son Frank Gleason (fiancé Jennifer), of Worcester, MA. He also leaves behind many incredible and loving family members and friends. Shawn was...
Gabriele O'Brien
June 20, 2025
Gabriele (Firmbach) O’Brien, 60, of Fitzwilliam, NH and Worcester, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband Robert J. O’Brien, Jr., on May 10, 2025.
Gabriele is survived by three daughters, Cassandra DiGiulio and her husband Michael of Worcester, Heidi O’Brien of Worcester, and n Megan O’Brien of Fitzwilliam; a brother, Peter Firmbach; a sister, Petra...
Rosalie (Pucci) Thomas
June 19, 2025
Rosalie A. (Pucci) Thomas, 81, a longtime Worcester resident passed away Thursday, June 19th, 2025, with her beloved family gathered at her bedside.
Rosalie was born in Worcester, one of three children of Mario and Rose (Ventura) Pucci. She graduated from Commerce High School and earned her associates degree from Becker Junior College. She married and spent her life in Worcester,...
Maria "Pina" Josefina Villatoro
June 18, 2025
Maria Josefina “Pina” Villatoro, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Born in La Unión, El Salvador, on March 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Florentin Villatoro and Rosa Candida Reyes. Pina immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life for her family, bringing with her...
Paul J. Crowley
June 17, 2025
Paul J. Crowley, Sr. 79, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Saint Vincent Hospital. Paul was predeceased by his devoted wife of twenty-seven years, Joanne (Ferraro) Belezerian-Crowley in August 2023, he was also predeceased by his first wife, Annette (Dattis) Crowley in March 1992 and daughter-in-law Wendy Horn in February 2025.
Paul...
John B. Merola
June 14, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of John B. Merola, 70, of Worcester, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
John is survived by his beloved spouse, Irene (Inangelo) Merola of Worcester; his loving children, Anthony Merola and partner Shawn Powers, George Merola and partner Jahaira Woods, both of Worcester, Nanci Der Kazarian and spouse...
Rose-Marie McCluskey
June 14, 2025
Rose-Marie (Boucher) McCluskey, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on June 14th at the age of 87, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard F. McCluskey Jr.
Rose raised her family in Worcester. She is survived by her four children Byron McCluskey and his wife Norma, of Sarasota, FL, Sandra Ragan and her husband...
Kim (Moreno) Galarza
June 13, 2025
Kim M. (Moreno) Galarza, 68, of Auburn, a dedicated Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister, passed away surrounded by family Friday, June 13, 2025.
Kim was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of William and Eleanor (Sczepaniak) Moreno. She grew up in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and New York and married the “love of her life” Humberto ‘Berto’ Galarza on July 24th 1973...
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