Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Jean (DeStefano) Bowker
May 13, 2026
Jean M. (DeStefano) Bowker, 80, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by the family she loved Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Jean was born in Worcester, the only child of Antonio and Velia (Zamarro) DeStefano. She was raised in the Italian neighborhood off Shrewsbury Street. She graduated from North High School, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Umass Amherst and her master’s degree...
Alice L. Carey
May 12, 2026
Alice L. (Galipeau) Carey, 86, of Leicester, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She is reunited with her husband of forty-five years, Ronald F. Carey, Sr., who died in September 2025.
Alice is survived by two daughters, Susan Welch, with whom she lived, and Debra Carey and her husband Ronald Carey, Jr. of Brookfield;...
Linda Salem
May 11, 2026
April 19, 1950-May 11, 2026
In the end, a life is often described by the years the life spanned, but, no matter the distance between the years, the dash is what tells the story.
Between these two dates, Linda Florence (Brown) Salem, built a beautiful life that she loved and that brought her joy.
Linda was born in Springfield, MA to Joseph G....
Robert E. Keller
May 10, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert E. Keller, 72, of Worcester, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born June 26, 1953, in Worcester Robert was the son of the late William and Rita (Hebert) Keller.
Robert loved the outdoors, enjoying rounds of golf or out on the water fishing.
Robert is survived by...
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...
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