Obituaries

January 26, 2022

Judith A. (Suttie) Smolenski, 81, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Smolenski in August 1991.

Judy is survived by a son, Todd Smolenski and his wife Linda of Holden; a daughter, Lisa O’Grady and her fiancé Larry Jerrier of Port Charlotte, FL; five grandchildren,...

January 25, 2022

Luisa Angela (Colella) Polselli, 93 of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Luisa was born in Arce, Italy, a daughter of the late Luigi and Concetta (Pescosolido) Colella.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  When she wasn’t taking care of her home, she worked part-time as a...

January 24, 2022

James  G. Forbes, 76, a longtime Worcester resident and proud retired U.S. Marine passed away Monday, January 24th, 2022, with his devoted wife by his side after a life of medical challenges.

Born in Marlborough, James one of six sons of  Franklin and Irene (Beane) Forbes. He grew up in Northborough and Berlin, graduated from Worcester Boys Trade, joined the...

January 24, 2022

Sergon Antar, 75, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away January 24, 2022 in Miami valley Hospital after a courageous battle with Covid 19. Sergon was born on February 14, 1946 , to his mother, Sarah Chammas and his Father, Christopher Antar. His father unfortunately passed away early in his life so Sergon was raised by his mother, whom she loved with...

January 23, 2022

January 22, 2022

Joanna M. (Algieri) Sliney, 49, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at UMass Hospital.

Joanna is survived by her loving husband and best friend of twenty-two years, David J. Sliney; their two sons, David J. Sliney and Matteo J. Sliney, both of Shrewsbury; her mother, Gertrude (Beauregard) Torosian and her husband Charles of Sutton; two brothers, Pasquale...

January 22, 2022

Richard E. Maguire, 66 of Naples Florida passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born in Worcester, one of four children of Richard and Mary (Cronin) Maguire (deceased). Rich joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from Worcester Boys Trade School in 1972. He honorably served his country for twenty years Active Duty and ten years in the Naval Fleet...

January 21, 2022

January 20, 2022

Palma “Pamie” (Alfego) Gullbrand, 70, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  Her loving husband of thirty years, Donald Gullbrand, predeceased her in March 2008.

Pam is survived by two devoted brothers, Anthony A. Alfego, Jr. and his wife Mary of Rutland, and Joseph J. Alfego and his wife Maryann of Shrewsbury; a devoted...

January 19, 2022

Patrick DiPierro of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, formerly of Holden and Worcester, died peacefully on January 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester on May 8, 1940 to his father Domenic and mother, Nellie (Hofski) DiPierro. Pat graduated high school from St. John’s on Temple Street in Worcester. It was there he captained...

January 19, 2022

Sherry A. Leketa, 47 Worcester – Sherry A. Leketa, 47, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Worcester on January 19, 2022. She was the daughter of Anthony F. Leketa, Senior of Gambrills, Maryland, and Carol A. Dailida, of Worcester.

Sherry was born at Fort Belvoir, Virginia but she grew up in Boylston, and graduated from Tahanto Regional High School....

January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022

Florence B. (Broderick) Covello, 96, of Worcester, passed way peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022.  Her beloved husband, James J. Covello, predeceased her in April 2015.

She is survived by her son, James and his wife Alys of Green Harbor; two grandchildren, Christopher of Worcester and Shawn of Yonkers, NY.  She was predeceased by a brother, Robert.    Florence was born...

January 14, 2022

Paul L. Beriau, age 97, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife and children by his side on Friday, January 14, 2022

Paul was born on March 23, 1924, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Delia (Goyette) Beriau. He was a graduate from Worcester schools and lived most of...

January 14, 2022

Rosalie A. Grenon, 82, of Sutton, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at the Jewish Healthcare Hospice in Worcester.

She was born in Worcester, MA to the late H. Louis Rocheleau and Anna (Johnson) Rocheleau on February 16, 1939.  She grew up in Millbury with her two sisters and one brother and lived most of her life in...

January 13, 2022

Cecelia I. “Angel” Williamson, 58, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her daughter’s home on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Angel is survived by her daughter, Paulette Cecelia Williams of Worcester; her son, Andre Jamar Williams of Worcester; two brothers, Jimmy Williamson and Daufus Williamson, both of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Judy Graves Brown of Summit, NC and Linda...

January 13, 2022

January 12, 2022

Laura C. (Pirera) Elia, 75, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Saint Vincent Hospital, with her devoted children at her bedside.

Laura is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Elia of Sutton; two sons, Leo Elia of Worcester and Richard Elia of Auburn; seven grandchildren, Sherissa Elia, Anthony Elia, Dominic Elia, Chelsea LaViolette and her fiancé Barbara...

January 11, 2022

Mark S. Healey, 63, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in UMASS Memorial Medical Campus. His wife of 30 years, Ruth (Rawson) Healey died in May 2014.

Mark was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Richard X. and Vivian T. (Richards) Healey. He was a graduate of North High and has lived in...

January 10, 2022

Keith E. Plant 53 of Millbury formerly of Shrewsbury died Monday January 10, 2022 at St. Vincent hospital due to complications from the COVID virus.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert and Myrna (Benoit) Plant.

Keith leaves his daughter Amanda Plant, his son Timothy Plant and his wife Kahlan, his three grandchildren Emillia Plant, Jordon...