Obituaries

January 30, 2022

Richard J. Nejaimey, 87, popularly referred to as Tubby, by many dear friends and family, passed away  Sunday, January 30th, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He joins in heaven his wife Judy Nejaimey and grandson Elias Tembenis. 

Richard was a lifelong Worcester resident. He was the son of Charles and Lena (Esper) Nejaimey, whom emigrated...

January 28, 2022

Diane F. (Cooper) Bianculli, 77, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was born in Lowell, the daughter of the late William and Frances (Meehan) Cooper, and grew up in Westborough. She was a graduate of Westborough High School where she was also a drum majorette.

 She met and married her...

January 28, 2022

Eileen E. Kane, 75, of Worcester passed away on Friday, January 28th, 2022, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center after a long illness.

She was born and raised in Worcester, attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and graduated from Saint Stephen's High School in 1965. It was always in her heart to devote her life to God through a religious community...

January 28, 2022

Antoinette R. (Teso) Smith, 102 of Westborough, formerly a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Westborough.

Ann was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine (Zollo) Teso.  She graduated from Commerce High School and later earned her nursing degree from Worcester City Hospital...

January 28, 2022

Anwar A. Aldyoub, 69 of Dudley, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Anwar was born in Homs, Syria, a son of the late Abdallah and Fadwa (Almatney) Aldyoub.  He graduated from high school in Syria and later earned his associates degree in Army Services.  Anwar was a colonel in the Syrian...

January 27, 2022

Mrs. Kathleen A. (Haven) Leto, age 78, a lifetime Worcester resident passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 27th at Christopher House.

Kathy was born in Worcester to George B. and Helen I. Haven. A devoted parishioner of Saint Stephen’s church and active alum of Saint Stephen’s Elementary and High School, Kathy then earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Education from...

January 27, 2022

Lois (DiTerlizzi) Lupien, 72, of Sturbridge, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Lois was born in Worcester, the daughter of Michael F. DiTerlizzi, Sr. and Mary A. (Mezzano) DiTerlizzi. Raised in Shrewsbury, Lois graduated from Shrewsbury High School,  married the “Love of her Life” Harry P. Lupien on July 6, 1968, and spent the...

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...