Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
W. Ross Griffin
October 6, 2021
W. Ross Griffin, 71 a longtime Shrewsbury resident passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 he lost his battle with Cancer. This happened to be his mother's birthday.
Born in raised in Rutland Ross was the son of William H. Griffin and Marilyn F. (Dodge) Griffin. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High...
Brian J Sklarz
October 4, 2021
Brian J. Sklarz, 63, of Worcester, formerly of Holden passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, with his devoted family by his side.
Brian was born in Worcester, the son of Rose Marie Sklarz. He graduated from Worcester Public Schools and Quinsigamond Community College. Brian then embarked on a many year worldwide employment journey. He was the second employee hired by...
Edith Bah
October 3, 2021
Edith Bah, 47, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Edith was born in Cameroon and immigrated to the US in 2003, settling in Worcester, MA. She was a Registered Nurse (RN) and served at many nursing homes and hospitals in the Leominster/Worcester area, most recently at the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital for 9 years.
Despite her...
Mark D Gerardi
October 3, 2021
Mark D. Gerardi, 68, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, a devoted brother, uncle, cousin and trusted friend passed away at Home Sunday, October 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Mark was born in Worcester on November 6, 1952, one of eight children of Roland “Tex” and Lena (Ricciardi) Gerardi. Mark began his life in a three decker on...
Lillian D. MacWhinnie
October 2, 2021
Lillian D. (Boyd) MacWhinnie, 79 of Worcester, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away surrounded by her adoring family on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Lillian fought a three-year battle against multiple myeloma. Her husband of 16 years, Milton MacWhinnie passed away in 1992. Lillian was born on June 8, 1942 in Niagara Falls,...
James W. Prendiville, Jr.
October 2, 2021
James W. Prendiville, Jr., 61, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Vibra Healthcare in Leicester. He was predeceased by his wife, Sheila (Santos) Prendiville.
James is survived by a son, James F. Bello of Auburn; two daughters, Jamie L. Chumsae and her husband Jason of Auburn and Jill M. Gomez and her husband Seth of Henderson,...
Paul J. Butkevich
October 1, 2021
Paul J. Butkevich passed away at home on Friday, October 1, 2021, surrounded by his family. Paul turned 70 years old on June 21. Paul was born and grew up in Worcester. He graduated from North High School and Central New England College with a Degree in Engineering. Paul worked in outside sales for several different companies for most of...
Mary E. Peloquin
September 30, 2021
Mary E. “Betty” (Drohan) Peloquin, 89 of Kissimmee, FL., formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Betty was born on June 1, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Martin J. & Mary E. (Atchue) Drohan. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester, MA., and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing, earning...
Kathleen A Kowalik
September 30, 2021
Kathleen A Kowalik 63, a lifelong resident of Worcester and retired nurse died at home on Thursday September 30, 2021. Born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Edward and Judith (Mullen) Kowalik.
Kathleen is survived by her brother Christopher C Kowalik, of Worcester, her sister Kelly J. Solitro and her husband Mathew, of Shrewsbury. She is...
Marjorie G. Fleming
September 29, 2021
Marjorie G. (Perkins) Fleming, age 99 of Northborough passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 29, 2021, in her home. Her husband of 35 years, Henry “Joe” Fleming died in 1975.
Marjorie was born on August 21, 1922, in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by her father, Frank Perkins and her mother Luella (Croft) Perkins. She was a graduate...
Mary L. Giacobbi
September 27, 2021
Mary L. (Sclamo) Giacobbi, age 74 of Worcester passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center with loved ones gathered by her side.
Mary was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Joseph V. Sclamo, Sr. and Dorothy (Racienski) Sclamo. She graduated from South High School. Mary worked as a Shipping & Receiving Clerk for General...
Gladys D. Fallon
September 27, 2021
Gladys D. (Cammarata) Fallon, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 27, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was just 72 years young. Born on December 12, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, she was daughter to the late Margaret Cammarata Vespi and William Vespi. She spent most of her years growing up on the Lower...
Louis R. DiVirgilio
September 26, 2021
On September 26, 2021 Retired Worcester Fire District Chief, Louis R. DiVirgilio, passed away peacefully with his children at his side.
Louis was born in Worcester on May 3, 1928. He was one of two children of Emilio and Congetta (Bovenzi) DiVirgilio. He was a graduate of North High School and Quinsigamond Community College.
In June of 1946, at 17...
Willis K. Haire, Jr.
September 25, 2021
Willis K. Haire, Jr., 91, of Shrewsbury, passed way on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at UMass Hospital.
Willis is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-eight years, Theresa F. (Thomas) Haire; two daughters, Kathryn R. Gaudette and her husband Thomas, and Donna M. Wilson and her husband Jeffrey; and a sister, Barbara Truelson, all of Shrewsbury. He is also survived...
Richard "Dick" Atkins
September 24, 2021
Richard “Dick” B. Atkins, 90, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He is survived by a brother, Kenneth Atkins and his wife Anne of North Hampton, NH; a sister in law, Teresa Atkins of Albany, NY; nieces and nephews, including, Donna and Wayne Sauer who were his primary care takers, Lisa Migliacci...
Dean A. Powell
September 20, 2021
Dean A. Powell, 52, died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital after a long fight trying to make it back home.
Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dawn Powell; his two children, Andrew Powell of Oxford, MA and Amanda Moran and her husband Jonathan of Southbridge, MA; his three grandchildren, Julleeanna Moran, Lena...
William “Billy” Setaro
September 19, 2021
William “Billy” Setaro, 64, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 from injures suffered in a motorcycle accident.
Billy was born in Worcester and was one of five children of John “Johnny” and Ruth (Coulson) Setaro. Raised in Worcester, he attended Worcester public schools and began a life of ...
Flora F. Miller
September 18, 2021
After a 10-year hard-fought battle with the earthly scourge of cancer, our family's hero, champion, protector and leader, Minister Flora Fort Miller, passed away peacefully at 4:32 p.m. on Saturday, September 18th, surrounded by her family. Our mother was one of the sweetest people on this planet, who loved her family, friends and her church, Mount Olive Pentecostal Church,...
Helene G Nedder
September 18, 2021
Helene G. (Ravanis) Nedder, 94, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born on October 31, 1926, and was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother (Yia Yia), neighbor and friend. A humble person that was selfless and generous to all, she was loved by anyone who know...
Robert W. Grosse, Jr.
September 17, 2021
Robert William Grosse, Jr, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, from complications of respiratory disease at the young age of 35.
Bobby “The Big Guy” was born in Worcester, raised in Holden, and graduated from Wachusett High School. He has lived in Holden for more than 28 years. Bobby worked as the logistics manager for the Clariant Company in...
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