Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
James W. Stone, Sr.
October 10, 2021
James W. "Stoney" Stone, Sr., 67, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 10th shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.
Jimmy, who was a lifelong resident of the City of Worcester, was born on September 22, 1954 to the late John R. Stone, Sr. and Albertine M....
Fernando A Nanni
October 9, 2021
Fernando A. Nanni, 71, of Worcester a kind, gentle, loving husband, father, nonno, and friend passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the family he cherished, Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a valiant battle with Cancer.
Born and raised in Castrovalva, province of L’Aquila Italy, he was the son of Camillo and Chiara (Mastrodomenico) Nanni. He immigrated to the...
Andrew Ansara
October 9, 2021
Andrew (Andraos) M. Ansara, 85, of Worcester, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved on Saturday, October 9th, 2021. Andrew was born in Aitah al-Fakhar, Lebanon, the son of Michael and Badia (Dabaghe) Ansara. Raised in Lebanon, Andrew began a career as a contractor, immigrating to the United States in...
Arthur R. Longwell, Jr.
October 8, 2021
Arthur R. Longwell, Jr., 59, of Rutland, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at UMass Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Art was the beloved husband of Robin L. (Martin) Longwell. Art and Robin were childhood sweethearts and met 39 years ago. On October 15, 1989, they were married and enjoyed 32 years together as husband and...
Danielle C. Wysote
October 8, 2021
Danielle C. Wysote, 34 of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 8, 2021 from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.
Danielle was born on December 6, 1986 in Worcester where she was a graduate from Worcester Vocational Technical High School, Class of 2005. She worked for Carroll Enterprises, Inc. as a health insurance customer enrollment representative for almost 6...
Robert P Mitchell
October 7, 2021
Robert P. Mitchell, of Worcester passed away Thursday, October 7th, 2021, from complications of Covid-19 and his chronic ongoing heart problems.
Robert was born in Worcester, the son of Gabriel “Gabe” and Lucy (Capurso) Mitchell. Raised and educated in Worcester, he has lived in the home he grew up in all his life. Robert worked in customer service all his...
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...