Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Zachary David Covello

Zachary David Covello

April 15, 2021

Zachary David Covello, 33, of Worcester, a gentle loving son, brother, uncle and nephew who had a huge heart and a hardworking young man, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Thursday, April 15th, 2021, joining in heaven his father David F. Covello, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Zachary was born in Worcester on July 12, 1987, the son of Saiyood (Luangyotha)...

Fred W Lahti, Jr.

Fred W Lahti, Jr.

April 14, 2021

Fred W. Lahti, Jr. 73, a retired Worcester Firefighter, passed away with family by his side, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from COVID-19 complications.

Fred was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Fred W. Lahti, Sr, and Irene (Winski) Lahti.  After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, serving proudly aboard the US aircraft carrier...

Monique Rose Fisher

Monique Rose Fisher

April 14, 2021

Monique Rose Fisher, 40, of Reading, PA, formerly of Worcester and Hyannis, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Reading Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Monique is survived by three sons, Isaiah Luna and Ivonnet Romero of Worcester, Demetri Fisher and David Wallace, IV, both of Reading; two daughters, Octavia Wallace and Elsie Wallace, both of Reading; her husband, David Wallace,...

Dr. Marjorie (Sherriff) Rohde, PHD

Dr. Marjorie (Sherriff) Rohde, PHD

April 14, 2021

Dr. Marjorie S Rhode Phd, 93 of Spencer, formerly of Franklin and New York City, passed away April 14, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Marjorie was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Lesliy M. and Lois (Wilde) Sherriff.  Raised in New Jersey, Marjorie graduated from the Dwight School for Girls and earned her Bachelors, Masters and Phd...

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird

April 12, 2021

Natalie (Ciuffredo) Bird, 86, a dedicated mother, gram, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away surrounded by the ones she loved Monday April 12th, 2021 in her home. Natalie was born and raised in Worcester, one of nine children of Italian immigrants Pasquale and Angelina Ciuffredo. In 1952, Natalie married Francis R. “Franny” Bird and began a 58-year love affair...

Robert J. Zack

Robert J. Zack

April 12, 2021

Our brother, Robert J. Zack, of Rochdale MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 12, 2021, he was 61 years old.

He was born in Worcester, MA son of the late, Alfred F. and Jane (Piasecki) Zack.  He attended St Mary’s grammar school and Doherty Memorial High School.  After graduating from Quinsigamond CC, he worked in marketing for...

Carolann R Dudas

Carolann R Dudas

April 11, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a wonderful young woman Carolann R Dudas, 21 years of age, on April 11, 2021 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She joins in heaven, her grandparents Louis Sr. and Carol Dudas, her father Dwaine Thames Sr., and brother Ryan Thames who predeceased her

Carolann was born in...

Rose Marie Maurier

Rose Marie Maurier

April 10, 2021

Rose Marie Maurier, 67, of Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Saint Francis Home in Worcester, from complications of liver cancer.

Rose is survived by three sisters, Anita Maurier of Sutton, Lucille A. Maurier and Theresa I. Peters, both of Zephyrhills, FL; numerous cousins; nieces, nephews, and many friends.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald H....

Vernon "Gus" Chester, III

Vernon "Gus" Chester, III

April 10, 2021

Retired Worcester District Court Officer, Vernon “Gus” Chester, III 58, of Barre formerly Worcester passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 after a valiant Battle with Cancer. 

A larger than life, man with a strong will, huge heart, and exceptional smile, was born in Worcester, the oldest son of Vernon “Gus” Chester, Jr., and Patricia A. (Tarby) Chester.  Raised in...

Maureen E. Legay

Maureen E. Legay

April 10, 2021

Maureen E. (Shea) Legay, 83 of Worcester, passed after a period of declining health at St. Mary’s Health Care Center.

Maureen was born in Bronx, New York, a daughter of the late Irish Immigrants Dennis and Elizabeth (Lynch) Shea.  She worked as a medical secretary in the cardiology and nuclear medicine departments for St. Vincent’s Hospital for 51 years, a...

Stephen E. Milosh

Stephen E. Milosh

April 8, 2021

Stephen E. Milosh, 62, of Charlton, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family in the comfort of his home.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Cherie A. (Cote) Milosh; two daughters, Gina M. Horan and her husband Daniel of Grafton, and Lisa C. Milosh of Charlton; a grandson, Owen Horan of...

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

Concetta T Mandella Noponen

April 8, 2021

Concetta T. (Panebianco) Mandella Noponen, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Saint Mary Healthcare in Worcester.  Her husband, Henry Noponen, predeceased her in 2008; and her first husband of forty-two years, George Mandella, predeceased her in 1986.

Concetta is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Mandella) Jackson and her husband Freddie of Ware; twelve grandchildren; nineteen...

David A. Ward

David A. Ward

April 8, 2021

David A. Ward, 66, of Barre, co-owner of The Jenkins Inn, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loving family.

David is survived by his husband and business partner, Joseph F. Perrin; four brothers, Raymond L. Ward, Jr. of Narragansett, Jeffrey R. Ward of Northborough, Kenneth J. Ward of Thailand, and Mark...

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara

April 7, 2021

Clarence Sumokollie Kamara, a son of Totoquelleh, Bopolu District, Gbarpolu County, Liberia was born on March 12, 1950, onto the union of Beyan Dartuwai Kamara and Moloweh Kanneh Kamara.   That birthdate can be marked as a great day because a true son of the soil was born!  As it is for everyone, once you are born, you must die and...

Earl Lee Brown

Earl Lee Brown

April 7, 2021

Earl Lee Brown, 76, of Worcester, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Earl was born March 14, 1945 in Sicily Island, Louisiana to the late Isaac (Ike) and Addie (Morrison) Brown.  Earl graduated from R.B. Hudson High School in Selma, Alabama.  Earl was the rock for his...

Richard L Bellenoit

Richard L Bellenoit

April 7, 2021



Richard L. Bellenoit, formerly of Hilton Ave, Worcester, passed away peacefully April 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving children.  He was 89 years old.  Richard was predeceased by his devoted wife of 62 years, Noella A. (Lemay) Bellenoit.  He was the son of Oscar and M. Albina (Cote) Bellenoit and brother to the late Raymond Bellenoit and Lucille Schendel....

Karin Bartrum

Karin Bartrum

April 6, 2021

On April 6th, 2021 Karin (Donaghy) Bartrum passed away at the age of 51 in her home in Gardner. Karin Bartrum was born to Rita and Richard Donaghy on March 30th, 1970 in Shirley and grew up in Pepperell, Massachusetts. She graduated with the class of 88' of Nashoba Valley High School and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice at...

Daniel P. Dagostino

Daniel P. Dagostino

April 4, 2021



Daniel P. Dagostino, 95 of West Warwick, RI., formerly of Hamilton Street, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, April 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his devoted family.

Daniel was born in Worcester, a son of the late Francesco “Frank” and Catarina “Catherine” (Cataldo) Dagostino.  He attended Commerce High School and right before graduating he was drafted...

Louis P Naple, Jr.

Louis P Naple, Jr.

April 4, 2021

Louis “Louie” P. Naple,  Jr. 74, of Worcester, passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 to guard the gates of Heaven. He courageously battled cancer, until the very end, when he passed with his loving wife and sister by his side.

He leaves behind his wife and soulmate, Patricia A. Naple, with whom he shared his life for 38...

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

Paul "Ozzy" T. Osborn

April 3, 2021

Ozzy (Paul) T. Osborn, 78, of Worcester, Mass. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Denise (Favreau) Osborn; his children, Steven and his wife Kathy of West Boylston, David of Leicester, Kevin and his wife Jennifer of Auburn, and Jodi of Worcester.  His grandchildren, Erin, JJ,...

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