Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA

Sharyn F. Harris

Sharyn F. Harris

February 7, 2021

Sharyn F. “Dolly” (Tellier) Harris, 75, of Auburn passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

Dolly was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Richards) Tellier.  She attended Commerce High School and later moved to Denver, Colorado where she received her certification in cosmetology.  Dolly was a hairdresser for many years...

Antonia Caputo

Antonia Caputo

February 6, 2021

Antonia (DelloStritto) Caputo, 88 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center in Framingham after a period of declining health.

Antonia was born in Caserta, Naples, Italy, a daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Squeglia) DelloStritto.  She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.  Antonia was...

Cornelia (Santa Maria) Martone

Cornelia (Santa Maria) Martone

February 5, 2021

Cornelia F. “Nellie” (Santa Maria) Martone. 95 of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully Friday, Feb 5, 2021 after a short period of declining health.

Cornelia was born September 27, 1925 at home in Shrewsbury into a large Italian family.  Her parents Angelo A. and Nancy M. (Bisceglia) Santa Maria came to this country from Italy and raised her with a focus...

Gerald E Jones Sr.

Gerald E Jones Sr.

February 4, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Jones Sr. 81 a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, an Air Force Veteran, and a Certified Master Fire Fighter in Aircraft Crash and Rescue Operations, died Thursday February 4, 2021 at Memorial Hospital Worcester.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Russell G. and Mary E. (Soley) Jones. 

After his service to his country in...

Anthony "Tony" Lanava

Anthony "Tony" Lanava

February 1, 2021



Anthony D. “Tony”  Lanava, 65, of Auburn a beloved, husband, father and brother  passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 1st, 2021.

Tony was born in Worcester, the oldest of two sons of Danato “Al” and Algerd “Al” (Lamanuzzi) Lanava.  Raised in the Lakeview neighborhood of Worcester on Locust Ave, Anthony graduated from   Worcester Boys Trade and attended Worcester Industrial Technical...

Bella (Trippi) Melikian

Bella (Trippi) Melikian

February 1, 2021



Bella (Trippi) Melikian, 98, of Shrewsbury , peacefully passed away of natural causes into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on February 1, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Los Angeles where she has resided for many years.

She was born in Worcester on April 12, 1922 to Giovanna Farina and Giuseppe Trippi who emigrated to America from...

James D. Long, Sr.

James D. Long, Sr.

January 31, 2021

James D. Long, Sr., of Boylston, passed way on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Gloria; a son, James Jr.; a grandson, Justin, a granddaughter, Jillian; and a great granddaughter, Avyana; a brother, Paul; three sisters, Kathleen LaPerle, France Milionis, and Arlene Long; many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a...

Sheila (Schwartz) Groccia

Sheila (Schwartz) Groccia

January 31, 2021

Sheila Ann (Schwartz) Groccia, 75 of Worcester passed away peacefully Sunday, January 31st, 2021.

Born in Ayer, on June 24, 1945, Sheila was the daughter of Max and Mary (Daley) Schwartz.  She moved to the Worcester area in 1970, met the “love of her life” Gerald “Jerry” Groccia.  They married on June 27, 1971. Sheila was a dedicated wife, mother,...

Patrick D. Halvorsen

Patrick D. Halvorsen

January 31, 2021

Patrick D. Halvorsen, 17, of North Brookfield, fought the good fight and maintained dignity throughout his battle with glioblastoma.  Patrick passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his devoted parents, Margaret and Michael.

Patrick was born in Worcester to his loving parents, Michael and Margaret (Coomey) Halvorsen; and was a loving brother...

Elaine S. Gabriel

Elaine S. Gabriel

January 31, 2021

Elaine S. (Tetreault) Gabriel, 62 of Clinton formerly of Westborough passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Clinton Hospital.

Elaine was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late David J. and Jean I. (Rabidou) Tetreault. She was a 1976 graduate of Westborough High School.  Elaine worked for Raytheon for 32 years starting her career as a secretary...

Carol Ann Groccia

Carol Ann Groccia

January 30, 2021

Carol Ann Groccia,75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at home after a lengthy courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born February 16, 1945 to James and Sophie (Covello) Groccia who predeceased her. She is survived by her devoted partner and best friend of 26 years Naomi Graves of Springfield MA. She also leaves three sisters and...

Shirley V. Small

Shirley V. Small

January 28, 2021

Shirley Victoria Rosemary (Pearson) Small, 75 of Berlin, formerly of Arlington, MA and a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at UMass Memorial Campus.

Shirley was born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late John and Virginia (Pearson) Brydon and granddaughter to the late John and Esther (Stein) Pearson.  She graduated from Arlington...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

January 28, 2021

Barbara A. Miller, 57, of Worcester, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, January 28, 2020.

Barbara is survived by three sons, Maurice Miller and Nathan W. Miller, both of Worcester, and Demetrius Jones of Chicago; three daughters, Kathleen C M Miller of Worcester, Tia Benjamin of Worcester, and Elease Benjamin of North Oxford; four brothers, Irvin...

Maureen B. Lyon

Maureen B. Lyon

January 27, 2021

Maureen B. (Mahan) Lyon, 68 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Maureen was born on December 10, 1952 in Worcester, MA., one of five daughters to the late Robert and Mary (Morrissey) Mahan.  She graduated from St. Stephen’s Catholic School.  Maureen worked as a Nurses Aid at Worcester State Hospital and...

Louis "Bunzo" Roy, Jr.

Louis "Bunzo" Roy, Jr.

January 27, 2021

Louis E. “Bunzo” Roy, Jr. 80 of West Boylston formerly of Worcester, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at home surrounded by the ones he loved.

Louis was born March 24th,1940, in Worcester, one of seven children of Louis Roy, Sr. and Josephine (Loconto) Roy. Bunzo, grew up on St Anne’s Hill in the Eastside of Worcester, the famed Italian...

Jennifer Ann Joubert

Jennifer Ann Joubert

January 25, 2021

Jennifer Ann Joubert, 35 of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2021 at UMass Medical Center.

Jennifer was born on May 6, 1985 in Worcester, MA.  She graduated from Algonquin High School and later received her certification from Slater School.  Jennifer worked as a service advisor in the automotive customer service department for various car dealerships.  She was...

Milton H Frem

Milton H Frem

January 25, 2021

Milton H. Frem passed away on January 25, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a long and hard fought battle with COVID-19.

He is survived by his beloved wife Arlene, to whom he was married to for 61 years; his son Joseph; his daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Michael; and his four granddaughters, Emily, Allison, Samantha and Sydney. He is also...

Toni M. Irsfeld

Toni M. Irsfeld

January 24, 2021

Toni (DuBrino) Irsfeld passed away on Sunday, January 24th after living gracefully and courageously with cancer for five years.

Those who knew her would agree she lived a life full of laughter, love, and positivity.  She had a smile that not only lit up a room but could light up an entire auditorium—and on many occasions did.  A native of...

Charles T Glodas

Charles T Glodas

January 24, 2021

Charles T. Glodas, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. 

Born in Worcester on December 13, 1943, Charlie was the only child of Anthony J. and Helen V. (Lapinsky) Glodas. He was raised in Grafton at his family’s home on Lake Ripple and lived there for many years caring for...

Helen M. Bronzo

Helen M. Bronzo

January 22, 2021



Helen M. Bronzo, 100, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Notre Dame Rehabilitation Center.

One Hundred years ago, Helen Marie Bronzo was born on October 21, 1920 in Somerville, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Frank A. and Elizabeth A. (Boyle) Bronzo.  Helen was raised in Arlington and graduated as Valedictorian from Mount Saint Joseph Academy,...

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