Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
David Velez
May 25, 2025
David Velez, 55, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at UMass Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
David is survived by his parents, Efrain Velez and Luz L. Otano; his partner, Stephen Waggoner; four brothers, Angel Otano, Luis Velez, José Velez, and Kevin Velez; three sisters, Maritza Gonzalez, Ana Luiz, and Yarines Velez Torres; many nieces and nephews,...
Mary R. Gamache
May 21, 2025
Mary R. (Chianese) Gamache, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Born Maria R Chianese on April 22, 1937, together with her twin brother, Giovanni Chianese, Jr., to Italian immigrants, Giovanni and Antimina (Mozzillo) Chianese.
Sadly, Giovanni passed away at the age of six months in October 1937. Maria was born, raised,...
Ret Worc Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
May 25, 2025
Retired Worcester Fire Chief, Geoffrey Gardell, 67, a longtime resident of West Boylston, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home Sunday, May 25th, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Geoffrey was born in Worcester, the son of Burton Gardell and Nancy (Tivnan) Gardell, Pedersen. Raised in Worcester, Geoffrey graduated from Worcester Boys trade in Auto Mechanics study. He worked...
Kevin E. Edwards
May 23, 2025
Kevin E. Edwards, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 where he was surrounded by his loved ones.
Kevin was the beloved husband of Mary Edwards for 42 wonderful years. Together they built a beautiful life in Shrewsbury, where they raised their three children: Jonathan Edwards, Peter Edwards and his wife, Melissa Edwards, Julie Massad and her husband, Jonathan...
Richard J Orabone, Jr.
April 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard J. Orabone, Jr.March 1967 – April 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Richard J. Orabone, Jr., 58, of Massachusetts, who died peacefully in April 2025 after a long and courageous journey with a rare progressive illness diagnosed in 2016. He is now reunited in eternal peace with his father.
Originally from...
Francis "Topper" Chase
May 22, 2025
Francis “Topper” Chase, 87, of Worcester, passed away in his home peacefully Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Beverly “Mimi” (Dinsmore) Chase.
He is survived by his loving son, Brian, and his partner, Tina, of Clinton; his son-in-law, Frank; his adored grandchildren, Carissa, Natalie, Anneliese, and Tia; and his dear great grandchildren,...
Dawn H. Hutchings
May 19, 2025
Dawn H. (Shropshire) Jones Hutchings, 75 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Dawn was born in Worcester, Ma., a daughter of the late Louis T. and Chloe (Fisher) Shropshire. She was a graduate of South High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Southern Connecticut University. Dawn worked as...
Michael Boyer
May 19, 2025
Michael Boyer, 63, of West Boylston, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
He leaves behind his beloved children, Rachel, 28, and her fiancé Abe, 27, of Ayer, MA, and David, 26, and his wife Nadia, 23, of West Boylston, MA; his cherished siblings, Eric Boyer and his wife Gayle of New Jersey, Merri Starvaski and her husband...
Scott A. Whitney
May 18, 2025
Scott A. Whitney, 59, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Scott is survived by his wife with whom he’s shared thirty-five years, Pamela J. (Hill) Whitney; their son, Andrew S. Whitney; a daughter, Rose Reynolds; two brothers, Louis Whitney and his husband Michael Donovan and Michael Whitney and his wife Kimberly; a sister,...
Carolann (Ritacco) Mancinelli
May 17, 2025
Carolann (Ritacco) Mancinelli, a longtime resident of Keene NH, passed away, after a brief illness, surrounded by her children and family, early evening on Saturday, May 17 2025, just two days before her 85th birthday.
Carolann was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Zukauskas) Ritacco, and raised on Suffolk Street. Carolann then married and moved to Keene...
Richard Edward Landry
May 15, 2025
Richard E. Landry, 80, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Gavin); his son, Richard F. Landry and his wife Betsy; his daughter Denise M. Fife and her husband William; and his cherished grandchildren; Kailey M. Fife and...
Patrick T. Burroughs
May 14, 2025
Patrick T. Burroughs, 59 of North Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Patrick was born in Houston, Texas, and moved to Massachusetts as a child where he graduated from Sutton High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Nichols College. Patrick worked in the shipping department at Metso Corporation and previously for the former...
Judith A. (Helie) McCarthy
May 14, 2025
Judith A. (Helie) McCarthy, 81, of Grafton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Born in Worcester on August 29, 1943, to Joseph and Norma (Provost) Helie. Raised in Worcester, Judith was a graduate of North High. Judith worked as a cashier at Mohegan Suns for many years. She was a true people person, a natural...
Concetta "Connie" S. Romeo
May 12, 2025
Concetta “Connie” S. (Arcuri) Romeo, 64, of Worcester, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, from complications with surgery after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Connie is survived by her loving husband of nearly forty years, Elio Romeo; a son, Alessandro Romeo; two daughters, Erika Fernandez and her husband D’Angelo, and Daniela Bello and her husband...
Joseph A Scampini
May 9, 2025
Ret. Worc Fire Fighter, Joseph A Scampini, 82 of Worcester, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, May 8, 2025 after a period of health challenges.
Joe was born in Worcester the son of Joseph and Mildred P. “Millie” (Gabriel) Scampini, Stapor. Raised in Worcester, Joe was appointed to the Worcester Fire Department on April 6, 1970, serving on...
Shirley (Gavin) Franco
May 8, 2025
Shirley Ann (Gavin) Franco, 86, a lifelong resident of Worcester, affectionately known to her friends as Ann, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
A beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Shirley was born on August 10, 1938, one of ten children of Auston and Gertrude (Adams) Gavin. Raised in Worcester, Shirley married Gilbert John Franco and...
Deborah "Debbie" DeMauro
May 6, 2025
Deborah A. DeMauro, 65, a longtime resident of Worcester and devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, May 6", 2025, after several health challenges.
Debbie was born in Newton, one of five children of Nicholas and Ida (Mastrototaro) DeMauro. As a toddler Deb moved with her parents to Worcester, where she was raised, educated and...
Christopher M. Spencer
May 5, 2025
Christopher M. Spencer, 60, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his home in Worcester.
Christopher is survived by his best friend and husband of nearly twenty-four years, Allan W. Jung; his father Richard Spencer; a brother, Rick Spencer; a sister, Wendy Keefe; his mother-in-law, Brenda Jung; two sisters-in-law, Heidi Mondano and her husband John, and Anita...
Mona L. McCarthy
May 2, 2025
Mona L. (Mitchell) McCarthy of Shrewsbury, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Worcester.
Mona is survived by her husband and best friend, Michael J. McCarthy; two sons, John F. Monahan, III and his wife Brenda of Shrewsbury, Michael P. Monahan and his wife Sheri of Boylston; a daughter, Cathleen M. Liberty and her husband Robert of...
Starsky Germosen
April 30, 2025
Starsky Germosen, 47, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, April 30 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Starsky is survived by his wife, Courtney (Connolly) Germosen; four sons, Jesten Winebrenner, Starsky Germosen, Jr., David Germosen, and Gabriel Fontanez; two daughters, Gemini Germosen and Reina Fontanez; his mother, Rosa Maldonado; a brother, Henry Germosen; a sister,...
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