Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

Maria G. (Piombino) Gazzillo, 83, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home with family gathered at her side Saturday, December 30th, 2023, after a brief period of declining health.

Maria was born in Casertavechia, Italy the daughter of Francesco and Angela Piombino. Raised in Casertavechia, Maria met and married Pietro Gazzillo and proudly came to the United...

Dec 29, 2023

Julia Carolina Luiz DeSouza, 28 of New Bedford formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 29, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. 

Julia was born on June 28th, 1995 in Americana, Sao Paulo, Brazil. She went to Abby Kelley Charter Public School, graduating in 2014. Julia continued her education at Worcester State University graduating...

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Dec 26, 2023

Estella Brown, 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at The Meadows of Leicester.

Estella was born on March 14, 1949 in Winnsboro, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Isaac “Ike” and Addie M. (Morrison) Brown.  She worked as a factory worker for Polaroid for many years. 

Estella is survived by two sisters, Addie Brown...

Dec 24, 2023

Samantha “Sam” Mercak, 19, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away suddenly at home Sunday, December 24, 2023, after many years of mental health challenges.

Sam was born in Worcester, April 22, 2004, and graduated Doherty High School. Samantha notably played softball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and volleyball growing up.

Samantha is survived by her mother, Laurie (Quinn) Mercak with...

Dec 24, 2023

James F. Pogorek, 73 of Lecanto, Florida, formerly of Spencer passed away unexpectedly after being stricken ill at home on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

James was born in Worcester, the son of Walter J. Pogorek, Sr. and Dorothy (Berry) Pogorek.   He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and New England School of Accounting. HE joined the United States Navy, serving proudly...

Dec 23, 2023

Christopher (“Chris”) Christopher, 92, passed away peacefully at home in Westborough on Saturday, December 23, 2023 with his devoted wife, Jane, by his side. He was born on February 2, 1931 in the village of Polena, Albania, the son of Spiro and Caliopi (Kovachi) Christopher and emigrated to Worcester when he was 5 years old. 

Chris graduated from South...

Dec 21, 2023

Erma J. (Sremanak) Kean, 82, of Sterling, MA passed away December 21, 2023, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Johnstown, PA to the late Sadie and Nicholas Sremanak, she was the beloved wife of David Kean, whom she married in 1969. In addition to her husband, four children survive Erma: Nicholas Kean of Worcester, Timothy Kean of...

Dec 21, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

Paul R. Bisceglia, 55, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Paul is survived by his parents, Morris “Moe” A. and Patricia A. (Pleska) Bisceglia, with whom he lived; two brothers, Stephen Bisceglia of Worcester and Michael Bisceglia of Paxton; his niece, Mia; an aunt, Marion Tricomi of Worcester; his best pal, his dog Trixie;...

Dec 19, 2023

In the warm embrace of his family and friends, Edmond “Pepe”, “Chef” A. Jette Sr. peacefully passed away at the age of 84 on Tuesday, December 19th.  Surrounded by love, he leaves behind a legacy of 63 years of marriage to his beloved wife Patricia "Pat" (Ryan) Jette. Together, they created a beautiful family that includes four children: Edmond Jette...

Dec 18, 2023

"LEAVING IS A SMALL THING WHEN YOU CONTINUE TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF OTHERS." Antoine “Theo” Audate, age 79. passed away on December 18, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA,  under the attentive care of his loving sister, Cicie. Theo was born on May 31st, 1944, to Fortune Audate and Veronique Menard. He emigrated to the United...

Dec 18, 2023

John C. Latino, 90, of Auburn, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at home, surrounded by his beloved family after a period of declining health.

John was born in Worcester, the youngest of ten children of Italian immigrants Carlo and Maria (Castelana) Latino. He graduated from Commerce High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, serving...

Dec 17, 2023

Dec 16, 2023

David H. Depanian, 74 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at UMass Medical Center.

David was born in Worcester, a son of the late Henry N. and Mildred T. (Kelley) Depanian, Sr. He grew up in Worcester where he graduated from South High School in 1967 and has lived here all his life.  David served his...

Dec 15, 2023

Frank E. Miller, Jr. of Auburn died on December 15. He was 91 years old. He was the son of the late Frank E. Miller, Sr., and Hildred V. (Creelman) Miller. He was predeceased by his brother Arthur and his son Frank E. Miller, III, who died earlier this year. He was married to Angelina (Armenti) Miller for nearly 62...

Dec 14, 2023

Dec 13, 2023

Lucille (Calabrese) Simone, of Millbury passed away December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born September 23, 1937, to Leonardo and Josephine (Tatalo) Calabrese in Worcester. Lucille was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late, Vito “Hank” Simone. 

Lucille worked in environmental services for UMass University Campus for 21 years. She enjoyed relaxing and watching the...