Obituaries

May 22, 2023

Ann (Maalouf) Ansara, 78, of Worcester, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and friend, passed away Monday, May 22nd 2023 surrounded by the ones she loved most.

Ann was born in 1945 in Aita El Foukhar, the daughter of Elias and Hafiza (Kassis) Maalouf. Ann was a loving, hardworking mother and grandmother. After getting married to Andrew Ansara, immigrated to...

May 22, 2023

Mark Paul Murray, 67, an adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 22, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, Mark lived with his wife Emily Murray in West Boylston, Massachusetts. 

Mark leaves behind his beloved wife Emily Murray, who he laughed his way through life with for...

May 21, 2023

May 18, 2023

Anthony Francis Locantore, 93, of Worcester, MA passed away May 18, 2023, at Christopher House after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester to Joseph and Addolorata (Parisi) Locantore, he was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (Turco) Locantore and cherished father of Anthony P. Locantore and his wife Donna, of Sturbridge and Paul A. Locantore of...

May 18, 2023

Linda (Gilbert) Field, affectionally known as Nanny, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday May 18, 2023 in the presence of loved ones. She spent her final days surrounded by family. She was born in Worcester, but recently moved to Hubbardston, MA. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and stay-at-home mother. A matter of pride for her...

May 18, 2023

May 17, 2023

Charles F. McCarthy, Jr., 81, of Worcester, MA, passed away on May 17, 2023. Born to the late Charles F. and Alice (Skerrit) McCarthy, he was the beloved longtime companion of Diane Niford and cherished father of Kerry Ruby and her husband Alvvin and Erin McCarthy. He also leaves two grandchildren, Ava Butt and Maxwell Ruby, a sister, Rosemary Welch,...

May 17, 2023

Tobarran Rameshwar Ramjewan passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 4th, 1936 in Handsome Tree Mahaica Creek, Guyana. He was the son of Ramjag Ramjiawan and Bhagmattie (Dhanupdharry) Ramjiawan. He was married to Taramattie (Balliram) Ramjewan in February 20, 1955. They both migrated to Worcester, MA in 1992.

He is...

May 17, 2023

Victor A. “Perry” Sacco, 100, a lifelong Worcester resident, and Del Ray Beach, Florida “snowbird” passed away peacefully with loved ones gathered at his side, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a brief illness.   

Born and raised in Worcester, Perry was the son of Joseph and Pasqua (Martocchio) Sacco.  He graduated from Commerce High and joined the U.S. Army...

May 16, 2023

There will be no public services for Robert.

A full obituary is being prepared.

 

May 15, 2023

Elaine E. Zamarro, 82, of Worcester, passed away surrounded by her loving family at home on Monday, May 15, 2023.

A woman of many talents, Elaine could do everything from sew to cook to garden — and did it all well. A master seamstress, she made her own clothes when she was young, and outfits for her three children. During...

May 15, 2023

Donna L. (DeCell) LaViolette, 55, of Brookfield, formerly of Worcester, passed away surrounded by loved ones, Monday, May 15, 2023, from injuries suffered in a car accident.

 

Donna was born August 30, 1967, the daughter of Norman DeCell, Sr. and Roselle (Generess) DeCell, she graduated from North High, and Salter College.  Donna worked in Property Management for E-Clinical Works. ...

May 14, 2023

Isabella “Elise” (Rana) Porcelli, 81 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Isabella was born in Bisceglie, Italy, the daughter of the late Girolamo and Antonia (DiLiddo) Rana.  She worked in the Environmental Services Department at Worcester State Hospital for 11 years before retiring. Isabella was also an accomplished and...

May 14, 2023

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of a wonderful human being, devoted family matriarch, caring friend and dedicated trial court employee, Darlene M. Perro, 63 of Worcester who passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency.

Darlene was born and raised in Worcester, one of three daughters of the late Richard J....

May 13, 2023

Reverend Gretchen B. (Jones) Switzer, 65 of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at UMass Medical Center.

Reverend Switzer was born in Boston, MA., a daughter of the late Robert W. and Dorothy Q. (Bell) Jones.  She graduated from high school in Wellesley, MA, Bucknell University with a bachelor’s in music history and later earned her master’s degree...

May 12, 2023

Viola I. (Roberge) Enos, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday.

Viola married her husband, Joseph on July 31, 1948 and they spent the next 68 years devoted to each other. They raised their family with love, dedication and devotion. Vi and Joe lived many years in Auburn, MA,...

May 12, 2023

Vivian A. (Vigliatura) Pigaga, 90, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away with her devoted daughter at her bedside, Friday, May 12th, 2023.

 

Born and raised in Worcester, Vivian was the daughter of Joseph A. and Josephine (Massad) Vigliatura. Educated in the Worcester schools, Vivian went on to graduate from Ollis Beauty Academy and Salters Secretarial School. She worked...

May 12, 2023

 Anna M. Grimaldi, 46, of Rutland, formerly of Holden and Worcester, passed away surrounded by family, Friday May 12th, 2023, after several years of health challenges.

 Born in Worcester, Anna was the daughter of the late Francesca (Piombino) Grimaldi and Albert Grimaldi.  She raised her family in Holden before moving to Rutland 6 Years ago.   Anna worked for the Commonwealth...

May 11, 2023

Katherine “Kathy” (Brosnihan) McGrath, 68, of Holden passed away surrounded by family and friends after a long illness on Thursday, May 11th, 2023.  

Kathy was born in Worcester, on November 8, 1954, the daughter of Morris and Eleanor (Sheehan) Brosnihan.  She later settled in Holden. While raising her family Kathy worked as a medical biller for Central Mass Healthcare....

May 10, 2023

Aster C. (Frasco) Scarpone, 95, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. 

 

Aster was born in Worcester, the daughter of Pasquale and Antoinette (Spano) Frasco.  Raised and educated in Worcester, Aster then married Frank Scarpone in 1948 and settled in the St. Anne’s Hill area to raise their family for over 56...