Local Obituaries for Worcester, MA
Kathryn (Charron) Rodriguez
July 18, 2021
Kathryn E. “Kate” (Charron) Rodriguez, 35, of Worcester, a wonderful wife, daughter, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 18th, 2021 following surgery
Kate was born in Worcester, the daughter of John P. Charron and Elizabeth M. “Beth” Plante. She grew up in Spencer, graduated from David Prouty High School, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from UMass...
Edward J Jalboot
July 18, 2021
Edward J. “Teddy” Jalboot, 84, of Dennis, formerly Worcester, a devoted family man and friend, passed away at his home in Shrewsbury, on Sunday, July 18, with his loved ones by his side.
Born, raised, and educated in Worcester, Edward was the son of Alexander and Mildred (Swenson) Jalboot. Shortly after high school, Edward joined the U.S. Army serving three...
Charlene (Marculitis) Sclamo
July 17, 2021
Charlene M. (Marculitis) Sclamo, age 56 of Rutland, was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, with loved ones gathered by her side. She has arrived in Heaven into the arms of her only daughter Cassandra, who passed away in 2015.
Charlene was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Joan...
Diane M. Pizzarella
July 17, 2021
Diane Marie Pizzarella, age 75, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Diane was born on November 6, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is predeceased by her loving parents Lydia and William Rawson.
Diane leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, Angelo F. Pizzarella....
Stacie L. Cohen
July 11, 2021
Stacie Heller Cohen passed away on July 11, 2021, after a long struggle with breast cancer.
Stacie was born on June 27, 1963, to the late Phyllis (Bromberg) Heller and Jerome Heller and grew up in Wayland, MA. She graduated from Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for many years.
Stacie leaves Raymond...
Fanny Maria Espinoza
July 11, 2021
Fanny M Espinoza 38 beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend to many, has sadly passed from this earthly life to life eternal on Sunday July 11, 2021. Born in Costa Rica, Fanny was the daughter of Hector Espinoza and Maria Aguirre. Fanny immigrated from Costa Rica and married her beloved husband Jose Adin Aguilar. Together they have two...
Lynne M. Maloney
July 11, 2021
Lynne M. (Whitney) Maloney, 70 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Lynne was born in Milford, MA., a daughter of the late William C. and Muriel A. (Jones) Whitney, Jr. She was a graduate of Westborough High School and later received her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College. Lynne worked as a...
Carol (Nelson) Toscano
July 10, 2021
Carol A. (Nelson) Toscano, 70, a lifelong resident of Worcester, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at home surrounded by the family she loved.
Carol’s love and husband of 34 years, James J. Toscano passed away October 12, 2004; She is survived by her three children she loved and was so proud...
Sherrie-Lee Swift
July 9, 2021
Sherrie-Lee Swift, 50 of Upton, formerly of Northbridge, passed away unexpectedly at her family home on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Sherrie-Lee was born on February 28, 1971, in Worcester, MA. She grew up in Mendon and Milford area where she was a graduate of Milford High School and later attended classes at Portland School of Art in Portland, Maine. Sherrie-Lee...
Paul Einar Auguste Maki
July 8, 2021
Retired Worcester Police Officer Paul E.A. Maki, 69 of Leicester, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, surrounded by the ones he loved.
Paul was born in Worcester, the son of Einar and Lillian (Leppilahti) Maki. He graduated from Doherty Memorials High School, joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving his country proudly during...
Ernest "Ernie" George
July 7, 2021
Ernest J. “Ernie” George, 87, a lifelong Worcester resident, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by the family he loved Wednesday, July 7, 2021, after a period of declining health.
Ernie was born in Worcester, the son of John and Selma (Assiff) George. Raised and educated in Worcester, he graduated from Commerce High School, joined...
Matilda Irene Cappoli
July 7, 2021
Matilda Irene (Getek) Cappoli, 95 of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home.
Irene was born in Easthampton, Ma., a daughter of the late Polish immigrants Stanley and Viola (Sadowska) Getek. She grew up in Worcester and has lived here most of her life where she graduated from Worcester Schools. Irene worked as a...
Renee A. Lavoie
July 6, 2021
Renee A. Lavoie, 66 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at UMass Medical Center with her family by her side.
Renee was born in Gardner, MA., a daughter of the late Roger A. and Mary E. (McGrellis) Lavoie. She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Clark University. Renee recently worked as a truck...
Paul J. Brunelle
July 6, 2021
Paul J. Brunelle, 91 of Worcester, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his adoring family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Life Care of Auburn. Paul was born in Worcester, one of nine children to Arthur and Catherine (Duggan) Brunelle. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School and has lived in Worcester all his life. Mr....
Geraldine A. Massad
July 6, 2021
Geraldine A. “Gerry” (Lucas) Massad, 86 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Gerry was born in Medford, Ma., a daughter of the late Joseph C. Lucas and Jessie (Hayden) Webber. She grew up in Worcester, graduating from Commerce High School. Gerry was a devoted wife, mother,...
Mary Ann Copeland
July 4, 2021
Mary A. Copeland 57 of Worcester, affectionately known by many as "Mom" died on July 4, 2021, at UMass hospital. Born in Worcester she was the daughter of the late Paul and Exilda (Dionne) Emond and has lived her entire life in the city she loved to serve.
Mary will be remembered for her beautiful and compassionate heart, warming smile...
Jeanne E Parke
July 4, 2021
Jeanne E. (Muir) Parke, 86, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by family.
Jeanne is survived by her loving husband of sixty-seven years, Kenneth Parke, whom she followed to Germany, while he was serving in the United States Army. She is survived by three children, Suzanne M. Dembowski, John M. Parke...
Elaine A. Cooney-Triola
July 2, 2021
Elaine A. (Hurley) Cooney-Triola, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by loving family.
Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Lucian “Lou” Triola, with whom she has shared thirty-three years of love and devotion; a son, John D. Cooney of Boylston; a daughter, Debra J. Tully of Worcester;...
Nicholas F. Cammuso
July 1, 2021
Nicholas F. Cammuso, 89, formerly of Sterling passed away peacefully July 1, 2021, at Harrington Healthcare, after a brief illness. His wife of 35 years, Carmella (Locantore) Cammuso predeceased him in 1990.
Nicholas was born in Millbury, one of ten children of Frank and Jennie (Monfreda) Cammuso. Mr. Cammuso enlisted in United States Army during the Korean war and was...
Matthew J. Dadah
June 30, 2021
Matthew J. Dadah, 53, of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at UMass Hospital in Worcester.
Matthew is survived by his partner, Bernardo Oquendo; his mother, Linda A. Lucier; his father, Joseph M. Dadah and his wife Hope; a brother, Michael J. Dadah; his maternal grandmother, Anne Lucier; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Services are private.
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