All Obituaries

Jimmy Lee Howard Poe, 73, of Worcester, MA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long illness on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born in Malden, MO and he came to Worcester, MA in June 2017 to be with his family. In 1987 he started his residential home construction business and his office construction business in Augusta, GA and he retired in 2015. Jimmy volunteered his time with his church in North Carolina constructing homes for Habitat for Humanity. He was a...

John J. Butch Wilson, 62, of Auburn, MA and Worcester, MA passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 after a brief illness with his loving daughters by his side.   He attended Auburn High School in Auburn, MA where he excelled in hockey and football. Butch was very devoted to his family. There was nothing he loved more than watching his daughter, Heather, dance and he never missed any of Jessie’s sporting events.   Butch is survived by his dear mother, Shirley...

 Julia Ortiz, 69, lived in Worcester, MA was born in Bronx NY on 11/15/1951. Daughter of Inez Hernandez. She leaves behind her son Orlando Lebron and daughter in-law Katherine Lopez, son Antoni Rivera and daughter in-law Shara Monfils and Daughter Christie Rivera. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren that she loved deeply.  She also leaves behind her brother Hector Ortiz, sister Milagros Rodriguez and brother Edgar Agosto, and lots nieces and nephews and family and friends She...

 MILLBURY - Ruth M. LaPierre, 79, of Millbury, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother (meme) and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 at Umass Memorial - University Campus, after an unexpected illness.  She was predeceased by her husband Robert LaPierre. She leaves behind her three sisters, her two sons, David LaPierre and wife Patricia of Sutton; Dennis LaPierre and fiance Karen Froment of Millbury. Meme adored her 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren...

  Ybelise Brito De Castillo, 64, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed on September 27, 2021. Ybelise was born on August 07, 1957, in the city of Constance Province La Vega Dominican Republic, Daughter of Juan Nicolas Brito Capellan and Ana Mercedes Portes Fernandez, moved to Worcester Ma in 2013 where she resided until the day of her painful death at Umass University Hospital of Worcester caused by complications and 3rd degree burns due to a fire.   She lived with her...

Alfredo Roman (Freddy), 62, a loving father and brother, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, MA.   Alfredo was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 2, 1959. He and his family then moved around until they settled in Worcester, MA.  Alfredo was described as a very good artist and writer growing up. In Alfredo’s adult life, he had a lot of ups and downs but he managed to be strong and conquer every obstacle in his path...

Thomas X. Cotter, 91, of Worcester, MA also known as Sonny, Tom, Dad   and Papa, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September   27, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Claire T. (Abrazinski) Cotter;   two brothers, William Cotter and Peter Cotter. He was predeceased by his       brother, Paul Cotter. He leaves 5 children and their spouses, Kathleen Cotter   of Quincy, MA., Thomas X. and Jennifer Cotter of Providence,...

 Pablo Rafael Rivera Jr. (Rafi) a loving family man, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday September 9, 2021 at the Umass Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts.   Pablo is survived by his mother Gloria Colon, father Pablo Rivera, son Pablo Rivera, daughter Odalis Rivera, sisters Carmen Rivera, Maria Rivera, Gloria Rivera, Glady Rivera and all 15+ nieces and nephews.   Pablo was born in Ponce Puerto Rico on October 25, 1966. Pablo and his family then...

Bradford Jeffrey Piers, 36, born 6/19/85  passed away unexpectedly July 21st 2021 inside his home.  Brad is predeceased by his mother Gloria A Piers, Paternal father Jeffrey Piers and Uncle Paul Sloman who he adored.  Brad is survived by his wife Maritza Piers and her son Daniel Coran from a previous relationship, daughter Ella Piers from a previous relationship, Father Jose Londono, Brothers Ronald and Luke Piers all of Worcester. Brad leaves behinds many close friends and...

Kerry Ann Berry-Trainer Worcester - Kerry Ann Berry-Trainer, 63, died on July 31, 2021 at Worcester Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center after a long illness. Kerry was the eldest daughter of the late Edward & Patricia Berry of Worcester. She was a graduate of St. Peter's High School and Quinsigamond Community College School of Nursing. Kerry was a Registered Nurse until she became disabled. Kerry is survived by her husband of almost 20 years, Richard W. Trainer of Worcester. She...

Barbara (Stanczyk) Witowski, 77 NORTH BROOKFIELD --- Barbara Joan (Stanczyk) Witowski, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on July 25, 2021. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Paul F. Witowski; her son, Adam P. Witowski and his wife Ronda of Quinebaug, CT, her daughter, Lisa M. (Witowski) Benoit and her wife Alicia of Spencer; her grandchildren, Melissa and Walter Johnson III of Spencer; her brother, John J. Stanczyk and his wife Joyce of Westerly, RI; her...

Timothy J. McCann, 67, of Worcester, MA passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 after a short illness at Bear Mountain at Worcester. Born in Worcester, MA, he attended Worcester public schools. For many years, he was a newspaper Delivery Driver for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. He had an interest in repairing and restoring older model automobiles. He was an avid fisherman.   Timothy is survived by his son, Robert Joseph McCann of Worcester and by his sister, Mary Harris of...

Kurt Wolfe, 1950-2021 Kurt Wolfe, retired journalist, died in his home after a lengthy illness on June 29,  2021.  He was well known at Genesis Club, Worcester and recently worked at the  Worcester Public Library. Mr  Wolfe was born in Colorado and moved to the San Fernando Valley in  California at an early age when his father took a position at 20th Century Fox.   After graduating high school, Kurt joined his father at Fox...

Dora Juanita Graham Vasquez of Worcester, Massachusetts died on Monday, May 31, 2021, in Boston Massachusetts after an illness.  She was the wife of Julio Vasquez. Born in Gaston County, North Carolina and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts.  She was the daughter of the late John W. Sr., and Ruby (Partlow) Graham. Juanita was a graduate of North High School and was formerly employed at U Mass Medical Center in Worcester. She formerly attended Belmont AME Zion Church with her...

  Mr. Samuel Kingara Waithaka “Sammy” was born to John and Monicah Waithaka march 24th, 1986 in Kenya and moved to United States in 2001. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021.   Sammy received formal education in Worcester, Ma. Sammy was loved by many as a result of his generosity and pleasant personality. He enjoyed fishing and New England sports teams.   Mr. Kingara leaves two sons, John and Samuel Waithaka of Worcester, MA, 5 siblings...

Robert Clyde Peters Sr., 83, of Worcester, MA. died on May 15, 2021 of natural causes at the Saint Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Our family expresses its gratitude to the Center for extraordinary care of our father during the Covid Crisis. He was born in Worcester to Frank and Doris Peters (deceased). He had been a barber in the 1960’s but eventually went to work for the City of Worcester in the Traffic Department for several decades. He would later serve as Traffic...

 Worcester - Maritza Martinez 64 passed away May 8, 2021in Worcester ma. Maritza was born in Toa Baja Puerto Rico on July 31, 1956 to her parents Ramon Martinez and Iris Diaz. Maritza is survived by her five sons; she leaves nine grandchildren and a family that loves and misses her dearly. She lived her life for her children, nothing mattered more to her. She was a woman of god. She was a loving, caring, and understanding person. Maritza had the best sense of humor ever....

Edwin Rivera 38 - Worcester  Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 28, 2021. He was born in Worcester MA on February 25, 1983 to his father Edwin Rivera and his mother Evelyn Cruz. He is predeceased by his son Edwin Smith Rivera and his mother Evelyn Cruz.  He is survived by his son Alex Smith Rivera and his daughter Evelyn Smith Rivera, and brothers Jonathan Colon, Jacob Rivera, Jason Rivera all of Southbridge Ma, Sisters Joselyn Arroyo, and Ruby Arroyo of New York, Jenika...

    Worcester-Joshua Raymond Sanchez (AKA Dube) 32, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly at his home.   Joshua is survived by his parents Dianne Dube and Robert Dube and his brothers and sisters Christina (Lizahd) Marie Dube, Robert Paul Dube Jr, Anthony Edward Dube, his nieces and nephews and his girlfriend Amanda Bubon, his children Trinity Sanchez, James Campos, Kateline Sanchez, Alyandra Sanchez, Evie Bustamante-Sanchez, Yandel Sanchez, Jexziel Javian Colon, Joshua...

Worcester, Ma.  Deborah J Kent, 56 of Worcester passed on Monday April 26, 2021 after a long illness.  She is survived by her brother Brian Knight and his wife Melissa, nieces and nephews and her lifelong friend Kari Siagh.  She is predeceased by her father Walter Knight, her mother Mary Knight and two brothers Scott and Richard Kent. Graham, Putnam and Mahoney Funeral Parlors is handling all arrangements. All services will be private at the request of the family.

Worcester  Deborah "Debby" Valentino, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer.  Daughter of the late Helen (Banach) & George "Al" Valentino, she leaves sister Sandra & her husband Steven Silva of Portsmouth, RI, and brothers Mark Valentino of Webster and Scott Valentino & his wife Noreen of Oxford, her stepmother Gloria Valentino of Shrewsbury as well as nieces and nephews.     Debby was...

Lucille Alice Cogswell, 77, of Boylston, MA died on Friday, April 9, 2021 after a long illness with her beloved family by her side.   Born in Boylston, MA, Lucille attended Worcester Public Schools and graduated from South High School. She worked as a secretary at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury until her retirement. She liked to read, and she was a very creative knitter. She made decorative blankets, which she donated to various hospitals. She was very devoted to her...

Cameron David Bishop, 78 years old of Spencer, MA, passed away on April 10, 2021, due to complications following emergency heart surgery on March 31, 2021. Cam is survived by his wife Mary Hollingsworth of Spencer, MA; his son Jonathan of Portland, OR, his wife Dawn, and their children Mikenna, Jacob, Noah and Talia; his daughter Tania Thomas of Grafton, MA and her children Tyson, Trey, Madison and Christopher; as well as extended family, many friends and colleagues. Cam’s life was...

Loretto “Lolo” Wulforst, of Worcester Massachusetts, passed away on April 3, 2021 at the age of 63 surrounded by her family.  Loretto was born in Long Island, New York. She loved spending time with family and friends while enjoying a round of clams and lobster. She loved cats and you could always see her in her favorite scrubs shirt while enjoying some Schweppes Ginger Ale. She attended Rome School for the Deaf, before attending New Hampshire College where...

Worcester- Gary L. Norquist, 60 years old, died Sunday April 4th peacefully at his home. Gary leaves his brother and best friend Steve Norquist and his wife Nancy of Florida, also 2 sisters Julie McCarthy of Millbury, and Tracy Norquist-Weatherbee and her wife Laura of Uxbridge. He leaves two children, Neil Norquist of Worcester, and Ashley Marie Reyes and her husband Renzo of Elizabeth, New Jersey; he had 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, he is predeceased by his parents Fred B...

Lorraine (Laurie) McCart, 69, of Worcester, MA died suddenly on Sunday, March 21,2021 in Worcester, MA. Born in Worcester, MA, she attended Worcester, MA public schools. For many years she worked as a Cafeteria Worker in the Worcester, MA public schools . She loved going to the casino and playing the slot machines. Her second love was being around her family.   Mrs. McCart is survived by her two daughters, Nancy Josselin of Plymouth,NE, Amy Wischnowsky Cann and her husband,...

Rebecca  A Sagoe born june 12th 1989 passed away very sudden she leaves behind her wife Elizabeth Sagoe her Mother Susan Anyanor Father Fred Amaheapong Her brothers and sisters Michael Aborah Gabriel Aborah kezial Twum Benjamin Baffoe-Bonnie Nana Mensah Genevive Ashante-Amaheapong Fransca Dangwe Portia Ofosu Kwaku Sawyer Maxwell Appiah-kubi Hilda Otoo. As well as her aunts and uncles Gladys Amponsah Charles Wilson  Mary Annans Martha Andoh Emelia Aygemang as well as many friends....

Leona Comeau- 52 of 28 Stoddard Street Seymour Connecticut passed away on February 18, 2021. Leona was born on September 2, 1968 to her parents Henry Morgan and Shirley Leona Fladger. She leaves behind her son Solomon Smith and her mother Shirley Fladger.  She also leaves behind her brothers Christopher Fladger and Ernest Fladger and her sisters Renae Battiste and Victoria Asante all of Worcester MA.  Funeral services were private. 

Worcester, MA - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Maria Almonte of Worcester. Maria was seventy-seven years old and was fighting a vigorous disease known as ALS, that she was diagnosed with as of September 2020. On January 20th Maria was overtaken by her sickness and passed away on this very day. As the amazing mother she was she always advised everyone especially her family to...

Worcester, MA – Luis "Raul" Rivera passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on October 21, 1965 and was the son of Cira Ocasio and Pablo Rivera. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Evelyn Rivera, his daughter, Jania Zoe Rivera, his three stepchildren, Michael Ommy Caraballo, Karitza Caraballo, and Sheila Carrion, his sisters, Mayra Rivera and Maribel Rivera, his grandchildren, his dog, Chico, and many other relatives and...

Worcester – Neumiciano Olortegui Carrera, at the age of 58, passed away on Monday December 14th, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Lima, Peru on June 16th, 1962, son of Alberto Olortegui Fernandez and Esperanza Carrera Briones. He was a loving and devoted father, son, and brother. He will be deeply missed by his two sons: Omar Olortegui and Bruno Olortegui; and daughter: Olenka Olortegui; two brothers: Genaro and Victor Olortegui Carrera; and four...

Luis “Cuba” Dominguez , Age 65 passed on Dec 14, 2020 in his home in Worcester, MA. Luis is serviced by his Wife Francisca Calcano, his daughters Jysania Dominguez, Vanessa S Dominguez, Catalina Calcano,  Stephanie Calcano, Sandra Calcano, Vanessa Dominguez and Mahosy Marte. His sons Franklin Calcano and Steven Calcano. Following his 12 grandkids. He was a very good husband, father and grandpa. Always happy and loved to make everyone laugh. He will be greatly...

  William F. Stuczko  " Mister Bill "     William "Mister Bill" Stuczko, 61, of Worcester died December 6 surrounded by his family . He leaves a daughter, Harley Stuczko of Worcester; two brothers, John Storms and his fiancée Millie Hannula of Auburn, Edward D. Stuczko and his wife Gail of Auburn; and a sister, Denise D'Allessandro and her husband Alan of Worcester. He also leaves two nieces, April D'Allessandro-Andrews and her husband...

Gregoria Rivera-Arroyo, 82, of Webster, formerly of Worcester, entered to rest Thursday afternoon November 26, 2020 while living with her daughter Maria Rodriguez and son in law Rafael Rodriguez.   Gregoria was born on May 9, 1938 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, daughter to Domingo Rivera (father) and Julia Collazo Santaella (mother). She had a total of 13 siblings including her. Gregoria was raised working on the farm as she only reached up to 4th grade level of education to attend her...

Fidel Soto age 71 of WORCESTER passed away unexpectedly tuesday night November 10, 2020. Fidel is survived by his wife Josefina Velez of 43 years, his brother Israel Soto of Worcester; his 3 children, Fidel Soto jr and his wife Vilma Castillo of North Carolina, Jose Soto and his wife Julie Soto of Massachusetts, Marisol Vazquez and her husband Pablo Vasquez of New York; 4 Grandchildren; 3 Great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends including Salvador De La...

 Darlene Karas (Chapman) 57  Darlene has sadly lost her battle with cancer on Monday the 16th, 2020. She leaves behind her husband of 39 years Albert Karas Sr., her 3 children Albert Karas jr, Laurie Wendlandt, Katrina Tetreault. She also leaves behind her 11 grandchildren Felicia, Ariana, Nate, Makyla, Bella, Julie, Mikey, Kenzie, Wyatt, Abigail and Sierra. She was predeceased by her great grandson Jaysic, both parents, and a sister. She also leaves behind her 5 brothers and...

      Patricia E. Fitzsimmons, 74, died on Sunday, November 15, 2020 after       a short illness. She was raised in Leicester, MA and she graduated from       Leicester High School. She attended William Rainey Harper College. She       was a lover of books, cooking, photography, nature and music. Mrs.       Fitzsimmons believed strongly in helping the underdog. She marched...

Taylor S. “Diddy” Notice October 27, 1993- October 19, 2020   Taylor S. “Diddy” Notice, 26, died on Monday, October 19, 2020. Born in Worcester, MA, Taylor attended Worcester schools and he graduated from North High School in 2011. He enjoyed and liked reggae, hip hop music, playing his X box and gaming. He enjoyed playing basketball.   Taylor is survived by his parents, Ernestine Notice and Guil Tetreault; three brothers, Raini, Nicholas and Guil...

Paul J. Mahoney, 93 of Worcester passed away after a brief illness at Umass Medical Center Wednesday, November 11th, 2020.    Paul was born on February 19th 1927, in Worcester and lived here all his life. Son of deceased Cornelius J Mahoney and deceased Eva Mahoney, brother to deceased Elizabeth Cox.    Paul worked for the city of Worcester Water Department for fifty five years. In his retirement he enjoyed bowling at the colonial bowling alley as well as being a member...

              Charlene Rose (Armenia) Diaz,71, of Worcester, MA died on Wednesday,               November 4, 2020 at U Mass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA .                  Born in Northbridge, MA, Charlene attended schools in Sutton and...

Robert G. (Nicky) Worthington, 90, of East Brookfield, MA passed away on November 4, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1930 in Spencer, MA to Charles E. and Edna (Catherwood) Worthington. Nicky was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Betty (Guy) Worthington in 2018. He is survived by his 5 children; Gail, Brian, Barry, Bruce and Charles; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grand- children and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.   A graduate of David Prouty High School and the...

        Barbara Jean (Beaudoin) Whalen, Ph. D., 67 of Shrewsbury, MA passed away unexpectedly October 30, 2020. Barbara was born in Manchester NH to Joseph R. and Dorothy C. Beaudoin. Barbara is pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Kevin J. Whalen. Her family includes brothers Ralph E. Beaudoin and wife Lee of Raymond NH, Peter B. Beaudoin and wife Linda of Manchester NH. Her sister Rachael Caron-Purinton of Nashua NH, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Worcester - Betty passed away after a 6 week stay at St. Vincent's Hospital on October 9th, 2020. Betty was predeceased by her husband Brian who passed in May 2020. She was born in Detroit Michigan and adopted as an infant to Roy Twing and Eliza Mae Twing. She attended school and was raised in Sheffield Ma and Lancaster Ma. She worked in manufacturing. She was a proud member of the Worcester Inter-Tribal Indian Organization. She leaves behind her daughter Donna Rosado who was her...

On Monday October 5th 2020, our loving brother Luis Raul Olivencia passed away suddenly at the age of 49. Luis was born on august 4, 1971 in Caguas Puerto Rico, to Lydia Hernandez Olivencia and Rafael Gonzalez Olivencia.       The family migrated to Worcester Massachusetts from Puerto Rico in 1978. He was raised in Worcester all his life and graduated from Burncoat High School in 1991. Luis was working as a recovery specialist at casa Esperanza in Boston MA. He loved to help...

  Olga Iris Ramos, 56, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on September 28, 2020 in her home.   She was born to Maria Lucila Rodriquez and Enrique Saez on November 16, 1963, in the small town of Comerío, Puerto Rico.   Olga is survived by her husband, Antonio Ramos, their three daughters, Tania Iris Castro Montanez, Arliana Emilia Castro, and Vanessa Ramos, their grandchildren Olaris Bacet Castro Rosa, Samuel Montanez Jr., Luis Omar Canario, Arliani Emilia...

Miguel Centeno Sr. 95, Passed away peacefully on October 1, 2020. He was born in Don Alonso, Utudao Puerto Rico in 1924 and lived in Worcester, Ma for 47 years. He retired from Clark University in 1989 after working 15 plus years in their facilities department. He was dearly loved and will be missed by his wife Lydia Centeno, and their 5 children: Orlando Cordero, David Centeno, Marilyn Centeno, Virginia Smith, Miguel Centeno Jr., his 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He attended...

It is with great sadness Michael Quentin Bailey passed away unexpectedly on 9/23/20. Michaels tragic loss has touch so many people... He leaves behind his parents Joseph & Linda Bailey, His brother Aric Asher Check and niece Violet Check His Fiancée Ke’Yerra P. Cubbage and his children Alexiya, Jordyn, Kenzie,Michael ll and Kingston Bailey He is also survived by his Paternal grandmother Janice Pettigrew and Maternal grandfather Ronald Riel many aunts,uncles, and...

Willis “Wayne” Wilson passed away in his home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years Joyce Wilson ; Their children Marcella Jimenez And her fiancé Brian Mitchell of Worcester, Juan Rodriguez and his wife Gina of West Boylston And Alexander Rodriguez from Worcester. He leaves two sisters Ada “ Precious” Clark and Willa Morrison and her husband Dennis From North Carolina and multiple sister in laws and brother in laws. He...

 It is with great sadness to announce that David Bradford Benoit, 48 years old, of Worcester, Massachusetts, has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13th, 2020. He leaves his beloved and devoted life partner Kristin Proulx and their two children, David and Ashley Benoit. He also leaves his mother Ruth Holmberg of Northbridge, MA, two sisters Sherry Brier of Centrailia, WA and Dianne Cook of Northbridge, MA, along with many nieces and nephews and their families. He...