All Obituaries

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....

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...

      Raymond C. Bolivar died peacefully after a short illness on Sunday,       September 20, 2020 at the Lutheran Home in Worcester, MA. He cel-       ebrated his 85th birthday on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Raymond       was the son of the late Guy and Frances (Hicks) Bolivar. He was prede-       ceased by 10 siblings and survived by numerous nephews and...

Tiffany Ortiz born on July 20th, 1981 passed away on September 8th, 2020. Tiffany was a beautiful young woman who went to Worcester Voc and Quinsigamond Community College. She dedicated her life to her family, who constantly sought to help her through all endeavours. She was a devoted dog lover and had bright dreams for herself. Tiffany leaves behind her mother Kathleen Ortiz, one brother Mike Ortiz, two nephews, and one niece. Tiffany left behind many other members of her family along...

 Donald P. Ducharme Sr. 91 of Worcester, Ma passed away on August 31st, 2020. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Mary R. (Arello) Ducharme, a sister Doris Lavoie, 8 children; Donald H. Ducharme and his wife Susan, Kenneth A. Ducharme and his wife Debra,. Paul Ducharme and his wife Rosalee, Thomas Ducharme, Mary Ducharme, Marilyn Toussaint, Donald P. Ducharme Jr, Daniel Ducharme and his wife Katelyn, and a step-son John Marley, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He is...

Pedro O. Lopez, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, August 28, 2020, in Worcester MA. He was 37 years old. Pedro was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He was a loving, caring father, son, brother and friend. During his time on earth him and Esther E. Mendez had a daughter Adyaline E. Lopez who he love and cared for more than anything on this earth. Adyaline was his life his light in his eyes, for who he lived for. Pedro also left behind his father Orlando Lopez, his mother Grisela Soto, his...

It is with great sadness, Melvin (Mel) P. Dangredo, 80, has passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, peacefully at home in Worcester, MA after suffering from a long illness. Mel was born on May 21, 1940 and married Grace H. (Cofske) Dangredo his loving wife on July 21, 1969, who pre- deceased him in October 2003. His sister, Dorothy Beauregard, had pre- deceased him in 1985.   Mel worked as head of the Maintenance Department for WCIS Bank, later known as Bank of America in...

         Brunilda Leon, 73, of Worcester, MA passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 after a long illness.           Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she moved to Worcester, MA in 2003. She was an avid cook and she enjoyed cooking,          liked Salsa dancing and Merengue.  She enjoyed spending a lot of great time with her family.            Mrs. Leon is...

Quentin A. Jacobs-Hylton, 25 Worcester - Quentin tragically passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Quentin is survived by his parents Barrington G. Hylton Jr. & Kerry E. Hylton, sisters Kamille E. Hylton, Naomi J. Hylton, a brother Barrington G. Hylton III, his beloved son Jayden A. Jacobs and his fiancée Stephanie M. Colon and their dog Huey all of Worcester, MA. Quentin is also survived by brothers Dante A. Tucker of Manchester, NH, Justin Gadson II of Darlington, SC, sisters...

Wanda G. Alvarez 52 passed away July 30, 2020 in Worcester, MA. Wanda was born July 16, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Teresa M. Duenas and the late Gabriel V. Alvarez. She received a certificate in cooking, a skill she used as a PCA (Patient Care Assistant). Wanda loved cooking and baking, spending time with her grandchildren, the arts, butterflies and everything purple. She was also an avid collector of scented candles, monkeys, and stars. Her food was always great, her style was...

 Marcelino Garcia Guzman passed suddenly on July 16th 2020 at Umass Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Marcelino was born October 24, 1979 in Mexico. He’s been a resident of Worcester the majority of his life. Marcelino was a loving son, father, uncle, brother, and friend. He was a hardworking carpenter for twelve years, who strove everyday for the American dream. Marcelino was best known as Marce, on his spare time he only loved to play soccer.   He leaves behind...

 Beloved Mother, Nana, Sister and Friend, Sheila Ann Monfette, 62, from Worcester, MA,  peacefully passed away on July 16, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by loved ones in her favorite place, at camp.  She is survived by her daughter Kayleigh Sebastian and predeceased by her daughter, Angela Soule and her mother, Angela Walker.  Born in Worcester, MA, Sheila joined the United States Air Force in her teens and faithfully served...

Angel L. Morales “Bisbal” 79 , Passed away on July 19th, 2020 surrounded by his family. He leaves his loving wife Lydia Torres, 12 children and many grandchildren. Angel was a great father and grandfather who enjoyed playing dominoes and telling great funny family stories. He was known by many and loved by all his friends and family, he will be greatly missed.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Graham, Putnam &...

Efrain Morales, 40 Worcester  - Efrain Morales Jr. 40, of Worcester , passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 4 2020. Efrain leaves his son,  Efrain Lazarous Jr, his father, Efrain Morales, His mother Miurka Morales, 6 sisters, Erica Morales, Maria Morales, Jasmin Morales, Juliana Morales , Arcadia Morales, Patricia Morales a brother, Manuel Morales. He also leaves his Aunt Seleña, uncles, cousins and many nieces and nephews. Efrain was born in Worcester,...

Gerald A. Bankert, 83 Worcester - Gerald August Bankert 83, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday July 5, 2020. He leaves behind a wife, Patricia (Patty Jean) Bankert and 5 children Amanda-Lyn Gasco, Bonnie Hays, Linda Farsi, Steven Bankert and Alexander Kardokas II. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a Retired staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard and a chauffeur for different industry...

Davie Lee Harmon died unexpectedly on July 3, 2020, at twenty-one years old. Born on November 2, 1998, in Brockton, MA, Davie grew up in that city during his early years and then moved to Worcester as a teenager. He graduated from Doherty High School in 2017 where he acquired many friends. It seemed that everyone he ever met became an instant friend. Despite his short life, he was appreciated as a gentle spirit, an honest, hard worker, and a devoted son to his mother, Sharlene Schofield....