Obituaries

Jan 22, 2023

Barbara G. Smith, 66, of Worcester, MA, was called home to Heaven, on January 22, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Jan 8, 2023

Senoritta D. (Delcita) James-Ethier joined her late husband, Raymond J. Ethier, at the feet of Jesus on January 8, 2023, at the age of Ninety-Two. She is survived by her children: Marcia (Melody), Diane (Angela), Rosemarie (Marie) & Sophia (Cutie), Michael (Mikey), Patrick & Desmond (Smiley) pre-deceased; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren & other relatives & friends.

Sister Del devoted...

Jan 6, 2023

Nathan John Penn, 44, of Worcester, MA, was called home to the Lord, on Friday, January 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 8 years, Josie Alicea.

Nate was born in Boston, MA, on February 4, 1978, a son of Frederick Mitchell and Antoinette Penn. He was raised in Dorchester, MA...

Dec 30, 2022

In Loving Memory Chana  Your Wings Were Ready…But Our Hearts Were Not 

Dec 26, 2022

Scott Normand Dutilly, 53, passed away on December 26, 2022 at home in Blackstone, MA.  Scott was the loving and devoted husband of Erica J. (Lavoie) Dutilly.  He was the son his late step-father Walter J. Dutilly and late mother Gloria I. (Parent) Dutilly; his father George Brown of Hope;  his sons: Robert Dutilly and his wife Wendy of Warwick...

Dec 22, 2022

Brenda Lee Stewart, 61 Years old, passed away on December 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer. She was born on August 20,1961 to Joann Price (Giguere) and George Price in Laconia, NH. Brenda was married in Laconia, NH at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 1986 to Jon Stewart. They moved to Marlborough, MA where she...

Dec 21, 2022

Our precious mother Kathleen Wirtz sadly passed away on December 21,2022 at the age of 66. Kathleen is survived by her husband Frank Wirtz and three children Nichole Wirtz, Jason Wirtz and Christen Wirtz. Kathleen is survived by her two sisters Laura O’Brien & Lisa Pickering. Kathleen was predeceased by her mother Barbara O’Brien and father Richard O’Brien, sister Tara...

Dec 19, 2022

Betty W. Sweet, 75 years old, passed away on December 19, 2022 after a short battle with cancer at Fitchburg Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on August 19, 1947 to Stella Weitz (Knapp) and Lawrence Weitz in Poughkeepsie N.Y.  Betty was married in  Stormville NY in 1968 to Theodore Sweet.  They moved to Allegany County in the Western Southern tier...

Dec 16, 2022

Edward Varteresian, 85, a lifelong Worcester Resident, passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 16, 2022, after a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife and beloved companion of 26 years, Myrna D. (Baer) Varteresian.

Edward was born in Worcester, MA, on December 11, 1937, one of six children of the late John and Julia (Terzian) Varteresian. He...

Dec 16, 2022

Rafael Antonio Rosario, 63, of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022, after a period of declining health.

Rafael was born in Cataño, Puerto Rico.  He was predeceased by Mother Herminia Cruz Hernandez, father Angel Rosario and brother Reynaldo Jimenez. He was raised in Puerto Rico, and later moved to New York, before eventually settling in Worcester....

Dec 14, 2022

Dec 14, 2022

Peter F. Popko II, also known as Skip Popko, 67, of Worcester MA died on December 14, 2022 from Covid 19.

Skip was predeceased by his parents Peter C. and Sarah C. Popko of Wayland MA. He is survived by his two sisters Susan P. Stenquist and her husband, Brad W. Stenquist of Framingham, MA and his youngest sister Katharine...

Dec 12, 2022

On Monday, December 12, 2022, Kelly Sue Richardson-Wright, despite her amazing strength and determination lost her 17 month long battle with Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovaries with Platinum Refractory Resistant Disease wrapped in her wife’s loving arms at home at the young age of 55 years. Kelly was predeceased by her parents John Earnest Wright and Carolyn Mary Wright...

Dec 7, 2022

Gregor Becker was born on June 05, 1951 in Baltimore, MD and passed away on December 07, 2022 in West Brookfield, MA. Always an advocate for fitness and challenges, Gregor was a gymnast and competed in wrestling and lacrosse during high school. He attended Frostburg State College in MD and upon completion of his Bachelor’s degree, Gregor taught gymnastics at...

Dec 2, 2022

Sharon Jarnot, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022 with her husband by her side.  She is survived by her loving husband, William Sullivan.

Sharon was born and raised in greater Rochester, NY the loving daughter of the late Walter  and Delphine (Giras) Jarnot.  She graduated high school and continued her education earning her Master’s Degree from Lasalle College...

Nov 28, 2022

Kevin R. Leavey passed away at home on Monday, November 28, 2022.  He was predeceased by the love of his life Patricia (McCarthy) Leavey in 2016.  He is survived by his brother Thomas Leavey and his girlfriend Corazon Kerbel and his sister Mary Leavy.  His brother Michael Leavey predeceased him.

Kevin was born and raised in the Boston the son...

Nov 18, 2022

Maureen Patricia Corcoran lived life on her own terms. She was a devoted Aunt and Godmother. She loved Mister Rogers, Sesame Street, The Brady Bunch, and Christmas. For many years she made annual trips to the West Coast to spend extended visits with her sister Margaret and Marilyn’s families. Maureen rode the Amtrak train independently across the country, asking new...

Nov 16, 2022

Melissa Fajardo Miranda, age 54, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her family. She was born December 3rd, 1967, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Jose Fajardo, Sr. and Ivette Santiago Fajardo. Melissa attended South High in Framingham and went on to serve in the Navy as E-4 Torpedoes Mate....

Nov 3, 2022

Wanda Yokasta Pichardo, 36, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her parents Felix Segundo Gonzalez and Elsa Francisca Pichardo.  She is survived by partner Christopher Williams. Her many siblings: Diomedes Gonzalez, Jose Pichardo, Osvaldo Pichardo, Ramon Gonzalez , Felix Gonzalez, Lidia Gonzalez, Altagracia Gonzalez, Elena Gonzalez, Dominga Pichardo, Sandro Gonzalez...

Nov 2, 2022

Jeanne (Land) Wills, 81, of Fairway Ave, passed away Wednesday November 2, 2022 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield.  She was Born April 15, 1941 in Schenevus New York, the daughter of the late Edward and Nora (Decker) Land Sr. of Belchertown, MA.

She leaves behind her husband, Albert Wills of Turners Falls, her daughter Tammy Aiken and husband John...