Obituaries

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...

Oct 23, 2022

WORCESTER: Janet A. Roy, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 with her family by her side.  She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Ronald Roy of Worcester; her 2 sons: Michael Bedard and his wife Anne-Marie of Athol, Mark Bedard and his wife Tamara of Westminister; her daughter Jeanne Bedard of Baldwinville; her step-children: Ronald...

Oct 22, 2022

David Michael Tetreault, 54, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cheryl (Valentini) Tetreault; his children: John Michael Tetreault, Dara Valentini and Eduardo Valentini; his siblings: Michelle Powell, Jeffrey Tetreault, Robert Tetreault and Andrew Tetreault; along with several loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  His sister Nicole Tetreault predeceased...

Oct 21, 2022

Martha Stengel Chapel Bardossy, known as Casey to most and “Mopsy” by family, peacefully transitioned to Heaven on October 21, 2022.  Martha was born in Philadelphia on June 9, 1946, but later moved to Holden Massachusetts and graduated Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 1965.  Casey enjoyed her days in the school band and attended Berklee School of Music in...

Oct 17, 2022

STOW: Kathleen F. Copes (Bracken) 66, beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Copes died peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 17th, 2022. She was born in Newton Massachusetts to the late Francis M. Bracken and Pearlys E. Bracken (Brackette) of Newton. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Newton Catholic High School. She was predeceased by her...

Oct 10, 2022

Diana Mongeau of Sturbridge, MA passed away peacefully at home Monday, October 10th 2022. She leaves behind her twin sister Donna Paquette; her brother William St. Francis; her sons: Derrick, Todd and Jason Mongeau; a grandmother of two: Jai-li and Lucas Mongeau. Diana is now reunited with her parents Norma and Donald St Francis and her brother Donald St Francis,...

Oct 8, 2022

Gretchen Leah Green, 51, of Worcester, MA, tragically passed away October 8th, 2022, at the Worcester Umass Memorial Health Center after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Gretchen was born in Sharon, PA on June 7th,1971, where she would spend most of her young life before eventually making her way to Buffalo, NY at age 11. She would go on to become...

Oct 4, 2022

Jean Vaz passed away after a short illness on October 4, 2022, at age 93. For 57 years she was the beloved wife of Frank Vaz, Jr., who predeceased her in 2011. 

Born in Mansfield, Massachusetts on January 12, 1929, Jean was the second of two daughters of Guerino Galanti, originally of Pesaro, Italy, and Jennie Rae (Carr) Galanti,...

Oct 3, 2022

Jamie O. Sherwood 

09 27 1977 – 10 03 2022 

We are sad to announce the passing of our brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Jamie O.  Sherwood of Charlton, MA, unexpectedly, on October 3, 2022. He leaves behind his brother,  Jeremy R. Sherwood and Julie of Charlton, MA., his sister Ashley R. Sherwood of Myrtle Beach,  S.C.,...