Rita T. Dion
May 24, 2026
After several days of family by her side, Rita T. (Noel) Dion, 91, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2026 in UMass Memorial Medical Center~University Campus. Her husband, Normand O. Dion died in 2020.
She leaves many behind that will miss her dearly including her three sons, Paul N. Dion and his husband, Allen, of Barre, Ronald J. Dion of Worcester, Wayne M....
Carolyn D. "Mack" Howard
May 24, 2026
WORCESTER: Carolyn D. “Mack” (Corbett) Howard, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, following an illness. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 38 years, Richard A. Howard, who passed away in 2012.
Born in Worcester, Mack was the daughter of the late John F. Corbett, Sr. and Ethel (Belk) Corbett.
She is survived by her brothers, David Corbett...
Nancy C. Deitemeyer
May 24, 2026
Nancy (Rawson) Deitemeyer,71, of West Boylston died peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 24, 2026 after living for over 2 years with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer.
She leaves behind her husband Mark, her son Patrick with his wife Molly and son Ellis, and her daughter Laurie Hazekamp with her husband Kyle and children Orris Wilder, Monroe, Brodie, and Wesley.
Visiting hours will...
Reed W. Sargent, III
May 24, 2026
Fort Myers-The world lost a truly wonderful man when Reed W. Sargent III, 73 passed away at home peacefully on Sunday May 24, 2026 surrounded by the family that adored him after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer a few short months ago.
His wife of 39 years, Michele A. (Boucher) Sargent died in 2019. He leaves behind a legacy...
Mary Lou Keenan
May 22, 2026
HALIFAX/WORCESTER: Mary Lou (Whelan) Keenan, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, after a short illness. Her husband, Richard L. Keenan, passed away in 2008.
She is survived by her sister, Nancy “Anne” Whelan; two nephews, David R. Whelan and his wife, Jen, Timothy R. Whelan and his wife, Lisa; a niece, Mary J. Whelan-True and her husband, John;...
Richard "Bud" W. Gibney, Jr.
May 17, 2026
Richard W. Gibney, Jr., 87, of Sterling, MA, passed away May 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was known to family and friends as “Bud”, “Buddy”, or “Dick”, and most affectionately as Dad or Grandpa.
Bud was born in Worcester, MA, to Richard “Bud” Gibney, Sr., and Frances C. (Schroeder). He attended St....
Jo-Anne L. Cronin
May 15, 2026
SHREWSBURY-Jo-Anne L. Cronin, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, May 15, 2026 after a period of declining health.
A longtime teacher and friend to so many. Jo-Anne was born in Worcester on May 2, 1942 daughter to the late, Timothy F. and Florence M. (Dubios) Cronin. She attended Worcester Public Schools, graduating in 1964 prior to earning...
Michael L. DeRose
May 13, 2026
EAST HAVEN, CT/WORCESTER: Michael L. DeRose, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
He is survived by his fiancé, Kerry Finneran; his mother, Harriette (Waselewski) DeRose; three brothers, Joseph DeRose and his wife, Candace, Mark DeRose and his wife, Sandra, and Peter DeRose and his wife, Maureen; two nephews, Matthew and Luke DeRose and a niece, Alexis DeRose. Mike...
Steven J. Barsamian
May 12, 2026
WORCESTER-Steven J. Barsamian, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 12 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
He leaves his wife of 16 years, Brenda L. (Roy) Capurso; four loving children, Tiffany Barsamian and her fiancé Leo Rocheleau of Athol, Alysse Bendel and her husband, Jason of Fitchburg, Jordan Barsamian and his partner, Megan Rossi of...