Peter J. DePatsy

Mar 5, 2026

Peter J. DePatsy, 66, of West Boylston passed away peacefully on March 5, after a long illness. Though he struggled for many years, his challenges never stopped him from being there for others, especially helping his brother Jack around the house and other family members, whom he was always willing to help in any way he could.

Peter was born in...

John P. Carlson

Mar 4, 2026

WEST BOYLSTON: John P. “Jack” Carlson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. His wife of 45 years, Nancy E. (Maylott) Carlson, passed away in 2009.

He is survived by two sons, Mark of Vermont and Michael of Worcester; a brother David Carlson and his wife, Judith of Little River, SC; and a grand-daughter Kaylei.

Jack was born in Worcester, son...

Ilo Gjylapi

Mar 4, 2026

WORCESTER: Ilo Gjylapi, 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in his home.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Alma (Dushku) Gjylapi; 3 children, Marsela and her husband, Robert of South Hadley, Olgerta Xega and her husband, Romeo of Albania, and Kristi Gjylapi and his wife, Nastila of Albania; 5 brothers, Gaqo, Pirro, Petrika, Thoma and...

Jana S. White

Mar 4, 2026

Jana S. (Gray) White, 74, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Hoke (d. 2020), with whom she shared many treasured years.

Born on May 4, 1951, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Jana was the daughter of Marcell (Price) Gray and Maj. William Gray. From...

Karen A. Pasquale

Mar 2, 2026



Barre- Karen A. (Brown) Pasquale, 69, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family. Karen was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Her warmth, kindness and joy touched everyone around her. She worked for over 24 years as a PreK Instructional Assistant for the Clinton Elementary preschool.

She is survived...

Raul Perez

Mar 1, 2026

RAUL PEREZ

August 13, 1953 — March 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Raul Perez, affectionately known to us as "Ruly”. Born on August 13, 1953, in the charming town of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, he moved to Worcester with his family when he was four years old.

Raul peacefully departed this world on...

Irma F. Coleman

Feb 26, 2026

WORCESTER: Irma F. (Parkman) Coleman, 70, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, after an illness.

She is survived by her two sons, Carl Lokko and Michael Lokko; seven grandchildren, Marquis Rosa, Damian, Michael Jr, Jaheim, Amir, Rickey, and Dante; two brothers, Edward and Glen. She was predeceased by her husband, Rickey Coleman and daughter, Sparkle Lokko

She was born in Oak...

Paul D. Cicero

Feb 25, 2026

Worcester — Paul D. Cicero, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Linda M. (Pastor) Cicero; four children: Jessica Nader and her husband, Joseph Nader Jr., of Leominster; Leah Cicero and her husband, Shawn Jackson, of Worcester; Tina Minor and her husband, Owen Minor, of Worcester; and Paul...

Edward Henry St. Amand

Feb 24, 2026

Auburn — Edward H. St. Amand, 89, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA, after a long illness.

Edward was born in Worcester, the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Nolet) St. Amand, and grew up in a family of thirteen children. He resided in Auburn for 60 years. He was predeceased by...

Sheila M. Verdini

Feb 22, 2026

SPENCER-Sheila M. (Hutton) Verdini, 74, passed away Sunday, February 22.

She leaves her sons, James Verdini of Spencer, Gregory Pelosi of Taunton and her grandson whom she raised as her son, Anthony Verdini and his wife, Melissa of Millbury; as well as her other three grandchildren, Mackenzie Verdini, Chloe Verdini and Amanda Pelosi; two great-grandchildren, Autumn and Asher; and two siblings,...