Bonnie Blinn
Jun 21, 2026
Bonnie (Schonberg) Blinn, 70, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus following a short illness. She leaves her husband Michael Blinn, Sr., sons Michael Blinn, Jr. and Shawn Blinn, siblings Karen, Penny, Amy, Julie, and Brad, and many nieces and nephews.
Bonnie was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Norman and Esther (Farmer)...
Anthony "Tony" Ribiro
Jun 15, 2026
Worcester – Anthony “Tony” Ribiro, 49, passed away on June 15, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Irene Gikonyo; his two daughters, Brianne and Samantha; his parents, Peter and Hannah Ribiro; his siblings, Agnes, Margaret, his late brother Leonard Ribiro, Florence, Henry, Clement, and Steve; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and...
Joseph Njunge Gatu
Jun 14, 2026
Worcester: Joseph Njunge Gatu, 56, passed away on June 14, 2026 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He leaves many relatives and friends.
Joseph was born in Kikuyu, Kenya, son of John and Esther (Muchiku) Gatu. He worked as a supervisor in the transportation industry and enjoyed traveling and watching movies.
Services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5-8 p.m....
Raymond R Starvaski
Jun 14, 2026
Worcester: Raymond R. Starvaski, 86, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Audrey. A lifelong resident of Worcester, Ray was born to the late Edward and Mildred (Hessleton) Starvaski. He graduated from Worcester Vocational High School, formerly known as Boys Trade, in...
Janis Despin
Jun 12, 2026
In loving memory of Janis E. Despin
March 4, 1947 - June 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janis E. Despin, who passed away suddenly on June 12th 2026, at the age of 79.
Janis was born and raised in Worcester. Known for her kindness, patience and generosity Janis will be remembered for her unwavering and...
Therese R Martin
Jun 2, 2026
Therese R. (Dyer) Martin, 95
Worcester – Therese R. (Dyer) Martin, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 with her daughters by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Peter T Martin. She leaves her six daughters, Therese Richardson, Judith(Eugene Beley), Mary Martin , Jeanne(Robert Gohary), Darlene Parseghian, Patricia (Brian Low); six grandsons, Jeffrey(Heather...
Harriett P Spencer
May 30, 2026
Harriett Spencer, 74, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, following a short illness. She leaves a son Kris and his wife Rachael Casey of Worcester, MA, 4 grandchildren Kamryn, Kaleb, Kinley Grace, and Kaidyn Casey, siblings- Jerry, John, Maryann, and Marcia and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by...
Donatien Dernodji Ngatoua
May 26, 2026
Worcester: Donatien Dernodji Ngatoua, 18, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on May 26, 2026 while on vacation in Aruba.
Donatien was born in Chad, son of Justin and Charlotte Ngatoua from Central African Republic. He was a student at Freedom Christan Academy, a homeschool pod associated with Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester. He was also a member of Adams Square...
Eric L. Schroeder
May 20, 2026
Worcester: Eric L. Schroeder, (56), passed away on May 20th. Eric is survived by his two brothers, Mike and his wife, Bethany, and Evan and his former wife, Kelly. He is also survived by his loving aunts and uncles, Leah Bruce, Bill and Norma Bruce, and Marcia and Paul LaBelle; nieces and nephews Samantha, Alicia, Peyton (MacKenzie), Kayla, and William;...
Donna M. Lyons
May 16, 2026
Worcester: Donna M. Lyons, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves brothers James Lyons and his wife Mary of Worcester, MA, Robert Lyons of Los Vegas, NV and a sister Sandra and her husband Michael Gauthier of Brattleboro, VT. Nieces and nephews Traci and her husband Luis Fontanez of...
Robert E Daley
May 12, 2026
Robert E. Daley died on May 12, 2026, following a long struggle with dementia. He was born on April 4,1945 to parents James F. Daley and Mary L. Leahey.
He attended Worcester Public Schools and graduated from North High in 1963. After high school he was accepted at the Culinary Institute of America in New Haven, Connecticut and graduated in 1965....
Sally E Poulin
Apr 26, 2026
Sally Elizabeth Poulin, 81, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by her family, following complications from a fall in February.
She was born on January 29, 1945, in New Haven, Vermont, to Ken and Hilda (Murray) Coleman. In 1956, Sally moved with her family to Manchaug, Massachusetts, where she would spend much of her life before moving to Northbridge.
Sally...
Hilda Cornejo
Apr 24, 2026
Hilda Cornejo, born on September 2, 1944, in El Salvador, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. In the 1980s, she made her home in Boston, Massachusetts, where she built a life centered on family, hard work, and joy.
Hilda was a woman of many talents and passions. She was both a licensed beautician and a dedicated kindergarten teacher...
Sandra J Belba
Apr 21, 2026
Sandra J Belba passed away on April 21st, 2026, surrounded by family. Sandra was born in Worcester, August 6th, 1944 to George (‘Happy”) and Florence Sanders. She leaves her sons Richard Belba of Southbridge, Scott Belba and his wife, Kimberly Belba of Auburn, her ex-husband, George Belba of Auburn, a sister, Shirley Fogarty of Worcester, nephew, Kevin Fogarty and partner,...
Rebecca L Stark
Apr 16, 2026
Boylston- Rebecca L. Stark, 60, passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2026 at home, surrounded by family. She leaves behind her loving daughter, Jenna Stark-Chaplin of Boylston, sister Deborah Temple and her husband Michael Temple of Sterling; nephews Devin Temple, of Boylston, and Zachary Temple, of NH, and many cousins. She was predeceased by her mother Marion Stark in 2016,...
Robert J. Tenney
Apr 10, 2026
Robert James Tenney, 68, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born February 13, 1958, in Westerly, Rhode Island, Robert carried with him the strength and character that would define his life.
He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and family man. He will be missed by all of his family and...
Peter N. Vasil
Apr 10, 2026
Peter N. Vasil of Worcester passed away peacefully on Friday April 10, 2026, at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Peter (Pandi) was born in Kamenitza, Albania in 1927. He journeyed to America with his Mother, Kostandina in 1936, where they joined his Father, Nuci, and settled in Worcester, Massachusetts. Peter did not speak English but quickly assimilated to his...
Norma Hartwell
Apr 8, 2026
Norma C. Hartwell, 84, passed away on April 8, 2026 in The Coleman House of Northborough. She leaves numerous cousins and extended family members.
Norma was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Sidney and Gladys (Hansen) Hartwell. She graduated from Commerce High School and earned an Associate’s Degree from Assumption College. Norma was employed many years by the City of...
