All Obituaries

WORCESTER - Elizabeth Hernandez, 57, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at UMass Memorial, University Campus.  She leaves a daughter, Michelle Idrovo of Worcester, two sisters, Alia Vera and Tina Santiago of New York City, a brother, Ceasar Falcon of Orlando, Florida, a granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth Appiah, a lifelong friend Jesus Diaz and many other family and friends. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Elba Santiago.  Elizabeth’s...

WORCESTER – Russell F. Gallagher, 75, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at home. He leaves two sisters, Darlene Gallagher and Sandra Gallagher, both of Worcester. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of Russell E. and Irene (Gelinas) Gallagher.  He lived in Altoona, PA for many years. Russell was in the Army National Guard. Calling hours are Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm with a prayer service at 2:30 pm at...

WORCESTER – Reina Isabel Cruzado Ramos, 63, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at home. She leaves her husband, José Ramos, her children: Franklin Fontanez, Jesus Fontanes, Moises Fontanez, Marcos Fontanes, Christina Cruz, and Alex Orellan, all of Worcester; 27 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; her siblings, David Cruzado of California, Junior Cruzado of Worcester, Giudelia Mendez of Worcester, Luz Otero and Ivette Cruzado of Puerto Rico, and Sara...

WORCESTER – Meliha (Patozi) Myrta, 93, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday May 15, 2023 at Hermitage Nursing Home, Worcester. Meliha Myrta was born in Kavaje, Albania, daughter of Ramazan and Bedrije Patozi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ymer Myrta, of 55 years. Ymer and Meliha Myrta moved to Worcester in 2002 to be close to their two sons. Meliha is survived by her two sons, Muhamed Myrta and his wife Adriana of Holliston, and Ridvan Myrta of Worcester, a...

MILLBURY - Robert Francis Jakubiak, 76, of Millbury, passed away on Sunday May 14th, 2023 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus after a long illness. He leaves behind five children: Marie G. Jakubiak-Shorette, of North Grafton, Jessica L. Jakubiak, Michael J. Jakubiak, Jeffrey J. Jakubiak and his partner Laura Lohnes of Millbury, and Johnathan Westfall of Worcester; his grandchildren: Matthew, Mallory, Anthony, Jazzy, Tiana, Mark and Caitlynn; his great-grandchildren: Lukis,...

AUBURN – Jessica Annie (Benjamin) Noyst, 38, of Auburn, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at home. She leaves her mother, Nancy J. Krom of Auburn, her father, Donald J. Benjamin of Worcester; a brother, Donald J. Benjamin Jr. of Auburn; her maternal grandparents Dorothy and Allyn Krom of Auburn; and her paternal grandmother Louise Benjamin of Shrewsbury. She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather James W. Benjamin.  She was born in Worcester, daughter of Donald J....

WORCESTER – Helen L. (Burke) McNeil, 64, of Worcester, died on Friday, May 12, 2023 at UMass Memorial – University Campus after complications from cancer treatments. She leaves a son, Scott C. McNeil and his wife Erin of Milford, a brother, John Burke of North Carolina, a sister, Joan Burke, a sister-in-law, Teresa Burke of West Boylston; her best friend and companion of 27 years, Ralph Mendes of Florida; nieces and nephews Joan Marie Wells of Revere, Maura McCormack of...

NORTHBOROUGH - With a heavy heart we announce that Ryan McMahon Murphy lost his hard-fought battle with addiction on May 8, 2023. He leaves behind many joy-filled memories for his parents Carol McMahon and Stephen Murphy, his beloved sister Erin Kimball and her husband Ian Kimball and his spirited nieces Claire, Amelia and Maeve.  Ryan was loved and cherished by his many aunts and uncles, particularly Aunt Jin Jin and Aunt Paula.  He will also be missed by his many cousins, most...

SHREWSBURY - Lawrence Joseph “Joe” Fleming, 89 of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Lawrence and Myrtle R. (Miller) Fleming. Joe is survived by his nieces and nephews, Christine M. Fleming and her husband Will of Wales, Timothy C. Fleming and his wife Vera of Auburn, Deborah Sampson and her husband Timmy of Hubbardston, Richard F. Fleming Jr. and his wife Diane of Ft. Wayne, IN,...

WORCESTER – Churman Etwaroo, 78, of Worcester, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Worcester after a brief illness. He leaves a brother, Jaipersaud Etwaroo of Florida, and two nephews, Adam Etwaroo of Worcester and Jai Etwaroo of Baltimore, MD.  He was born in East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana, son of Mangru and Hinglajie (Seeratan) Etwaru.  He graduated from London University with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and statistics...