Obituaries

Jun 28, 2023

James Joseph Barton, 79, of Salem passed away on June 28 2023.

James was born on October 13, 1943, to Peter and Elizabeth Barton in Queens, NY. James grew up in Rhode Island and attended the University of Rhode Island. Upon graduation, James served in the military as an enlisted officer and saw overseas combat in Vietnam...

Jun 28, 2023

Aku Amenu-Kpodo was born in Accra, Ghana on June 3, 1970 and passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, not far from her beloved home in Salem, Massachusetts.

First and foremost, she was a child of young people on the move from newly independent countries in the Caribbean and Africa.  Aku represents the best of the worlds...

Jun 24, 2023

Isabel Diaz "Chavela" 85, of Peabody, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Surviving Isabel are her daughter's Mildred Oviedo Diaz, Marilyn Oviedo and her son Joselito Collazo, as well as her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She was a devoted mother. Isabel will be remembered for her loving, understanding, and energetic nature. She...

Jun 15, 2023

Paul R. Field, 93, loving husband of Paula (Groszyk), of Salem, MA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, at the Kaplan House in Danvers.

Paul was born on January 23, 1930, to Albert and Mary (McMahon) Field in Atlanta, Georgia. His family moved to Salem when he was an infant and he lived...

Jun 7, 2023

Elaine (O'Donnell) Hughes passed away peacefully at Lafayette Nursing home in Marblehead at age 96 on June 7, 2023.

Elaine was the daughter of Captain George O'Donnell of the Boston Police Department and Jennie (Angela) Crescio O'Donnell of Boston, Massachusetts.  Elaine grew up in Boston during the Great Depression.  During World War 2 her father and high...

Jun 2, 2023

Marjorie Penni, 90, of Boxford, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 from complications of an ongoing illness. Her sons were with her at the time of her passing.

She was the wife of Joseph Penni, who had predeceased her in 2020. Joe and Marge had been married for sixty-eight years.

Born in 1932...

May 27, 2023

Beverly, MA — Elizabeth "Liz" (Styczko) Powers, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023 with her loving daughter Amanda by her side.

A celebration of Liz's life will be held at the Franco-American Club in Beverly, Ma on Saturday April 13th,  2024 from 12-4 PM. In honor of Liz, please feel free to come to the celebration wearing...

May 25, 2023

Salem - Susan D. Sampson, age 68, wife of Ellen Bigney, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington from complications of respiratory failure.  Susan was born on May 19, 1955, in Lynn, daughter of Charles FW Sampson and Audrey Carlton Sampson.  She was a graduate of Saugus High School in the class of 1973.  ...

May 17, 2023

Marie E. (Collyns) Pszenny, age 68 of Danvers, passed away unexpectedly on May 17th, 2023. The wife of the late Thomas Pszenny, the love of her life.

Born in Malden MA, the daughter of the late Phyllis and Charles Collyns. She is the youngest of 6. Her sisters Eva, Trudy, and Jackie, her brothers William, and the...

May 16, 2023

Gerard P. "Jerry" Gauthier, age 77 years, husband of Frances K. "Kathy" (Fernandez) Gauthier, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home.  Born on June 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Esther Gauthier.  He was born in Peabody, raised in Lynn & Salem, and graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.  Following High School, Jerry was...

May 12, 2023

SALEM- Ibarra I. Fernandez of Salem, born April 18, 1940 in Cebu City, the Philippines, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2023 at the Kaplan House in Danvers at age 83 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Betty, son Babcock of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, daughter Anne Fernandez Ambtman, son-in-law David Ambtman, granddaughters Ryan...

May 10, 2023

CAMPBELL, Alice G. (Hodges) of Marblehead on May 10th, 2023, wife of the late Hugh T, Campbell. Survived by nephews Scott Hodges and his wife Ingrid of Marblehead, Craig Hodges and his wife Carolyn of Dover, New Hampshire, Dana Mace and his wife Julie of Marblehead, Diane Brown of Salem and Michael Kaveckas of Connecticut. Also survived by...

May 10, 2023

Donald A. Murtaugh, age 90, beloved husband, father, son and brother, passed away May 10, 2023, in Salem, his city of birth, on February 9, 1933.

He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ruth Murtagh as well as his siblings Francis James,...

May 9, 2023

Barry Francis Brosnan, 73 of Salem, MA passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2023 following a lengthy battle with lung disease.

Barry was born in Tokyo, Japan on October 18, 1949 on a military base to parents Michael Brosnan & Ruth Keppel Brosnan.

Barry followed in his fathers footsteps and later joined...

Apr 30, 2023

Born in Savannah, GA on December 12, 1945 to John Howard Neely, IV and Helen Neely (nee Domhoff), John Howard Neely, V grew up outside of Pittsburgh in Whitehall, PA.  His father was an attorney, his mother a homemaker, and it was a lovely childhood with trips to Sherwood Forest in the summers.  He went to Shady Side Academy...

Apr 29, 2023

Marblehead- Richard "Rick" J. Wanstall (54), of Marblehead, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 29, 2023 in East Burke, Vermont. Born in Munich, Germany, Rick was the husband to Pamela (Krohn) Wanstall and the father of Adam Wanstall, Andrew Wanstall, Emma Wanstall, and Ella Wanstall.

After being born in Munich, Rick and his parents moved...

Apr 27, 2023

Linda J. (Johnson) Foss, age 76 wife of the late Howard W. Foss passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Born in Stoneham, the...

Apr 18, 2023

SALEM- Donald R. Fraser (78), of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at his home in Salem. Born in Lynn, Donald was the son of the late Grace (Caswell) and Roy Fraser.

Growing up, Donald went to Swampscott schools throughout his youth and participated in both hockey and baseball. Upon his graduation...

Apr 11, 2023

Elizabeth Honora (O'Dowd) LaFreniere, Born July 20th, 1926, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 11, 2023.

Born In Salem, MA, the daughter of Patrick J and Katherine (Walsh) O'Dowd.

After moving to Northwood, NH, she was employed at Havenwood Heritage Heights Nursing Home for 17 years. Following her retirement...

Apr 10, 2023

Salem - Robert J. Meehan (Bobby) 3-1977 to 4-2023 My Precious Son, God said you were ready for your wings, but my heart wasn't. You're in GOD'S arms now, and forever in my heart. You left behind so many who loved you, Family and Friends, Katie, your children Maggie and Liam's Mom, Me especially. I will keep your memories...