Obituaries

Jul 23, 2023

Herb Van Dam, 76, of Salem, MA passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital on 7/23/23.  He was an historian, the best tour guide ever, the funniest person we ever met, folk maven, and a Paul McCartney look-alike.  A friend to many, and a beloved uncle to Alex Cidado of GA and Jill and Carly Pender and their son Bennett...

Jul 22, 2023

John Dennis "Sully" Sullivan was born on July 4, 1966, and raised in Marblehead, MA.  He passed away following an accident on July 22, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

John Dennis received his Bachelor of Arts from Regis College in Denver, Colorado, in 1988, his MBA from Northeastern University in 1992, his Master of...

Jul 13, 2023

Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late John & Mabel (Symonds) Conway. She grew up in the Gallows Hill area. She attended St James Catholic Church & St James Parochial School.

She was a devoted homemaker, but also worked several different jobs thru the years. She was a longtime member of the Salem Women...

Jul 10, 2023

Gayle M. Lento (McDonald)

June 24th, 1957 - July 10th, 2023

Salem- Gayle Lento, 66, of Salem, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday July 10th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She shared 33 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Carl Lento. She is also survived by her loving...

Jul 9, 2023

Eric J. Godin, 62, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Raymond P. and Joyce W. Godin of Connecticut.

Eric was a loving and supportive father to his 2 sons, Aaron & Elijah Godin.  He taught them boating, fishing, camping, hiking, wilderness survival, and all about boy scouts!  He took them...

Jul 9, 2023

Margaret Catherine (Flannery) Duggan "Peggy" passed peacefully on July 9, 2023, surrounded by close family.  She was born on February 23, 1934, in Winthrop, MA the youngest of five children to Joseph Flannery and Margaret McDonald.

She spent her final two and half years living with her daughter Barbara Foot and her family in Winchester, MA.

Jul 8, 2023

Cynthia A. (Looker) Victory, 89, of Beverly, MA, formerly a longtime resident of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 8 at Ledgewood Rehabilitation, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in February 1934 in Lynn, MA to Bryce O. Looker and Frances (LeBlanc) Looker, she was the sister of Robert Looker and Alice (Looker) Zolla....

Jul 3, 2023

Richard Flaherty, 79, of Salem, Massachusetts, formerly of Woburn, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born at Boston City Hospital and was the son of the late George and Loretto (Cowhig) Flaherty.

He was the cherished husband of Judith Cronin-Flaherty and the late Dorothy (Connolly) Flaherty, who predeceased him in 2002.

Raised...

Jun 29, 2023

SALEM- Robert "Bob" J. Dykeman (77), of Malden, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Advinia Care in Salem. Born in Boston, Bob was the son of the late Eileen (McSweeny) and James Dykeman.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Malden as he grew up with three other siblings. After graduating from high school, Bob enlisted...

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...