Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Olga O. DiVeglia, age 94, loving wife of Carmine E. DiVeglia, passed away peacefully at the Lafayette Nursing home in Marblehead on April 8, 2023.

Born in Grieskirchen, Austria, she was the daughter of Bruno and Maria (Umdesch) Kroll. She was raised and grew up in Berchtesgaden Germany. Working as a hairdresser at the Berchtesgadener Hotel Hof,...

Mar 30, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Angelo Fratoni, 76, of Rockport, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a short battle with cancer.

He was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1964. He worked at and retired from Devcon in Danvers after 32 years as a machinist. Joe loved visiting the Salem Willows, the Cape...

Mar 23, 2023

We are saddened to announce that Reyno Amelio Giallongo, 98, of Beverly, MA passed away on March 23 at Lahey Burlington Hospital after suffering a fall in his home. Born in Lawrence, Reyno was a true adventure man. He left home at age 14 to join the Triple Cs (Civilian Conservation Corp.), then at 16, with his brother's birth...

Mar 21, 2023

On, March 21, 2023, Sean R. Fenton, beloved son, grandson, brother and friend passed away at the age of 39 in San Diego, CA.  Sean was born, a triplet, on May 9, 1983, in Salem, Massachusetts to his beloved parents Paul V. and Jodie A. Fenton. Sean leaves behind his brother Patrick R. Fenton of Sausalito, CA and his...

Mar 14, 2023

Mary (Filtranti) Abraham, a long-time Salem resident, passed away March 14, at Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. On February 11th, she enjoyed celebrating her 97th birthday with family following her miraculous recovery from a hospitalization and two rounds of COVID! Staff at the Lafayette will miss seeing Mary's ready smile and constant words of blessing and appreciation for...

Mar 10, 2023

Neal David Murphy, age 71, beloved husband of Doris (Lamarre) Murphy for 51 years, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Neal was a lifelong resident of Salem; born August 13, 1951, to James and Gladys (Brusso) Murphy.  He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Lynn and Bryant...

Mar 9, 2023

Salem - Stephen Douglas Whittier, beloved of family and friends, has died at the age of 71. Born and raised in Melrose to parents Ernest and Faith (Ballantyne) Whittier, he studied at Northeastern and then Salem State College, where he met his wife, and love of his life, Ann (Selmer-Larsen). With hard work and confidence, he taught himself carpentry,...

Mar 5, 2023

Joseph A. DeFranzo, age 90 of Salem, beloved husband of Grace (Puleo) DeFranzo passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after a brief illness.  Born on January 9, 1933, son of the late Frank Vozzella and late Mary (Coviello) Vozzella DeFranzo and the late William DeFranzo.  He was born and raised in Boston's North End and was subsequently educated...

Mar 4, 2023

Richard J. White of Salem died Saturday evening, March 4, 2023 at Salem Hospital.

Born in Chelsea, he was raised in Revere and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1955.  He apprenticed as a printer with the Boston Record newspaper and retired from the Boston Herald in 2002 after a career that spanned 47 years.   He...

Mar 3, 2023

Dr. Gastón Fernando De Jesus Peña Rivera passed away suddenly on March 3, 2023, after several years of declining health. The world lost a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Gaston was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on January 16, 1955, to Jose Alberto Peña Tejeda and Josephina Rivera De Peña. He was...

Mar 3, 2023

Michael Ayers, 59, of Vineyard Haven died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on March 3, 2023.

Michael was born on April 9, 1963, in Salem, Massachusetts to the late Frederick and Geraldine Ayers.

Michael grew up in Salem and attended Carlton and Phillips elementary schools. He graduated from Salem High School in 1981. After...

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas Michael Page, 78, of Marblehead, MA died peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA with his wife, Martha Burgess Page, and nephew, Bryan Page, at his side on February 27, 2023.

Tom was born in Beverly, MA, the son of Mildred (Sanella) and Louis W. Page and raised by his mother and step-father,...

Feb 22, 2023

A resident of Marblehead, Ellen was born November 6, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA. She died peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 22, 2023, after a valiant battle against Aspergillosis.

Daughter of Robert Francis Mattson Sr. (deceased) of East Boston, MA and Dorothy Mae (West) Mattson of Beverly, MA. She is survived by her husband of 47 years,...

Feb 21, 2023

SALEM- Ronald Francis Andrews Sr. (75) passed away on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at his home in Salem. Born in Lynn, Ronald was the son of the late Helen (Murray) and Harold Andrews. Growing up, Ronald lived in Saugus and later on in Peabody where he formed lifelong friendships as a member of the Suntaug Gang. After graduating from...

Feb 21, 2023

Florence (Law) Chu, 97, of Danvers died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Kaplan Family Hospice House.

Florence loved nature, gardening, drawing, taking photos of friends, good food, singing, dancing...

Feb 21, 2023

SALEM, MA — Kathleen Connelly, passed away on Tuesday February 21st at Salem Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Salem, MA, Kathleen was the daughter of the late John J. and Eleanor (Conners) Connelly. She graduated from St. James High School in Salem and graduated summa cum laude from Salem State College.

After graduation,...

Feb 20, 2023

SALEM- Roger Albert Shephard (71), of Salem, passed away on Monday February 20, 2023. Born September 21, 1951in Chelsea, MA, he was the son of the late Hilda Louise (Bennett) and Elmer Clayton Shephard. Roger grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School and upon his graduation, he married the love of his life Jeanette Elizabeth (Lyons)....

Feb 17, 2023

Mark DeFrancesco, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday 2/17/23. The loving husband of Maria M. (Giardi) DeFrancesco whom he shared 51 years of marriage.  He was the son of the late Santo and Jeanne (Bouley) DeFrancesco.

Mark was a graduate of Salem High School class of 1969. He then went on to attend Bryant & Stratton Commercial...

Feb 13, 2023

Joseph "Joe" William Tarnowski, 90, a lifelong resident of Salem, MA passed away suddenly on February 13, 2023 at Salem Hospital. Born in Salem on April 27, 1932, he was the son of the late Helen (Mozikus) and Joseph Tarnowski. He resided with his four sisters Helen, Alice, Sophie, and Linda. Joe was married to his beloved wife Barbara...

Feb 7, 2023

Rosella "Rose" Marie Statezni, age 80, of Salem, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 after a courageous journey with Leukemia. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur Werner Statezni, with whom she shared 60 blessed years of marriage until his passing in 2021. Born in Saint Gabriel, New Brunswick Canada, she was...