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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Elaine R. Hughes

Elaine R. Hughes

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...

Marjorie B. Penni

Marjorie B. Penni

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...

Elizabeth Powers

Elizabeth Powers

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...

Susan D. Sampson

Susan D. Sampson

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.  ...

Marie E. Pszenny

Marie E. Pszenny

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...

Gerard Paul Gauthier

Gerard Paul Gauthier

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...

Ibarra I. Fernandez

Ibarra I. Fernandez

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...

Alice Campbell

Alice Campbell

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...

Donald A. Murtaugh Sr.

Donald A. Murtaugh Sr.

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,...

Barry Francis Brosnan

Barry Francis Brosnan

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...

John H. Neely V

John H. Neely V

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...

Richard "Rick" J. Wanstall

Richard "Rick" J. Wanstall

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...

Linda J. Foss

Linda J. Foss

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...

Donald R. Fraser

Donald R. Fraser

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...

Elizabeth H. (O'Dowd) Lafreniere

Elizabeth H. (O'Dowd) Lafreniere

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...

Robert "Bobby" J. Meehan

Robert "Bobby" J. Meehan

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...

Olga O. (Kroll) Diveglia

Olga O. (Kroll) Diveglia

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,...

Joseph "Joe" Angelo Fratoni

Joseph "Joe" Angelo Fratoni

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...

Reyno A. Giallongo

Reyno A. Giallongo

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...

Sean R. Fenton

Sean R. Fenton

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...

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